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Title: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 03, 2011, 07:35:27 PM
G Scale-Breakvan,Red/Green Express Coaches,Gordon,Henry

Ho Scale-Duck,Oliver,Toad,Arry,Bert,Harvey,George the Steamroller ,The Lorries,Derek,Boco,Dasiy,Stepney,Old-slow coach,Chnia Clay Cars,Bugly Trucks 4,56&&&

Bachmann's Goal for making Thomas &Friends is to make the Models by Seasons/Episodes(With the execption of Spencer and Emily).We will most likey see HiT made engines in future years.(NOTE THESSE ARE MY PREDICTIONS SOME MAY NOT BE MADE!)

                 from TCTF 8)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: jettrainfan on June 03, 2011, 08:20:21 PM
Hitt is the boss, bachmann's job is to make them, and the crew does there best to make everyone happy with the end result  :)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 03, 2011, 09:11:41 PM
Yea I know
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 03, 2011, 11:03:16 PM
With the surprise of Emily's coaches, I have high expectations that Emily is on the way............  ;D
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: branmas on June 03, 2011, 11:17:14 PM
Quote from: TCTF on June 03, 2011, 07:35:27 PM
G Scale-Breakvan,Red/Green Express Coaches,Gordon,Henry

Ho Scale-Duck,Oliver,Toad,Arry,Bert,Harvey,George the Steamroller ,The Lorries,Derek,Boco,Dasiy,Stepney,Old-slow coach,Chnia Clay Cars,Bugly Trucks 4,56&&&

Bachmann's Goal for making Thomas &Friends is to make the Models by Seasons/Episodes(With the execption of Spencer and Emily).We will most likey see HiT made engines in future years.(NOTE THESSE ARE MY PREDICTIONS SOME MADE NOT BE MADE!)

                  from TCTF 8)
totaly agree with EVERYTHING you said only one thing for my predictions. i'd add emily to the g scale.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: jward on June 04, 2011, 10:28:28 AM
it would be nice to see dcc versions of thomas, percy et.al.
while these locomotives are "dcc ready" it is not an easy install. there is very little room in the cab for a do it yourself installation.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 04, 2011, 10:58:58 AM
I think that bachmann is going to have their G Scale release in years to come like Ho.G sclae Emily is a possiabley but idont think in 2012.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 04, 2011, 12:15:28 PM
Quote from: jward on June 04, 2011, 10:28:28 AM
it would be nice to see dcc versions of thomas, percy et.al.
while these locomotives are "dcc ready" it is not an easy install. there is very little room in the cab for a do it yourself installation.

Adding DCC to thomas Engine would better but the Price with DCC NO
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 04, 2011, 01:05:17 PM
Gordon and Henry would be too large for little kids to handle. And they would not make any of Bachmann's 4ft curves because they are so large.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SmokeyNSteamer on June 04, 2011, 10:27:41 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on June 04, 2011, 01:05:17 PM
Gordon and Henry would be too large for little kids to handle. And they would not make any of Bachmann's 4ft curves because they are so large.

Agreed.  So next in line would probably be Edward or Toby or even Mavis.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 04, 2011, 11:23:47 PM
Emily, Edward, or Toby. Mavis may pop up in a few years, but I think we will see Emily in a while. The release of her coaches only supports the idea. And as much as I dislike the character, the engine itself is a reason to like her. Forget her personality, her shape, color, size, that is the reason to like Emily. If Bachmann made a normal Large Scale Sterling Single, it may one day pop up on my railroad.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 05, 2011, 06:34:37 PM
If they made G scale Henry,Gordon,and Express coaches they could put on the box WARING HEAVY ITEM(S)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 05, 2011, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on June 04, 2011, 01:05:17 PM
Gordon and Henry would be too large for little kids to handle. And they would not make any of Bachmann's 4ft curves because they are so large.
And yet other tender G scale locos can? I saw plenty of them round tight curves at my model club.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 05, 2011, 09:49:03 PM
Henry and Gordon would be large than Bachmann's 4-6-0 "Annie" engines. James is about the same size of an Annie and my Annies look somewhat akward on the 4ft curves. On my 5ft curves, they look better, but Bachmann does not make 5ft curves. Gordon and Henry would be fairly large. About the size of an AristoCraft Pacific or Mike engines (which require about 8ft curves, twice the size of Bachmann's curves), if Bachmann chooses to make them larger than James that is. If they make Henry and Gordon the same size as James, they would have no problem making the curves. But that would look silly that the biggest engines on Sodor are the size of a mixed traffic engine. Now I like Henry and Gordon a lot more than Emily, but their sizes affect their chance. Now, if Bachmann does make them, they could not run on their curves. They would need another brand's curves, similar to some of Bachmann's Spectrum engines, like the K-27.

The sizes of tender engines from each manufacturer vary. Bachmann makes 1:22 4-6-0s, AristoCraft makes 1:29 engine sizes from small 0-4-0 tank engines to the Pacfic, LGB makes 1:22 both small and large Europian and American engines, USA Trains makes 1:29 large Big Boys to small Dockside switchers, and Lionel made small 0-6-0s to larger 4-4-2 Atlantics (I read somewhere that they are closest to 1:32, but they are really a class of their own).
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 05, 2011, 11:02:16 PM
On the LS engines in the Thomas range, the middle wheel doesn't touch the tracks, then the bogey moves separately. It'd look silly on the sharp radius's, but I doubt that's high on Bachmanns concerns with an engine.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: J70 on June 06, 2011, 07:30:49 AM
Quote from: BillingsRR on June 04, 2011, 01:05:17 PM
Gordon and Henry would be too large for little kids to handle.

In my opinion, I doubt it. Remember, they are only G scale.

As for the comments on curves, Gordon and Henry would run just fine as long as the center driving wheel is flangeless and there is enough play present on the bogeys. If they can get Emily's coaches, 6-wheelers, to work with the G scale range, then I imagine that Herny/Gordon aren't too hard to do.

Jack
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 06, 2011, 07:34:54 AM
Sparks-

If the engine was to large to go in a 4ft circle, the engine could not be used with Bachmann's 4ft curves. If the engine is say 4ft long, you are not going to get it on the 4ft curve. I am comparing the size of Gordon/Henry to the size of an AristoCraft Pacific or Bachmann K-27. Neither of those engines can run on 4 ft curves. I think their minimun radius is 6ft, possibly 8ft. If Bachmann wants all of their Thomas engines to run on their track and they think makeing Gordon and Henry is in the future, they have to make bigger track, or shrink the sizes of the engines down to  Bachmann 4-6-0 Annie. If Bachmann has larger curves than 4fters, I think they would be next in line, but since Bachman only has 4ft curves, I really don't see it a practical option. People who are new to the world of Large Scale trains and garden railroading won't catch that the larger engines won't fit on the 4ft curves. When I first started up again, I knew very little about the curves and which are best to use for what engine. I have a lot of 4ft curves and a dozen 4ft curves, my tank engines and smaller diesels look fine on them, but my Annies look a little akward going around the 4ft sections.

Chruchhill8F-

Have you ever seen a Bachmann K-27 or AristoCraft Pacific in person? They are very large engines, I could barely carry them they were so heavy and large. All in all they are about 3-4ft (looking back, 5ft was a little too large, they would be just about a foot shorter than I) long when put together and weigh quite a lot. They would be the size of Gordon/Henry. Gordon/Henry would not weight that much, but they would still be that long. Kids are good with smaller engines, not big engines, the size of Gordon and Henry.

LGB already makes coaches very similar to Emily's and have 3 axles. It has pretty much been done before, a long time berfore, Emily's coaches appeared in the Large Scale world. I'm not saying Bahcmann ripped of LGB, but 3 axle cars have been released before by other bands and have worked with little or no problems.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: WTierce1 on June 06, 2011, 03:24:57 PM
You need to realize that Henry is a 4-6-0 so he might have a better chance than Gordon so if the 4-6-0 Annie's can run on 4ft turns than Henry should be able to also. The difference between Henry and Gordon is that Gordon is a    4-6-2 so he might be able to also. Also remember that they will probably be plastic and not metal like the K-27 so Weight may not be as big of a problem as originally thought.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 06, 2011, 03:51:22 PM
I've seen my share of 4-6-0 Large locomotives ran at the club. If Henry and Gordon maintained their wheels around their size drive wheels then there should be no problem.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 06, 2011, 04:48:46 PM
Henry is larger than an American Annie. But, he would be a tad longer than one. I forgot he was a 4-6-0, I thought he was a 4-6-2.

