@@SamsTrains Sam, I get one of those catalogs from train fairs every year! They're not going to kill you! Enough with the slander! (Not gonna lie, it was funny to watch you eat one. We should probably get another Sam'strains out of context some time soon.)
When I asked why N scale locomotives are more expensive than H0 or 00, a shop owner explained it with this analogy: a wristwatch is more expensive than a wall clock.
My introduction to the Bachmann N gauge Thomas range was seeing the Percy and troublesome trucks set. It was a pure impulse purchase, but then I had to get Thomas, Annie and Clarabel. I also got Toby. Although I think of myself as a serious modeller, I'm deeply impressed by the Thomas range. And if Thomas and friends don't bring you joy, I honestly fear for your soul.
Would love to see reviews of the entire N Scale Thomas range from you, they look amazing and they're really tempting me. I'm hoping to stock these at the hobby shop I work for soon, and your reviews are a great way to learn accurately about the products I'm selling. Hopefully the high prices won't scare customers away from genuinely good little models!
i think what i find the most hilarious about this channel is you come across as a more serious reviewer but then you make out of pocket jokes that always land. love the content man!
I really appreciated that this was a normal format, serious review eventhough it's Thomas themed! Top job as always and a delightful set of models I wish I had in my collection! 😇
20:45 I agree that comparing N gauge to HO slow speed performance is valid, because Kato can make it happen, and if Bachmann can do it too, that’s a great thing.
You make my heart sing. I know I've uttered this lyric too many times, but you always agree with me. Thomas, we love you. One little thing: Clarabel is the wrong way round. She always faces the track at the back. It's a goof found in some of the old Thomas stories, that she's seen the wrong way round.
@@SamsTrains If it helps to remember, Annie and Clarabel are technically meant to be a form of Autocoach, hence the windows on the ends. So, they're supposed to be facing the outside of the consist. ^_^;;
The occasional appearance of Thomas or one his Sodor colleagues on an otherwise serious exhibition layout may be cheesy, but the children love it, and it's a great way to get them interested in the hobby.
You could have Henry pulling more realistic British outline rolling stock as a conversation starter. He often pulled trains onto the mainland (i.e. the LMS/British Railways) in both the books and show, and giving Henry a string of private coal wagons or a motorail consist could start some interesting conversations with kids who are wondering why he isn't pulling Gordon's express coaches or some troublesome trucks. For context, in the books, Henry pulls The Flying Kipper from the island of Sodor onto England at Barrow in Furness, and then all the way to Manchester. After the British Railways steam ban, Henry would have interchanged with a diesel at Barrow in Furness rather than venturing onto the mainline, so you could have Henry swap trains with a typical 1960's BR diesel every now and then to simulate this even if you're just running trains around in loops on the exhibition layout. Again, conversation starter.
I’m personally more into the Tomix N Gauge Thomas stuff but this is still really great for what it is! Definitely better than the normal Bachmann Thomas!
Wonderful video once again! I’d just like to say though that N Gauge is usually a lot more expensive due to a smaller buyer market and the fact that manufacturers have to cram a similar amount of technology in half the size of OO.
despite this thomas being a great runner, that is also why most of them dont run too well. decent running N scale is fairly new, at least afaik. its better right now than ever before i'd say.
The higher prices are due to the N Scale Thomas technically being an American model. The model is made under the Bachmann USA branch of the company, so the higher price at Rails Of Shefield is to account for importing it to the UK. The reason why the OO Thomas is cheaper, is because its made in the UK, and hasn't been imported from another country.
here's how you remember Annie & Clarabel's orientation--in the books, Thomas, Annie, and Clarabel were a push-pull train like a GWR Autotank. Clarabel is actually a driving carriage, like an autocoach, so you can always remember that Clarabel goes on the back with her windows and face facing backwards. Annie and Clarabel are then back to back, with Annie facing Thomas and Clarabel keeping a look out. (In the TV series, the same face/window orientations were used, but in that case it's just arbitrary--Thomas is always seen pulling, facing forward, with Annie facing forward and Clarabel facing backwards, and he's never shown either pushing or 'running around the train' to pull from Clarabel's end. The CGI series reveals that Thomas' branchline contains a reversing loop at the end.)
