im just wondering if any pics r going to be released yet? :)
Though this could be put in the everything Thomas topic, I am also curious. We have about 6 months until their release. I would give it a month, then I will really start to wonder.
I'm excited for them too... ;D
alright :D
I would assume sometime in the summer since last summer we had pictures of most of the new stuff. So I'd imagine at around that time we will get Donald and Douglas pictures.
u do have a point, bachmann salty pics werent released until like june?
and do YOU have a point? but most of last years stuff ( their pictures) came out at the (either the middle or end) of summer, i forget :P but usually we don't get them till november-december, so i wouldn't get my hopes up for pictures soon.
I am so excited!
so am i
Yah! Donald and Douglas by Bachmann! As we say in the Greek Community,OPA!!! ;D ;D ;D
Donald and Douglas are COOL! Personally, I don't have a favorite character. I like them all.
hope they release the pics soon
Quote from: decapod1630 on May 24, 2010, 07:28:01 PM
hope they release the pics soon
They will, they always do.
Summer's here in the great plains, so almost time.
if any one finds any photos of the twins, in HO, post it here ok? :)
??? ??? ??? ??? ??? how much longer do we have to wait for the pics?? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
I found a photoshopped pic of the ERTL models in Bachman packing, but that was it.
I am lead to believe that the twins are due out October/November because of contact through a local supplier who puts thier pre-orders up this September. I am certianly looking forward to their releases!!!
Quote from: therailwayinspector on June 26, 2010, 10:15:01 AM
I am lead to believe that the twins are due out October/November because of contact through a local supplier who puts thier pre-orders up this September. I am certianly looking forward to their releases!!!
the pics or the models?
check that never mind :-[ im just wondering when the pics will be released
The Models I would believe.... Promo shots of the model I would assume to be out august or september
perfect, just perfect
That is just an estimation we didnt get shots of edward until december and i would expect the same from D&D brcause they are new tooling.
im guessing august.
Quote from: Hoss on June 25, 2010, 05:46:56 PM
I found a photoshopped pic of the ERTL models in Bachman packing, but that was it.
can u post it so we have an idea ? ???
Quote from: RBMN #425 Fan on July 13, 2010, 12:32:10 PM
Quote from: Hoss on June 25, 2010, 05:46:56 PM
I found a photoshopped pic of the ERTL models in Bachman packing, but that was it.
can u post it so we have an idea ? ???
An idea of what? ERTL models look nothing like Bachmann models.
its something to share...
Quote from: RBMN #425 Fan on July 13, 2010, 12:32:10 PM
Quote from: Hoss on June 25, 2010, 05:46:56 PM
I found a photoshopped pic of the ERTL models in Bachman packing, but that was it.
can u post it so we have an idea ? ???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0DWOCxPkNE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0DWOCxPkNE)
I don't know how to get the YouTube player up here. But here's the link. Just remember that these are the ERTL MODELS!!! Nowhere close to the models bachman will produce.
Quote from: PerfectPercy311 on May 12, 2010, 07:40:02 PM
We have about 6 months until their release. I would give it a month, then I will really start to wonder.
its been almost 2 months :'(
BTW thanks Hoss for the picture :)
Sorry, I forgot how late Edward's pics were released. Take that into consideration.
i want to get D&D for my bday, if not christmas, is it gonna be released by september? ??? ???
You mean "are they" and there is no chance they will be early. When there is a date given, I don't think Bachmann has ever made the release earlier than that.
No way, by Christmas yeah.
Quote from: thomasj219 on July 14, 2010, 05:21:27 PM
No way, by Christmas yeah.
they kind'a have to be in by christmas, or else they won't be 2010 models :P
According to the new brochure Bachmann has in PDF on the homepage, Donald and Douglas aren't 2010 models. They ARE NOT in the brochure, only Bill and Ben are.
Quote from: PerfectPercy311 on July 17, 2010, 12:57:53 PM
According to the new brochure Bachmann has in PDF on the homepage, Donald and Douglas aren't 2010 models. They ARE NOT in the brochure, only Bill and Ben are.
they are in the catolog, along with G james
B&B are summer models, D&D are probably winter models
but the 2010 New Products Brochure didn't have D&D, and if they did they would have said they would be expected December like LS James
They come when they come.