Just because you saw an engine go around a curve does not mean that the curve was a 4ft curve. It may have been a 5ft curve, 6ft curve, 6.5ft curve, 8ft curve, 10ft curve, or, very rarely, a 20ft curve. The 4-6-0 Annies do run around 4ft curves, but they really could use large curves. Their pilot truck likes to derail more on my 4ft curvers versus my 5ft curves. In the TV series, which uses G scale models, they are 1:32 scale unlike Bachmann's 1:20.3 and 1:22 engines, Henry and Gordom are very similar in lenght. James is about the size of the Bachmann Annie. So if Henry and Gordon are about the size of James, there will be no problem. But that would look akward that the biggest engines on Sodor are almost the size of a mixed traffic engine. That is if Bachmann, really HiT, wants to keep the engines in scale. if HiT wants the profits versus the accuracy and want the models to run on Bachmann's curves, that is their solution; to make them the size of a Bachmann Annie. I really don't think the young kids would care as much as the die hard garden and large scale railroaders.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 06, 2011, 04:58:44 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on June 06, 2011, 04:48:46 PM
Henry is larger than an American Annie.
But a Bachmann LS Henry doesn't exist yet, so that's not a fact.

By the way, the clubs curves were 4ft.  ::)

Since Gordon and Henry have drive wheels that aren't too far off from Thomas and James, I don't see the problem with a possible Gordon or Henry model. The LS engines middle wheels don't even do anything, so that adds to it. I think you're making too big of a fuss out of this.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: GreatWesternEngineFan on June 06, 2011, 05:18:48 PM
The way I see it, if Bachmann can make money off of making the models, there is no reason for them to stop them from making Gordon and Henry.  Besides in terms of marketable characters I see Gordon and Henry a lot more than Emily.  I'm sure we'll see both of them in the near future.

I'd say more but Sparks and Churchill8F summed it up pretty good.  PS - I do agree with Sparks about you making a fuss about this, no offense.  You're eventually going to get the Emily model of your dreams (since they're making her coaches), so now I think you can be happy for others who have hope for other characters in the range. ;D

Oh and my predictions you might ask?  Well I can only predict engines  at the moment.
HO...
2012 - Duck Oliver and Hiro
2013 - Arry and Bert
2014 - Stanley and Whiff
2015 - Charlie and Rosie

Large scale...
2012 - Emily and Toby
2013 - Gordon and Henry
2014 - Year off, kinda like the one we're having now. :P
2015 - Edward (possibly someone else like Mavis or Diesel)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 06, 2011, 05:43:23 PM
Seeing NEWY made Thomas Engines would not be added to bachmann's Thomas and Friends line until they have made most of non-hit made Engines/vechiles.Also I would also like to see a murdock in the Line
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: GreatWesternEngineFan on June 06, 2011, 06:03:56 PM
I forgot to add Oliver with Duck and Hiro, my bad. :P 

But I agree, classics first! ;D  Murdoch would look amazin' by Bachmann!
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 06, 2011, 06:53:20 PM
In the future, two-four years, I see Henry and Gordon coming out, but not in 2012.

Henry's British class of a locomotive is much larger than the American 4-6-0s Bachmann makes. I am refering to the actual engines, not the models.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 06, 2011, 08:49:58 PM
For Herny's and Gordon's Large Scale Model Bachmann may have to make a new design for them or use one of their UK Model (If they have one)Also I would Also Add Arthus on the Thomas&Friends Line.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: ThomasFan247 on June 07, 2011, 01:43:45 PM
Just thought I'd post some predictions :) Please note that these items would not all be released in one year ;)

HO Scale

Engines: Duck, 'Arry and Bert, Oliver, Rosie, and Whiff
Rolling Stock: Quarry Wagon w/Load, Plant Vans, Garbage Wagon w/Load, and Toad
Vehicles: Butch, Trevor, and Sir Topham Hatt's Car
Accessories: Lady Hatt figure, Farmer McColl's Barn, and Level Crossing

Large Scale

Engines: Toby and Edward
Rolling Stock: Henrietta, Brakevan, Ventilated Van, and Salt Van
Vehicles: Bertie and Harold
Accessories: Sir Topham Hatt figure and Conductor figure
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 07, 2011, 02:32:53 PM
Guys if you look on the Thomas&Friends Website Oliver and Toad are in the Engine's list but not Duck!Is Duck really never going to be in Thomas&Friends again?Boco is also not on but Dasiy.The Lorries arwe not on it.I like the Lorries do to the fact they made "Horrid Lorry"my Favorite Episode.Also for Would add Caroline to the road vechiles.Derek is inthe Engine List Whcih Shocked me because he was only in one episode like the Lorries and I think he was in a few others and music videos. ThomasFan247 your prediction are good and i wouldn't think of some my self.If Bachmann makes Arry and Bert it is only a repaint of Dieasl and Hornby has discontinue their Arry and Bert.Also something very shcoking about The Hornby Thomas and Friends line is that THEY RETIRED HENRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Herny is on the Steam Team and this could mean that hornby is dropping their Thomas&Friends.(NOTE IF HORNBY DOES NOT DO NOT YELL AT ME PLEASE!)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: GreatWesternEngineFan on June 07, 2011, 02:36:51 PM
Quote from: ThomasFan247 on June 07, 2011, 01:43:45 PM
Just thought I'd post some predictions :) Please note that these items would not all be released in one year ;)

HO Scale

Engines: Duck, 'Arry and Bert, Oliver, Rosie, and Whiff
Rolling Stock: Quarry Wagon w/Load, Plant Vans, Garbage Wagon w/Load, and Toad
Vehicles: Butch, Trevor, and Sir Topham Hatt's Car
Accessories: Lady Hatt figure, Farmer McColl's Barn, and Level Crossing

Large Scale

Engines: Toby and Edward
Rolling Stock: Henrietta, Brakevan, Ventilated Van, and Salt Van
Vehicles: Bertie and Harold
Accessories: Sir Topham Hatt figure and Conductor figure

You sir, need to work for Bachmann! ;D
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 07, 2011, 02:46:52 PM
I Argee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 07, 2011, 03:09:22 PM
Quote from: TCTF on June 07, 2011, 02:32:53 PM
Guys if you look on the Thomas&Friends Website Oliver and Toad are in the Engine's list but not Duck!Is Duck really never going to be in Thomas&Friends again?Boco is also not on but Dasiy.The Lorries arwe not on it.I like the Lorries do to the fact they made "Horrid Lorry"my Favorite Episode.Also for Would add Caroline to the road vechiles.Derek is inthe Engine List Whcih Shocked me because he was only in one episode like the Lorries and I think he was in a few others and music videos. ThomasFan247 your prediction are good and i wouldn't think of some my self.If Bachmann makes Arry and Bert it is only a repaint of Dieasl and Hornby has discontinue their Arry and Bert.Also something very shcoking about The Hornby Thomas and Friends line is that THEY RETIRED HENRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Herny is on the Steam Team and this could mean that hornby is dropping their Thomas&Friends.(NOTE IF HORNBY DOES NOT DO NOT YELL AT ME PLEASE!)
Duck wasn't on that list when Season 12 came around, so moot point.

