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Title: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: tomtomica2 on January 05, 2011, 05:38:17 PM
I all i am raising money for Bachmann large scale thomas & annie & clarabel.
I also want to get the snowplough :)
But does the snowplough can go in the snow ???
& also thomas ?? I wonder cause next year i really want to get him in the snow :D
Also do the track that comes with the set can go outside ?
If not does you know good track that goes outside :S

Thanks tomtomica2
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 05, 2011, 10:11:58 PM
I DO NOT recommend running and Bachmann LS locomotives in the snow as they are not weather proof. At Longwood Gardens, where Thomas ran in the snow for the first time this year, what they did was put the old Lionel Thomas on the track instead if risk the detailed B'mann engine. The B'mann engines are great in a nice temperature, OK in the cold, OK if you run it in a light rain, but I would not use a B'mann engine for snow duty. And B'mann's track CANNOT run outside. The B'mann track is only made for indoors. If you want to build an outdoor layout, you will need more money. You will have to buy LGB or AristoCraft brass track. And if you already have this outdoors, run an LGB or AristoCraft engine first to remove the actual snow so the B'mann engine is not damaged. You could clean the track of with a broom, which saves a lot of cash. If you really want to run Thomas outside, its up to you, but B'mann engines are not the best in fresh snow, after a day or two they run perfectly, but I would not run a B'mann engine in freshsnow, because they are not waterproof.
Hope it helps,
-BRR
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: SodorAdventures on January 05, 2011, 10:23:26 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 05, 2011, 10:11:58 PM
I DO NOT recommend running and Bachmann LS locomotives in the snow as they are not weather proof. At Longwood Gardens, where Thomas fan in the snow for the first time this year, what they did was put the old Lionel Thomas on the track instead if risk the detailed B'mann engine. The B'mann engines are great in a nice temperature, OK in the cold, OK if you run it in a light rain, but I would not use a B'mann engine for snow duty. And B'mann's track CANNOT run outside. The B'mann track is only made for indoors. If you want to build an outdoor layout, you will need more money. You will have to buy LGB or AristoCraft brass track. And if you already have this outdoors, run an LGB or AristoCraft engine first to remove the actual snow so the B'mann engine is not damaged. You could clean the track of with a broom, which saves a lot of cash. If you really want to run Thomas outside, its up to you, but B'mann engines are not the best in fresh snow, after a day or two they run perfectly, but I would not run a B'mann engine in freshsnow, because they are not waterproof.
Hope it helps,
-BRR

Yeah, would not reccomend to run him in the snow. It is a large investment and if it doesnt work...
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: tomtomica2 on January 05, 2011, 11:02:18 PM
Thank you guys :)
Well niw i know that I w'ont run it outside :)
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: tomtomica2 on January 05, 2011, 11:18:22 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wTkCxpokQoo/TLsdO-iZ1jI/AAAAAAAAAdM/9xNuR8hRmA8/s1600/GScaleJames.png)


I must say he looks incredible !!!
Hes next on my list :)
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: tomtomica2 on January 05, 2011, 11:20:03 PM
Also guys i am gonna remove the couplers .
&  i am gonna put chains instead !!!!
What do you think :)
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 06:36:57 AM
please don't triple post. G scale trains ARE weather proof, because they're made to go outside. it would be fine to run them in the snow, as long as you clean the track off first. James would be a nice engine to run in the snow because "....red looks so nice against the snow" ;)
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: JD417 on January 06, 2011, 11:09:29 AM
@Anthony P2 not just the G scale engines are waterproof, the ho ones are too! trust me on this I've done it alot

