N Scale Bachmann Thomas

[N Scale Sudrian]

Quite like the look of the upcoming Gordon and rolling stock, I've already placed my pre-orders after seeing the samples on stream. I expect Henry and Edward will be the next two loco announcements given the persistent demands for them, which would be excellent. I'd like it if after those two we could get Mavis and Spencer announced, as they're two classic locos that interest me and my fellow modellers. Mavis would be simple enough to do with the Toby drive mechanism, and the line will be overdue for a cheaper option after doing all these big tender locos in a row... Spencer is perhaps a bit "out there" but would be nice to see Bachmann right the wrong that was the old HO loco by doing it properly in N... Great to see this line getting some well-deserved expansion either way.

[TrainFan97]

Just like how Henry is the #1 priority for an N Scale engine, the Express Coaches are the #1 priority for N Scale rolling stock.

Edward can be saved for after Henry, since Bachmann already has the chassis for N Scale Henry. Just need to remove the trailing wheels, change from a Fowler to a Stanier tender, round buffers, body shape matching Henry's, paint him green, and add his face.

Mavis can easily recycle Toby's chassis, but one issue with Mavis is the fact that she hasn't had any merchandise in over a decade, ever since Mattel's takeover. Mavis would be difficult to get the green light from Mattel, as she hasn't even been made in Large Scale, despite being a smaller engine. At least Henry still gets merchandise.

[Chaz]

Mavis would be a lot of fun in N scale.  I am a little surprised they never did her in large scale since she has such a simple design and her basis would go great with garden railways.  She's definitely one of the better female characters in the show who doesn't rely on female stereotypes for her persona or bright colors and/or makeup/eyeliner to look marketable so I'd argue she'd make a better fit in N scale than Rosie (in her lavender livery) or Rebecca.  So I feel she would be a welcome choice, but I would be surprised if she was announced in N scale in the coming years when characters like Henry and Duck have had a higher demand and are a lot more popular in the fandom.

[TrainFan97]

Both Edward and Mavis are two characters who were given the short end of the stick for Large Scale, but should join N Scale at some point. Characters like Henry and Edward have much higher demand than Mavis, especially since the former two are original Steam Team members, and the only ones yet to be announced for N Scale. Hopefully, Toad does indicate plans for Oliver and Duck; two more characters with high demand that sold very well in HO Scale. Even Diesel has higher demand than Mavis, with a tooling that's highly versatile for recolors.

[Falcon the 2nd]

In all fairness, Mavis isn't a top-priority character in N Scale compared to Edward and Henry. The latter two were major mainstays in the show for most of its history, and I get where people are coming from in pushing them. Even I admit that they're bigger priorities at the moment. Once Bachmann is finished with them, however, there's more room to grow with side characters.

Chaz does bring up a good point on Mavis standing out as a female engine who doesn't rely largely on gimmicks. She would probably be one of the more visually natural additions to the line in regards to that.

I'm personally not a fan of Diesel, and I still don't think that I would purchase a potential N Scale model of him. That being said, the reasoning behind his demand is understandable and I wouldn't mind if he and Paxton were the first side characters announced.

[N Scale Sudrian]

I did say "after Henry and Edward" before suggesting them... I feel more strongly about Mavis than Spencer (as well as more than Diesel, frankly) on the whole, she's one I related to. Young, rebellious girl learning to be responsible... I quite like the girls they've introduced to Thomas over the years, they tend to get the short end of the stick from both writers and fans but I appreciate the representation regardless.

That's enough waxing poetic on my part... I'd like an Express Coaches announcement but I can't help but be nervous about it, since Bachmann seems more willing to make new tools from scratch for N Gauge. Since they say they use the exacting references of the 3D models, if they made a new tool for Express Coaches, they would be based on the truly awful Express Coaches that they use in the "CGI" series. Those coaches are thin and ugly and have broad windows on both sides for some bizarre reason... It would be a disaster. I'd rather them do something like repaint the Graham Farish MK1 stock in cream and green, or shrink down the Express Coach tool they use in HO...

Whatever they do, I think they'll do what they did with Toby and wait to announce the Express Coaches until he's closer to release before going ahead with his specific rolling stock. Given how quickly a tooling sample has materialized, 2024 Catalog feels like that'd be when they do it... My gut feeling for 2023 NMRA is that we may see new faceless 7-plank wagons. I'd hope for them to be Blue Open Wagon, Red Open Wagon, and Green Coal Wagon rather than the newer trio of lettered wagons they've been adding to HO and LS... I'd previously assumed the latter would be what we get, but since the Box Vans announced are all older schemes that have begun to discontinue in HO and LS, I feel like the older 7-plank wagons have a real shot.

