Bachmann Thomas and Percy!

Yes, I am well aware they are "standard gauge".

im not at all sure i agree with this as a blanket statement
i know in some of his stories (all of which which i read to my son about 15 years ago-the british versions) he does make reference to Tallynyn (SP) and as i recall other NG engines (cannot recall the actual engines names however)

Then there's the fact that the original narrow gauge models on the series rode on either S or two-rail O-gauge rail (no, it isn't HO as everyone likes to call it - just look at the gauge difference with the 45mm Gauge 1 rails in any S4 episode), with exception to the larger models that debuted in S5 (knocking the Narrow Gauge up to Gauge 1, and I believe the standard gauge became Gauge 3 - or Gauge 5, don't quote me on it).

It begs the question as to whether Bachmann would allow the size difference between the standard gauge and narrow gauge characters if all were adapted to 45mm rail.

-Kurt

Posted By cudak888 on 04/04/2009 7:35 AM
Then there's the fact that the original narrow gauge models on the series rode on either S or two-rail O-gauge rail (no, it isn't HO as everyone likes to call it - just look at the gauge difference with the 45mm Gauge 1 rails in any S4 episode), with exception to the larger models that debuted in S5 (knocking the Narrow Gauge up to Gauge 1, and I believe the standard gauge became Gauge 3 - or Gauge 5, don't quote me on it).

It begs the question as to whether Bachmann would allow the size difference between the standard gauge and narrow gauge characters if all were adapted to 45mm rail.

-Kurt


When it comes to items in the "Thomas" line it really comes down to what the Licensor (HIT Entertainment) allows not what Bachmann allows.
Bachmann is required to follow thier guidlines in order to produce these items.

Jack

Jack,

Thanks for the insight in to this product. Late summer is perfect, just in time for Christmas!

Posted By Bucksco on 04/04/2009 8:45 AM When it comes to items in the "Thomas" line it really comes down to what the Licensor (HIT Entertainment) allows not what Bachmann allows.
Bachmann is required to follow thier guidlines in order to produce these items.

Jack


Knowing HiT, they'll spec them oversized, looking all in the world like LGB equipment.


-Kurt

Anyone know if the Largescale Thomas stuff will be available officially in Europe, or will the licencing agreement restrict where they can be sold?

Some very interesting pictures have been posted in the Bachmann forum's photo gallery!



http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/gallery.php?set_albumName=New-Thomas-Large-Scale-Samples&include=view_album.php

Thanks for posting those--they look very encouraging

Any word on what the locos will include? Sound? What the drives will be like?

Greetings All

Haven't been on in a while and trying to catch up today was very excited at the fact that Bachmann is carrying the Thomas line. I started my railroad when we adopted Jonathan and now that he will be 3 this September timing couldn't be more perfect...

Just wondering if Thomas and Percy can be outfited with RC and rechargeable batteries??

It's good to be back.

Richard

Of course, basically any loco can be outfitted. Some might be a challenge for space, but there's very few locomotives that have not been converted to battery.

If it can be done in a shay, a railtruck, and a davenport, it can definitely be done in a Thomas.

Regards, Greg

Posted By lownote on 04/19/2009 6:54 PM
Thanks for posting those--they look very encouraging



The discussion is there may be a few of those cars that will be "dethomasized" by UK/UK outline modellers.

Posted By Torby on 06/01/2009 8:03 AM

Look for them this fall.

I'm looking, I'm looking

Any outside-the-box-shots, out of curiosity?

-Kurt

Wow that is looking great! I will be keeping my eye here too! When will they be out?