when putting self tappers back into plastic turn them counterclockwise till you feel a slight click, then turn clockwise to tighten up, this tends to make the screw follow the original "cut" thread
I actually have the “starter set” from Bachman. I bought it because my sister babysits our neighbors’s four year old who really likes trains and other vehicles and wanted to play with my “trains that move by themselves” as opposed to the wooden trains he has.
the N gauge Thomas range seems fairly competent. There are a number of 009 kits to rebuild Percy into something realistic and people seem to love the chassis
About the way Annie and Clarabel face: Annie faces forwards, towards Thomas. And Clarabel faces backwards :) Lovely video! I don’t own any model trains but these are still such fun videos to watch
Like you, I've given in to my younger years and just bought Thomas and the two coaches in n gauge. I agree, the price is high but the quality and joy is priceless 😊
Hi, Sam! I’m glad you finally got around to trying this model out! I knew you’d love it, and I’m so glad it scored so well. Just a tip- the lining on Thomas does come off very easily, so please be careful when handling it!
Thanks for this review. I'm trying to build an n-scale layout based on Strasbourg, PA which has an operating steam engine Thomas for kids' parties. I think it's a great excuse to add a Thomas to my layout.
I have to admit that I'm not into the Thomas line of products because both my boys were influenced by things long before Thomas became a thing here in the states. I did watch a couple of episodes due to Ringo Star but as a rule not for me and add my aversion toward Bachmann, I'll tag out. Please don't take my skewed opinion too seriously or to heart it is just the ramblings of an old man, lol. Your review and grading were on point and the locomotive ran very well so nice job. Jersey Bill
One of the most asked questions in the n scale community is “why are they all so much more expensive than HO/OO scale models?” And N scale modelers will tell you that locomotives like Thomas are so small that they have to make electronics smaller than normal to fit and in Thomas, it will cost a ton of money to something that small into there. So they charge extra for how much it cost to put these electronics in here. Hope this helps, Sam!
Sam … first off good review Second off . We are now missing percy he should be second in the lineup . Along with the scruffey truck too . Also Bachman is making Gordon for n scale too . By 2026 early he will be out so I think a review on his model is needed by all accounts . And his express coaches too to go along with him Them are my recommendations .
Great video, Sam. The Bachmann N scale Thomas range is amazing. I strongly recommend that you continue reviewing the others as their all high quality where the mechanism is concerned 👍.
Honestly from my experience the n scale Thomas is a really good loco! Albeit I got him when I was eleven for my birthday (aka 2021) and has suffered some damage from carelessness such as missing 3 buffers, but I still love him as he was my first EVER model train! Great videos keep them up!
I may or may not have blown my Christmas bonus on trains lol. I ordered the Thomas with Annie & Clarabel set with track for a new power supply (my last one is from the 1990's), Percy and the 2 Troublesome Trucks, James by himself, and Toby the Tram. I found them for significantly less than Bachmann's website so i had to do it
As someone who usually dabbles in the HO/OO and OO9 scale Thomas models, it’s pretty cool to see that the quality of the mechanisms are great. I’d recommend the Gordon and Emily models which aren’t out yet but they will be soon, both look really nice. I will say for OO9 that Rheneas is honestly still good but is probably the weakest out of the range (especially in your case seeing as you had more issues on your end), I’d recommend Peter Sam or Skarloey, or even the new Tallylyn models that came out.
N Scale Percy is well known in 009 for being super reliable and a fantastic chassis donor, cool to know Thomas is the same. Now that Gordon’s been released I wonder what he’ll be like
Nice Review! You should look into the other N scale models (including more narrow gauge characters). As for HO, hope to see Rebecca, Stanley, and Diesel in the future.
It's a nice running model. I have one too and I'm planning to repurpose the chassis for a custom 3D printed engine. I'll probably also keep the Thomas shell and turn it into a non-powered dummy like the ones you see on tourist railways. Also, have you ever heard of Kato Compact Track? They make N scale curves and switches in really tight radii (~150mm) and I'd be interested to see how well your British models handle those.
It really is - and the chassis on this is awesome... well worth using them in other projects! Yeah I have heard of that actually - that'd be fun to try! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Yep, bachmann n scale pricing confuses me too. That said, I'm excited to see more of this range! Also, I'm not sure that's what they meant by "digest size." Lol
I know today's youngsters only seem to be familiar with the videos and not the books, but I still prefer the book versions of the characters. I am shortening two old Poole era Graham Farish suburbans to to make them 50ft bogie coaches similar to those in the books, one of which is a brake-end correct for Clarabel. Hopefully I can get a Bachman Thomases to haul them and wait for my grandson to discover them.
