I'll certainly look into that decoder once I get mine. Too bad they didn't make this range like the UK OO scale Thomas range which will be DCC ready though. That would've been awesome. Still really excited for it and seeing where the N scale range will go. Hopefully, I'll be able to convert all to DCC.

Quote from: Chaz on November 14, 2020, 03:31:08 AM

Quote from: and_salv on November 11, 2020, 04:49:34 PM
Does anybody know if a decoder can be installed on the Bachmann Thomas and Percy? Since I'm about to start my layout, it would be nice if I could start out with DCC. I feel like it just going to be easier in the long run, than making my layout with a bunch of blocks and a lot of wiring. Just wondering.

I may stop by one of my hobby shops to figure that out sometime this weekend since I've been wanting to figure that out as well.  I can do a post on the installation progress when that happens since a lot of people have asked me about the DCC conversions in the Facebook posts I've made.

Anyway, thanks everyone for the strong feedback on my earlier post!  Glad to see that everyone else is excited for the new range, I've been seeing posts and reviews outside of the forum and it seems like the range is off to a really great start so far.  Admittedly I'm not wild about Bachmann using Graham Farish toolings for recolors but I'm hoping this will only apply to certain pieces of rolling stock and not others, but I'll save that discussion for another day.  For now I hope we get some other decent rolling stock choices in the future as well.  Toby still seems to be the most popular request (besides Gordon and Henry).  I thought about mentioning Edward too but I kinda wanted to keep the last part of my post to a "top 3" engine suggestions, but Edward would probably get an "honorable mention" in that case.  I wouldn't feel the same way about Emily, but I wouldn't rule her out from happening at some point in the future.  If they do, I wouldn't rule out Bachmann jumping on making Emily's coaches before Emily even gets announced like how they did with the large scale range.

That would be awesome! Thanks! I can't wait to see what's next for this N scale range of Thomas and Friends

Quote from: Rodimus Supreme on November 13, 2020, 07:21:01 PM
I just found this website today.

https://www.metcalfemodels.com/

They have HO/OO Scale and N Scale. Also, panels to build your own buildings and other structures from.

These do look nice! Thanks!

Quote from: TerencetheTractor525 on November 12, 2020, 08:38:04 AM
It is wonderful to see more modelers who are interested in recreating locations from Sodor!

For an N Tidmouth Sheds, I would recommend the Heljan 6-Stall Roundhouse & Turntable, as the shape & size of both are very similar to what is seen on screen:





What other locations do you hope to implement into the layout? I can certainly help with finding more specific buildings for it
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Thanks! These look really nice and they really are very similar. Hopefully, I'll get them soon. I'm also wanting to implement Knapford and maybe even a small area dedicated to Brendam docks. Any ideas for that? Thank you, I really appreciate it!

Hello all! Is anybody thinking of converting their new Bachmann N scale Thomas/Percy to DCC? or has someone already done it? I would like to do this to mine once I receive them, but I'm not sure if it's possible, so please share, we'd love to hear it, and better yet see it! Thanks!

Quote from: Chaz on November 11, 2020, 01:22:51 AM
Hi there, welcome to the forum.  I saw your earlier post and I forgot to respond before posting my review, sorry about that.

Anyways, I think 3 x 4.5' is a pretty decent size for an N scale layout since the models are already fairly small and you would have plenty to work with, or even expand on in the future if you would like.  For buildings, I personally recommend checking out the Graham Farish Scenecraft buildings from Bachmann UK as there are some decent options if you want to do a Thomas-themed N gauge layout. 

https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/graham-farish-scenecraft/

If you still want building kits, one personal recomendation I have are the Peco ones as these are made in excellent quality:

https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/peco-lineside-kits-n/

Hope this helps give you some ideas.

Something like this is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much, these will really help give the layout that Thomas feel.

Do you know if they have any roundhouse similar to tidmouth sheds?

Does anybody know if a decoder can be installed on the Bachmann Thomas and Percy? Since I'm about to start my layout, it would be nice if I could start out with DCC. I feel like it just going to be easier in the long run, than making my layout with a bunch of blocks and a lot of wiring. Just wondering.

Hello everyone! I'm brand new to this so forgive me if I say incoherent stuff lol. I have much to learn. So, with the release of Bachmann's new N scale Thomas and Friends line, I decided that I want to make an N scale Sodor layout. I wish it could have been an HO scale on as I have a collection going already, but I just don't have enough space for one. Either way, I'm super excited for it! I should be getting my Thomas set soon. So, I've dedicated a 3' x 4.5' area for my layout and I already have the table for it. Do you guys think it's a good size to start with? I could possibly add some more later on. Also, given that there are no Bachmann buildings in N scale yet, I was wondering if any of ya'll had any ideas for this. Any kits that could be modified or where I could find information on how to scratch-build my own. Again, I'm new to this so I don't know much. If anybody has ideas or suggestions for making a Sodor layout in N scale, feel free to share for everyone. Thank you all!

Hello all! I'm looking forward to receiving my own Thomas set soon! I pre-ordered already, so I'm sure it won't be long. I'm hoping to start my first model layout in N scale with it. I have enough space for a 3' x 4.5' layout. I'm wanting to make it a Sodor one of course. That's why I wanted to ask if any of you have any suggestions for sodor buildings. I'm sure it might be a while before Bachmann releases any buildings in N scale. Any ideas specifically for Tidmouth Sheds and Knapford? Unfortunately, I'm really new to this stuff so I know scratchbuilding wouldn't be my best option right now. Anyhow, thanks! I'm also hoping Bachmann ends up releasing at least the original steam team in N scale. It'd be a bummer if they don't cause my layout will be rather empty. Thanks!