Quote from: Chaz on June 15, 2026, 01:36:20 AMHere's my official "list" (haven't done one of these in a while), of what I could see being announced between the rest of this year and 2027.  I think 2027 is most likely going to be the next "big year" for Bachmann and not another "catch-up year" as they've been focusing a lot more on progress on previously announced projects.  That being said, I'm pretty optimistic and I figured after some time here is my official new list post:


HO/OO scale:
Hiro
Whiff
'Arry and Bert reintroduction

All exactly the same as my previous posts, no reason to repeat my reasoning here.

HO/OO scale rolling stock
Troublesome truck #8 (coal wagon)
Slip coaches
Sodor mail car reintroduction
Classic oil tanker reintroduction
Utility van (repaints of the mail car tooling)

Truck 8 was explained earlier in another post.  I like how Bachmann is starting to cater to both model and cgi eras for rolling stock designs. It gives me a reasonable amount of hope that older rolling stock decals can finally make a big reintroduction.  I would especially love a return of the classic oil tanker.  The slip coaches feel like the next obvious new rolling stock tooling. They're an obscure piece of rolling stock in CGI that have been used pretty frequently.  If Bachmann went ahead with a new tooling for a blue open carriage of all things, I can totally see the slip coaches getting introduced soon.  Especially with Duck and Oliver still being top sellers.

Figure packs:
Sodor Celebrity pack
Brass band

I'm a little surprised they haven't announced any new figure packs yet, but again considering how far behind Bachmann is on previous projects, I can totally see why. I think they're only just going to announce two packs since last time they announced six for their first batch, which seems like a lot in one go.

Narrow gauge:
Duncan revival
Luke

While Duncan is self-explanatory, Luke is the only CGI narrow gauge engine I would have any interest in, as I never really felt one way or the other about Victor or Millie.

Narrow gauge rolling stock:
4-Plank wagons
Skarloey Railway carriage - blue
Skarloey Railway carriage - red
Tan brake van

"But Chaz, we already have blue and red narrow gauge carriages!"

We do, but hear me out...




I personally think it would be a very smart idea for Bachmann to look into adding more narrow gauge coaches but this time, adding faces to them. This seems like such an easy win-win for everyone involved. Bachmann would get a lot of sales on these from the older audience with only adding a faceplate to their blue carriage and repainting the red carriage in classic colors with a new faceplate.  Fans win because that's more classic rolling stock that would be appealing for both nostalgic and younger audiences who like the different facial expressions.  If Bachmann went ahead with the spiteful brake fan and something as niche as the D fusit gunpowder van, I can totally see them going this exact same route for narrow gauge coach repaints.  I'm surprised no one else has brought this up or at least hasn't recently.

The 4-plank wagons are the new narrow gauge rolling stock tooling I'd like to see them introduce the most. Tippers wouldn't be a bad idea either considering they have a real life Talyllyn repaint option Bachmann can look into.  The tan brake van is another obvious choice that needs no further explanation



N scale engines:
Edward
Duck

Absolutely no reason to go over these two again, they are both the most obvious and popular requests, it would be a misfire if Bachmann did not already have one of these planned for the next N scale engine announcement.

N scale rolling stock:
BR brake van/spiteful brake van
Coal wagon with load
Red coaches
Tidmouth milk tanker (new tooling and not a farish tanker repaint)
Tar tanker

All of these I have talked about before, and are pretty self-explanatory so no reason to go crazy in depth over these.

Large scale:
Christmas Thomas (leaked from earlier)

I didn't share my thoughts on this announcement just because we still don't know what the final design of this is going to look like, but I do think this does say something for the future of the large scale range in terms of engines. I think they're just going to stick with repaints going forward in large scale, and announcement choices like this seemed to further prove that.

Large scale rolling stock:
Henrietta and Hannah
Sodor Fuel tank

Seeing as the classic milk tank is getting an introduction in large scale, it only makes sense for the Sodor fuel tanker to get the same level of love here too.

As for Henrietta and Hannah, I think the same could largely be said for large scale rolling stock as it is for engines, with Bachmann likely focusing on repaints from this point forward. However, I believe Henrietta and Hannah are the one exception. Bachmann has already shown through the N scale range that the Henrietta tooling can be reused to create Hannah, making the pair an ideal candidate if they decide to pursue one final new tooling in large scale.

