It looks like Bachmann's Large Scale TTTE range is barley doing well these days...So much for Large Scale Gordon or Henry...

Well then...How about an HO Nia?

I just know Bachmann will definitely take their large scale models of Thomas and Percy and scale them down to HO. That or they scale up their N scale models

Gordon and Henry are LONG overdue for their large scale models.

Evidently, Bachmann is planning to overhaul their prior HO models to match their CGI counterparts & Thomas & Percy are their first two. At this rate, Bachmann will definitely overhaul two of their prior models each year, whether they are announced in their main catalogs or their NMRA brochure. Therefore, you can expect a thread about why HO Edward deserves to be overhauled to match his CGI appearance alongside James.

I suggest that Bachmann retire their Beau model & replace it with an HO Nia.

Gordon & Henry will likely be retooled & shipped in 2029, whereas James & Edward will be retooled & shipped in 2028. I know what you're all thinking..."Why does Edward even deserve to be retooled? His HO model is perfect the way it is." HELLOOOO!!!! Edward has to match his CGI counterpart!

Is it me or am I beginning to notice a pattern here? Once the retooled Thomas & Percy models sell extremely well, I predict Bachmann will retool two of their prior HO models to match their CGI counterparts starting at either next year's main catalog or NMRA brochure.

Splodge is the logical choice in Class 08s.

I predict Bachmann will retool HO James & Edward so they match their CGI counterparts. While they're at it, they will especially produce Nia in HO scale. All three will definitely ship in 2028, especially Nia since that year will mark the 10th anniversary of Big World Big Adventures.

QuoteOr maybe they will do Nia who I think a lot have forget was an option .

I want Nia in HO Scale as well...

I've been wanting to do my own TTTE stories since the holiday season of 2006 & over the years, I've learned a lot of lessons from the content this community had to offer such as:

1.Study the tone of the RWS books & TVS episodes.

2.No Ramahfool type humor or humor involving engines having limbs because they're not like humans.

3.Blatant rip-off episodes MUST either be retooled or replaced with original plots.

4.Planning, Development, Structure & Competency are ALL highly advised.

5.Absolutely no stolen or copied jokes from other tv or cartoon shows.

6.Episodes MUST be filmed on either a finished main layout or few temporary layout setups.

7.Find more ways to improve your storytelling.

However, I need your help on how I could start my own TTTE fan stories. For instance: should I utilize model trains or Trainz content? If it's model trains, what scale should I stick to? Should it be HO/00, just like most of the fan-made stories from back in the early internet days ranging from 2005-2008 or Gauge 1, just like the actual model era of the official show? Since owning a model railway just to film your own stories (whether it be in HO/00 scale or Gauge 1) can actually be too costly, should I just stick to Trainz content? I need your input on this topic, please!!!

Sorry, but the Tidmouth roundhouse hasn't been made in N scale, yet.

This thread is for posting your own Thomas-esque track plans.