Toby is indeed a real engine! Like most of the engines in the show, Toby is based of the LNER J70 tram engine that was used on tramways where they were required to have all the hazardous parts covered, hence his boxy look. There is also a OO scale model of the engine he is based off by rapido
Great comment! Engines like Toby also existed in the US, but were referred to as “steam dummies”. Apparently, they were steam locomotives that worked within city limits. They were boxed in to make them look more like wagons, as the running gear and general features of a steam locomotive were said to spook horses during street running operations. A simple image search for “steam dummy” should bring up some nice results should you be interested.
So, to clarify, Henry’s original shape was close to Gordon’s before his accident and rebuild. But Henry was always a 4-6-0 and Gordon was always a 4-6-2
I haven't purchased any Bachman locos in decades and never will again. In my old club we usually referred to them as Barfmans and shared that opinion with any new club members. I dumped all of mine into the junk box,...
Toby is indeed a real engine! Like most of the engines in the show, Toby is based of the LNER J70 tram engine that was used on tramways where they were required to have all the hazardous parts covered, hence his boxy look. There is also a OO scale model of the engine he is based off by rapido
Good to know!
Great comment! Engines like Toby also existed in the US, but were referred to as “steam dummies”. Apparently, they were steam locomotives that worked within city limits. They were boxed in to make them look more like wagons, as the running gear and general features of a steam locomotive were said to spook horses during street running operations. A simple image search for “steam dummy” should bring up some nice results should you be interested.
So, to clarify, Henry’s original shape was close to Gordon’s before his accident and rebuild. But Henry was always a 4-6-0 and Gordon was always a 4-6-2
Huh I always thought they were the same class.
I haven't purchased any Bachman locos in decades and never will again. In my old club we usually referred to them as Barfmans and shared that opinion with any new club members. I dumped all of mine into the junk box,...
This is the first one I've gotten that actually "works".
I love your videos and I hope you upload more often!😊
Thanks! Trying to get more into the swing of things and have more ideas on what to do.
He’s adorable
I think Tomix have stopped making Thomas locos, as Bachmann now has the license. I do wish I bought a Tomix Thomas while I could!
Thomas is a pretty solid engine from Tomix, works better than the Percy or James one.
The show's one had a standing train engineer and open doors. looks pretty close though
Yep, would have been better with open doors but can't really complain