Yardmaster/Bach Man

Guys, is there any chance of getting a re-run of the Davenport in the next few years?  It hasn't been available for quite some time and was a great little performer in its day.  I imagine it's chassis wouldn't be too hard to do given the l'il hauler range and the 2-4-2T, and the body was fine as it was, would just need the moulds being put back in use.  I'd certainly be up for a couple if it was....

Guys,

I need to find out the designed max storage temperatures recommended for Bachmann LS Locos.

Background:  I live  in South Australia where the summer maximums are often in the mid 40s celsius  (110-115 F).  In the past  I've kept my locos in the house on such days, where the air con controlled temperature doesn't exceed 35 C (95 F).   However, I've just finished fitting out my shed to take the fleet with a direct connection to the running tracks (yea, no more carting locos to and fro); but the temperature in the shed can get close to 50 C (>120 F) and I'm now getting concerned I might get damage or distortion if I leave the locos out there.  BTW, the track temperature (LGB) can get up to nearly 70 C (150 F) so I don't run on such days!

Anybody (Yardmaster maybe?) got any ideas?

Steve

Guys,

For the last few days when vist the Bachmann site I get redirected here:

http://174.36.98.150/0d7e9dd105437ae93ff52eb545393273/interior-colors.php

and that also happens when I move between pages on the site (I can stick with the Bachmann page by hitting the "stop" button before the redirection takes effect).  It hasn't happened before the last week or so, and it's not effecting any other site I visit, and nobody else seems to have reported it.   Is it me or you?

Steve

Not sure whether to post on this board or the Thomas board; this is my natural metier though - so if I offend, I apologise.

Mr Bachmann, when is Toby arriving?  I have two grandsons who know he is due.  They are going to be very disappointed if Granddad doesn't have Toby for them at Christmas, and that has to include conversion to battery & r/c so in reality November is a must.  Any chance?

Steve

Seeking help from the Yardmaster or Bach-man......

Could you please tell me if parts for the 2-4-2T are likely to become available?  - I'm particularly after the smokebox door for the Brit version, as I want to modify my two to a stage midway between the US and the Brit versions.   There are a couple of cottage industry players in the UK who make smokebox doors, but the sizes are not quite right, and in any case I'd like to get the one designed for the loco.

Thanks

Steve