Bachmann Flying Scotsman Thread

[Armada Starscream]

I find it ironic that even the Flying Scotsman Tenders that did show up in Season 3 had the correct lining on it, but not the CGI render. I'd imagine that if they do correct the lining on the tenders, then overall it'll be a perfect model of the T&F Flying Scotsman.

Also his model tenders had the correct wheel configuration on the tenders, I still don't know why they didn't just give the tenders 4 wheels in cgi...

To be honest, yeah . I wonder if they would also change that to have Spencer's tender, be reused . 
I'm sure they could get away with this as sir Handel had extra detailing so modifying Scotsman wouldn't be too far off .

I would like for Bachmann Flying Scotsmans Tenders to have 8 wheels as well, and they do have the Spencer tender to use as at least a basis to start with.

I have also have had a thought that I wanted to bring up that could make both sides happy.

If Bachmann ultimately decides to make Flying Scotsman screen accurate in CGI with the 6-wheeled tenders, maybe something they could also do would be to modify the Spencer Tender into 8-wheeled Flying Scotsmans Tenders, and then release them as separate products meant to supplement the Bachmann Flying Scotsman. Call them something along the lines "Flying Scotsman Tender 1" and "Flying Scotsman Tender 2." The 6-wheeled CGI Tenders would then come with the Flying Scotsman Model, making it screen accurate to the CGI series, but there would also be Model series accurate 8-wheeled tenders available for purchase for those who want to go the extra mile. This would also give Bachmann an additional set of 2 more products they could sell, and the 8-wheel tenders might also appeal to non-Thomas Modelers who would want an 8 wheeled tender for without having to buy a whole engine.

I don't know if this would be a good idea, but I wanted to at least put this on the table.

[JLK2707]

Should be cool.

[Awesometrain77]

It's confirmed Scottsman will have both tenders that are both new tools . Overall really hyped to this happen I can't belive he is happening can't wait till we see a prototype.

It seems they will be 6 wheels .which is shame but I can't imagine them making a similar tender to Spencer as a complete new tool .
 

[MrNormalDraws]

They also specifically confirmed it would reuse Gordon's chassis for both the the engine and the tender. Not sure how I feel about this. But it worked for Stanley so I'll hold any judgement until wee sit

Are they gonna redo the siderods for Scotsman? I feel like the old rods look really outdated. Maybe this might encourage modelers to use them for Gordon like with Stanley using Thomas' chassis.

[Awesometrain77]

Scottsman will have 6 wheels confirmed.
His couplings will either be a drawbar or hook and loop for the water tender .
Both tender and the engine will be a new tool .

[GordonPacific04]

So a couple things confirmed about Flying Scotsman in today's Thomas Tuesday stream.

- Will be Reusing Gordon's chassis
- Body and tenders will be new toolings
- Matt said he would ideally like to have the standard hook and loop couplers between the tenders, but will ultimately come down to what's most cost effective.
- Will look like how he did in CGI, so the tenders will have 6 wheels

In my opinion, don't care too much about having 6 wheels on the tenders, though I do hope we'll have the standard hook and loop couplers between the tenders. I'm a bit bummed that he'll be using Gordon's chassis, as the siderods are too thick and it's a bit underscale. I would have preferred he use Spencer's chassis because it counters all of those points, but maybe the giant eye mech had something to do with it. It is what it is though.

[TrainFan97]

Just like how Stanley recycled Thomas' chassis, Flying Scotsman will recycle Gordon's chassis, which will be the more cost-effective way to produce him, though his tenders and body will be new toolings. It's a shame that Mallard never appeared in the TV Series. Otherwise, he would've been a simple repaint using Spencer's tooling.

The coupling between the two tenders should hopefully be hook-and-loop, so Flying Scotsman could be run with or without the second tender, but it will come down to what's more cost-effective, so it may end up being a draw-bar instead.

Hoping he will still have the proper lining on his tenders, rather than the Fowler tender lining. They can fix things after the first painted sample gets shown. It's happened before, since the first painted sample we see isn't usually final.

[Kemptown Branch]

I'm a bit bummed that he'll be using Gordon's chassis, as the siderods are too thick.

Bachmann did make new siderods for Stanley despite reusing Thomas' chassis, so maybe they'll be able to do the same for Flying Scotsman.

[GordonPacific04]

So a couple things confirmed about Flying Scotsman in today's Thomas Tuesday stream.