@tomtomica2 that's what i did on mine!! it sure beats the hook and loop couplers because they look so... idk a word for this :P but the chains make them look REALLY nice
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: branmas on January 06, 2011, 05:06:50 PM
will ho scale engines be fine with ez/fake snow?
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: PasqualeCS96 on January 06, 2011, 05:20:19 PM
Quote from: thomas' #1 fan on January 06, 2011, 05:06:50 PM
will ho scale engines be fine with ez/fake snow?
Yes they will just dont put alot of snow on the track then run Thomas or any engine in that matter through it trust me not a good idea. Plus its hard (well for me a least) to get the snow out of the tracks.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: SodorAdventures on January 06, 2011, 06:21:01 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 06:36:57 AM
please don't triple post. G scale trains ARE weather proof, because they're made to go outside. it would be fine to run them in the snow, as long as you clean the track off first. James would be a nice engine to run in the snow because "....red looks so nice against the snow" ;)

Im not sure. Maybe they could be ok. But I would back that up with info. And yes, please dont triple post. But thats alright.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 06, 2011, 07:55:21 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 06:36:57 AM
please don't triple post. G scale trains ARE weather proof, because they're made to go outside. it would be fine to run them in the snow, as long as you clean the track off first. James would be a nice engine to run in the snow because "....red looks so nice against the snow" ;)

no the B'mann engines are not made to be run in heavy rain and heavy snow. Light rain and light snow sure, but not heavy. The B'mann engines do not have the weatherproof, or should I say waterproof, plastic/parts that LGB and AaristoCraft have. If you do wish to run them in heavy snow, don't have them run too long. Just because an engine can run outside does not mean it won't be damaged by rain or snow, or extreme heat. Go to any hobby shop that sells B'mann LS trains and ask them if B'mann LS engines are made to run in heavy rain or heavy snow. I can assure you they will most likely say no.
Hope it helps,
-BRR
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 06, 2011, 07:55:21 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 06:36:57 AM
please don't triple post. G scale trains ARE weather proof, because they're made to go outside. it would be fine to run them in the snow, as long as you clean the track off first. James would be a nice engine to run in the snow because "....red looks so nice against the snow" ;)

no the B'mann engines are not made to be run in heavy rain and heavy snow. Light rain and light snow sure, but not heavy. The B'mann engines do not have the weatherproof, or should I say waterproof, plastic/parts that LGB and AaristoCraft have. If you do wish to run them in heavy snow, don't have them run too long. Just because an engine can run outside does not mean it won't be damaged by rain or snow, or extreme heat. Go to any hobby shop that sells B'mann LS trains and ask them if B'mann LS engines are made to run in heavy rain or heavy snow. I can assure you they will most likely say no.
Hope it helps,
-BRR

well you don't want to run them while in the middle of a hurricane or drive them trough a pond. G scale trains are waterproof.

watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpIUWIrEUjo - read comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKbdynpyTko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3eoXy3NgLI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y48PO_WbPAU

"need i say more?"
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on January 06, 2011, 11:03:46 PM
G scale trains are made to withstand the elements easier.

The video comments seem to be in favor of running the trains in just about any weather.

I think Bachmann G scale track specifically isn't good to use outside though, could be wrong, but I recall being recommended a different track brand at a hobby store in Houston..!
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: fighter4luv on January 07, 2011, 05:56:17 AM
Quote from: Sparks on January 06, 2011, 11:03:46 PM
G scale trains are made to withstand the elements easier.

The video comments seem to be in favor of running the trains in just about any weather.

I think Bachmann G scale track specifically isn't good to use outside though, could be wrong, but I recall being recommended a different track brand at a hobby store in Houston..!
If they sold that particular brand, and it's more expensive than Bachmann track, then it could be that they're being dodgy. I would only take advice from someone who isn't wanting me to spend money :P
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on January 07, 2011, 07:10:35 AM
Quote from: fighter4luv on January 07, 2011, 05:56:17 AM
Quote from: Sparks on January 06, 2011, 11:03:46 PM
G scale trains are made to withstand the elements easier.

The video comments seem to be in favor of running the trains in just about any weather.