Quote from: Anthony P2 on July 17, 2010, 01:30:49 PM
but the 2010 New Products Brochure didn't have D&D, and if they did they would have said they would be expected December like LS James
i got an email from a person from bachmann trains, Donald & Douglas are suppost to be released by December 2010
Then why aren't they in the brochure/magazine page/whatever it is? Bill and Ben were. Even LS James was in there if I'm correct.
Quote from: PerfectPercy311 on July 21, 2010, 01:12:46 PM
Then why aren't they in the brochure/magazine page/whatever it is? Bill and Ben were. Even LS James was in there if I'm correct.
Possibly because they have no set release date, and the fact that they could be delayed till 2011 might be a factor in it.
We don't know about Donald and Douglas being delayed yet, so let's not step on the pavement that isn't dry (if you take my meaning). But I can see why you would be concerned about that.
Keep in mind that troublesome truck 3 was nowhere to be seen in the brochure, and rolling stock almost always on time with the release date (The only exception was Emily's coaches but that was only a month). So I'm almost positive we're gonna see Troublesome Truck 3 by Christmas. I hope the same goes for Donald and Douglas, if not then if Duck is announced next year like we are hoping then I can imagine the three engines coming out at the same time (Due to them sharing the same chassis...) :)
>:( well i can kiss my birthday or christmas gifts goodbye
:( , don't be like that, their is still hope, say, you seem to be a N&W fan, bachmann and other companies got engines in that road, NS, Conrail, CP, CSX, and many more, im sure you can find somthing else to ask for if D&D don't work out. ;)
Quote from: jettrainfan on July 21, 2010, 07:04:57 PM
:( , don't be like that, their is still hope, say, you seem to be a N&W fan, bachmann and other companies got engines in that road, NS, Conrail, CP, CSX, and many more, im sure you can find somthing else to ask for if D&D don't work out. ;)
true, very true :), right now, im just wondering what the promo pics are like
Just wait and see. I wish more people were saying that. When you are designing a whole new product, it takes a bit, let alone mass producing them capable for a shipment size. When people on the forum are bashing or kit building an engine, that can even take a month and more. Donald and Douglas aren't the only things there are working with. They are a model train company. Count the number of ranges, scales, and models that they make. They will be here in time. I personally want to see promo pics right away, who doesn't? They will be here in time and everything happens for a reason. :)
For some reason I picture D&D with season 2 faces instead of the prefered season 3 faces.
Well considering they had CGI faces that resemble a mix between season 2 and season 3 (well as far as I can see), maybe they will have faces based on the CGI. I would like season 2 as well though, but season 3 is acceptable. They are both better to me than the CGI, but I just like the classic stuff.
I hope Bachmann does not give not just the classic engines but newer engines ( Molly, Stanley, ext. ) no cgi faces, now if the engines is say Hank or Charlie then cgi faces would be acceptable. I really hope D&D will not have CGI faces.
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on July 31, 2010, 10:51:53 AM
I hope Bachmann does not give not just the classic engines but newer engines ( Molly, Stanley, ext. ) no cgi faces, now if the engines is say Hank or Charlie then cgi faces would be acceptable. I really hope D&D will not have CGI faces.
Well all Hank or Charlie have are CGI faces. They never had plastic ones.
Scratch that then a engine like Molly or Silly Billy would not look good in cgi faces.
Quote from: PerfectPercy311 on August 01, 2010, 12:19:20 AM
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on July 31, 2010, 10:51:53 AM
I hope Bachmann does not give not just the classic engines but newer engines ( Molly, Stanley, ext. ) no cgi faces, now if the engines is say Hank or Charlie then cgi faces would be acceptable. I really hope D&D will not have CGI faces.
Well all Hank or Charlie have are CGI faces. They never had plastic ones.
characters like hank and flora did have clay faces (for background shots) as they were season 12 characters
Are you sure? I haven't seen it, especially not with Hank. He was only in his episode, right?