Also, someone theorized with me that the reason we haven't seen BoCo, Derek, The Diesel, etc. in awhile is because of Diesel 10. If there were diesel engines bigger than him on the island, what threat would he pose?
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TCTF on June 07, 2011, 03:39:35 PM
Because of Him being in Thomas&The Magic Railroad and most kids think he is the meaniest diseal around sodor.HiT Hasn't made any Diesels that hate Steamies.Diesel 10 will make HiT's story lines not about thomas all the time.Diesel 10 will never EVER win do to the fact thomas is the main engine and takes all the showtime in the CGI Thomas and Frineds.Boco and Derek are friendly diesels but "The Diesel" is the 3rd Evil Diesel.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: ThomasFan247 on June 07, 2011, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: GreatWesternEngineFan on June 07, 2011, 02:36:51 PM
Quote from: ThomasFan247 on June 07, 2011, 01:43:45 PM
Just thought I'd post some predictions :) Please note that these items would not all be released in one year ;)

HO Scale

Engines: Duck, 'Arry and Bert, Oliver, Rosie, and Whiff
Rolling Stock: Quarry Wagon w/Load, Plant Vans, Garbage Wagon w/Load, and Toad
Vehicles: Butch, Trevor, and Sir Topham Hatt's Car
Accessories: Lady Hatt figure, Farmer McColl's Barn, and Level Crossing

Large Scale

Engines: Toby and Edward
Rolling Stock: Henrietta, Brakevan, Ventilated Van, and Salt Van
Vehicles: Bertie and Harold
Accessories: Sir Topham Hatt figure and Conductor figure

You sir, need to work for Bachmann! ;D
Quote from: TCTF on June 07, 2011, 02:46:52 PM
I Argee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)
Haha thanks guys :)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: DinoNTrains on June 11, 2011, 01:37:31 PM
Y'know, I like most of these predictions, but I also think it'd be cool if they released coal loads and/or gravel loads for the Troublesome Trucks (#'s 1 & 2) and other open wagons. That way, one would not have to buy the coal wagon over and over again.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: S.A.C. Martin on June 13, 2011, 10:02:33 AM
Put simply, if they announce anything for 2012:

1. Duck
2. Hiro
3. Random piece of rolling stock from the CGI series.

I think they're going to scale back the new releases, not increase them, as time goes on. This year's announcements were pretty much in that vein.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 13, 2011, 12:47:23 PM
I don't see Hiro, he is not that popular among fans and appears very rarely.

I think Lady Hatt will be the next HO figure. I don't see any Large Scale figures being released because the HO figures are about just the right size for Large Scale.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: GreatWesternEngineFan on June 13, 2011, 01:54:40 PM
Honestly I see Thomasfan247's list shown earlier filled with most likely's.  But to be fair, I can see why Simon says he can see Hiro coming out.  Hero of the rails was pretty successful and to my knowledge Hiro is pretty well recognized as a character.  I see it happening. 
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 13, 2011, 04:22:57 PM
Quote from: BillingsRR on June 13, 2011, 12:47:23 PM
I don't see Hiro, he is not that popular among fans and appears very rarely.
Actually, he seems to be one of the most well received HiT characters yet, along with Victor and Kevin. Arguably, Hero of the Rails was the peak of writing and storytelling quality from HiT.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 13, 2011, 04:43:21 PM
I guess it depends on who you poll.

Victor and Kevin are ok characters. They seem to have solid personalities.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Hornbyfan on June 13, 2011, 08:41:33 PM
I think that Edward is next for large scale.  And the Emily coaches trick was pulled a while back.  The coaches are dated 2006 and Emily 2007.  And my evidence for Edward being produced is they could re-use the tender.  I think Bachmann should make Duck. But Hornby does make a good Duck. But it is nigh on impossible to get a Duck since he was retired.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Mark Oles on June 28, 2011, 03:22:10 PM
BillingsRR,

The Aristo pacific is about 36 inches long.  I am building a turntable for my garden railroad and at 54",  I expect that everything will be able to fit on and turn.  The largest locomotive I've got right now is an aristo 2-8-8-2 with a vanderbilt tender, and that's about 43 inches long. 

For the LS offerings:

I would think that Gordon would be considered, but I do agree, no chance it will work on 4' diameter curves.  Not without some really interesting engineering.   Perhaps if the product line is well developed, the larger locomotives could be made.  And if they make a Gordon, could a Hank (K4) or a Spencer (Silver Link, Mallard, etc) be far behind?   

Nah, smaller engines: Edward, Toby,

I was surprised to see Emily's cars.  So far, it is my understanding these are not offered in the US.  Emily is an interesting locomotive.  Isn't she a Crampton locomotive?

I'd like to see some of the structures from the Island of Sodor offered as kits.   The run through stations would be perfect for my railroad.   Tidmouth sheds would also be cool, since I could adapt it for my railroad needs.  Maybe Cranky the crane?  We have the wooden one with the magnet, but a larger version would add a fun twist. 
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: J70 on June 28, 2011, 04:54:08 PM
Quote from: Mark Oles on June 28, 2011, 03:22:10 PMI was surprised to see Emily's cars.  So far, it is my understanding these are not offered in the US.

I'd imagine they'll appear in the United States at some point in time, as it would be foolish for Bachmann to leave out quite a large market for the coaches.

Jack
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 28, 2011, 08:59:42 PM
Quote from: Mark Oles on June 28, 2011, 03:22:10 PMI'd like to see some of the structures from the Island of Sodor offered as kits.   The run through stations would be perfect for my railroad.   Tidmouth sheds would also be cool, since I could adapt it for my railroad needs.  Maybe Cranky the crane?  We have the wooden one with the magnet, but a larger version would add a fun twist. 
Bachmann does make Cranky, the Lighthouse, and Tidmouth Sheds.

Knapford is being made too, as well as the Windmill.

See: http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewCat&catId=95
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 28, 2011, 09:15:06 PM
Mr. Oles meant in G Scale. I know him from the AristoCraft forums and he is a very active G scaler.

Thanks for clearing that up, looking back I forgot the actual size of the engine. They are still quite massive.

I agree with him though, G scale Thomas stations would be interesting. If they are cheap, they could be easily repainted and used for other projects. And Thomas has no where to stop, unless you make your own station or buy one from another manufactuer.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 29, 2011, 02:18:09 AM
They could make a smaller station like Dryaw or Maithwaite,  I could see that happening easily. Maybe a signal tower too. Tidmouth Sheds seems too big though. One could only imagine the price would make it hit the Top 10 list of Most Expensive Thomas Merchandise.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: PasqualeCS96 on June 29, 2011, 01:55:31 PM
I have a old TOMY/Trackmaster Maithwaite station, is trackmaster or tomy too big for HO or is just right?
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on June 29, 2011, 02:03:15 PM
Personally if I was doing Maithwaite I'd try to get the Hornby items. It's a scavenger hunt since they're discontinued, and they're a bit expensive. But it's good quality resin!
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: shining time on June 29, 2011, 03:39:45 PM
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on June 29, 2011, 01:55:31 PM
I have a old TOMY/Trackmaster Maithwaite station, is trackmaster or tomy too big for HO or is just right?
no just right and it is tomy
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Anthony P2 on June 29, 2011, 03:58:10 PM
i've been using a Ffarqhaur station from Tomy. and
Quote from: Sparks on June 29, 2011, 02:03:15 PM
Personally if I was doing Maithwaite I'd try to get the Hornby items. It's a scavenger hunt since they're discontinued, and they're a bit expensive. But it's good quality resin!
i'm doing Great Waterton. i've been on a BIG scavenger hunt for the passed 3 years: 1 for research, 2 for finding and comparing prices, and i'm on my third. the buildings i have are: the station, the station platform, and the butchers. this year i'm defiantly ordering the rest of the buildings and maybe 2 or 3 more platform packs. how? i don't know, i'm still looking for them. it's taking a long time but i don't care they are "great" looking buildings, if you take my meaning.  ;)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SodorAdventures on June 29, 2011, 08:48:25 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on June 29, 2011, 03:58:10 PM
i've been using a Ffarqhaur station from Tomy. and
Quote from: Sparks on June 29, 2011, 02:03:15 PM
Personally if I was doing Maithwaite I'd try to get the Hornby items. It's a scavenger hunt since they're discontinued, and they're a bit expensive. But it's good quality resin!
i'm doing Great Waterton. i've been on a BIG scavenger hunt for the passed 3 years: 1 for research, 2 for finding and comparing prices, and i'm on my third. the buildings i have are: the station, the station platform, and the butchers. this year i'm defiantly ordering the rest of the buildings and maybe 2 or 3 more platform packs. how? i don't know, i'm still looking for them. it's taking a long time but i don't care they are "great" looking buildings, if you take my meaning.  ;)

    Yeah, They really are!!! I have the Post Office, Blacksmith, and the Book Shop! They are ceramic, so they dont look cheap.



