Hello all,

So I decided to create this topic because I, like many of you I'm sure, am dealing with small space restrictions at the moment. I want to keep busy and I'm really itching to make a small layout and the idea hit me to do a shelf layout, with the possibility of keeping both ends open so I can just add it to a finished a Layout later on. 

I'm coming up with a design myself but I figured if anyone had any or wanted to shoot some ideas out this would be a cool place to do it. 

My first idea was Season 1 Elsbridge, with a Christmas theme. 

What do you guys have?

I have a feeling Stepney may be coming soon. Even if I'm wrong about that, I feel we should do the same thing that we did when Duck was announced.

Now that we are in the lucky position of getting announcements twice a year, plus the range expanding more than we ever thought possible due to the addition of the European market, the addition of not only a narrow gauge but an N scale line, the rebirth of Large Scale....

Fan voices are more important than ever.


Make sure that Bachmann know that we do not want that horrible season 12 face for the model if indeed they make him. It would be about as bad as them not making him.

So you know the drill boys,

Use this thread. Suggest faces.

Was the range discontinued? Will it be updated in the future?

Is it true the signal box is discontinued?

BACHMANN IS DOING RESIN BUILDINGS THIS YEAR! I was given this wonderful news by Chaz who sent me this link

(SPARKS POSTED CORRECT LINK BELOW)

The venture into this market in my opinion is most likely because of HORNBY'S demise.

Maithwaite Station
Signal Box
Castle Loch
Brendam Warehouse

A NEW DAY FOR THE BACHMANN HO LINE HAS ARRIVED. TRULY BIRGHT FUTURES ARE AHEAD, TOO EXCITED FOR WORDS.

King Of The Railway

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0449816613/ref=s9_hps_bw_g14_ir01?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-8&pf_rd_r=0G8526EWVFSH02CM8END&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1328724062&pf_rd_i=268704011

Just an idea I thought of for a game, figured we could have a little fun.

Here's how it would work.

Someone would put a quote in quotation like this.

"Say no more Duck, it's a  pity but the wee engine will just have to learn for himself."

Then someone would guess.

Oliver Owns Up.

CORRECT!

Simple enough right? I'll start us off?

"Gordon snorted. You've been in the sun too long, your dome has cracked."

Hello all, I am finally getting a bigger place and have room for a layout. I would love some help with the track design and who better to ask then you all. I have seen some of your layouts and they are fantastic.

It will most likely be 5X8 but we could go a little bigger if necessary.

There will be three main lines.
I would like to include

Wellsworth Station

Tidmouth Sheds and Yard

Tidmouth Station and Yard


The Docks

Quarry/Coaling Plant

The Viaduct (If possible)

I may have a separate table just for Knapford but I am not sure yet. I really need help on this one guys and I hope you will help.

I know it seems early but we are half way there so lets hear what you guys think.

HO

Engines

Oliver

Arry & Bert

Stanley

Rolling Stock

Toad (if Oliver)
Red Coaches
A Van of some kind

Off Rail

Trevor

Large

Edward or Toby

Rolling Stock

Express Coaches
Mail Van
Various Trucks

Just A Wishlist Thread.

Do what you will.

HO

Oliver
Boco
Daisy
Stepney
Stanley

Rolling Stock
Red Coaches
Old Van
Breakdown Crane
Works coach

N

Duke
Sir Handle
Peter Sam
Rheneas
Skarloey
Duncan
Rusty

All NG Stock

Large

Edward
Henry
Gordon
Toby
Duck
Donald
Douglas
Oliver
Bill
Ben
Diesel

Rolling Stock

Express Coaches
Red Coaches
Vans etc.
Breakdown Crane (How awesome would that be in Large)

Now that Duck may be on the way I feel we should address an important part of the model. The Face.



In my opinion it would be terrible if after all the waiting Duck is given a season 12 face. This would be worse I think than not having the model at all (Well maybe not) but nevertheless BACHMANN should know what face we want.

Please use this thread, suggest faces.

Hey guys, just got TRAINZ for MAC and I would love to install the Thomas Models & Routes from SI3D, however I have had problems with this in the past on PC.
Would anyone be willing and able to help me through the process over a Skype call or similar, any help would be greatly appreciated.

My HORNBY Oliver does not work anymore and as BACHMANN does not offer an Oliver model I need to buy a new one. The trouble is HORNBY has discontinued him and I cant find a model anywhere. So does anyone know where I can find one if so please provide a link or has a NEW Oliver that they would like to sell or just has a suggestion for me please reply ASAP.

Thank You,
John (thomasj219)

LOOK AT THIS!!!!
http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detail.asp?Scale=HO&Item=160Thomas&offset=25&ID=200855182
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=BAC58802

Does anyone know where I can find good faces you know like sad for the Bachmann Thomas Models print out or otherwise???

Please help needed for series.