Quote from: PerfectPercy311 on August 01, 2010, 07:06:07 PM
Are you sure? I haven't seen it, especially not with Hank. He was only in his episode, right?
If you watch carefully in some scenes, they do have clay faces. :P
Well, so much for complete CGI. ::) Anyway, I think I, just as much as others, want to see some D&D, but we will have to wait, so is this thread pointless now? Has it always been pointless? :P Should it be locked?
anything on the twins yet?! ??? ???
Quote from: N&W475 on August 10, 2010, 02:16:37 PM
anything on the twins yet?! ??? ???
all we know now is that D&D were pushed back to 2011
Early 2011, mercifully.
i hope
Quote from: Sparks on August 02, 2010, 01:02:21 AM
Quote from: PerfectPercy311 on August 01, 2010, 07:06:07 PM
Are you sure? I haven't seen it, especially not with Hank. He was only in his episode, right?
If you watch carefully in some scenes, they do have clay faces. :P
here is hank with a clay face
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100428144412/ttte/images/1/1b/HeaveHoThomas2.jpg)
and here's flora
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100430235361/ttte/images/8/8d/TramTrouble20.jpg)
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on August 01, 2010, 04:46:36 PM
Scratch that then a engine like Molly or Silly Billy would not look good in cgi faces.
well we dont know what they would look like with CGI faces they've always had clay faces
Werent almost all the characters in the series in season 12?
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on July 31, 2010, 10:51:53 AM
I hope Bachmann does not give not just the classic engines but newer engines ( Molly, Stanley, ext. ) no cgi faces, now if the engines is say Hank or Charlie then cgi faces would be acceptable. I really hope D&D will not have CGI faces.
yeah i like there clay faces too. ad also if bachmannn comes out with duck and oliver next year, lets hope that they will have clay faces. hit didn't do a very good job with duck
duck from pop goes the diesel:
before
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091021072244/ttte/images/0/08/PopGoestheDiesel10.jpg)
after (from gordon takes a shortcut)
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100319121836/ttte/images/e/e4/GordonTakesAShortcut22.jpg)
oliver from bulgy:
before
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091009132848/ttte/images/7/74/Bulgy12.jpg)
after (from steady eddie)
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091208140009/ttte/images/5/52/SteadyEddie11.jpg)
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on August 11, 2010, 09:35:40 AM
Werent almost all the characters in the series in season 12?
yeah almost half the total characters
Its hard to believe its the same Duck who was in "A Close Shave" and the same Oliver who was in "Escape".
i think they did a pretty good job with Oliver's face. but duck's sucks (<- didn't mean to rhyme there)
Ducks CGI face was 2 small and he had like no cheek bones :-\
Bachmann would definitley make their duck model with a series 3 face. ;)
i also found these
Stanley from the great discovery:
before
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100518134747/ttte/images/8/82/TheGreatDiscovery168.png)
after
from thomas puts the brakes on
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100321111233/ttte/images/1/1b/ThomasPutstheBrakesOn9.png)
and Toad
from busy going backwards
before
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091225124532/ttte/images/e/e4/BusyGoingBackwards17.jpg)
and after
from gordon takes a short cut
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100319121519/ttte/images/2/20/GordonTakesAShortcut14.jpg)
so hit did oliver, stanley, and toad correctly
but duck's cgi, blech :P
Quote from: RBMN #425 Fan on August 11, 2010, 08:38:46 PM
i also found these
Stanley from the great discovery:
before
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100518134747/ttte/images/8/82/TheGreatDiscovery168.png)
after
from thomas puts the brakes on
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100321111233/ttte/images/1/1b/ThomasPutstheBrakesOn9.png)
and Toad
from busy going backwards
before
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091225124532/ttte/images/e/e4/BusyGoingBackwards17.jpg)
and after
from gordon takes a short cut
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100319121519/ttte/images/2/20/GordonTakesAShortcut14.jpg)
so hit did oliver, stanley, and toad correctly
but duck's cgi, blech :P
yeah did you see Stanley's cameo in the new music video "All You Need"? They made his face BETTER it looks just like the model and not the s12 version.
you mean this?
