As some may already know, the Bachmann model of Spencer is very block shaped in the boiler, and lacks the curvature and slope of the boiler used on the model in the TV show or on an actual A4 Pacific Locomotive. This was due to the moving eye mechanism. While it is a cool gimmick, I think I would prefer a model that looks like the actual Spencer model. The question I want to pose is this: Would you like to see a Bachmann Spencer redesign, and what do think the possibility of it actually happening is?

For me, I would love to see a Bachmann Spencer redesign. Spencer is a very iconic character and I want him to be represented as seen in the show. I know some don't have a problem with the current Bachmann model of Spencer, and that's fine. However, when I look at the model, my opinion goes from it's not that bad to it could be better.

Now would it actually happen? It's very unlikely. Spencer is the most expensive model in the range right now, and I believe the sales have been decent for a while. But you never know. Bachmann does seem to listen to the fans from time to time. Like when they redesigned James or Diesels face. I know Spencer would obviously take more time, but it would still be nice to see.

I just got my Henry about a week ago. However today I heard it clicking and I saw that the eyes were starting to stick. By coincidence, I saw sam's train's video on the Bachmann Henry with the same problem, however he didn't really go into to much detail other then the fact that he put oil on it. Can someone help?

So, I noticed that in the 2019 catalog In the Thomas range, the resin signal box isn't there. However it is on the website still... can someone clarify?

Here's a fun question: What do you all think is the best and worst Thomas Item made by Bachmann? Keep in mind to respect one another's opinion. I'll start. I love the Bachmann Edward. He is the most accurate model in the range. I don't like the lobster car. I think it's a very odd item because it was never in the TV show or any book from what I can recall.

So a response on my other forum got me thinking. I wanted them to rerelease the Gordon Express set, but Apparently Bachmann reps state that they generally decide to stick with Thomas when it comes to starter sets. So what if Bachmann started to make themed engine and rolling stock packs. Like James and the red coaches, Bill And Ben, Oliver, scruffy, and toad, a troublesome trucks pack, Spencer and the special coach, or like I just said Gordon and the express coach. I know Bachmann don't really do this thing in America, and I know it wouldn't really make to much sense as oppose to buying everything separately, but it would still be a fun idea.

Just decided to join the Bachmann forums. I'll be talking about things that bachmann should re-release. To start off, the tar tanker because it's very iconic from James in A Mess. Salty as he is very relevant in the show and in not even sure why he was discontinued in the first place. The Old version of the mail car as well, because while I don't mind the CGI versions, the ones that have "SODOR MAIL" written on them is more nostalgic to me personally. I feel like these in my opinion are the bare necessities for me. Unlike the water tanker or the lobster car. (Like, seriously who owns those?) Anything that I missed?