I think Bachmann G scale track specifically isn't good to use outside though, could be wrong, but I recall being recommended a different track brand at a hobby store in Houston..!
If they sold that particular brand, and it's more expensive than Bachmann track, then it could be that they're being dodgy. I would only take advice from someone who isn't wanting me to spend money :P
In the world of model trains, the better quality material is usually more expensive!
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: fighter4luv on January 07, 2011, 07:13:02 AM
Quote from: Sparks on January 07, 2011, 07:10:35 AMIn the world of model trains, the better quality material is usually more expensive!
In the world of buying online, who knows what I'm paying too much for lol :P
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on January 07, 2011, 07:13:58 AM
Quote from: fighter4luv on January 07, 2011, 07:13:02 AM
Quote from: Sparks on January 07, 2011, 07:10:35 AMIn the world of model trains, the better quality material is usually more expensive!
In the world of buying online, who knows what I'm paying too much for lol :P
That's what you do research for.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: RGC on January 07, 2011, 07:16:22 AM
Bachmann large scale track is listed as indoor use track by Bachmann themselves
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: fighter4luv on January 07, 2011, 07:18:01 AM
Quote from: RGC on January 07, 2011, 07:16:22 AM
Bachmann large scale track is listed as indoor use track by Bachmann themselves
But sometimes that's done so that if anything does happen and it was outside, the warranty is void coz they put that text about it :P
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: RGC on January 07, 2011, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: fighter4luv on January 07, 2011, 07:18:01 AM
Quote from: RGC on January 07, 2011, 07:16:22 AM
Bachmann large scale track is listed as indoor use track by Bachmann themselves
But sometimes that's done so that if anything does happen and it was outside, the warranty is void coz they put that text about it :P

Yes which means they are for indoor use and if you do use it outside it's now your problem.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 07, 2011, 01:04:48 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 06, 2011, 07:55:21 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 06:36:57 AM
please don't triple post. G scale trains ARE weather proof, because they're made to go outside. it would be fine to run them in the snow, as long as you clean the track off first. James would be a nice engine to run in the snow because "....red looks so nice against the snow" ;)

no the B'mann engines are not made to be run in heavy rain and heavy snow. Light rain and light snow sure, but not heavy. The B'mann engines do not have the weatherproof, or should I say waterproof, plastic/parts that LGB and AaristoCraft have. If you do wish to run them in heavy snow, don't have them run too long. Just because an engine can run outside does not mean it won't be damaged by rain or snow, or extreme heat. Go to any hobby shop that sells B'mann LS trains and ask them if B'mann LS engines are made to run in heavy rain or heavy snow. I can assure you they will most likely say no.
Hope it helps,
-BRR

well you don't want to run them while in the middle of a hurricane or drive them trough a pond. G scale trains are waterproof.

watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpIUWIrEUjo - read comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKbdynpyTko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3eoXy3NgLI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y48PO_WbPAU

"need i say more?"

Yes you do have to say more. The engine in the first is an ARISTOCRAFT engine, which I've stated before is waterproof. Bachmann does not make any G scale diesels. The Aristo engines are perfect for the rain. The engine w/ the plow in the second video is also an Aristo. The engines in the 3rd video are Aristo and LGB, both waterproof. And in the 4th video the engine is an Aristo. They are all diesels, Bachmann makes not a one diesel like that. None of the engines in the video are Bachmann, they are LGB and Aristo. So the videos don't change the fact that BACHMANN engines are not to be run in the snow. The other brands are, not Bachmann. G scale engines are made to go in the snow, but not Bachmann engines.
-BRR

