I only hope that Bachmann can find a medium of making Duncan look like his Tallylyn counterpart. I mean at the very least adding the detail of Douglas would be ideal especially if they plan on making more Tallylyn railway counterparts of say Dolgoch, Midlander, etc.

Also I noticed that the likes of Beau, despite having the added buffers on his CGI model, doesn't have it on his HO scale model, which I welcome because the added buffers just looks weird on an engine like him. I hope that it's the case with Duncan since if they want to make real-life counterpart to sell in the future, they'd have to utilize the proportions of Douglas, at least in terms of the detailing and the boiler size, maybe as a middle ground to match both the CGI and real-life counterpart-the best of both worlds I'd say.

Here's something I've been curious about when it comes to the packaging for the locomotives:

If the N Scale, Large Scale, and the Narrow Gauge characters got the boxes to properly store them in, why not the HO Scale models? I say this because in this day in age, they're becoming expensive and I'll use Sam's Train YT channel review of Bachmann Ryan as an example of him pointing out the evolution of the range:


He mentions that the range has been evolving to become less like toys and more closer to models because of the separately fitted parts, the complex paint job in the lining, and the pricing... In his model, as you can see in the thumbnail, the "N" got rubbed off due to the plastic cover "bump" making contact with it, messing up the quality of the model. Plus the fact that the RRP is almost $200 should be noted that this isn't just a cheap toy model for youngsters to own unlike the early T&F models of Bachmann.

The reasons mentioned by Sam is why I'd like to have a box, at least for the HO/OO Scale Locos for proper storage. The plastic packaging isn't as efficient as it should be since they end up becoming disposed into the trash/recyclables because once you use a knife/scissors to open that difficult packaging, it's useless...

Heck, with Rebecca coming soon, it'll be nice if sometime in the future a box can be utilized especially seeing that RRP price tag for her model being the most expensive in the present day, so that'll be great if possible. The inner plastic container can still be kept, but the outside one needs to go to ensure that the model survives the transit from warehouse to our model shops/doorstep.

You know what I think could be possible? If Bachmann need to find some filler elements in regards to repaints, Perhaps we can have the following:


Bill & Ben being blue could be an interesting repaint if Bachmann needed some filler to keep the line going. If we got a Busy Bee James, Origin James, Red Rosie, LBSC Thomas, and Yellow BMM Rheneas, then hopefully the blue versions of Bill and Ben can be easier to make since they're tank engines.


Another possibility if needed is Salty, since we never have had a repaint of a diesel before, which should be interesting to see if this can be done.

I'd be curious to see if they did yet another James model as...:


I mean if they made a Busy Bee James and Origins James, I wouldn't be surprised if this Pink Undercoat James was released as yet another filler addition if needed, though I'll admit that'll be too many James' out of the models in the Bachmann range.

Hiya everyone! This is my first post, and I figured I'd put my suggestions for the range:

HO Scale:

Whiff, because I'd imagine not only because of the fact he'd fit the CGI mandate, but also the lack of side rods could be one less thing to consider, making him easier to make compared to the other 95% characters who have side-rods. Granted, he'd also be a new tooling, but it would be nice to have him in HO Scale...

Hiro, hopefully if Rebecca succeeds, in which I'd buy her not only to see a potential model of Hiro to be made, but another SR class engine be made to add to my collection.

Stephen, an interesting project if they do manage to make him since he's the "real-life" Stephenson's Rocket in the TV series, as well as them making the open-topped coach coming soon.

Glynn, similar to if they make another addition to the Estate Railway with Stephen, plus would be fitting to have him w/ Sir Topham Hatt's figure in his cab.

Silver Spencer, to update him to his Season 10 onwards appearance/CGI series model.

Rolling Stock

The Liverpool and Manchester coach, same reason with Stephen/Glynn and the open topped coach, it would be a nice addition for the Estate Railway if they do plan on making them.

Gordon's Special Coaches from Season 10's Emily and the Special Coaches. Perfect pair of Composite and Brake coaches for Gordon to pull and not be one offs ever.

This suggestion might be a weird one, but I was thinking they make James/Thomas's "new" troublesome trucks from Season 9's Thomas' New Trucks, to perhaps make another new face for some troublesome trucks.

Also after the announcement of the 12 Ton Van, certainly another Troublesome Truck #7+ would be fitting for the new tooling, or at the very least the Troublesome Oil Tankers from JBS, whichever one they can go with.

OO9 Narrow Gauge

Victor, to add alongside Hiro if he gets made, but also seeing that after Sir Handel and Duncan are on the way they'll definitely need to make him next.

Luke, probably after Victor, unless if his side rods may need to be retooled a bit to run perfectly.

Millie, if Stephen and/or Glynn get made, another perfect candidate to go alongside the Estate Railway gang.

Open-topped coach (the red one Millie pulls), would be fitting to see people make Ada, Jane, and Mabel from these.

If they run out of the remaining NG characters that appeared in CGI, then we have these options left since these characters at least exist:

Duke/Bertram
Proteus, using Sir Handel, definitely a repaint that's doable w/ an added headlamp.
Smudger, using Rheneas, it can be done even if the model is using Rheneas' CGI model.
Freddie
Mighty Mac

*I don't collect these since next suggestions I only do HO/OO9 models, but ideas are arriving in my mind*

Large Scale

Edward, no question for at least their 80th Anniversary announcement in which they'd just have to modify a bit of James to make him fit.

LBSC Thomas, repaints like the HO scale, as well as 80th Anniversary suggestion.

Origin James, same as LBSC Thomas.

N Scale

Edward, LBSC Thomas, & Origin James: same as the LG scale suggestion.

After them, future suggestions here and there:

Oliver, to go with Toad the Brake Van.

Duck, might as well keep making the numbers consistent after Toby.

Donald and Douglas, to see their CGI variants make an appearance in this scale would be amazing...!

Salty/Mavis, at least another diesel that's not a Class 08 Diesel/Paxton remake for now.

Rosie (red/magenta variant), would be amazing if Bachmann made 2 versions, but knowing them I'd say they'd make the Red version since she's updated to that paintwork...