When i first started, i sprayed all of my track with brown camo paint, then cleaned the tops as i sprayed.

Evidently, Bachmann is planning to overhaul their prior HO models to match their CGI counterparts & Thomas & Percy are their first two. At this rate, Bachmann will definitely overhaul two of their prior models each year, whether they are announced in their main catalogs or their NMRA brochure. Therefore, you can expect a thread about why HO Edward deserves to be overhauled to match his CGI appearance alongside James.

It's supposed to have a diecast frame, metal gears, and sound.  I sent an email asking if there was an approximate delivery date and never heard back.
Hopefully this isn't going to be like the "upgraded" Heisler that vanished from the catalog because there was not enough distributor pre-orders.

Yeah as much as I'd love Edward to be slightly modified (never a fan of his Season 10-12 upgrade due to him receiving a new brass model), that would never be remotely possible unless if they plan on overhauling the first batch of engines to match the CGI era designs...aside from Thomas and Percy (maybe James too if and when they get around to him...)...

How do you remove the locomotive shell from the 2-6-6-2

Will the new Davenport have metal gears? When will it be available for preorder?

Is the Heisler and tank car cleaner still coming?

Back again,

I recently found an empty Bachmann flat car at a train show to use for the last load of my remaining artillery pieces. To those of you that lean towards the "rivet counter" side of the hobby, I know my loads probably do not comply with prototypical guidelines. But in my relaxed train world, and lack of artistic skills, I just wanted to create loads that appear safe and secure for their short local journey.

Perhaps a reader can post where to find the correct loading guidelines for those that want more accurate loads.

Sorry, no photo, due to non cooperating computer.

Old Pilot

Thanks Jonathan, much appreciated. That is basically what I was going to try, altho I was told NOTHING will stick to those gears. I was thinking maybe epoxy might be better, with copper tubing, was told 5/32", for reinforcement. I was even going to buy the replacements that Bmann sells in the hopes that the gears and axles would be the same. The ones in the parts dept have square bushings on them but I was hoping I could just remove them and the rest would be the same. The person I was emailing at Bmann was unable to confirm that so it's just a crap shoot.

EDIT:  I just revisited the post I saw about the sleeves, and discovered it was YOU that tried this fix. Hopefully I will have the same success that you had.

I actually think the 4 wheel coach needs to be updated. The one glaring issue for me is the axle boxes not being evenly spaced. The N scale Annie and Clarabel are practically perfect (besides the lack of guards compartment on Clarabel). An HO update made to the N scale standards would be great.