I don't collect large scale, but mark my words, but the moment they announce Henrietta I will start collecting G scale and look into joining a local club.

And... That's all on my end.

I would die for Bachmann to make NG coaches with faces.

Peter, looks great, will you be testing it soon?   

Hi KMClark,

We appreciate the suggestion. We don't have any sleepers in N scale right now, but it's something we'll consider for a future introduction.

Here's my official "list" (haven't done one of these in a while), of what I could see being announced between the rest of this year and 2027.  I think 2027 is most likely going to be the next "big year" for Bachmann and not another "catch-up year" as they've been focusing a lot more on progress on previously announced projects.  That being said, I'm pretty optimistic and I figured after some time here is my official new list post:


HO/OO scale:
Hiro
Whiff
'Arry and Bert reintroduction

All exactly the same as my previous posts, no reason to repeat my reasoning here.

HO/OO scale rolling stock
Troublesome truck #8 (coal wagon)
Slip coaches
Sodor mail car reintroduction
Classic oil tanker reintroduction
Utility van (repaints of the mail car tooling)

Truck 8 was explained earlier in another post.  I like how Bachmann is starting to cater to both model and cgi eras for rolling stock designs. It gives me a reasonable amount of hope that older rolling stock decals can finally make a big reintroduction.  I would especially love a return of the classic oil tanker.  The slip coaches feel like the next obvious new rolling stock tooling. They're an obscure piece of rolling stock in CGI that have been used pretty frequently.  If Bachmann went ahead with a new tooling for a blue open carriage of all things, I can totally see the slip coaches getting introduced soon.  Especially with Duck and Oliver still being top sellers.

Figure packs:
Sodor Celebrity pack
Brass band

I'm a little surprised they haven't announced any new figure packs yet, but again considering how far behind Bachmann is on previous projects, I can totally see why. I think they're only just going to announce two packs since last time they announced six for their first batch, which seems like a lot in one go.

Narrow gauge:
Duncan revival
Luke

While Duncan is self-explanatory, Luke is the only CGI narrow gauge engine I would have any interest in, as I never really felt one way or the other about Victor or Millie.

Narrow gauge rolling stock:
4-Plank wagons
Skarloey Railway carriage - blue
Skarloey Railway carriage - red
Tan brake van

"But Chaz, we already have blue and red narrow gauge carriages!"

We do, but hear me out...




I personally think it would be a very smart idea for Bachmann to look into adding more narrow gauge coaches but this time, adding faces to them. This seems like such an easy win-win for everyone involved. Bachmann would get a lot of sales on these from the older audience with only adding a faceplate to their blue carriage and repainting the red carriage in classic colors with a new faceplate.  Fans win because that's more classic rolling stock that would be appealing for both nostalgic and younger audiences who like the different facial expressions.  If Bachmann went ahead with the spiteful brake fan and something as niche as the D fusit gunpowder van, I can totally see them going this exact same route for narrow gauge coach repaints.  I'm surprised no one else has brought this up or at least hasn't recently.

The 4-plank wagons are the new narrow gauge rolling stock tooling I'd like to see them introduce the most. Tippers wouldn't be a bad idea either considering they have a real life Talyllyn repaint option Bachmann can look into.  The tan brake van is another obvious choice that needs no further explanation



N scale engines:
Edward
Duck

Absolutely no reason to go over these two again, they are both the most obvious and popular requests, it would be a misfire if Bachmann did not already have one of these planned for the next N scale engine announcement.

N scale rolling stock:
BR brake van/spiteful brake van
Coal wagon with load
Red coaches
Tidmouth milk tanker (new tooling and not a farish tanker repaint)
Tar tanker

All of these I have talked about before, and are pretty self-explanatory so no reason to go crazy in depth over these.

Large scale:
Christmas Thomas (leaked from earlier)

I didn't share my thoughts on this announcement just because we still don't know what the final design of this is going to look like, but I do think this does say something for the future of the large scale range in terms of engines. I think they're just going to stick with repaints going forward in large scale, and announcement choices like this seemed to further prove that.