And the creator of this thread was talking about a Bachmann engine, not an LGB or Aristo. A Bachmann which is NOT waterproof. Get a Big Hauler and dumb a glass of water on it and tell me if it works. Then get an Aristo/LGB engine and dumb a glass of water on it and it will still run, because it is made to run in rain/snow.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: branmas on January 07, 2011, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: JD417 on January 06, 2011, 11:09:29 AM
@Anthony P2 not just the G scale engines are waterproof, the ho ones are too! trust me on this I've done it alot
can you post videos?
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on January 07, 2011, 04:22:37 PM
Thanks for the correction BillingsRR, been a long time since I took a visit to the G scale club locally, so memory slips.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Anthony P2 on January 07, 2011, 04:53:04 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 07, 2011, 01:04:48 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 06, 2011, 07:55:21 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 06:36:57 AM
please don't triple post. G scale trains ARE weather proof, because they're made to go outside. it would be fine to run them in the snow, as long as you clean the track off first. James would be a nice engine to run in the snow because "....red looks so nice against the snow" ;)

no the B'mann engines are not made to be run in heavy rain and heavy snow. Light rain and light snow sure, but not heavy. The B'mann engines do not have the weatherproof, or should I say waterproof, plastic/parts that LGB and AaristoCraft have. If you do wish to run them in heavy snow, don't have them run too long. Just because an engine can run outside does not mean it won't be damaged by rain or snow, or extreme heat. Go to any hobby shop that sells B'mann LS trains and ask them if B'mann LS engines are made to run in heavy rain or heavy snow. I can assure you they will most likely say no.
Hope it helps,
-BRR

well you don't want to run them while in the middle of a hurricane or drive them trough a pond. G scale trains are waterproof.

watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpIUWIrEUjo - read comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKbdynpyTko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3eoXy3NgLI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y48PO_WbPAU

"need i say more?"

Yes you do have to say more. The engine in the first is an ARISTOCRAFT engine, which I've stated before is waterproof. Bachmann does not make any G scale diesels. The Aristo engines are perfect for the rain. The engine w/ the plow in the second video is also an Aristo. The engines in the 3rd video are Aristo and LGB, both waterproof. And in the 4th video the engine is an Aristo. They are all diesels, Bachmann makes not a one diesel like that. None of the engines in the video are Bachmann, they are LGB and Aristo. So the videos don't change the fact that BACHMANN engines are not to be run in the snow. The other brands are, not Bachmann. G scale engines are made to go in the snow, but not Bachmann engines.
-BRR

And the creator of this thread was talking about a Bachmann engine, not an LGB or Aristo. A Bachmann which is NOT waterproof. Get a Big Hauler and dumb a glass of water on it and tell me if it works. Then get an Aristo/LGB engine and dumb a glass of water on it and it will still run, because it is made to run in rain/snow.

First of all it doesn't matter what brand the engine is beacuse g scale trains are made to be run outside. And I tried that little experiment of yours it worked. Then I ran it in the snow....so yeahm I tried it with my set I got last year for my birthday.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: Doneldon on January 07, 2011, 11:11:21 PM
I think the best policy is to consider all electrical devices as limited to dry conditions only. I don't suppose the neighborhood would burn down if some water got into a garden railroad loco and shorted it but I know it would be an unfortunate experience for the loco and its owner. I'm not sure why someone would like to be out running trains in the rain in the first place, though I can see that it would be fun in the winter, especially if you had one of those little rotary snowplows! Overall, I'd say don't run trains in the wet, though light snow may not be too harmful, and never leave model railroad equipment exposed to the elements. As for Bachmann track, it'll be fine outdoors as long as you take it up after every operating session or replace it once a month. Sorry, folks, but it's not UV resistant so sunlight will rot it faster than a kid eats ice cream. And that's a fact, not an insistant but erroneous opinion!
                                                                                                                                                                 -- D

Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: RGC on January 08, 2011, 07:41:25 AM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 07, 2011, 04:53:04 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 07, 2011, 01:04:48 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 06, 2011, 07:55:21 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on January 06, 2011, 06:36:57 AM
please don't triple post. G scale trains ARE weather proof, because they're made to go outside. it would be fine to run them in the snow, as long as you clean the track off first. James would be a nice engine to run in the snow because "....red looks so nice against the snow" ;)

no the B'mann engines are not made to be run in heavy rain and heavy snow. Light rain and light snow sure, but not heavy. The B'mann engines do not have the weatherproof, or should I say waterproof, plastic/parts that LGB and AaristoCraft have. If you do wish to run them in heavy snow, don't have them run too long. Just because an engine can run outside does not mean it won't be damaged by rain or snow, or extreme heat. Go to any hobby shop that sells B'mann LS trains and ask them if B'mann LS engines are made to run in heavy rain or heavy snow. I can assure you they will most likely say no.
Hope it helps,
-BRR

well you don't want to run them while in the middle of a hurricane or drive them trough a pond. G scale trains are waterproof.

watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpIUWIrEUjo - read comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKbdynpyTko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3eoXy3NgLI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y48PO_WbPAU

"need i say more?"

Yes you do have to say more. The engine in the first is an ARISTOCRAFT engine, which I've stated before is waterproof. Bachmann does not make any G scale diesels. The Aristo engines are perfect for the rain. The engine w/ the plow in the second video is also an Aristo. The engines in the 3rd video are Aristo and LGB, both waterproof. And in the 4th video the engine is an Aristo. They are all diesels, Bachmann makes not a one diesel like that. None of the engines in the video are Bachmann, they are LGB and Aristo. So the videos don't change the fact that BACHMANN engines are not to be run in the snow. The other brands are, not Bachmann. G scale engines are made to go in the snow, but not Bachmann engines.
-BRR

And the creator of this thread was talking about a Bachmann engine, not an LGB or Aristo. A Bachmann which is NOT waterproof. Get a Big Hauler and dumb a glass of water on it and tell me if it works. Then get an Aristo/LGB engine and dumb a glass of water on it and it will still run, because it is made to run in rain/snow.

First of all it doesn't matter what brand the engine is beacuse g scale trains are made to be run outside. And I tried that little experiment of yours it worked. Then I ran it in the snow....so yeahm I tried it with my set I got last year for my birthday.

Only some of the G scale trains I have looked at are listed as waterproof. My local dealer told me some are waterproof and other are not "waterproof"  but are ok in a "light" rain, but not a heavy downpour. If the Bachmann G scales are waterproof and since this is the bachmann forum it seems to me someone from bachmann would have stated that here by now.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: JD417 on January 08, 2011, 11:55:06 AM
Quote from: thomas' #1 fan on January 07, 2011, 03:48:37 PM
Quote from: JD417 on January 06, 2011, 11:09:29 AM
@Anthony P2 not just the G scale engines are waterproof, the ho ones are too! trust me on this I've done it alot
can you post videos?

i guess i could make a vid of it i'll just bring back my waterproof trains series which was cancelled after episode 2  :-[ (but on my own decision)
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 24, 2011, 07:37:21 PM
I apologize for "digging up" this thread, but a while ago I was talking to a major Garden Railroader an he said "The new Bachmann models are more reliable in the snow then the old." So Thomas should be fine. I've always gone by the rule of not running the older ones in rain/snow since they may die, but the new ones seem to be just fine. Now I am sorry I dug this up, but I just talked to him the other day. And scine a major snow is supposed to hit the east coast tomorrow, which it has already started flurrying tonight(YAY!  ;D) you can spend your snow day running your trains.
-BRR

EDIT: And a user on youtube, gardentrains, did exactly what you wanted to. He put the snowplow on Thomas and had him plow the line. It looked really good.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 24, 2011, 07:41:49 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 24, 2011, 07:37:21 PM
I apologize for "digging up" this thread, but a while ago I was talking to a major Garden Railroader an he said "The new Bachmann models are more reliable in the snow then the old." So Thomas should be fine. I've always gone by the rule of not running the older ones in rain/snow since they may die, but the new ones seem to be just fine. Now I am sorry I dug this up, but I just talked to him the other day. And scine a major snow is supposed to hit the east coast tomorrow, which it has already started flurrying tonight(YAY!  ;D) you can spend your snow day running your trains.
-BRR

