Quote from: Kemptown Branch on February 24, 2026, 09:18:53 PMHe's looking really good so far! I can't wait to see how the painted sample and Henry look!

Interesting how they decided to only present Diesel considering that he doesn't require a ton of painting besides the wheels, side rods, buffer plate, and the face. With the n-scale backlog finally clearing, Bachmann certainly has a reason to introduce a new engine tooling such as Edward, Duck, and/or Oliver. It does bother me a bit about the lack of brake vans in the line up, where Graham Farish is the alternative for the time being. All the same, Henry's unpainted sample will be an exciting moment to witness within a few streams.

Though I haven't shared my collection, here are the engines.

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I'll provide a rating of each engine out of 10.
Thomas: 6.5/10
Percy: 9/10
James: 7/10
Toby: 9/10
Gordon: 9.5/10

Thomas and James are a bit underwhelming because of the facial shapes and molded whistles, how unfortunate. I believe Gordon is the best looking (as of this time, imo). Can't wait to see Henry's painted sample soon.

I did purchase a Graham Farish Class 42 Warship since it's Diesel 10. The space between Gordon and the diesel are for the remaining 3 to my collection. Henry, Edward, and Duck. It'll take a while for these three to make it to the shelves. Please don't ask me about the obvious. I'm skipping on some engines due to recent price hikes. As model trains have become expensive over the years, it's best to stick with the characters you'll be committed to buying. The next review will be Henry once he releases. I hope it gives everyone a peace of mind with more reviews to come in the future.

As soon as Trainworld added Flying Scotsman, did anyone notice a sudden price hike for a number of items for preorder? Diesel and Paxton's price increased twice from $99.99->$119.99->$129.99. Similarly, Origin James and Henry had a $10 hike. I understand that tariffs are still an issue today, but markets fluctuate frequently due to various economic problems. It does concern me how expensive Edward would cost since he's a new tooling with most of elements already available for him to initiate development.

Fortunately, it's likely trainworld will honor the original price tag once the product becomes available. Also, the express coaches look fantastic. Looks like Gordon won't be waiting for too long.

Let's hope that the postponement of Thomas Tuesday could bring other great news for products in development.

I realized I posted my NMRA prediction list on the wrong thread. This will be the only time I will post this to avoid jinxing myself more than I have to. I want to keep this list small so that Bachmann doesn't end up with a big backlog. 6 months is quite a long way, but it'll come sooner than later.

HO:
- Whiff
- Garbage trucks
- Quarry hoppers

HoN30:
- Duncan (reintroduction)
- Luke
- V-tipper wagons

N:
- Edward
- Duck
- Mail Trucks
- LNER 20-ton brake van

G:
- Origin James

I welcome the response Bachmann has made to address the issues regarding productivity and canceled items. Had a feeling that's the reason for implementing the quarterly announcements to ensure that future cancellations will be avoided. Glad to learn the prices will be paired along with the item so that consumers will have an idea of the cost before any potential problems arise. Lastly, I'm happy that the delays in production has improved to ensure that they release in a timely manner. There's a chance that Flying Scotman's price will appear at some point within the next 6 months.

I honestly thought the cancellation of Duncan back in Oct '24 was a one-off. But, it is slowly becoming frequent as the months go on. Learning that Knapford station will not happen did come as a surprise even though the Bachmann webpage still has it listed. I do share the same feelings that it is never a good idea to announce items without committing to it. This make me concerned about future new toolings not materializing due to these factors. If it becomes a habit, then it begins to alienate certain consumers. To this day, I still find it hard to understand the reasons for releasing Rebecca, a product with a $300 msrp. I think the new timeline of releasing products will happen 3 years following its announcement, rather than the 24-27 months from past releases.

I'm trying to stay positive upon these revelations, but I cannot become numb to the bad news. Let us hope the implementation of quarterly announcements put some of our disappointment to rest by a degree.

Update 1/31: The listing of Knapford Station has been removed.

I agree with some, that this is shocking. All but one of the new products announced feel underwhelming as they comprise of repaints. But, I'll let it slide due to the complexities of the world. Besides that, the catalog feels exactly what we saw from last year's catalog with few differences. Flying Scotsman's inclusion and the prices of '24-'25 products such as Henry.

On the positive side, it's great to see Gordon's express coaches painted weeks after the reveal of the same products.

I'm sure that the NMRA convention in August will not be HO only like last year. There's a chance that Bachmann will shine later this year with newly tooled items. We may at last witness the release of Salty after what feels like a student about to graduate from high school. (Time flies)

I apologize for sounding negative, but I needed to share my reflection of these announcements. Many in the forum have mentioned about this year being a catch-up year for Bachmann, how many consecutive years has it been?

Quote from: DustyMarie53! on January 06, 2026, 12:29:20 PMAlso noting Matt specifically alluded to having an engine on hand for N scale comparisons they didn't want to show off until the febuary stream, so we'll probably see one of the outstanding N scale engines next month

Fingers crossed that it'll be N-scale Henry.

Happy new years everyone!