  EDIT: check out this site: http://www.rrrmodels.co.uk/hornby-thomas-range-c-2_4_11.html?page=2&sort=3a (http://www.rrrmodels.co.uk/hornby-thomas-range-c-2_4_11.html?page=2&sort=3a)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Anthony P2 on June 29, 2011, 09:45:34 PM
thats awesome! cheap too, very cheap!  ;D thats the cheapest i've seen them for. i might order them next week. thanks for the link. ;)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SodorAdventures on June 29, 2011, 11:01:30 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on June 29, 2011, 09:45:34 PM
thats awesome! cheap too, very cheap!  ;D thats the cheapest i've seen them for. i might order them next week. thanks for the link. ;)

   Yeah, Keep me updated with pictures! Oh, and your welcome! All I did was google and search the first 10 pages!
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 30, 2011, 12:02:29 AM
I would really like to see an HO Lady Hatt and HO Dowager Hatt. I would lo e to use the HO Dowager Hatt on my railroad. The HO models are the perfect size for Large Scale and would be cheaper than some of the other manufactures figures. I would love to get my hands on an ERTL Dowager Hatt as she is about the size of Bachmann's HO Thomas figures and she would fit in on my railroad.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: GreatWesternEngineFan on June 30, 2011, 12:19:42 AM
Just had a dream that I was at a model train show and a Bachmann display was there and I saw a Bachmann Duck and Oliver, they had model series faces and Toad was out too as were the red coaches!  For large scale I saw Emily and Diesel there too!  It was really cool, I'm hoping they will be the ones out next now! ;D
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: DinoNTrains on June 30, 2011, 12:28:14 AM
Quote from: GreatWesternEngineFan on June 30, 2011, 12:19:42 AM
Just had a dream that I was at a model train show and a Bachmann display was there and I saw a Bachmann Duck and Oliver, they had model series faces and Toad was out too as were the red coaches!  For large scale I saw Emily and Diesel there too!  It was really cool, I'm hoping they will be the ones out next now! ;D

Me too! I bet every Thomas fan hopes that these items are released next (especially the HO Scale stuff) :)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Anthony P2 on June 30, 2011, 12:37:31 AM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on June 29, 2011, 11:01:30 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on June 29, 2011, 09:45:34 PM
thats awesome! cheap too, very cheap!  ;D thats the cheapest i've seen them for. i might order them next week. thanks for the link. ;)

  Yeah, Keep me updated with pictures! Oh, and your welcome! All I did was google and search the first 10 pages!

the first 10 pages? *facepalm* that page never showed up for me.  :(  anyway, thats another thing for me to look into, a flicker account. as of right now i don't know how to post pictures, so i'll look into one of those in the future. i'll keep you guys posted, hopefully. ;) and by the way good luck with the new layout! i've seen the videos on youtube.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SodorAdventures on June 30, 2011, 09:18:36 AM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on June 30, 2011, 12:37:31 AM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on June 29, 2011, 11:01:30 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on June 29, 2011, 09:45:34 PM
thats awesome! cheap too, very cheap!  ;D thats the cheapest i've seen them for. i might order them next week. thanks for the link. ;)

  Yeah, Keep me updated with pictures! Oh, and your welcome! All I did was google and search the first 10 pages!

the first 10 pages? *facepalm* that page never showed up for me.  :(  anyway, thats another thing for me to look into, a flicker account. as of right now i don't know how to post pictures, so i'll look into one of those in the future. i'll keep you guys posted, hopefully. ;) and by the way good luck with the new layout! i've seen the videos on youtube.

  Oh, Thanks!! and really want to see your layout, too!!
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Mark Oles on June 30, 2011, 10:27:57 AM
Mr. Billings, are you on the aristo board, too? 

I don't know if Tidmouth Sheds in G-scale (as a kit) would really be that expensive.  Considering that it would just be plastic, no electronics,  perhaps it wouldn't be too hard on the wallet.  Maybe I should build one out of legos...

Just for fun,  here's a pic of the 54" turntable.  The 3 year old is the one who really wants this to be tidmouth!!
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268737_2152256856043_1535050491_2265927_5811867_n.jpg)

Another view, just for fun..
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268842_2152255416007_1535050491_2265916_7066281_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on June 30, 2011, 11:21:27 AM
Yes I am. I'm one of the younger members on the AristoCraft board.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: ScotNick on June 30, 2011, 12:18:20 PM
On the bachmann-branchline internet-site you can see Emily's coaches in large scale, so I think they'll make Emily later this year or next year. Here the link:
http://www.bachmann.co.uk/
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: ShadowMonk on July 05, 2011, 09:24:27 AM
For HO I am guessing that for 2012 we will have Duck, as we have gotten 3 characters from Season 2 for 2011.

I am hoping that we will also get Trevor and Spiteful Break Van for 2012 too. *Finger crossed*
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: DinoNTrains on July 08, 2011, 09:08:41 PM
Quote from: ShadowMonk on July 05, 2011, 09:24:27 AM
For HO I am guessing that for 2012 we will have Duck, as we have gotten 3 characters from Season 2 for 2011.

I am hoping that we will also get Trevor and Spiteful Break Van for 2012 too. *Finger crossed*

I hope you're right, although I myself have doubts on the Spiteful Break Van. But who knows? I hope they release Oliver and Toad, and maybe even a freight car/wagon with a removeable gravel load.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TheJJ on July 10, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
My hopes:
HO Engines
2012: Duck and Rosie (If Duck does return I feel it would be smarter to already have a product ready instead of waiting til the next year),2013: Oliver, 2014:Hiro, (Now for 2015 I would like the returns of some clasic Diesels) So 2015: BoCo and Daisy
LS Engines
2012: Emily(most likely here), 2013: Toby or Diesel or Rosie, 2014: Rosie or Diesel or Rosie, 2015: Diesel or Toby or Rosie (I asume one LS will be released per year)
HO Rolling Stock
2012: Red Branchline Coaches, 2013: Toad, 2014: The BrakeVan Sparks is looking for ;) and 2015...idk...
Anything else...Surprise us Bachmann!!!!
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: DinoNTrains on July 17, 2011, 01:49:38 PM
Quote from: JJ96 on July 10, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
My hopes:
HO Engines
2012: Duck and Rosie (If Duck does return I feel it would be smarter to already have a product ready instead of waiting til the next year),2013: Oliver, 2014:Hiro, (Now for 2015 I would like the returns of some clasic Diesels) So 2015: BoCo and Daisy
LS Engines
2012: Emily(most likely here), 2013: Toby or Diesel or Rosie, 2014: Rosie or Diesel or Rosie, 2015: Diesel or Toby or Rosie (I asume one LS will be released per year)
HO Rolling Stock
2012: Red Branchline Coaches, 2013: Toad, 2014: The BrakeVan Sparks is looking for ;) and 2015...idk...
Anything else...Surprise us Bachmann!!!!

Totally agreed on that.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TheJJ on July 17, 2011, 09:56:56 PM
I'm just really pulling for Duck, Toad, and Oliver....anything else would be icing on the cake.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: DinoNTrains on July 17, 2011, 10:13:55 PM
Quote from: JJ96 on July 17, 2011, 09:56:56 PM
I'm just really pulling for Duck, Toad, and Oliver....anything else would be icing on the cake.

You said it
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: deviousdiesel10 on July 18, 2011, 12:19:23 PM
Bachmann should make Duck! They could easily re-use the Donald/Douglas chassis.They would probably make a forturne off of just him.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: DinoNTrains on July 18, 2011, 01:24:10 PM
Quote from: deviousdiesel10 on July 18, 2011, 12:19:23 PM
Bachmann should make Duck! They could easily re-use the Donald/Douglas chassis.They would probably make a forturne off of just him.