this sucks I live in australia so we practically never get a snow day were I live (or were I'm going to be moving after tonight  >:( :( :o
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: branmas on January 24, 2011, 08:43:41 PM
well there are some places where it snows in australia(i think i'm going to the snow this winter, which is my bithday season!).
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 24, 2011, 08:46:49 PM
Quote from: the little western fan on January 24, 2011, 08:43:41 PM
well there are some places where it snows in australia(i think i'm going to the snow this winter, which is my bithday season!).
I know I'm not stupid (or am I) but I meant were I live in australia and as of tonight were I'm going to live sorry I clearly dident make that clear enough sorry :-[ :(
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 24, 2011, 08:48:00 PM
Quote from: the little western fan on January 24, 2011, 08:43:41 PM
well there are some places where it snows in australia(i think i'm going to the snow this winter, which is my bithday season!).
my birthdays in winter too! sorry for dubl posting
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: branmas on January 24, 2011, 08:50:03 PM
no problem
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: TheJJ on January 24, 2011, 08:54:28 PM
Same for me. Winter means snowplows!
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: branmas on January 24, 2011, 08:59:15 PM
yep
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 24, 2011, 08:59:59 PM
Quote from: the little western fan on January 24, 2011, 08:50:03 PM
no problem
thanks for being so cool about the dubl post
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 24, 2011, 09:02:11 PM
I tried plowing my Garden RR with an LGB Stainz engine, yeah did not go well, I need a snowplow........ lolz
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: fighter4luv on January 25, 2011, 04:49:52 AM
Quote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 24, 2011, 07:41:49 PMthis sucks I live in australia so we practically never get a snow day were I live (or were I'm going to be moving after tonight  >:( :( :o
The only place it snows in Australia is in the mountains... It has only snowed once or twice in actual suburbia... and one was the year I was born, and another about 15 or so years later. Fake snow is good enough lol
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 04:17:30 PM
Wow, I am glad I live on the East Coast, I love snow  ;D
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 04:23:03 PM
Don't rub it in on them. But in all honest I love it too. ;D
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 05:04:01 PM
Not rubbing it in, but I love snow. I like throwing snowballs as other people, that is fun  ;D
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
True very much true.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: branmas on January 25, 2011, 05:18:32 PM
i hope i get the thomas holiday set for my b day(PLEASE MUM, SOME STUFF YOU CAN ONLY GET IN THIS SET), and it would be good if you were trying to make the episode "the flying kipper" because it happened in snow. ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;)
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 05:45:28 PM
True. But I can't make the episodes. :(
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: branmas on January 25, 2011, 06:01:19 PM
i mean just for fun(since i sometimes make accidents happen)
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 06:03:51 PM
I could remake it with my Big Haulers and a few freight cars, but it isn't worth the damage risks.
Title: Re: G scale thomas questions :D
Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 06:05:09 PM
Well its not your fault. "Accidents happen now and again just when you least expect".
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Post by: branmas on January 25, 2011, 06:08:18 PM
hehehehehehehe. well your right, "Accidents happen now and again just when you least expect".
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 06:09:46 PM
You should have seen some of the accidents at Longwood. The Bachmann 2-8-0 lost 2 of its 4 cars and the AristoCraft NS Dash 9(I believe) and its coal train was on the adjecent line. The Dash 9 hit the stray coaches and the 2-8-0 came back and hit that. It caused a lot of damage to the 2-8-0, but it ended up fine  ;D

There where many more, Thomas jumped right off the curve and landed on the hill of mulch next to his track. That was an interesting one. Many other crashes were due to couplings failing and then the engine ramming the stray cars.
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Post by: SodorAdventures on January 25, 2011, 06:49:49 PM
Hello all,

      I noticed that a few threads were pulled from pages before. I would like to allow this, as long as you can start it up with a good discussion as I see here. Thanks, Sodoradventures
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 06:51:37 PM
What does that have to do with G scale Thomas in the snow?

Or anything else on this page?
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 06:52:26 PM
The G scale Thomas snowplow. :P
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Post by: SodorAdventures on January 25, 2011, 07:02:30 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 06:51:37 PM
What does that have to do with G scale Thomas in the snow?