After watching the Thomas Tuesday stream on Wednesday (Korea's timezone is 14 hours ahead of EST), I would like to share my thoughts.
- I was most impressed to see the unpainted samples of Gordon's express coaches. Glad to learn that it'll be based on season 2 with the CGI livery (I don't mind that part). I wonder if they'll announce the red express coaches at some point in the future. Towards the end, Matt mentioned that he has more painted samples saved for next month (Don't know if Bachmann will update the images on the catalog before the next stream). Hopefully Henry, Diesel, or Paxton. We'll find out once we enter February.
- Bulgy looks great, though the price is a bit off-putting.
- I think that most, if not all of the remaining HO products could release by the end of the year, including Salty (Surprised that Salty hasn't been cancelled after being reintroduced 4 years ago, time flies).
- Interesting to see the painted samples of Sir Haydn.
- Now that almost every narrow gauge item has released, I hope Bachmann considers reintroducing Duncan.
- Good to know that the catalog will be out before late January. I wonder if they'll add products originally planned for the NMRA announcement last year. This time, it has to be the year Bachmann adds N-scale Edward with a new item number like #58901 along with a couple newly tooled rolling stock.

It gives me hope that '26 will get more announcements than the previous year.

Hello everyone,

Based on Trainworld's special livestream tomorrow, it might be the last Thomas Tuesday for this year (assuming a December stream isn't planned). I look forward to seeing the new prototypes of products that we haven't seen from previous livestreams. Based on the promises of the event, it gives me hope that Bachmann is making an attempt to push out these long overdue products to the shelves. Along with custom made models, it could bring some light before the year comes to a close. It's surprising how close we are to the end of the year. Just wanted to keep the the forum up and running

I understand that this thread hasn't been active for some time, but look on the bright side. Trainworld has N-scale Henry up for preorder. Just placed my preorder a few hours ago. I'm excited to expand my collection from 5 to 6, with more to come. 

This will be my final prediction list before the NMRA announcements on Saturday.

Whiff:
I believe Whiff is a character with the best chances as he's the cheapest model to produce. For a character who appeared across the model, cgi, and aeg series, it would make sense.
Drawback
- Sounds too predictable

Harvey:
This character is the final classic series engine (who appeared in the cgi series) that doesn't have an HO model and can serve as a throwback for older fans.
Drawbacks
- Harvey's crane may not be compatible with the model railroading standards (Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong)
- Costs alone wouldn't justify the final price tag

Hiro:
I think Hiro has a chance to shine given how he appeals to fans across different eras. If Bachmann chooses to announce Hiro, it would be the first JNR Class D51 to be made under their brand. I'd be keen to purchase Hiro as he's one of my personal favorites from the cgi series.
Drawbacks
- Final pricing of this model may not be attractive to casual fans, which may give KATO the upper hand
- This model hinges on the successful sales of Rebecca

Diesel 10:
As for Diesel 10, this one would be considered surprising as Doug from previous livestreams mentioned the possibility of Diesel 10 in the future. There is a chance that nostalgia may have a role for older fans.
Drawbacks
- Potential high costs to manufacture this model (when factoring in the economic uncertainties)
- Illegal modification being the claw on his roof could hinder his chances
- Diesel 10's most recent appearance happened over a decade ago (Not counting BWBA claw cameo)

Flying Scotsman:
Given the Flying Scotsman is the last remnant of the LNER class A3, I could see how Bachmann would honor its legacy.
Drawbacks
- For a model consisting of two tenders, it could be problematic for the packaging of this particular engine
- High costs along with tariffs may be viewed as dissuading

Norman/Dennis:
If I recall, Norman's model is a possibility due to the appeal from both the model and cgi series. Norman is a character I would consider as unexpected as a unique model.
Possible drawback
- Model may not be appealing due to lack of main character role of an episode (My personal opinion, I could be wrong)

Lastly, I think Matt carefully coined the word "appeal" as a hint which the character may not be on this list. Anything is possible between now and Saturday. If I mention anything outdated or wrong, please correct me.

Odd, I see many products have specific pages for most scales. Henry is noticeably absent on the N-scale section. Though I believe his price tag will be equivalent or relative to $219 (Gordon's current price tag). Can only hope for major progress on these upcoming models so that Bachmann can redeem themselves for next year

Disappointed. But given the circumstances, I can understand how the tariffs and other global events affected the production of these models. Was hoping that other scales would have a chance to shine, particularly n-scale. Hopefully 2026 makes up for this year's dismal announcements.

N-scale Edward's announcement gets postponed, again...

Now that we are less than a month away from the NMRA announcements, I want to make my final prediction post. I believe July 18th will be the date when Bachmann releases the brochure.

HO:
- Whiff
- Hiro
- Diesel 10 (Cautiously Optimistic)
- Garbage Wagon
- Judy/Jerome
HoN30:
- Luke
- Brown/Tan Vans
- 4 Plank Wagon
N:
- Edward
- Duck (If they choose to make a tank engine)
- BR 20 Ton Brake van or Spiteful Brake van
- Red Express Coaches
G:
- Origin James