Here here! Now if only we could convince HiT that they should have Bachmann make Duck.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TheJJ on July 18, 2011, 02:29:01 PM
I mean really Hit your just allowing Bachmann to make you money what's so hard about that?
My hopes(updated):
HO Engines
2012: Duck and Rosie (If Duck does return I feel it would be smarter to already have a product ready instead of waiting til the next year),2013: Oliver, 2014:Hiro, (Now for 2015 I would like the returns of some clasic Diesels) So 2015: BoCo and Daisy
LS Engines
2012: Emily(most likely here), 2013: Toby or Diesel or Rosie, 2014: Rosie or Diesel or Rosie, 2015: Diesel or Toby or Rosie (I asume one LS will be released per year)
HO Rolling Stock
2012: Red Branchline Coaches, 2013: Toad, 2014: The BrakeVan Sparks is looking for ;) and 2015...idk...
Anything else...Surprise us Bachmann!!!!
(But if its possible to make a Gordon or Henry I'd perfer those over a Rosie or Diesel).
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: branmas on July 19, 2011, 01:20:58 AM
for stuff that are like accesories for the engines id like the snowploughs please(for ho).
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: 7029cluncastle on July 19, 2011, 01:02:17 PM
HO
2012: Duck, Oliver, Red coaches and Toad
2013: I hate to say it but i can see Bash, Dash and Ferdinard being made, they are appearing quite a lot now
2014: Rosie, Bo-Co, Den and Dart (i know hornby are making Dart but its going to be major expensive compared to the bachmann stuff and the chassis is terrible it has a scalextric motor in it and will go like a bat out of hell!)
2015: Maybe, just maybe, they could start the Narrow Gauge locos, Skarloey, Mighty Mac, Peter Sam etc. could be a market for them, not just in the USA but would certainly be popular in the UK.
G
2012: Toby
2013: Edward
2014: Diesel
2015: Duck.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: branmas on July 20, 2011, 01:20:21 AM
well maybe N scale instead even though that means i wont be able to get the( :( )but they should make them is N scale.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: 7029cluncastle on July 21, 2011, 06:56:18 PM
Tomix started to make the standard gauge engines. thomas, percy, james and henry were made i think. gordon was in the process but nothing has been heard from them since announcing gordon a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on July 21, 2011, 09:48:08 PM
Gordon is on there product list for this year, I'm not joking peeps!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D if they make edward I might collect the range, now I assume we are all well aware of what Gordons gonna come with (a green and white express brake coach with compisite coaches sold separetly) so if they make an edward I would like to see him come with a brown salt van with a face and a oil tank and 2 more truck packs with 2 trucks;
one of them would come with an ordinary truck with a face and a brown salt van with a face
the other one would come with an ordinary truck with a face and an oil tank
it would be awesome to see that happen
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on July 21, 2011, 10:47:34 PM
Tomix is releasing Gordon?
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on July 21, 2011, 11:28:00 PM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on July 21, 2011, 10:47:34 PM
Tomix is releasing Gordon?
Gordon was listed in their 2011 catalog.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on July 22, 2011, 06:36:35 AM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on July 21, 2011, 10:47:34 PM
Tomix is releasing Gordon?
yep this year apparently :D :D
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: ivorno1 on July 23, 2011, 09:35:41 AM
Personally I think that these engines/places/ rolling stock will be released.

HO:

Duck,

Oliver,

Rosie,

Charlie,

Dash,

Bash,

Ferdanand,

Red Coaches,
   
Toad,

Tunnel and

Bridge.

I hope they release...

HO:

Daisy,

Boco,

Diesel 10 and

Old Mainline Coaches.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: shining time on July 23, 2011, 09:39:40 AM
Quote from: ivorno1 on July 23, 2011, 09:35:41 AM
Personally I think that these engines/places/ rolling stock will be released.

HO:

Duck,

Oliver,

Rosie,

Charlie,

Dash,

Bash,

Ferdanand,

Red Coaches,
 
Toad,

Tunnel and

Bridge.

I hope they release...

HO:

Daisy,

Boco,

Diesel 10 and

Old Mainline Coaches.

i can see most of them but not so much diesel 10 charlie and the logging locos but good list thought
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Sodor Perfection on July 26, 2011, 11:23:13 AM
Quote from: Sparks on July 21, 2011, 11:28:00 PM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on July 21, 2011, 10:47:34 PM
Tomix is releasing Gordon?
Gordon was listed in their 2011 catalog.

Is there any type of link you could post so we could have a look?

Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TheJJ on July 26, 2011, 10:23:39 PM
Now like I said previously if BoCo and Daisy return in season 16 or 17 I would like to see them made in 2014 or 2015.
(Plus it would be great to seea tomix Gordon)
But who wants to see characters like Splatter, Dodge, BoCo, Fergus, daisy, etc turned into full CGI?
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on August 04, 2011, 06:24:06 PM
Quote from: Sodor Perfection on July 26, 2011, 11:23:13 AM
Quote from: Sparks on July 21, 2011, 11:28:00 PM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on July 21, 2011, 10:47:34 PM
Tomix is releasing Gordon?
Gordon was listed in their 2011 catalog.

Is there any type of link you could post so we could have a look?


http://ngi.blog.eonet.jp/n_gauge/2010/12/tomix2010-2011-.html
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: branmas on August 05, 2011, 03:16:57 AM
uhhhhhhh, yeah, where's the gordon?
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on August 05, 2011, 03:18:41 AM
copy and  paste into GOOGLE TRANSLATE and set it to translate fom japanese to english ;)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: branmas on September 29, 2011, 12:44:20 AM
I  just thought since this Thread is for Years 2012-2015 I'd post what I did in that other Predictions Thread therailwayinspector made.
I think these things are what I'll predict (This is for more then just one year).
2012
HO:
Engines:
Duck
Oliver
and Arry and Bert.
Rolling stock:
Toad
and the Red Branchline Coaches.
Buildings:
Henry's Tunnel
and that bridge that Thomas goes under in the origanal begining.
Large scale:
Engines:
Emily, Toby or Mavis.
Rolling stock: Brake van and Express coach.

Well, thats 2012 taken care of. I will post more some time for different years.

Ok, heres 2013.

2013:
HO:
Engines:
Oliver( if not made in 2012),
Possibly Hiro
and Possibly Victor.
Rolling stock:
Toad( if not made in 2012),
Troblesome Truck No.4
and S.C Ruffy rebuilt.
Buildings:
Toby's shed,
The station Thomas stops at in the original beggining
and The original Windmill.
Sets:
A twins at work set which includes Bill, Ben, 5 trucks filled with stone, a controller and that stuff needed and a oval of track.

Large scale:
Engines:
Toby, Edward or Mavis.
Rolling stock:
Red Branchline Coaches.

Well, another year taken care of. More coming soon!

Okay, here's 2014.
HO:
Engines:
Hiro( if not made in 2013),
Victor( if not made in 2013),
Stanley,
and Charlie.
Rolling stock:
Troublesome Truck No.5,
Candy Cane Tanker,
Christmas Wagon with Tree
and Christmas Coach.
Accessories:
Green Snow Plough for Percy,
Black Snow Plough for Donald( Donald Snow Plough style),
Black Snow Plough for Douglas( Douglas Snow Plough style) and
Silver Snow Plough for Gordon, James, Edward and Henry.

Large Scale:
Engines:
Toby or Mavis.
Rolling Stock:
Troublesome TRuck No.3

Well, glad thats done and over with. THAT WAS SO LONG TO MAKE!

And now I'll make the new one, Year 2015.

HO:
Engines:
Stepney and
Rosie.
Rolling stock:
Old Coaches ( Compoist and Brake),
Troublesome Tanker ( Troublesome Truck #6) and
Old Snow Coach.
Sets:
The Scotish Twins at Work Set which includes Donald and Douglas, 8 random Trucks, a Brake Van, a Square with 2 Straights in each straight bit, a Controller, a Red Cord and one of the 8 Straights being a Rerailer.

Large Scale:
Engines:
Toby,
Mavis,
Gordon or
Henry.
Rolling stock:
Express Coaches( Brake and Compoist maybe) or
Red Express Coaches( Brake and Compoist maybe).
Sets:
That James one that was discontinued by HO.

That's them all.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TobyTheTram16 on September 30, 2011, 10:48:57 PM
I'd really like to see an HO Oliver but wouldn't it would take a while for Bachmann to make a new body mould for him ? It's a shame that Hornby discontinued him  :-\
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: thomasj219 on September 30, 2011, 11:50:38 PM
No longer than any other character.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SodorAdventures on October 01, 2011, 09:45:56 AM
Quote from: thomasj219 on September 30, 2011, 11:50:38 PM
No longer than any other character.

