I saw the new reveals on the Thomas Tuesday stream. The one product I can't wait for is the China Clay Truck. If I get a couple, they'll look great with my models of Bill and Ben. The load has the same type of tooling like the coal load, but with a different looking appearance. I didn't expect the load to look brownish instead of white like china clay normally is. However, I did read that china clay can turn brown if exposed to impurities. Since I may be getting multiple china clay wagons, I made paint one of the china clay loads white.

I was looking up mainline OO coaches since some of the toolings were used for Bachmann's Thomas line and I came across this Mainline LMS Parcels Van on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116960135744?_skw=LMS+period+1+parcels+OO+mainline&epid=6070524958&itmmeta=01KGE1HXM2TWEG6W8GWYMBM6T1&hash=item1b3b5e0a40:g:F5QAAeSwRpBpVzGw&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4O7PUuNWmJ%2B%2BUShgI9tQz%2Fp5ygWtdIdcLvkdgyeZ7w1opFIDeTfddutBYE8d%2FllE67VqhVBSf4RLl10DmBxdMVse4AWDrmG8%2FxZaC2%2BcezK6y2K69RYOEBFQT7zNCQNPq%2FDcJwT8zGcPYkxhowyIZX6eFKnY8slJQ15SS8GrP%2F4%2FZ7i2cu8iVq7eHHCfXLzNngfnPevaD1ge5IRFYYfpAf1%2B5rie5yhcBJ20im4GRf2%2Fzu6fYGKxlXcrfRrpE3PK9FTDL%2FBcvYKxqoaN5ltmETyJaUndDQogfPD85IZMgiLb%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR47ax8GDZw

Does anybody who owns this know if this is the same length as the Bachmann Express Coaches in the Thomas line? I'm curious cause I want to know before I buy it.

I finally saw the images of the catalog. I will definitely get some Ffarquhar Quarry Wagons 'cause they'll look great with my Mavis model. I wish they included a rock load. But then again, if they're empty, I can have them carry other stuff besides rocks since rocks aren't the only things mined at the quarry.

I see that the digital version of the catalog is up, but I can't access it. Can somebody post images of the new products they announced please?

I saw how in the Bachmann order parts section of Devious Diesel. There's the face plates of both the regular and grumpy Diesel models. Is it possible to interchange between these faces?

Cool. Now I know that the figures are perfectly in scale with the engines.

Any chance we could see a picture of the figure riding in the cab of an engine that has an open cab?

Does anybody know of some acrylic paint color brands that are a close match to the two shades of gray used for Troublesome Trucks 1 & 2? I'm asking cause I may want to paint certain non 7-Plank trucks those colors.

That would be cool. The question is, is there an existing tool that matches the size and design of Bachmann's existing Express Coaches or will they have to do an original tooling.

Did you check the order parts section on the website?

Quote from: Awesometrain77 on July 25, 2024, 01:09:40 PMTbh realistically here are some figure ideas I had .

Sodor brass band

Sodor VIP - Duke ,duchess, earl ,mayor, Alica botti , lord callan

Sodor workers - miss Jenny , dock manager , Tom tipper ,Cyril the fogmen , the foremen ,  Jem Cole , hand keeper Jack

Other pack - Alfred , Alfred's wife , little Thomas , fuzzy the dog , Mr.Bubbles , Ruth the inventor

Passengers - thin clergymen , fat clergymen , the grumpy passenger , bird watcher , the lady  with the large hat
 

Another idea is a first responders pack
SSRC people , and police officers maybe some people for them to save or stop like the climbers or sailor John , baz or Bernie

Maybe another passenger pack
Containing the welsh bird watcher , the lady in the pink skirt , the puppet show entertainers , and chef (maybe Mr.jolly if a render of him was made  as he has had some merch of him made )

Awesometrain77, your ideas for future human figure packs are great. I also think there should be more packs with animals. Bachmann needs to make a pack with cows and bulls. I'm surprised that they weren't Bachmann's first choice for animals.

I think the rolling stock section of the Thomas and Friends HO order parts section need more stuff for that category. This would especially useful if part of a rolling stock breaks and you can order new parts without having to buy a whole new coach or truck. I might have a suggestion for some possible parts to add:

1. Wagon chassis used for the 7 plank wagons like Troublesome Trucks #1 & 2, tankers and ventilated vans.
2. Wagon chassis used for the Salt Wagon and Troublesome Truck #5.
3. Coal or iron ore load from 7 plank wagons.
4. Four wheel coach chassis from Annie, Clarabel and the other four wheeled coaches.
5. Tanker chassis.
6. Coach and wagon bodies.
7. Parts from the Mail Coach and other rolling stock that share the same basis.

Hello. I have a question reqarding the model of Thomas. I have the speed activated sound model of Thomas for almost five years. But a few days ago, it broke down. My made this suggestion when it comes to replacing it after Christmas (cause I need to save my money for Christmas shopping). He has this idea that we should get the regular edition of the Thomas model and add the speaker in it to convert it into a sound one. Is it actually possible to do that? Has anybody actually attempted this? I'm asking cause I want to know if it can be done before we attempt it.