- Will be Reusing Gordon's chassis
- Body and tenders will be new toolings
- Matt said he would ideally like to have the standard hook and loop couplers between the tenders, but will ultimately come down to what's most cost effective.
- Will look like how he did in CGI, so the tenders will have 6 wheels

In my opinion, don't care too much about having 6 wheels on the tenders, though I do hope we'll have the standard hook and loop couplers between the tenders. I'm a bit bummed that he'll be using Gordon's chassis, as the siderods are too thick and it's a bit underscale. I would have preferred he use Spencer's chassis because it counters all of those points, but maybe the giant eye mech had something to do with it. It is what it is though.

Seeing Scotsman in the 2026 catalog made me want to stir the pot with this thread again.

Pretty much agree with everything I said here back in August. Not sure how far along production is, but I do want to strongly advocate for Scotsman using Spencer's Chassis and not Gordon's, as proportionally it's better and the chunky side rods are a bit of an eyesore.

[GordonPacific04]

So something I would really like to advocate for is having straight lining for the corridor tenders like in real life.

For some odd reason the lining on the CGI render of Scotsman has indented lining as if it were for a fowler tender (like Gordon's), which weirdly enough was a problem that started with the Ertl and Hornby Thomas models so I don't know why that was. Bottom line is I would vastly prefer straight lining on the corridor tenders.

This is something I probably wouldn't even be mentioning, however the newly released 2025 motorized Flying Scotsman actually corrected the lining to be straight, so if it's possible there, I'd like to see it on the Bachmann model.

Another thing I want to advocate for is having corridor tender lining as shown as shown on the new 2025 motorized toy, as I feel most fans prefer that and is more accurate to real life. To reiterate, I wouldn't even be bringing this up if the new motorized toy didn't graciously do it, so if it's possible there, I would LOVE to see it on the new Bachmann model.

These are suggestions that I know realistically may not happen, (again, don't know how far along into production Scotsman is), but would be nice to see and would definitely please the majority.

Overall I am still very excited for the new release of Bachmann Flying Scotsman and will be purchasing him as soon as he comes out! Thank you again Bachmann for this lovely announcement! I'm sure it will please alot of fans!

[DustyMarie53!]

So a couple things confirmed about Flying Scotsman in today's Thomas Tuesday stream.

- Will be Reusing Gordon's chassis
- Body and tenders will be new toolings
- Matt said he would ideally like to have the standard hook and loop couplers between the tenders, but will ultimately come down to what's most cost effective.
- Will look like how he did in CGI, so the tenders will have 6 wheels

In my opinion, don't care too much about having 6 wheels on the tenders, though I do hope we'll have the standard hook and loop couplers between the tenders. I'm a bit bummed that he'll be using Gordon's chassis, as the siderods are too thick and it's a bit underscale. I would have preferred he use Spencer's chassis because it counters all of those points, but maybe the giant eye mech had something to do with it. It is what it is though.

Seeing Scotsman in the 2026 catalog made me want to stir the pot with this thread again.

Pretty much agree with everything I said here back in August. Not sure how far along production is, but I do want to strongly advocate for Scotsman using Spencer's Chassis and not Gordon's, as proportionally it's better and the chunky side rods are a bit of an eyesore.

Per the last few thomas tuesday's apparently he's entering the first sample phase now and should be ready within the next few months. Probably too late to change anything with the chassis but maybe can swing some of the paint cosmetics

[Cheeky_ULP]

Gotta agree with the tender lining still; it was such a glaring error in the show and the fandom was not fond of it. Him having normal square tender lining would make the model look so much nicer and consistent with well... Every other appearance he's ever had. It's an even 50/50 chance if Bachmann does or doesn't do it though, I feel.

[TrainFan97]

It may not be until the unpainted sample gets shown off once Flying Scotsman does go up for preorder on Trainworld. Might be sometime before. Hopefully sometime soon, Flying Scotsman will be available for preorder. I need to really save up. Once the price does get revealed, this model will not be cheap. I'll also have to invest in three red express coaches, with one being a brake coach.

Flying Scotsman already has the design ready, and should be within a few months before the unpainted sample does come in. It's not certain he will be out by the end of this year, but fingers crossed, especially if the painted sample does come in by summer. If not, then early 2027. He needs to have the tender lining to match the shape, and not the Fowler tender lining.

[harrison05]

Rebecca is nearly $500 here in Australia, Flying Scotsman is gonna cost an arm and a leg...