I think I got the very last Tomix Thomas that Plaza Japan had in stock - they had to go digging around the warehouse to find it! It's a lovely models but a little out of scale, it's almost closer to TT120. This looks like a really good true to scale Thomas and like you said an excellent likeness.
Hey Sam, I got a Bachmann Thomas set with Annie and Clarabel a 2 foot circle of track and a power pack for 75 usd (got it for 50 percent off because the box was open)
Glossy paper usually gets its shine from plastic coatings. Sam isn't just eating microplastics like the rest of us - he's branching out into the world of culinary macroplastics!
Hey Sam it’s been a while since I commented. I have Bachmann’s N Scale line and I must say it is so much fun. I currently own the three main characters along with an assortment of rolling stock. I’m currently saving for Gordon and Emily who just got released. I hope you get those too. Gordon just released recently and is available for purchase. Sam I hope you get him. I know I will!
I'm shocked by how well this performs, I would never have expected a Thomas model to exceed other more serious models in performance and even mechanism!
About the model’s size: Bachmann N Scale Thomas range is designed with the US market in mind, which is 1:160 whereas the UK N scale is 1:148 and Japanese N Scale is 1:150.
Well that was a pleasant surprise 😁 I didn’t think this would be that good, thanks for doing this and I look forward to other N gauge Thomas characters. Still waiting patiently for the day when you review an N gauge diesel, maybe even one I own. Best
Finally a review on a N scale Thomas Sam lol. Maybe one day I'll get him for my layout, that is If I can find him for a good price. Cheers Jasper & Willow
So Disapointed the Coaches didn't come with a 'Snack' too..! And for those prices you prob'ly needed the 'Snacks' to get through the Week..! 😂😂 Great review as always Sam. Well Done Young Sir..! 👍
Great review and seems a great model. A consist note, normally clarabelle would face the other way with her end windows facing the rear. These coaches are actually a push pull set like autocoaches something never covered in the tv series 😊
Hi Sam,love the review of this Thomas model,been seeing a lot of reviews about the Thomas N scale line,since I am planning on getting into N scale as well as O scale since I saw the 14xx from Dapol for a decent price on eBay
Sam . Have you ever had an issue with the details all rubbing of on your Bachman Thomas and friends items From what I know of the Thomas line has always been quality apart from one tiny little thing … the red lines across the sidetanks of Thomas always can rub of with an accidental wrong move of your nail . I did it with my OO one of him . And I have been wondering do you have that . Becasue I can’t have had bad luck every 3 times with thomas . Please let me know sam … I am curious . Thanks and bye !
Kato also produced or produced the Thomas range as well, but welcome to the smaller gauges in the price. The smaller the scale the higher the price, just check out Z gauge prices.
FANTASTICALLY FANTASTIC! By the way, if ya look closely, you’ll actually have clearly noticed that Thomas the L B S C Railway 0-6-0 E 2 class tank engine himself certainly happens to actually have his own official headlamp in the official mineral/empty wagon head code that he wears regardless of whatever task he’s doing for Sir Topham Hatt a k a the Fat Controller’s own official standard gauge North Western Railway on the magically legendary Island of Sodor respectively alongside respectfully!
Great video Sam, a cute little engine to be honest with you, he's very cool! Gotta say though, the coupling rods don't look the best, much prefer the Hornby or Bachmann 00 gauge Thomas's! Great video as always sam!
Hi Sam, great review as always, but I really think you should get one of those catalogues to see what tat, sorry trains are available to the Bachmann hungry customer.👍
I’m surprised you didn’t mention Clarabel being virtually identical to Annie, right down to missing the brake compartment. Generally speaking though I can’t find any practical fault with them as a whole, Thomas runs well and looks great, easily worth the purchase along w/ Annie & Clarabel.
Thomas isn't really my jam but I do enjoy seeing the miniaturisation of smaller scales. I've got quite a lot of Continental N scale and am vaguely tempted to buy some French Z scale by Azar models. Eye-watering prices, tho, given the limited market!