Yea, any new engine will take the generally same time to build and get approved by government companies. :-\
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on October 20, 2011, 02:02:25 AM
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2ia98ol.jpg)
I could see this Junction being made with working lights. Hopefully it'd allow four tracks to go under it. :P
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on October 20, 2011, 06:24:16 PM
That would be an interesting product Sparks!

With the light house and operating windmill, it may be possible for it to be have operating signals!
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SodorAdventures on October 20, 2011, 07:29:34 PM
Quote from: Sparks on October 20, 2011, 02:02:25 AM
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2ia98ol.jpg)
I could see this Junction being made with working lights. Hopefully it'd allow four tracks to go under it. :P

  Eh, I dont know. Might be too tricky for them to build, and then sell at a reasonable price, and I am sure they have thought
About it. I don't see it happening. They probably already have a list of whats coming out in the next 3 years, anyways. You know
business, organized chaos. ;)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on October 20, 2011, 09:26:22 PM
I see no reason why one cannot be made for a reasonable price.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: PasqualeCS96 on October 21, 2011, 08:31:26 PM
A seperate snowplow would also be nice next year...... ::)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SodorAdventures on October 21, 2011, 10:04:38 PM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on October 20, 2011, 09:26:22 PM
I see no reason why one cannot be made for a reasonable price.

   I just said. It's way too inatrakit. It would be too much to make one and charge at a regular price. The pieces are too rounded and shaped.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on October 21, 2011, 10:23:36 PM
Quote from: SodorAdventures on October 20, 2011, 07:29:34 PM
Quote from: Sparks on October 20, 2011, 02:02:25 AM
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2ia98ol.jpg)
I could see this Junction being made with working lights. Hopefully it'd allow four tracks to go under it. :P

 Eh, I dont know. Might be too tricky for them to build, and then sell at a reasonable price, and I am sure they have thought
About it. I don't see it happening. They probably already have a list of whats coming out in the next 3 years, anyways. You know
business, organized chaos. ;)
It'd amaze me if they could make Tidmouth Sheds, Knapford Station, an operational lighthouse and windmill but not a small building on stilts.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Anthony P2 on October 21, 2011, 10:43:46 PM
it would be a nice addition but i can see a signal box that would be more like one of the hornby ones, maybe the green one. a new signal box or maybe Maithwaite or buildings from Great Waterton. if they make trevor why not make his shed as well.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on October 21, 2011, 10:47:39 PM
Erm, curved and rounded? It looks pretty boxy to me. :P
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on October 21, 2011, 11:04:59 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on October 21, 2011, 10:43:46 PM
it would be a nice addition but i can see a signal box that would be more like one of the hornby ones, maybe the green one. a new signal box or maybe Maithwaite or buildings from Great Waterton. if they make trevor why not make his shed as well.
Any sort of station would be interesting, I just hope that if they do make stations, that they're to scale and can compare to Hornbys in terms of accuracy and quality (not saying Hornbys are better than Bachmanns because.. that's impossible at this point on the account of Bachmann has no stations to compare and contrast :P Hornby is just the only company to make OO Thomas stations as of now)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: SodorAdventures on October 22, 2011, 07:05:45 AM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on October 21, 2011, 10:47:39 PM
Erm, curved and rounded? It looks pretty boxy to me. :P

I very said curved, but, com'on, you know what I meant.  :-\    Just to make it look half decent would require ALOT of shaping.

Quote from: Sparks on October 21, 2011, 11:04:59 PM
Quote from: Anthony P2 on October 21, 2011, 10:43:46 PM
it would be a nice addition but i can see a signal box that would be more like one of the hornby ones, maybe the green one. a new signal box or maybe Maithwaite or buildings from Great Waterton. if they make trevor why not make his shed as well.
Any sort of station would be interesting, I just hope that if they do make stations, that they're to scale and can compare to Hornbys in terms of accuracy and quality (not saying Hornbys are better than Bachmanns because.. that's impossible at this point on the account of Bachmann has no stations to compare and contrast :P Hornby is just the only company to make OO Thomas stations as of now)

   I would agree 100%. I like knapford, don't get me wrong, but some smaller, easily placable Sodor building would be really cool.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TobyTheTram16 on October 22, 2011, 09:39:30 AM
According to TheTopHatts blog Roll Along gardentrains has confirmed the Emily is due to come out in 2012 weather or not this is true this is pretty exciting here's a link to the post.
http://rollalongthomas.blogspot.com/2011/10/bachmann-large-scale-emily-for-start-of.html
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on October 22, 2011, 12:38:00 PM
@SA, no I did not get what you meant, as you said curved, and the item featured in the picture has no curves :P
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Anthony P2 on October 22, 2011, 03:43:58 PM
Quote from: TobyTheTram16 on October 22, 2011, 09:39:30 AM
According to TheTopHatts blog Roll Along gardentrains has confirmed the Emily is due to come out in 2012 weather or not this is true this is pretty exciting here's a link to the post.
http://rollalongthomas.blogspot.com/2011/10/bachmann-large-scale-emily-for-start-of.html

yeah it's true. go on to gardentrains youtube page and watch the review of Emily's coaches. they say the "...Emily will be coming in the next few months."
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: NiteFox on October 26, 2011, 10:49:31 PM
I am personally hoping for another Diesel engine...maybe BoCo or Daisy.  Steam-wise, I wish for Duck, Oliver [perhaps we can get Isabel and Toad :)]. I would kinda  be cool to see the Narrow gauge engines to be produced in N scale. *cough Skarloey and Rheneas in particular cough* :P In sets, I looking foreward to a Henry set....It would be nice, no?  :D
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Very wise Duke on October 27, 2011, 03:09:00 AM
just quick and simple
Sorry for spelling I suck at it

2012:
HO:
Engines: Duck, Arry and Bert
Off Rail Vechials/Humans: Lady Hatt
Rolling Stock: Hector
Buildings: Welsworth
G Scale:
Engines: Emily
Rolling Stock: Breakvan

2013:
HO:
Engines: Oliver, Rosie, BoCo
Off Rail Vechials/Humans: Trevor
Rolling Stock: Red coach's, Old line coach's, Toad
Buildings: Ffarquar
G Scale:
Engines: Toby
Rolling Stock: Henrietta

2014:
HO:
Engines: Daisy, Stepney, Derek
Off Rail Vechials/Humans: Bulgy
Rolling Stock: Old Slow Coach, Season 1 trucks
Buildings: Henry's tunnel
G Scale:
Engines: Edward
Off Rail Vechials/Humans: STH, Bertie, Harold
Rolling Stock: Old line Coach's

2015:

HO:
Engines: Harvey, Arthur, Murdoch
Off Rail Vechials/Humans: Doweger Hatt, Elizabeth
Rolling Stock: Troublesome Truck 4, China Clay Cars
G Scale:
Engines: Henry
Off Rail Vechials/Humans: Cranky
Rolling Stock: Troublesome truck 3
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 27, 2011, 05:45:53 AM
What is with the narrow gauge engines being made by bachmann? It's really getting old! >:(
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TEngine on October 27, 2011, 04:38:06 PM
If Bachmann needed to make Duck, they would need a good plan ;)

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Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cupix the Azelf on October 31, 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 27, 2011, 05:45:53 AM
What is with the narrow gauge engines being made by bachmann? It's really getting old! >:(
Duh, because we like them? :P

Either make them HO (unlikely since that makes them the same size as the other engines but then again, ERTL, Take along and Trackmaster did that, too) or more better: 009/N Scale.

If they were to introduce them, this is how I think it could turn out

2012
Skarloey
Rheneas
Sir Handel
Peter Sam
Slate trucks
Different coloured Guards Vans
Green/Pale, Red and Blue Coaches with and without faces

Train sets: Skarloey with 2-3 red coaches and guard's van (Replacing Sir Handel)
Rheneas with 2 blue coaches and guard's van (Gallant Old/Little Engine)

2013
Rusty
Duncan
(Possible) Mighty Mac,  Freddie or Duke
Track repairing goods, coal trucks, breakdown train and maybe gunpowder wagons

Train sets: Rusty with track repairing goods and guard's van (Rock "N' Roll, I think)
Duncan with 4 slate trucks (Dunkin' Duncan)

2014 (unfinished)
Proteus or Smudger (unlikely)

Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Anthony P2 on October 31, 2011, 09:58:21 PM
well if they did start making 009 models it be a big hit not only for the thomas modelers but the other people who model the Tallyllan Railway. all they would have to do is modify the Skarloey engines a little bit. There are kits for the Tallyllan railway but then you have to play hunt the chassis for one model. with the NG engines it's a ready-to-run model, just remove face, repaint, and add more a little more detail.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on October 31, 2011, 10:07:55 PM
I do not think we will see them from Bachmann, mainly because Tomix has the rights to all N scale Thomas & Friends models.