Or anything else on this page?

I was just bringing it up, without creating another thread ::)
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:03:19 PM
But I don't understand it at all :P
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Post by: SodorAdventures on January 25, 2011, 07:06:59 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:03:19 PM
But I don't understand it at all :P

   I was just informing you all that its alright to bring up old threads as long as you can start a conversation from them
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:08:28 PM
Well I brought it back up because I had something to say relevant to this thread. If you look through the pages I left a comment and then we started to talk about snow and then the flying kipper and then crashes.
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Post by: branmas on January 25, 2011, 07:11:21 PM
didn't i bring up "the flying kipper"?
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:12:58 PM
Yes, thats how we got to accidents. I said we(as in all of us who posted) went from snow to the flying kipper to crashes.
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Post by: SodorAdventures on January 25, 2011, 07:21:54 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:12:58 PM
Yes, thats how we got to accidents. I said we(as in all of us who posted) went from snow to the flying kipper to crashes.

  Oh I am sorry for imeruppting
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 07:31:55 PM
Well since this is the G scale thread....I feel Toby or Gordon is next.
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Post by: SodorAdventures on January 25, 2011, 07:36:05 PM
Quote from: JJ96 on January 25, 2011, 07:31:55 PM
Well since this is the G scale thread....I feel Toby or Gordon is next.

   I dont think a female engine. I think Gordon or Henry is next! Toby and Salty are highly possible. The only girl possible is mavis, I think
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 07:39:59 PM
I can imagine Rosie in large scale before HO and Diesel for that matter.
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:41:54 PM
I higlhy doubt Gordon and Henry, to big and to expensive. Unless they shrink them a little they will be a lot
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 07:43:38 PM
Still Toby is coming next in my opinion.
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:53:12 PM
Toby, Edward, or Emily I think.
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Post by: SodorAdventures on January 25, 2011, 07:54:23 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:53:12 PM
Toby, Edward, or Emily I think.

    Edward, proably, but I got money on Henry and Gordon
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 07:56:17 PM
Toby all the way! ;D
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Post by: thomasj219 on January 25, 2011, 07:59:53 PM
Personally I feel Emily has no shot for the LS range even if she is a girl. Shes just too big as are Gordon and Henry when they make all the small engines and if that range is still popular then they may make them.
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 08:00:54 PM
Like Toby?
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 08:05:24 PM
Emily may not have a big chance, but she has a chance. They have to release a girl character soon, personally I want Mavis, or the parent activist groups will flip out again and file more lawsuits.
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 08:06:42 PM
I think Rosie has a better chance than Emily. Maybe Mavis is tied with Rosie.
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Post by: thomasj219 on January 25, 2011, 08:51:31 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 08:05:24 PM
Emily may not have a big chance, but she has a chance. They have to release a girl character soon, personally I want Mavis, or the parent activist groups will flip out again and file more lawsuits.