Every time I go into my local model shop, they have the N scale Thomas and Percy in the cabinet with other N scale locomotives, and they blow me away every time! They're probably the best merch of those characters aside from the Diapet 1/64 scale display models. They really make me wan to see the HO models updated to look like these. I am disappointed Annie and Clarabel are exactly the same except for the name. Clarabel should have the side windows behind her face covered up, but then again most versions of Clarabel also miss that detail. But most other versions of the two coaches have different faces from each other. 4:33 that image is of the 2018 catalog minus the date. I guess they just print this undated version now. 17:22 the PCB in the cab is the same as the HO version. People have been able to wire a DCC decoder to that PCB.
You should absolutely try n scale gordon, he's just been released and will be avaliable real soon Also Emily, as she will be the first ever n gauge single ever
I could be wrong, but in regards to pricing I believe it's due to the N guage Thomas being newer in comparison to the HO/OO Thomas. I think the HO/OO Thomas is still the same casting since Bachmann first started the Thomas and Friends range around the early 2000's (which is quite a while ago now and it shows with the face for example) wheras the N guage one is only a few years old, around 2020 I think? I feel like if Bachmann made an all new casting for the HO/OO Thomas it'd likely be more expensive or around the same price range as the N guage one Edit: Okay, the shade towards "AEG" gave me a good chuckle, I see Sam wasn't a fan of the "reboot" either lol
you should build a tiny narrow gauge line in N Scale to go alongside the mainline and so you can strength test them if you ever get N Scale Bogey Coaches
Very nice little Thomas 👍 Some prices make no sense I just got a set of Scale Trains Union Pacific excursion tenders from Canada for my big boy and they were a lot cheaper even with the postage and they even included a bag of gummy bears. 👍🤣👍
"Digest size", proceeds to eat the catalog. Classic Sam.
hahaha!
Lol
😂
LMFAO
@@SamsTrains Sam, I get one of those catalogs from train fairs every year! They're not going to kill you! Enough with the slander!
(Not gonna lie, it was funny to watch you eat one. We should probably get another Sam'strains out of context some time soon.)
4:38, “Digest Size.”
Sam: *EAT’S CARD.*
😂 Peak Comedy.
It wasn't nice.....
Babies when they see lego (fine dining)
@@SamsTrainsYou are great man!
When I asked why N scale locomotives are more expensive than H0 or 00, a shop owner explained it with this analogy: a wristwatch is more expensive than a wall clock.
My introduction to the Bachmann N gauge Thomas range was seeing the Percy and troublesome trucks set. It was a pure impulse purchase, but then I had to get Thomas, Annie and Clarabel. I also got Toby. Although I think of myself as a serious modeller, I'm deeply impressed by the Thomas range. And if Thomas and friends don't bring you joy, I honestly fear for your soul.
They would have no soul
Thomas Brings Me Life
Would love to see reviews of the entire N Scale Thomas range from you, they look amazing and they're really tempting me.
I'm hoping to stock these at the hobby shop I work for soon, and your reviews are a great way to learn accurately about the products I'm selling. Hopefully the high prices won't scare customers away from genuinely good little models!
i think what i find the most hilarious about this channel is you come across as a more serious reviewer but then you make out of pocket jokes that always land. love the content man!
“Digest size” funny as always Sam! I’d love to see more Bachmann Thomas N gauge.
haha thanks! More on the way soon :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
The Japanese Tomix N gauge range was also amazing. Great machanisms.
And around around 20 years ago, complete with Annie and Clarabelle. Before I sold it it was among my most reliable locos!
I really appreciated that this was a normal format, serious review eventhough it's Thomas themed! Top job as always and a delightful set of models I wish I had in my collection! 😇
20:45 I agree that comparing N gauge to HO slow speed performance is valid, because Kato can make it happen, and if Bachmann can do it too, that’s a great thing.
You make my heart sing. I know I've uttered this lyric too many times, but you always agree with me.
Thomas, we love you.
One little thing: Clarabel is the wrong way round. She always faces the track at the back. It's a goof found in some of the old Thomas stories, that she's seen the wrong way round.
N gauge Thomas has made the Thomas and Friends franchise proud apart from the price, and also makes a fine addition to your collection.
haha thanks Kelly - enjoyed that as always!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
She's supposed to be facing behind since Thomas was meant to be a push-pull consist
@@SamsTrains If it helps to remember, Annie and Clarabel are technically meant to be a form of Autocoach, hence the windows on the ends. So, they're supposed to be facing the outside of the consist.
^_^;;
The occasional appearance of Thomas or one his Sodor colleagues on an otherwise serious exhibition layout may be cheesy, but the children love it, and it's a great way to get them interested in the hobby.