I think Bachmann will only ever have HO and Large Scale, and possibly, possibly, but very unlikely, O scale.

Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on November 01, 2011, 01:49:35 AM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on October 31, 2011, 10:07:55 PM
I do not think we will see them from Bachmann, mainly because Tomix has the rights to all N scale Thomas & Friends models.

I think Bachmann will only ever have HO and Large Scale, and possibly, possibly, but very unlikely, O scale.


I think their US license expired, or was dropped due to lack of interest. No idea what, but it's probably something along one of those lines. Either way, they're only around in Japan with the current US market mostly deprived of N scale Thomas.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on November 01, 2011, 07:42:22 AM
Quote from: TEngine on October 27, 2011, 04:38:06 PM
If Bachmann needed to make Duck, they would need a good plan ;)

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Welcome to the forums TEngine. ;D ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on November 01, 2011, 03:56:07 PM
Quote from: TEngine on October 27, 2011, 04:38:06 PM
If Bachmann needed to make Duck, they would need a good plan ;)

(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100627141522/ttte/images/thumb/7/7e/Duck%27sModelSpefication.PNG/655px-Duck%27sModelSpefication.PNG)
I'm sure Bachmann gets their measurements and references from HiT themselves these days.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: ClearwtaerMK2 on November 01, 2011, 04:05:07 PM
Quote from: Azelf on October 31, 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Quote from: ClearwtaerMK2 on October 27, 2011, 05:45:53 AM
What is with the narrow gauge engines being made by bachmann? It's really getting old! >:(
Duh, because we like them? :P

Either make them HO (unlikely since that makes them the same size as the other engines but then again, ERTL, Take along and Trackmaster did that, too) or more better: 009/N Scale.

If they were to introduce them, this is how I think it could turn out

2012
Skarloey
Rheneas
Sir Handel
Peter Sam
Slate trucks
Different coloured Guards Vans
Green/Pale, Red and Blue Coaches with and without faces

Train sets: Skarloey with 2-3 red coaches and guard's van (Replacing Sir Handel)
Rheneas with 2 blue coaches and guard's van (Gallant Old/Little Engine)

2013
Rusty
Duncan
(Possible) Mighty Mac,  Freddie or Duke
Track repairing goods, coal trucks, breakdown train and maybe gunpowder wagons

Train sets: Rusty with track repairing goods and guard's van (Rock "N' Roll, I think)
Duncan with 4 slate trucks (Dunkin' Duncan)

2014 (unfinished)
Proteus or Smudger (unlikely)


I would not ever care if the the whole world loves them,Bachmann is not ever going to make the narrow gauge engines!!! >:(
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: branmas on November 01, 2011, 04:40:07 PM
Dude, chillax. You never know if they're gonna be made, and we don't decide. So just chill.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cirkit:) on November 01, 2011, 04:51:46 PM
I think I would like to update my predictions..

For 2012 or late this year, Bachmann will finally release their Large Scale Emily to accompany her coaches. I think, that based on popularity, one of the following will be released next to the Large Scale range. I think it will be either-
OR

The reason or reasons for my choices is, or are, simple. They are Small engines with large fanbases, two out of the three have basic shapes which would be easy to reproduce quickly, and they would probably work better on tighter bends on tracks in tight places (like a bedroom) than any larger engines like Gordon or Henry.  I imagine at some point they will introduce a diesel to their range, and what better choices than the two that younger fans are most familiar with?

My predictions for HO mimic nearly everyone else's. Duck is a clear runner for the range, being the filler of the gap between 7 and 9, and being popular amongst fans old and new. As others have pointed out, Duck shares the same wheelset as Donald and Douglas, so all that would really have to be done is to make a new face, body, and adjust the eyes, and viola! Duck's ready to eat- er, I mean run.

Out of all the other choices I see, Arry and Bert seem likely too. Some quick mods to Diesel, take away the ladders, and give it some new paint and faces, and you've got the dastardly diesel pair.

Any other engine characters I think would come would either be Rosie, Charlie (I'm not such a huge fan of him, but it is possible), Stanley, or another character I can't think of right now. With the way Bachmann is though, they might surprise us with a character we thought we'd never see coming, like BoCo, Daisy, or a RWS engine!

Rolling stock stumps me. But, I think that the 'Plant wagons' of Season 3 might make a good addition to the range. Add trees or pipes, either or and it would be good.
Maybe a Troublesome Van, like the one in 'A Close Shave'?  The Red Express Coaches must be rereleased, though. They were seen with many an engine early on, and I'm pretty sure that some fans are disappointed that they can't run them on their layouts.. Toad would also be a good, simple piece of stock to make, but I would fully expect to see Oliver come out a few months later.

My thoughts on Road Vehicles remain the same as before. Topham's car, Trevor maybe, and one new idea- Bulgy. Okay,  make that two. A random lorry, like the Horrid Lorries or the soft-sided lorry. Doesn't have to have a face, but more road vehicles would look great on a kid's layout. Might even make it look just a tad more realistic.

I'm stumped again, but this time on buildings. Stations would be great, but not just repaints of American stations passed off as Sodor stations, no-thank-you.  Wellsworth might be a good one, use the ladder-crossing-bridge-thing from before for use on two platforms for more play and whatnot. Ffarquar is a simple one. Perhaps if not already released, a signal box or a Water Tower could be produced. Just stumped with ideas.. augh.

And some OO scale figurines, pegs could be moulded into the platform for them to stand on or whatever. Topham can't fit into Knapford as he is now.

That's my updated thoughts. Enjoy your Halloween-sugar-crash. :)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cupix the Azelf on November 01, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
I would not ever care if the the whole world loves them,Bachmann is not ever going to make the narrow gauge engines!!! >:(
[/quote]
Why so opinion changing? I'm saying that you never know that they could make a start on them. I assume you hate them? :P
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on November 01, 2011, 10:15:00 PM
Quote from: Azelf on November 01, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
I would not ever care if the the whole world loves them,Bachmann is not ever going to make the narrow gauge engines!!! >:(
Why so opinion changing? I'm saying that you never know that they could make a start on them. I assume you hate them? :P
[/quote]There's too much complications in doing it. Anyone who buys them would have to buy separate track for the engines and stock. To add, most people in the US don't even know what OO9 is.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: TobyTheTram16 on November 02, 2011, 12:35:57 AM
I agree, I don't see why people cant just buy the proper white metals kits to make  the narrow gauge engines  ::)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on November 02, 2011, 02:01:46 AM
Quote from: TobyTheTram16 on November 02, 2011, 12:35:57 AM
I agree, I don't see why people cant just buy the proper white metals kits to make  the narrow gauge engines  ::)
Mainly because making the Talyllyn locos in OO9 has proven to be a tedious task as there's a shortage of proper chassis' (any suitable ones tend to be outdated), and the best ones to use are custom made by N-Drive, who has a busy schedule. While OO9 modelling isn't exactly hard, it's more of the Talyllyn specifically that's proven to be tedious to do.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: thomasj219 on November 02, 2011, 06:21:57 PM
I doubt they would do it. If they made them in HO that would be pretty lame, they would be all wrong. If they were ever made in N it would be more for older modelers which BACHMANN does cater to on occasion, but it just wouldn't make sense. As Sparks said, everyone would have to buy all new track, just not enough money in it for them. So it's sad but they will not be made.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cupix the Azelf on November 06, 2011, 10:41:12 PM
Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cheeky_ULP on November 07, 2011, 01:57:29 AM
Quote from: Azelf on November 06, 2011, 10:41:12 PM
Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Only kits exist, and the only compatible chassis for them are unreliable.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: J70 on November 07, 2011, 01:08:11 PM
Quote from: Sparks on November 07, 2011, 01:57:29 AM
Quote from: Azelf on November 06, 2011, 10:41:12 PM
Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Only kits exist, and the only compatible chassis for them are unreliable.