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100624205026/ttte/images/d/df/AllYouNeed7.png)
exactly! doesn't he look better then s12?
Technically it's Nitrogen Studios fault, not HiTs. HiT just hires the studio to take care of T&F.
were getting of topic here this is supposed to be about D&D, not CGI...
Quote from: JD417 on August 13, 2010, 12:57:50 AM
were getting of topic here this is supposed to be about D&D, not CGI...
THANK U!! any ideas about the promo pictures yet?
There probably won't be any until next year because Donald and Douglas's release date is pushed back til next year.
its been a while on donald and douglas, hope we find out something soon!
It is kind of disappointing that D&D will be in 2011. :( Oh well.
Quote from: DinoNTrains on October 04, 2010, 09:23:37 PM
It is kind of disappointing that D&D will be in 2011. :( Oh well.
I never expected that many engines in one year anyway. They never really did that before. They have LS James, Bill, Ben, and Tidmouth Sheds. That is quite a bit in my opinion.
Isn't Troublesome Truck 3 to be released soon as well or is that a 2011 as well? And for Knapford Station?
:)
Troublesome truck 3 will be out in December. I have received an email from Bachmann telling me that. Donald and Douglas are delayed til 2011, so we most likely WON'T see them. ::) I wanted to see them more then Bill and Ben personally.... oh well.
Does anyone know when in 2011 Donald & Douglas will be released?
Quote from: thomasj219 on October 06, 2010, 07:23:51 AM
Does anyone know when in 2011 Donald & Douglas will be released?
As soon as Bachmann are ready to release them. ;)
Quote from: Chaz on October 06, 2010, 12:31:56 AM
Troublesome truck 3 will be out in December. I have received an email from Bachmann telling me that. Donald and Douglas are delayed til 2011, so we most likely WON'T see them. ::) I wanted to see them more then Bill and Ben personally.... oh well.
I have to agree as the Scottish Twins have never been attempted before by modeling companies, to my knowledge. I also am having a want to see the twins as models, but for now we have Bill and Ben. I'm happy. 8)
Quote from: StanierJack on October 06, 2010, 11:14:47 AM
Quote from: thomasj219 on October 06, 2010, 07:23:51 AM
Does anyone know when in 2011 Donald & Douglas will be released?
As soon as Bachmann are ready to release them. ;)
Ah, he's got you there, thomasj219. :P ;D
Its not really so much he's got me there. Its that BACHMANN is unpredictable with their release dates. I hope I am wrong but it may not be until fall of next year.
Quote from: thomasj219 on October 07, 2010, 07:09:55 AM
Its not really so much he's got me there. Its that BACHMANN is unpredictable with their release dates. I hope I am wrong but it may not be until fall of next year.
I beg to differ. Even if it takes longer than that, I'll be happy. Last thing we want is a rushed model.
If you want one sooner, there's paint, parts, etc...
I highly duobt it will be next fall think about the announced them last Febuary, it didnt take over a year to make B&B
I took two years for salty edward emily edward and mavis
Exactly & I would'nt be surprise if donald & douglas were pushed back to 2013.
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 07, 2010, 07:51:14 PM
Exactly & I would'nt be surprise if donald & douglas were pushed back to 2013.
if thats the case i hope that we'll still get engines within those 3 years and not just have to wait 3 years for 2 :( :( :( :( :( :(
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 07, 2010, 07:51:14 PM
Exactly & I would'nt be surprise if donald & douglas were pushed back to 2013.
2013? isn't that a little far away?
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 07, 2010, 07:51:14 PM
Exactly & I would'nt be surprise if donald & douglas were pushed back to 2013.
That's pushing it.....
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 07, 2010, 07:51:14 PM
Exactly & I would'nt be surprise if donald & douglas were pushed back to 2013.
Quote from: JD417 on October 07, 2010, 08:41:35 PM
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 07, 2010, 07:51:14 PM
Exactly & I would'nt be surprise if donald & douglas were pushed back to 2013.
if thats the case i hope that we'll still get engines within those 3 years and not just have to wait 3 years for 2 :( :( :( :( :( :(
Quote from: Anthony P2 on October 07, 2010, 09:10:09 PM
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 07, 2010, 07:51:14 PM
Exactly & I would'nt be surprise if donald & douglas were pushed back to 2013.