..and that is all that matters..
You could have Henry pulling more realistic British outline rolling stock as a conversation starter. He often pulled trains onto the mainland (i.e. the LMS/British Railways) in both the books and show, and giving Henry a string of private coal wagons or a motorail consist could start some interesting conversations with kids who are wondering why he isn't pulling Gordon's express coaches or some troublesome trucks.
For context, in the books, Henry pulls The Flying Kipper from the island of Sodor onto England at Barrow in Furness, and then all the way to Manchester. After the British Railways steam ban, Henry would have interchanged with a diesel at Barrow in Furness rather than venturing onto the mainline, so you could have Henry swap trains with a typical 1960's BR diesel every now and then to simulate this even if you're just running trains around in loops on the exhibition layout. Again, conversation starter.
I’m personally more into the Tomix N Gauge Thomas stuff but this is still really great for what it is! Definitely better than the normal Bachmann Thomas!
Wonderful video once again! I’d just like to say though that N Gauge is usually a lot more expensive due to a smaller buyer market and the fact that manufacturers have to cram a similar amount of technology in half the size of OO.
Thanks so much Jimmy - yes that'll be why it costs so much... but for the customer, that's a big down side!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Actually an eighth of the size in volume!
despite this thomas being a great runner, that is also why most of them dont run too well. decent running N scale is fairly new, at least afaik. its better right now than ever before i'd say.
Good lord, what happens at 4:30 I could have never expected that. That entire little scene hit me in the back of the head like a bat😂
The higher prices are due to the N Scale Thomas technically being an American model. The model is made under the Bachmann USA branch of the company, so the higher price at Rails Of Shefield is to account for importing it to the UK. The reason why the OO Thomas is cheaper, is because its made in the UK, and hasn't been imported from another country.
here's how you remember Annie & Clarabel's orientation--in the books, Thomas, Annie, and Clarabel were a push-pull train like a GWR Autotank. Clarabel is actually a driving carriage, like an autocoach, so you can always remember that Clarabel goes on the back with her windows and face facing backwards. Annie and Clarabel are then back to back, with Annie facing Thomas and Clarabel keeping a look out.
(In the TV series, the same face/window orientations were used, but in that case it's just arbitrary--Thomas is always seen pulling, facing forward, with Annie facing forward and Clarabel facing backwards, and he's never shown either pushing or 'running around the train' to pull from Clarabel's end. The CGI series reveals that Thomas' branchline contains a reversing loop at the end.)
Bro attacked the Thomas reboot with no mercy! 😂
He seemed pretty merciful to me.
when putting self tappers back into plastic turn them counterclockwise till you feel a slight click, then turn clockwise to tighten up, this tends to make the screw follow the original "cut" thread
I actually have the “starter set” from Bachman. I bought it because my sister babysits our neighbors’s four year old who really likes trains and other vehicles and wanted to play with my “trains that move by themselves” as opposed to the wooden trains he has.
10/10 for the "digest size" bit; excellent dedication to the joke; would recommend.
the N gauge Thomas range seems fairly competent. There are a number of 009 kits to rebuild Percy into something realistic and people seem to love the chassis
About the way Annie and Clarabel face: Annie faces forwards, towards Thomas. And Clarabel faces backwards :)
Lovely video! I don’t own any model trains but these are still such fun videos to watch
I’ve been loving your narrow gauge and n scale reviews!
Gordon: You thomas, are smol. Small small small, teeny weeny weeny.
Thomas: No im not!
Sam: Well in todays video you will be!
Gordon: I'm a big blue engine who knows everything hahaha.
Thomas: Bossy Sprockets, all that steam has gone through your funnel.
Love seeing a thomas model reviewed, especially by you. Keep up the good work sam
4:38,
I Procceded to keel over laughing, that so funny idk why.
Love the review Sam, what a tiny Thomas!
Like you, I've given in to my younger years and just bought Thomas and the two coaches in n gauge. I agree, the price is high but the quality and joy is priceless 😊
The skit with the "digest sized" catalog was great xD Thanks for the laugh!
Hi, Sam! I’m glad you finally got around to trying this model out! I knew you’d love it, and I’m so glad it scored so well. Just a tip- the lining on Thomas does come off very easily, so please be careful when handling it!