They are not gonna fire suits against BACHMANN as long as there are girls in the show those idiots are fine. BACHMANN WILL NOT RELEASE EMILT JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A GIRL.
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Post by: TheJJ on January 25, 2011, 08:59:11 PM
I agree. Emily's character has just died. :P
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 09:13:10 PM
Becareful, those groups have sued and have done more damage to more shows than anything else. They can get Bachmann if they want, it is still possible. They may not win, but they can still try.
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Post by: branmas on January 26, 2011, 01:52:48 AM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 25, 2011, 07:12:58 PM
Yes, thats how we got to accidents. I said we(as in all of us who posted) went from snow to the flying kipper to crashes.
oh, sorry, i didn't notice, thats all.                                                                                                                                 
Quote from: fighter4luv on January 25, 2011, 04:49:52 AM
Fake snow is good enough
not with me at all
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 26, 2011, 02:07:40 AM
Quote from: stepeney fan on January 25, 2011, 05:18:32 PM
i hope i get the thomas holiday set for my b day(PLEASE MUM, SOME STUFF YOU CAN ONLY GET IN THIS SET), and it would be good if you were trying to make the episode "the flying kipper" because it happened in snow. ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;) ;D :D ;)
you can buy them by thems seves online on ebay trains on time will sell you them if your highest bidder lol unles its on buy it now thats were I got two hornby trucks you can only get in a set called the great discovery (and one on my part ;D lol)
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Post by: branmas on January 26, 2011, 02:20:25 AM
i'm not sure i even have $15:00 :'(
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 26, 2011, 02:26:05 AM
Quote from: stepeney fan on January 26, 2011, 02:20:25 AM
i'm not sure i even have $15:00 :'(
well that sucks >:( but ask your mum to buy them online for your birthday she will have to order at least a week in advance
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Post by: branmas on January 26, 2011, 03:25:44 AM
i'll see on ebay if it's cheaper EDIT:it is
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 26, 2011, 04:08:45 AM
Quote from: stepeney fan on January 26, 2011, 03:25:44 AM
i'll see on ebay if it's cheaper EDIT:it is
your welcome ;D
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Post by: branmas on January 26, 2011, 04:21:51 AM
i'v got more $ ;D
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 26, 2011, 04:53:06 AM
Quote from: stepeney fan on January 26, 2011, 04:21:51 AM
i'v got more $ ;D
well thats always good :D
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Post by: branmas on January 26, 2011, 11:02:11 PM
my mum made me not sure if i should of told you that stuff
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 27, 2011, 02:29:48 AM
Quote from: stepney and henry fan on January 26, 2011, 11:02:11 PM
my mum made me not sure if i should of told you that stuff
it's alright I'm only 2 or so years older than you not an internet stalker type person
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Post by: branmas on January 27, 2011, 04:16:54 AM
ok
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Post by: MetaDude27 on January 27, 2011, 10:32:33 AM
Quote from: stepney and henry fan on January 26, 2011, 11:02:11 PM
my mum made me not sure if i should of told you that stuff

If your mom says not to say certain things, then it's best to take her advice (not that I'm your parent or anything :P).
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Post by: SodorAdventures on January 27, 2011, 04:27:37 PM
Quote from: MetaDude27 on January 27, 2011, 10:32:33 AM
Quote from: stepney and henry fan on January 26, 2011, 11:02:11 PM
my mum made me not sure if i should of told you that stuff

If your mom says not to say certain things, then it's best to take her advice (not that I'm your parent or anything :P).

     Yes, I would agree, always take moms advice. Dads, well...  Just kidding ;)
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Post by: branmas on January 27, 2011, 05:35:15 PM
well his only 3 years older than me, and he said its good, so i guess its fine
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Post by: BillingsRR on January 27, 2011, 05:48:55 PM
I guess what ever your parents say, you should take into consideration, but from what I read you didn't say anything about your location, just how much money you have.
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 27, 2011, 07:08:39 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 27, 2011, 05:48:55 PM
I guess what ever your parents say, you should take into consideration, but from what I read you didn't say anything about your location, just how much money you have.
well he dident give away his adress but yeah always take mums advice on these matters dads isent usualy as good as mums here but dads do give better advice on other things lol  :P
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 28, 2011, 04:56:10 AM
Quote from: thomas the tank engines #1 fan(in australia) on January 27, 2011, 05:35:15 PM
well his only 3 years older than me, and he said its good, so i guess its fine
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I know but can I be trusted? lol ;D ;D ;D :P ;D
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Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 28, 2011, 05:02:12 AM
Quote from: BillingsRR on January 27, 2011, 05:48:55 PM
I guess what ever your parents say, you should take into consideration, but from what I read you didn't say anything about your location, just how much money you have.
hate double posting but he told me some things like that via PM but seriously I'm not the type who sells out or lies so yeah ::)
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Post by: branmas on January 28, 2011, 05:40:34 PM
lets get back to snow, okay?