2013? isn't that a little far away?
Gah! :o No, I highly doubt that will happen. They are really only making one engine with minor differences to make 2. ::) The only differences are nameplates, numbers, and faces. :P I wouldn't go past next fall. I bet they are at the latest released the same time that Bill and Ben were released this year. :)
My Guess Somewhere beteen January and March
bachmann usually says that then we get our hopes up, then we get ******* because they've been pushed back to june, then we get our hopes up again, then we get ******* again when they've been pushed back before. happens all the time: ex. Tidmouth Sheds and Emily. so my guess is next year around this time (October-December).
I agree.
Quote from: Anthony P2 on October 08, 2010, 03:10:15 PM
bachmann usually says that then we get our hopes up, then we get ******* because they've been pushed back to june, then we get our hopes up again, then we get ******* again when they've been pushed back before. happens all the time: ex. Tidmouth Sheds and Emily. so my guess is next year around this time (October-December).
I think basically everything has been released in the fall/winter time because Christmas is on the way, and that is when model railway sales thrive (Presents! ;D).
Quote from: Anthony P2 on October 08, 2010, 03:10:15 PM
bachmann usually says that then we get our hopes up, then we get ******* because they've been pushed back to june, then we get our hopes up again, then we get ******* again when they've been pushed back before. happens all the time: ex. Tidmouth Sheds and Emily. so my guess is next year around this time (October-December).
I know your ticked, but Bachman's making some dang good models. Personally I'd rather they take their time and made models they could be proud of. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
Quote from: Hoss on October 08, 2010, 08:38:01 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on October 08, 2010, 03:10:15 PM
bachmann usually says that then we get our hopes up, then we get ******* because they've been pushed back to june, then we get our hopes up again, then we get ******* again when they've been pushed back before. happens all the time: ex. Tidmouth Sheds and Emily. so my guess is next year around this time (October-December).
I know your ticked, but Bachman's making some dang good models. Personally I'd rather they take their time and made models they could be proud of. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
I think he means "we get *******" as in people start making pointless threads asking one question: "so when is (insert model here) being released?" I have to agree with both of you. I think he means that Bachmann shouldn't give a date that is bound to be postponed. :P I don't like promises, which is what they basically are, that aren't kept without reason. Trying not to be rude, but that's how I feel. I'm not necessarily mad. I just like reasons and answers as most would. :)
Quote from: PerfectPercy on October 08, 2010, 10:28:11 PM
Quote from: Hoss on October 08, 2010, 08:38:01 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on October 08, 2010, 03:10:15 PM
bachmann usually says that then we get our hopes up, then we get ******* because they've been pushed back to june, then we get our hopes up again, then we get ******* again when they've been pushed back before. happens all the time: ex. Tidmouth Sheds and Emily. so my guess is next year around this time (October-December).
I know your ticked, but Bachman's making some dang good models. Personally I'd rather they take their time and made models they could be proud of. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
I think he means "we get *******" as in people start making pointless threads asking one question: "so when is (insert model here) being released?" I have to agree with both of you. I think he means that Bachmann shouldn't give a date that is bound to be postponed. :P I don't like promises, which is what they basically are, that aren't kept without reason. Trying not to be rude, but that's how I feel. I'm not necessarily mad. I just like reasons and answers as most would. :)
exactly that. i don't get my hopes up if they say a model is being released. I automatically think " i'm going to get some nice models for Christmas ;D ", or at the train show i go to in november, because we all know that bachmann works hard on these models. plus they have other models to attend to not just the Thomas ones. Donald and Douglas should, no WILL, be nice models when they come out.
You know, at least be grateful Bachmann is actually making them. They don't have to, and yet here you all are moaning about release dates. ::)
They'll come, and be a quality product. Patience is a virtue... ::)
Quote from: Churchill8F on October 09, 2010, 07:17:17 AM
You know, at least be grateful Bachmann is actually making them. They don't have to, and yet here you all are moaning about release dates. ::)
They'll come, and be a quality product. Patience is a virtue... ::)
We are grateful we just really want the models soon.