Thanks for this review. I'm trying to build an n-scale layout based on Strasbourg, PA which has an operating steam engine Thomas for kids' parties. I think it's a great excuse to add a Thomas to my layout.
I have to admit that I'm not into the Thomas line of products because both my boys were influenced by things long before Thomas became a thing here in the states. I did watch a couple of episodes due to Ringo Star but as a rule not for me and add my aversion toward Bachmann, I'll tag out. Please don't take my skewed opinion too seriously or to heart it is just the ramblings of an old man, lol. Your review and grading were on point and the locomotive ran very well so nice job. Jersey Bill
Thanks Bill - no problem at all, it won't be for everyone!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
One of the most asked questions in the n scale community is “why are they all so much more expensive than HO/OO scale models?” And N scale modelers will tell you that locomotives like Thomas are so small that they have to make electronics smaller than normal to fit and in Thomas, it will cost a ton of money to something that small into there. So they charge extra for how much it cost to put these electronics in here. Hope this helps, Sam!
Sam … first off good review
Second off . We are now missing percy he should be second in the lineup . Along with the scruffey truck too .
Also Bachman is making Gordon for n scale too . By 2026 early he will be out so I think a review on his model is needed by all accounts . And his express coaches too to go along with him
Them are my recommendations .
Thanks Maxwell - and Percy is a very good shout! Can't wait to see Gordon
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great video, Sam.
The Bachmann N scale Thomas range is amazing.
I strongly recommend that you continue reviewing the others as their all high quality where the mechanism is concerned 👍.
It really is amazing - and thank you, I'll definitely do more after this!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Honestly from my experience the n scale Thomas is a really good loco! Albeit I got him when I was eleven for my birthday (aka 2021) and has suffered some damage from carelessness such as missing 3 buffers, but I still love him as he was my first EVER model train!
Great videos keep them up!
I think it is too - well it's pretty cool he still works after all that then haha!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
The N gauge face seriously looks so much better, actually doesnt look like he has been on some spicy substance
Of all the Thomas models out there, this one might be the one of the best one's so far.
I think so too - it's really really awesome!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I may or may not have blown my Christmas bonus on trains lol. I ordered the Thomas with Annie & Clarabel set with track for a new power supply (my last one is from the 1990's), Percy and the 2 Troublesome Trucks, James by himself, and Toby the Tram. I found them for significantly less than Bachmann's website so i had to do it
You should review the Tomix range Sam.
Yeah the are much affordable then this too
@ The Tomix Henry though is so rare I will be surprised if Sam manages to get his hands on one.
@@arstreamingandgaming true
As someone who usually dabbles in the HO/OO and OO9 scale Thomas models, it’s pretty cool to see that the quality of the mechanisms are great. I’d recommend the Gordon and Emily models which aren’t out yet but they will be soon, both look really nice.
I will say for OO9 that Rheneas is honestly still good but is probably the weakest out of the range (especially in your case seeing as you had more issues on your end), I’d recommend Peter Sam or Skarloey, or even the new Tallylyn models that came out.
N Scale Percy is well known in 009 for being super reliable and a fantastic chassis donor, cool to know Thomas is the same. Now that Gordon’s been released I wonder what he’ll be like
Nice Review! You should look into the other N scale models (including more narrow gauge characters). As for HO, hope to see Rebecca, Stanley, and Diesel in the future.
The Digest Size part was perfect! Peak comedy:)
I need to buy the n guage percy to use the chassis for a 009 project
Absolutely!! If it's like this I can imagine it being very very good!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
It's a nice running model. I have one too and I'm planning to repurpose the chassis for a custom 3D printed engine. I'll probably also keep the Thomas shell and turn it into a non-powered dummy like the ones you see on tourist railways.
Also, have you ever heard of Kato Compact Track? They make N scale curves and switches in really tight radii (~150mm) and I'd be interested to see how well your British models handle those.
It really is - and the chassis on this is awesome... well worth using them in other projects! Yeah I have heard of that actually - that'd be fun to try!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
At 1:55 it is because they are so small which makes them much harder to make
Love to see a comparison between this and the Tomix version.
The whole starter pack from Tomix with annie and clarabel is available for $185
Yep, bachmann n scale pricing confuses me too. That said, I'm excited to see more of this range! Also, I'm not sure that's what they meant by "digest size." Lol
MIGHT have something to do with how small that mechanism is. At some point you pay for the fact it's a tiny model.
