Bachmann Skarloey

[jimowers]

You could try McLaren Models in Central Scotland. They can arrange pre-order.

[Otty]

I've tried contacting them but had nothing back. Have also looked on their website but can't find the loco only the wagons.

[jimowers]

I rang them. I think it is a shop so try during shop hours.

[Otty]

Thanks.

I'd sent an email (via the website) but will give them a call on Monday.

[theelliotts]

I have heard that it will not be available in the UK  but will be in Europe. This I believe is due to copyright which is held be the family. I am in Canada and have one on the way from the USA. If anyone has better information could you post it?

David Elliott Victoria Canada

[garrywhiting]

I have heard that it will not be available in the UK  but will be in Europe. This I believe is due to copyright which is held be the family. I am in Canada and have one on the way from the USA. If anyone has better information could you post it?

David Elliott Victoria Canada

Bachmann USA will not ship this item to UK resident purchasers --- this is because of licensing -- in the UK, Hornby hold the license to produce OO/HO scale models of the Thomas the Tank Engine range & associated products.

No doubt it will become available in the UK but not officially from Bachmann --- there will be ways & means to circumvent the licensing prohibition,

Garry

[jimowers]

I think we have already been through this and grey imports from people such as McLaren Models are on their way

[rod335]

Have now got some measurements. Rail to top of chimney 35mm. Wheelbase 16mm. length over buffers 74mm. Width overall 22mm. So, as previously stated, loco IS 4mm scale based on the present appearance and size of the prototype.

[B.Meldon]

It is perhaps a bit ironic that it would appear that the first 4mm scale 009 mas-produced ready to run loco is not only a Thomas character but it is marketed by its manufactures as H0 scale!

It is strange how things work out

[theelliotts]

This is causing a bit of a confusion. Bachmann have designated it as HO because if they used OO no one in the USA would know what scale it was. I have ordered one direct from Bachmann but at the recommended retail price, it is quite a bit less through retail stores in the US. This is normal. I will just need to find, or make, a smoke box door, do a repaint and get name plates. Any iders as to the later?

David Elliott
Victoria BC Canada

[jimowers]

If you have ordered one direct from Bachmann USA then that is a surprise as the website prevents you from doing so unless you have an address outside the UK. It is certainly not available on Bachmann Europe either.

[rod335]

David did give his address as Canada.

[jimowers]

Sorry, eyesight is not what it was! Yes, it is OK in N. America but not for UK addresses.

[cnw6847]

This is causing a bit of a confusion. Bachmann have designated it as HO because if they used OO no one in the USA would know what scale it was. I have ordered one direct from Bachmann but at the recommended retail price, it is quite a bit less through retail stores in the US. This is normal. I will just need to find, or make, a smoke box door, do a repaint and get name plates. Any iders as to the later?

David Elliott
Victoria BC Canada

Hello David,
you could try Narrow Planet for nameplates.

http://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/

Cheers
Richard

[clayliner]

Don't quote me, but I think members may be able to acquire one through Members' Sales in the not too distant future, so don't rush out and buy one from lesser suppliers just yet!

David.