[N Scale Sudrian]

Just finished watching the latest Thomas Tuesday, got a bit of a late start but glad I tuned in. Emily looks very nice, face or no face. Details are exquisite and the properly hollow-spoked wheels are a welcome surprise. Definitely looking forward to see how her painted sample appears.

News that Toby should hopefully be shipping to Bachmann soon, if not already shipping right now, is also reassuring. I fear he may have been upstaged by Gordon and Emily in the eyes of some despite being a landmark in N Scale "Thomas" in his own right. He looks fantastic to me as well, and I only hope that Henrietta gets her first sample soon so she can join him, ha ha.

[Chaz]

The train world stream was always wonderful! Christian is always did a great job posting the stream and it was nice seeing all the product updates and on the Unlikely fandom project.

Seeing Toby in the box already is a good sign, can't wait to hear updates on when he will be shipping! 

I'll be honest, when Emily got announced, I had mixed feelings, since while I like Emily and all, it felt a little redundant seeing the same five engines announced in large scale again in N.  However, the model looks really promising so far and I may consider picking her up too depending on how the final product turns out. I love how the tender has separately applied handrails that aren't molded on like the HO model.  Bachmann's already exceeding my expectations with this model and I'm excited to see how she will turn out once fully painted.

[TrainFan97]

N Scale Emily is now in the unpainted stage, and it only took one month after N Scale Gordon was shown unpainted. Within a few months, we should definitely see both N Scale Gordon and Emily fully painted, with Henry being announced at the NMRA.

Both HO Scale Ryan and N Scale Toby were shown in their packages, which means they will arrive in stock very soon. We should get updates on HO Scale Beau and Rebecca at some point.

[TerencetheTractor525]

Glad that everyone enjoyed the TrainWorld stream yesterday and thank you for the kind remarks.

The Unlikely Fandom Documentary is a project that has been in the works for several years and it was a pleasure to have Carty and Ahmad on the show to answer many questions that fans have had with regards to the doc. Looking forward to seeing it later this year altogether.

N Scale Emily looked amazing! The fully hollow-spoked wheels, thin side rods, and separately applied handrails for the tender surprised me very much. Emily, along with Gordon, manifest the time and care that is put into these N Scale models and I look forward to seeing the fully painted sample in the coming months.

[TrainFan97]

Gordon's chassis can be reused for Henry, Spencer and Flying Scotsman, except Henry wouldn't have trailing wheels, while Spencer's trailing wheels would be made differently.

N Scale Henry is sure to be announced this NMRA, given his demand, and the molds are already ready for both Gordon and Emily, which are soon to be fully painted. If both Henry AND Edward can't be announced at the NMRA, then the NMRA can just announce Henry, while Edward can be announced in early 2024. I probably shouldn't bet on them both being announced at the same time. Once Bachmann announces N Scale Henry, followed by Edward, we'll get to have all eight members of the original main cast in N Scale. Toby will arrive in stock very soon, and at least he will eventually get his faithful coach, Henrietta. Edward was given the short end of the stick in Large Scale, and so was Mavis.

Hopefully for rolling stock, the NMRA could announce either the Express Coaches, or Red Coaches. Maybe even the Spiteful Brake Van.

[The new Thomas custom des]

Hi Guys, I'm new to this, I'm gonna try and make a custom Bachmann Lady from a Hornby smokey joe chassis, wish me luck

[TrainFan97]

For the next Thomas Tuesday, we should hopefully see the first painted sample of N Scale Gordon. If not, then May for sure. Emily's painted sample may not be revealed until May at the earliest.

[Damian0Sinclair]

Help needed pls .

I recently bought a used set on Amazon on the Thomas with annie and Clarabel  n scale set . And Annie and clarabel had missing couplers . So I messaged Bachmann . If they had the parts for Annie and clarabel couplers but they told me
" I am sorry to say that the couplers on the rolling stock car is special made. " and I have to ask the forum and ask the modelers there if they may know where i could get the couplers.so Pls tell me what coupler they have so I could get new ones. Or pls send me a link where I could buy them . Thank you

[Yard Master]

Hi Damian,

We have advised our parts and service manager to order spare N scale couplers. They will be compatible with all Thomas & Friends rolling stock including Annie and Clarabel. (Note that these are unique from traditional US "Rapido" couplers and the couplers used by N scale Thomas & Friends locomotives.)