I know today's youngsters only seem to be familiar with the videos and not the books, but I still prefer the book versions of the characters. I am shortening two old Poole era Graham Farish suburbans to to make them 50ft bogie coaches similar to those in the books, one of which is a brake-end correct for Clarabel. Hopefully I can get a Bachman Thomases to haul them and wait for my grandson to discover them.
Femtosecond!! Looks like you may have just won a bet to slip that one into a review! Well done Sam!
I think I got the very last Tomix Thomas that Plaza Japan had in stock - they had to go digging around the warehouse to find it! It's a lovely models but a little out of scale, it's almost closer to TT120. This looks like a really good true to scale Thomas and like you said an excellent likeness.
Hey Sam, I got a Bachmann Thomas set with Annie and Clarabel a 2 foot circle of track and a power pack for 75 usd (got it for 50 percent off because the box was open)
Really nice to see N Scale Thomas being reviewed :)
I recommend you to get Percy or Toby someday (Henrietta is yet to be released at the end of 2024)
Glossy paper usually gets its shine from plastic coatings. Sam isn't just eating microplastics like the rest of us - he's branching out into the world of culinary macroplastics!
Hey Sam it’s been a while since I commented. I have Bachmann’s N Scale line and I must say it is so much fun. I currently own the three main characters along with an assortment of rolling stock. I’m currently saving for Gordon and Emily who just got released. I hope you get those too. Gordon just released recently and is available for purchase. Sam I hope you get him. I know I will!
I had almost forgot about Bachmann’s N Scale Thomas. It’s one of the most underrated Thomas lines.
I think so too - if only the HO/OO ones were this good!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Your review of this model has gotten very tempted to get into n scale
okay thank you for absolutely destroying me at the five minute mark, I did not expect this
Nice job
I'm shocked by how well this performs, I would never have expected a Thomas model to exceed other more serious models in performance and even mechanism!
About the model’s size: Bachmann N Scale Thomas range is designed with the US market in mind, which is 1:160 whereas the UK N scale is 1:148 and Japanese N Scale is 1:150.
I've always loved Thomas' coupling rods.
Specifically these ones or generally??
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Well that was a pleasant surprise 😁
I didn’t think this would be that good, thanks for doing this and I look forward to other N gauge Thomas characters.
Still waiting patiently for the day when you review an N gauge diesel, maybe even one I own.
Best
Thank you! I didn't really think it'd be that good either... very pleasant surprise indeed!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I know others brought this up already, but it was really funny when you ate the card.
Finally a review on a N scale Thomas Sam lol. Maybe one day I'll get him for my layout, that is If I can find him for a good price.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
haha finally gotten around to it! I can highly recommend it!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
You need to try Percy with some Troublesome Trucks + SC Ruffey , Toby with a set of Tankers with Toad Brake Van.
So Disapointed the Coaches didn't come with a 'Snack' too..!
And for those prices you prob'ly needed the 'Snacks' to get through the Week..! 😂😂
Great review as always Sam. Well Done Young Sir..! 👍
Great review and seems a great model. A consist note, normally clarabelle would face the other way with her end windows facing the rear. These coaches are actually a push pull set like autocoaches something never covered in the tv series 😊
Hi Sam,love the review of this Thomas model,been seeing a lot of reviews about the Thomas N scale line,since I am planning on getting into N scale as well as O scale since I saw the 14xx from Dapol for a decent price on eBay
Thanks so much - ahh fantastic - hope you get on well with N! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Now that you've got the Bachmann n scale Thomas. A comparison between the Bachmann one and the tomix one would be interesting.
Cannot wait for that Bachmann skarloey review
I did notice that despite Clarabel being a brake coach, she is missing her guard and luggage compartment
Awesome video Sam
Thanks Brian!
@SamsTrains you're welcome Sam
Thomas is just so charming in n guage! I love mine, it was nice to see you take him apart- I shan’t be doing the same! 😂
He’s amazing isn’t he! Yeah not recommended unless you need to!
Sam . Have you ever had an issue with the details all rubbing of on your Bachman Thomas and friends items
From what I know of the Thomas line has always been quality apart from one tiny little thing … the red lines across the sidetanks of Thomas always can rub of with an accidental wrong move of your nail . I did it with my OO one of him . And I have been wondering do you have that . Becasue I can’t have had bad luck every 3 times with thomas .
