Quote from: TrainFan97 on March 09, 2026, 05:58:56 PMBachmann just showed the unpainted sample for the N Scale roundhouse. At some point, it can easily be repainted into Tidmouth Sheds, so we'd have the Thomas version of it. Then we can have N Scale Tidmouth Sheds, and that will really build some N Scale layouts. Tidmouth Sheds would be an iconic piece for your N Scale Thomas layout.

Knowing Bachmann's history with repaints, we could get a N Scale Tidmouth Sheds announcement in a few years.

Bachmann were never going to make AEG characters or items...

Quote from: GordonPacific04 on March 03, 2026, 11:45:43 AMIn regards to if the new Thomas 2026 show will have any effect on the Bachmann range, all I'll say is it's probably best to wait and see as it's still too early to tell, even for Bachmann.

Even when AEG was still going Bachmann still produced stuff from the CGI era with some Model and RWS stuff thrown in as well, so fans of previous era's are all kept happy. If the new show does well and fans want merchandise based on it, it may happen. I'd be singing a different tune if say, they finally do Hiro and he's based off the new design with the 51 on the nameplate (please don't lol), but I feel like they wouldn't do that.

The good thing is that Bachmann have done a very good job at listening to fan reception and wishes thanks to both the forums and the trianworld livestreams, which I am very grateful for. So I don't think we have much to worry about.

Bachmann Lady would so hard and be the perfect tribute to Britt god rest her soul.

Quote from: harrison05 on February 04, 2026, 07:46:29 PMI think that was confirmed in a Thomas Tuesday that Connor can't be made...

I think that was confirmed in a Thomas Tuesday.

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Quote from: sodor_modelmonger on February 01, 2026, 11:16:10 PMWhat I don't understand is why Douglas affects Duncan's chances so much. This is still the thomas range, bachmann Duncan even in his unpopular CGI form would be viable and popular-at the very least for another smooth 0-4-0 chassis. We've seen them take controversial cgi routes for characters before as well. (Oliver seems to still be going strong)

If the narrow gauge range only sees profit for toolings that can be reused outside of thomas now then I'm scared for its future..

I don't how because they are the same model, but some how the Bachmann model looks much better than the show model...

I think a big part of it is the cost. It ran the same price point as Handel who is just Hayden. And thus was tooled to be recolored that way from the jump. While Douglas and CGI Duncan are so different that's just not viable and thus there's not the cross appeal and thus it makes less sense to do it now. But also. It's Duncan. He'd sell regardless with fans. But it worries me they think fans aren't enough to carry that.

Where would that leave Duke or Mighty-Mac if we ever branch out to model only characters, since they already have basies are they not viable?

What about Victor, who's basis is standard gauge?

Where does he stand?

I haven't even committed to the 009 range yet even though I want to but the worry there might just. not be all the characters even from cgi is a bit disheartening as a potential customer. And I know I'm not the only one. I hope Bachmann considers this. Do the safer bets of Luke and Millie first if we have to. That's what I'm expecting. But still do Victor and show accurate Duncan one day

Like Dusty said I have yet to commit to 009 range yet also, Duncan was going to be my first jump into the line. I personally think because Duncan is so popular I think the fans alone with would have carried his sales alone, but also kinda worried me how Bachmann didn't have faith in the fans in this case...

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Quote from: harrison05 on January 12, 2026, 08:10:05 PMNG (I doubt Duncan will be uncanceled until Douglas's overhaul is done.)

I've seen this line of logic come up a few times and I wanted to offer a potential alternative. As Douglas wasn't in pieces until a good few months after the Bachmann cancellation (plus I'm sure they likely already have measurements)

Duncan was cancelled after Sir Handel's sample was revealed, which we know now is almost entirely Sir Hayden with a new coat of paint. I think the reality is, Bachmann doesn't want to make Duncan just Douglas and that is why it was cancelled for the reasons stated of lack of cross compatibility. His tvs design is too different compared to the real engine and there's no easy way to swing it. Will they revisit this, perhaps. But I don't think it'd be anytime until the other 3 cgi narrow gauge engines are done. Plus with the 2026 project on the horizon there may be even more to pull from with Rheneas seemingly already confirmed and the fact Motorized Nia explicitly comes with a BMQ mine truck. I think Duncan is off the radar for some time.

At the same time, I'll present a counter to that (and assuming I think this was mentioned at one point): I recall even Large Scale Diesel was canceled initially, but then got re-released later on, showing that they can do characters initially cancelled and then see the light of day eventually.

We are definitely dealing with a LS Diesel case here, Duncan is way too popular not to make (his popularity rivals Skarloey) I think Bachmann will retry doing Duncan again. It's more of when will they attempt it again I think next year is the best time to announce it, It's when Douglas is due to return.

Rebecca is nearly $500 here in Australia, Flying Scotsman is gonna cost an arm and a leg...

We aren't too far away from the catalog dropping here is my predictions/wants for the catalog I try to be realistic with my hopes trust me I'd love for Splodge and Smudger, While I do think they will happen soon due to being easy repaints I doubt that will happen for at least another few years...

HO (that is if we get a new tooling.)
Whiff

NG (I doubt Duncan will be uncanceled until Douglas's overhaul is done.)
Luke

N Scale (I could see them doing Duck, Oliver or maybe even Daisy before Edward but I think he's is next.)
Edward

as for rolling stock who knows ngl it's always a surprise.

Knowing Splatter & Dodge could be possible for a Bachmann repaint would give me so much joy.

Norman is the most unique choice for HO to me so I want him the most also Smudger will sell like gangbusters.

Hopefully after Salty comes out next year (I hope) we can slowly gets some updates on N Scale Diesel and Paxton.

Does anyone know when she is due to return?

Quote from: JLK2707 on December 03, 2025, 05:20:17 AMEvidence?

What is there no evidence, I was saying a theory I have...

Quote from: TRAINSROCK! on December 02, 2025, 01:44:56 AMI hope they say they'll do duncan again in 2026 or the following year. (maybe I shouldn't hold my breath for that it's just out of all the recent canceled items duncan was the one I was the most disappointed with). but we'll just see.

I reckon Duncan won't happen until Douglas's overhaul is done.