Don't be impatient, people. Wait 'til everything is ready.
Ha A Big Day For Thomas Reference
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on October 09, 2010, 08:08:51 AM
Quote from: Churchill8F on October 09, 2010, 07:17:17 AM
You know, at least be grateful Bachmann is actually making them. They don't have to, and yet here you all are moaning about release dates. ::)
They'll come, and be a quality product. Patience is a virtue... ::)
We are grateful we just really want the models soon.
That is the wrong attitude. This is why we run into problems in the first place. You need to be patient in order to say "Bachmann did a really great job with this one (or these two)."
Quote from: thomasj219 on October 09, 2010, 01:04:23 PM
Ha A Big Day For Thomas Reference
I don't see a reference in that post of Zelda's. At least half of the post wasn't from the episode and the part you thought was a reference could barely even be thought of as a reference. I take this into all seriousness, though. I've already said to be patient just like another 50% of the Thomas board, but the other 50% just prefer to keep on making pointless threads and impatient posts asking when the product will be released. As basically stated above by me, everything takes time, and we want a good product.
I was referencing "Thomas' Train." Specifically, I was paraphrasing: "Don't be impatient, Thomas. Wait 'til everything is ready".
Quote from: ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 09, 2010, 04:31:08 PM
I was referencing "Thomas' Train." Specifically, I was paraphrasing: "Don't be impatient, Thomas. Wait 'til everything is ready".
Oh, well. Wasn't clear enough to be a true reference. :P Paraphrasing sure, but no more, no less.
But honestly, people need to stop being impatient
and people also shouldn't be making threads in the first place asking simple questions. It's one thing to have a redesign request with 20 paragraphs of reasoning, but one sentence is just appalling. :(
Yeah see I knew it that thats what I thought. And it is A Big Day For Thomas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJS50xFbsT8
Watch 2:15- 2:32
I have just started collecting the HO Thomas trains, and I'm so excited to hear about the Donald & Douglas ones. I hope they continue to make the rest of the trains from the first few series. Would also be kinda cool to see Sir Handle etc. from that series make an appearance in the releases one year.
I'm used to things being pushed back, but usually in the end, it's always super awesome - so until then, I will keep going with my collecting :)
Quote from: fighter4luv on November 21, 2010, 04:27:02 AM
I have just started collecting the HO Thomas trains, and I'm so excited to hear about the Donald & Douglas ones. I hope they continue to make the rest of the trains from the first few series. Would also be kinda cool to see Sir Handle etc. from that series make an appearance in the releases one year.
I'm used to things being pushed back, but usually in the end, it's always super awesome - so until then, I will keep going with my collecting :)
You make a great point. The longer we wait. The better(I hope) it gets. And I wouldnt get my hopes up about the narrow gauge. They modeling them yourself. Its a great challenge. Oh, and welcome to the forums.
Quote from: SodorAdventures on November 21, 2010, 06:43:46 AM
You make a great point. The longer we wait. The better(I hope) it gets. And I wouldnt get my hopes up about the narrow gauge. They modeling them yourself. Its a great challenge. Oh, and welcome to the forums.
They could always make them the normal size... but I guess the perfectionists would complain. I'm loving these Thomas trains though. I have loved the series since I was little, and just recently came across these awesome Bachmann sets. My collection is slowly getting bigger, and I feel like a kid again lol
Oh, and thank you for the welcoming :)
Quote from: fighter4luv on November 21, 2010, 09:30:00 AM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on November 21, 2010, 06:43:46 AM
You make a great point. The longer we wait. The better(I hope) it gets. And I wouldnt get my hopes up about the narrow gauge. They modeling them yourself. Its a great challenge. Oh, and welcome to the forums.
They could always make them the normal size... but I guess the perfectionists would complain. I'm loving these Thomas trains though. I have loved the series since I was little, and just recently came across these awesome Bachmann sets. My collection is slowly getting bigger, and I feel like a kid again lol
Oh, and thank you for the welcoming :)
Yea, It really is fun!