Please let me know sam … I am curious . Thanks and bye !
my grandpa had an early Christmas present and it was this N gauge Thomas
should of gotten the Annie and Claribel Sam!
I'm glad they fixed the chassis color on the n scale coaches
Honey sam has made a new N gauge video and its about thomas, bring the kids in
Kato also produced or produced the Thomas range as well, but welcome to the smaller gauges in the price. The smaller the scale the higher the price, just check out Z gauge prices.
FANTASTICALLY FANTASTIC! By the way, if ya look closely, you’ll actually have clearly noticed that Thomas the L B S C Railway 0-6-0 E 2 class tank engine himself certainly happens to actually have his own official headlamp in the official mineral/empty wagon head code that he wears regardless of whatever task he’s doing for Sir Topham Hatt a k a the Fat Controller’s own official standard gauge North Western Railway on the magically legendary Island of Sodor respectively alongside respectfully!
Thanks David - and appreciate the info on the lamp!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I DCC converted mine to use on the layout, now there's a challenge.
Great video Sam, a cute little engine to be honest with you, he's very cool! Gotta say though, the coupling rods don't look the best, much prefer the Hornby or Bachmann 00 gauge Thomas's! Great video as always sam!
Thanks very much Jack - yeah the rods are a little chunky, but that makes sense for what he is!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam, great review as always, but I really think you should get one of those catalogues to see what tat, sorry trains are available to the Bachmann hungry customer.👍
I’m surprised you didn’t mention Clarabel being virtually identical to Annie, right down to missing the brake compartment. Generally speaking though I can’t find any practical fault with them as a whole, Thomas runs well and looks great, easily worth the purchase along w/ Annie & Clarabel.
Thomas isn't really my jam but I do enjoy seeing the miniaturisation of smaller scales. I've got quite a lot of Continental N scale and am vaguely tempted to buy some French Z scale by Azar models. Eye-watering prices, tho, given the limited market!
The N scale Thomas range is quite impressive. It’s weird that Bachmann haven’t modified the OO/HO Thomas and Percy to look more accurate to the show.
Every time I go into my local model shop, they have the N scale Thomas and Percy in the cabinet with other N scale locomotives, and they blow me away every time! They're probably the best merch of those characters aside from the Diapet 1/64 scale display models. They really make me wan to see the HO models updated to look like these.
I am disappointed Annie and Clarabel are exactly the same except for the name. Clarabel should have the side windows behind her face covered up, but then again most versions of Clarabel also miss that detail. But most other versions of the two coaches have different faces from each other.
4:33 that image is of the 2018 catalog minus the date. I guess they just print this undated version now.
17:22 the PCB in the cab is the same as the HO version. People have been able to wire a DCC decoder to that PCB.
You should absolutely try n scale gordon, he's just been released and will be avaliable real soon
Also Emily, as she will be the first ever n gauge single ever
I could be wrong, but in regards to pricing I believe it's due to the N guage Thomas being newer in comparison to the HO/OO Thomas.
I think the HO/OO Thomas is still the same casting since Bachmann first started the Thomas and Friends range around the early 2000's (which is quite a while ago now and it shows with the face for example) wheras the N guage one is only a few years old, around 2020 I think?
I feel like if Bachmann made an all new casting for the HO/OO Thomas it'd likely be more expensive or around the same price range as the N guage one
Edit: Okay, the shade towards "AEG" gave me a good chuckle, I see Sam wasn't a fan of the "reboot" either lol
you should build a tiny narrow gauge line in N Scale to go alongside the mainline and so you can strength test them if you ever get N Scale Bogey Coaches
Adding onto my previous comment, you NEED to get the N Scale Gordon
Would definitely like to see Percy reviewed as he's my favorite character!
Wow, I have a G scale Thomas but I have to say that these little models look great too!
Ooh wonderful - how are the G scale models??
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great video Sam, those tiny thomas models are brilliant 😁
Thanks Charlie - they're wonderful aren't they?
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains your welcome
Very excited for this vid!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Very nice little Thomas 👍 Some prices make no sense I just got a set of Scale Trains Union Pacific excursion tenders from Canada for my big boy and they were a lot cheaper even with the postage and they even included a bag of gummy bears. 👍🤣👍
Perhaps you'll get n scale percy next with troublesome trucks
Any bachmann and Williams catalog ad that ends up is Sam’s hands is in grave danger
Nice video. Your last videos are so great 😀 exited for more❤
Thank you so much!