Large scale rolling stock:
Henrietta and Hannah
Sodor Fuel tank

Seeing as the classic milk tank is getting an introduction in large scale, it only makes sense for the Sodor fuel tanker to get the same level of love here too.

As for Henrietta and Hannah, I think the same could largely be said for large scale rolling stock as it is for engines, with Bachmann likely focusing on repaints from this point forward. However, I believe Henrietta and Hannah are the one exception. Bachmann has already shown through the N scale range that the Henrietta tooling can be reused to create Hannah, making the pair an ideal candidate if they decide to pursue one final new tooling in large scale.

I don't collect large scale, but mark my words, but the moment they announce Henrietta I will start collecting G scale and look into joining a local club.

And... That's all on my end.

I have the 6 Amfleet 1 VI N Scale passenger cars in N Scale and will probably buy the phase VII cars.  I am extremely pleased with the your Amfleet I phase VI cars, however, I am disappointed that you do have the Amfleet sleepers.  Your lit coaches and cafe cars are the best coaches and cafe cars on the market.  It is a dream of my to add Amfleet lit sleepers with tail lights to my Amtrak passenger train to complete an Amtrak 'Crescent City' passenger train like the one we took from New Orleans to New York several years ago.  Please consider producing several sleepers to add to my existing Bachmann passenger train.  Phase III, VI, and VII sleepers would hit the spot.  A phase III Baggage car with tail lights would also be appreciated.   

Started making more fences. I found a solution to keep things in place. I lay down a piece of tape with my measurement marking. Then place a piece of parchment paper overtop can see the marks through the paper. I use white glue to glue the posts in place, then add my boards overtop. After you can use and exact knife to pull it all off without damage. The glue doesn't stick to the parchment paper too hard. I get sheets of thin thin wood in my cigar boxes on certain brands, so i never through them out, great for making plywood and wooden sheets.

Now here are the two files

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7369375
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7369372

Greets

Peter

Hi Hannahas Dad,

    671 here. Len's use of a bridge rectifier is a cheap and good solution. I used a similar fix for an old Williams SD-45 dual motor unit with a non-functioning motor control board.

Material,Tools and parts needed:

one 6-8 amp 50 volt bridge rectifier ( purchase on line from Jameco Electronics). This will take the place of the motor control board, (only one direction of engine travel, no neutral, always moving when power is applied to the track).

The bridge rectifier ( size of a small sugar cube ) has (4) terminals. Two input and two output. The input terminals can be wired to the engine's center roller pick-up and the other input can be wired to the chassis frame of the loco. When track power is applied to the loco, the bridge rectifier will take alternating track power at the input terminals and (Rectify it) and project a synthetic dc current at the output terminals. This current can be used by the two electric motors within the loco. The motors operate on dc power.

Now: the wiring of the motors:
The two motors run in opposite rotation of each other, clock-wise counter clock-wise. You need to take/cut the wires from the motors at the plugs to the control board. Using the powered up bridge rectifier, determine the correct wiring to allow the motors to power the loco in the correct direction. Use test wires with alligator clips for a temporary hook-up to the rectifier's out-put terminals.

I wired my two motors in "series" ( power from the bridge rectifier dc output into one motor's lead and then the second lead from that same motor to the input lead of the second motor, then the second motor's remaining lead back to the other dc terminal on the rectifier.

Wiring the motors in series reduces the loco's sensitivity to input power fluctuations. It allows you to increase the running voltage to the track without pushing the loco to crazy speeds. The higher track voltage along with the series wired motors allow the loco to "creep" along at a nice constant speed.

This setup will only allow one direction of travel along with no neutral. The loco will always move when the track is powered.

Note: All electrical connections should be shrink wrap or electrical tape. The rectifier can be glued or double sided tape for secure installation.

This fix is quite inexpensive also very satisfying due to the closer to scale type speed of the loco.
Take your time, wire the motors for correct rotation (use test lead wires to determine correct wiring.)

                             Hope this helps ... take your time ... Keep'em Smokin' ... 671

I may just give that a try.  If that doesn't work, I can always replace it with the "new" reversing board.

Beats me. I never tried it.

Len