Depends on the chassis you stick under the kits to be honest (avoid the Ibertren and Early Bachmann 0-4-0s), although there are people out there who will happily build you bespoke locomotives in the scale.

Jack
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: on30gn15 on November 12, 2011, 09:20:32 PM
Have a couple Big Haulers and the 4-6-0 annie.
A G scale Emily is on my wish list.
She'd probably get reworked  bit to look like something out of 1850s in USA.

And whoever did the calculus to get the drive on the HO one to do both the 8ft driver and the trailing axle is a better man than I!
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cupix the Azelf on November 28, 2011, 08:32:07 PM
Quote from: on30gn15 on November 12, 2011, 09:20:32 PM
Have a couple Big Haulers and the 4-6-0 annie.
A G scale Emily is on my wish list.
She'd probably get reworked  bit to look like something out of 1850s in USA.

And whoever did the calculus to get the drive on the HO one to do both the 8ft driver and the trailing axle is a better man than I!

G Scale Emily is already coming soon as her coaches are already out for soom reason...
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on November 28, 2011, 09:09:37 PM
Quote from: Cupix the Azelf on November 28, 2011, 08:32:07 PM
Quote from: on30gn15 on November 12, 2011, 09:20:32 PM
Have a couple Big Haulers and the 4-6-0 annie.
A G scale Emily is on my wish list.
She'd probably get reworked  bit to look like something out of 1850s in USA.

And whoever did the calculus to get the drive on the HO one to do both the 8ft driver and the trailing axle is a better man than I!

G Scale Emily is already coming soon as her coaches are already out for soom reason...

Emily's coaches were released early, from what I have heard, to go with Bachmann's new Large Scale Lynn Locomotive.

Emily has also not been released, or officially announced, because they have had a few issues with her wheel. At least, this is what I have been told by a friend who is always in contact with the company.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cupix the Azelf on November 28, 2011, 09:30:25 PM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*

There he goes again!
~Bill
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: AJWPRODUCTIONS on November 29, 2011, 03:41:44 AM
Quote from: Churchill8F on November 07, 2011, 01:08:11 PM
Quote from: Sparks on November 07, 2011, 01:57:29 AM
Quote from: Azelf on November 06, 2011, 10:41:12 PM
Do real small guage models of the Talyllyn railway engines exist? Or are they community created?
Only kits exist, and the only compatible chassis for them are unreliable.

Depends on the chassis you stick under the kits to be honest (avoid the Ibertren and Early Bachmann 0-4-0s), although there are people out there who will happily build you bespoke locomotives in the scale.

Jack
Can you tell me who please, this would really help me to know :).
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Calebtrain on November 29, 2011, 08:01:17 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
Actually that post, the shudders part, was a joke. I guess I forgot to put the just kidding part in. Sorry that you got the wrong message.  :)
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: thomasfreak5 on December 23, 2011, 09:58:33 AM
i would love to see edward in G more than emily honestly. this prob. wont happen but i know we would all love to have a G duck! but i see only the steam team going in G right now. i think my top 5 engines i would buy in a heart beat are

1: Edward
2: Henry
3: Gordon
4: Toby
5: Mavis
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: on30gn15 on December 23, 2011, 11:47:55 AM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on November 28, 2011, 09:09:37 PM
Emily has also not been released, or officially announced, because they have had a few issues with her wheel. At least, this is what I have been told by a friend who is always in contact with the company.
Expect that would be the driving wheel, which would be huge in G.

Edit:
Just went and checked driver diameter on HO Emily (which is getting kitbashed into an On30 thing) and it is roughly 35mm.

So, just for fun, let's play with some number relationships to maybe get a ballpark idea:

For a set scale there will be some relationship between driver diameter and track gauge if both are modeled at same ratio.  

a. HO scale with track gauge of 16.5mm makes for a driver of 35mm
b. G scale, which can be one of several scales, with track gauge of 45mm would make for a driver diameter of maybe ...?
c.
(35mm driver) / (16.5mm track gauge) = (X mm driver) / (45mm track gauge)
2.12121212 ... = (X mm driver) / (45mm track gauge)
winding up with
2.21 x 45 = probably near a 95mm diameter driver
95/25.4 = roughly 3 and 3/4 inch diameter

That driver wheel is probably going to be in the neighborhood of as big around as top of 1 quart, a.k.a. 2 pint, (916ml) can of paint; or a 29oz (822g) can of sliced peaches.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Cupix the Azelf on December 27, 2011, 07:56:14 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 29, 2011, 08:01:17 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
Actually that post, the shudders part, was a joke. I guess I forgot to put the just kidding part in. Sorry that you got the wrong message.  :)

I see, some defect, no doubt.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Calebtrain on December 27, 2011, 11:18:34 AM
Quote from: Cupix the Azelf on December 27, 2011, 07:56:14 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 29, 2011, 08:01:17 AM
Quote from: Calebtrain on November 28, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
My predictions for rolling stock:
Red Branchline coaches
Toad
CGI milk tank
CGI fuel tank.

   *shudders*
Actually that post, the shudders part, was a joke. I guess I forgot to put the just kidding part in. Sorry that you got the wrong message.  :)
It really was a mistake! I am glad we see eye to eye. In the predictions thread, I do not try to get people angry, or upset, I just think I express my feelings to strongly. Sorry.  :-[ :(

I see, some defect, no doubt.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: thomasfreak5 on December 27, 2011, 09:08:55 PM
my HO predictions are

engines
Duck
Oliver

R/S
Toad
Red coaches

vehicles:
Trevor

and for G

engines:

Emily ( kind of obvious due to her coaches lol :P)
toby

R/S
brakevan

and thats my predictions,

heres my wishlist!

HO

diesel 10
lady


and G

diesel
edward ;D
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: Ivo Hugh on January 07, 2012, 04:41:20 PM
Quote from: Jamesis5 on June 06, 2011, 07:34:54 AM
Sparks-

If the engine was to large to go in a 4ft circle, the engine could not be used with Bachmann's 4ft curves. If the engine is say 4ft long, you are not going to get it on the 4ft curve. I am comparing the size of Gordon/Henry to the size of an AristoCraft Pacific or Bachmann K-27. Neither of those engines can run on 4 ft curves. I think their minimun radius is 6ft, possibly 8ft. If Bachmann wants all of their Thomas engines to run on their track and they think makeing Gordon and Henry is in the future, they have to make bigger track, or shrink the sizes of the engines down to  Bachmann 4-6-0 Annie. If Bachmann has larger curves than 4fters, I think they would be next in line, but since Bachman only has 4ft curves, I really don't see it a practical option. People who are new to the world of Large Scale trains and garden railroading won't catch that the larger engines won't fit on the 4ft curves. When I first started up again, I knew very little about the curves and which are best to use for what engine. I have a lot of 4ft curves and a dozen 4ft curves, my tank engines and smaller diesels look fine on them, but my Annies look a little akward going around the 4ft sections.

Chruchhill8F-

Have you ever seen a Bachmann K-27 or AristoCraft Pacific in person? They are very large engines, I could barely carry them they were so heavy and large. All in all they are about 3-4ft (looking back, 5ft was a little too large, they would be just about a foot shorter than I) long when put together and weigh quite a lot. They would be the size of Gordon/Henry. Gordon/Henry would not weight that much, but they would still be that long. Kids are good with smaller engines, not big engines, the size of Gordon and Henry.

LGB already makes coaches very similar to Emily's and have 3 axles. It has pretty much been done before, a long time berfore, Emily's coaches appeared in the Large Scale world. I'm not saying Bahcmann ripped of LGB, but 3 axle cars have been released before by other bands and have worked with little or no problems.

Actually, Bachmann now make curves larger than 4'. However, this track is made with brass rails. I think that we could see Gordon and Henry soon thanks to Backmann's newer track.
Title: Re: Thomas&Friends Ho&G scale Predictions 2012-2015
Post by: BillingsRR on January 07, 2012, 07:00:19 PM
I actually heard about that and completely forgot to mention it. It is a huge step for Bachmann. If the price is right, it may end u[ in my backyard.