Diesel is in disgrace. Not only had he destroyed Sir Topham Hatt's new paint store, he had also damaged himself so badly that he needed to be sent away for repair.
His replacement is Paxton, another class 08 diesel electric shunting locomotive. He is a friendly and helpful engine. If he has a fault, it is being too trusting, and a repaired Diesel might just take advantage of this!

The peace and tranquility of the Wychbold and Stoke Prior Garden Railway is rudely disturbed by a new kid on the block. He's an oily character and doesn't mind who he upsets. Unfortunately poor Toby is the victim of his cruel tongue.

Sir Topham Hatt has had a brand new shed built and he's very proud of it, but with Diesel's couldn't-care-less attitude it may not stay in pristine condition for very long!

The peace and tranquility of the Wychbold and Stoke Prior Garden Railway is about to be rudely disturbed.
Thomas and his friends do not know what is about to hit them!
There's a new kid on the block, and he's mean!

Quote from: Large Scale Champion on April 08, 2023, 07:22:27 AMSooo whats next for Large Scale? we need Edward, Duck or Oliver in our opinion.

I agree will all of your suggestions. Duck and Oliver would be great for conversion to their real counterparts too, just have many have done with Diesel and Paxton, and Edward would add another much needed tender engine.
Also based on the success of Diesel and Paxton, I would love to see Donald and Douglas released. I have a Scottish voice actor lined up already.

It's winter on the Wychbold and Stoke Prior Garden Railway and passenger numbers are way down, goods traffic has dropped off too.
The future of the railway is uncertain. Will it be able to survive?
Sir Topham Hatt needs to come up with a bold plan to save the railway from bankruptcy. Can he do it?

Does anyone know what has happened to Diesel and Paxton?
They seem to have been removed from the motive power section of the Bachmann website.

Wow! Love it. Diesel will certainly find a home on my new railway.

Quote from: Large Scale Champion on June 18, 2020, 03:37:43 PMi just wish bachmann would grasp the fact that if they picked the right loco's, sales for british outline engines such as duck, oliver for kit bashing would be massive! especially paired with toad.

I would happily accept any offering from Bachmann but I agree that Duck and Oliver could sell in large quantities in the UK for the reason you state. On the back of producing these 2 locos I'm sure they would sell loads more trucks too. Agree also with the production of a Mk 1 coach both for Thomas fans and British outline railway modellers.

Thanks very much for pointing this out. It's back to the drawing board then.  Just desperate for more large scale locos.

This video was a COVID-19 lockdown project. The people who contributed and helped make this film never met. It was mostly filmed at Pine Tree Junction by the crew there who also acted as critical friends. It's based on a story by Christopher Awdry. I wrote the screenplay, directed it, narrated it, starred in it and edited it. The characters are voiced by the children of friends and family. Great fun!

https://youtu.be/TZgn9cwJ-HA

Has anyone had a go at converting James to Donald or Douglas? I'm mulling over the idea of removing the pony truck to create a 0-6-0 and then making new bodies for loco and tender. I think it would be possible to recycle a number of parts from James' body. Before destroying a James I though it would be worth asking if anyone else has done anything like this.

PS I can't wait to get my hands on Diesel.