Here are my predictions for HO and N.
HO Locomotives
Nia- She would complete the Steam Team, and is ever relevant in the franchise. Would love to see it
Philip- Philip would add some variety to the line. He looks like nothing else, and is fairly small.
Wildcard: Porter- With Salty reentering the line, it would be amazing to have his partner.
Winning the lottery: Murdoch- Not a character who is particularly popular, however with Beau setting precedent for reused toolings, he could be produced with the older Bachmann 9F tooling and lack moving eyes. I think he would certainly be a surprise 😂
Rolling Stock
I am skeptical of a rolling stock announcement, but if I had to guess...
Dogfish Hoppers- As seen in the CGI series
HO Narrow Gauge
Duncan- I think they could re-announce him with either a more prototypical look, or with plastic construction
Luke- My other guess. He could have crossover with his prototype.
N Scale
Edward- Would complete the original Steam Team
Rosie- Can be made in two liveries
Wildcard: Rebecca- would look amazing in N Scale
Extra Wild Wildcard: Flying Scotsman- he could again reuse Gordon's chassis, and maybe in developing him for HO, some of that could make designing him in N scale easier.
For rolling stock I think they could announce Red Express coaches
Accessories
I think anything is possible, but my personal wishlist would be
Carly the Crane
Flynn (as a road vehicle, though maybe he could be made as a locomotive)
Ace
Jack
Or Kevin.
HO Locomotives
Nia- She would complete the Steam Team, and is ever relevant in the franchise. Would love to see it
Philip- Philip would add some variety to the line. He looks like nothing else, and is fairly small.
Wildcard: Porter- With Salty reentering the line, it would be amazing to have his partner.
Winning the lottery: Murdoch- Not a character who is particularly popular, however with Beau setting precedent for reused toolings, he could be produced with the older Bachmann 9F tooling and lack moving eyes. I think he would certainly be a surprise 😂
Rolling Stock
I am skeptical of a rolling stock announcement, but if I had to guess...
Dogfish Hoppers- As seen in the CGI series
HO Narrow Gauge
Duncan- I think they could re-announce him with either a more prototypical look, or with plastic construction
Luke- My other guess. He could have crossover with his prototype.
N Scale
Edward- Would complete the original Steam Team
Rosie- Can be made in two liveries
Wildcard: Rebecca- would look amazing in N Scale
Extra Wild Wildcard: Flying Scotsman- he could again reuse Gordon's chassis, and maybe in developing him for HO, some of that could make designing him in N scale easier.
For rolling stock I think they could announce Red Express coaches
Accessories
I think anything is possible, but my personal wishlist would be
Carly the Crane
Flynn (as a road vehicle, though maybe he could be made as a locomotive)
Ace
Jack
Or Kevin.