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  Music Thread: Favorite Tomy Thomas and Friends Set?
Post: RE: Favorite Tomy Thomas and Friends Set?

Ultimate set for me too, but moreso the first version with the red suspension bridges: https://i.postimg.cc/zbkvnHQc/tomy-thomas-ultimate-train-set-box-1-5ab26b56a44bbbd7ae855cadeaadc0be.jpg (htt...
Posted by fred16850 in Trackmaster Thomas and Friends , 02-17-2021, 02:00 PM
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    Thread: Another for the Future World Collection
Post: RE: Another for the Future World Collection

Such a rare set!
Posted by fred16850 in Show Us What You Bought , 10-27-2018, 03:10 PM
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    Thread: Mrs. Poppins!
Post: RE: Mrs. Poppins!

Congrats!
Posted by fred16850 in General Forum , 10-27-2018, 03:05 PM
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    Thread: Trackmaster 3.0?
Post: RE: Trackmaster 3.0?

Well put! I think as long as we stay resilient too, good things are to come.
Posted by fred16850 in Trackmaster Thomas and Friends , 09-18-2018, 09:00 PM
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    Thread: Trackmaster 3.0?
Post: RE: Trackmaster 3.0?

If only there was some way we could get to Mattel... If enough people from this community and other parts of the Thomas/Railroading community speak up, it could in the very least elicit a response fro...
Posted by fred16850 in Trackmaster Thomas and Friends , 09-16-2018, 12:57 PM
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    Thread: Trackmaster 3.0?
Post: RE: Trackmaster 3.0?

This product is simply another reason why Tomy should just be restored as the primary license holder for Thomas products. Mattel keeps throwing, apologies for my tone, dirt on store shelves and there'...
Posted by fred16850 in Trackmaster Thomas and Friends , 09-13-2018, 10:37 PM
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    Thread: FlyingFordFalcon's Daisy - Printed!
Post: RE: FlyingFordFalcon's Daisy - Printed!

I can see them, but I need to open each link in a separate tab.
Posted by fred16850 in Modification Gallery , 08-23-2018, 07:01 PM
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    Thread: Plarail TOMY Thomas NEW RELEASES
Post: RE: Plarail TOMY Thomas NEW RELEASES

I definitely agree, they both have a very polished look; a lot of detail but nothing unnecessary that detracts from the va
Posted by fred16850 in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 08-18-2018, 05:40 PM
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    Thread: Ucwepn's YouTube Video's
Post: RE: Ucwepn's YouTube Video's

Ucwepn Wrote: (08-07-2018, 12:18 AM) -- Hi Guys, yes it will have a dedicated trackmaster 2 track without the stupid climbs and stunts, and of course mostly tomy track. This new layout will be much s...
Posted by fred16850 in General Forum , 08-07-2018, 06:02 PM
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    Thread: Roco HO German Steamer - Dampflok BR 01 150 (Museum Edition)
Post: RE: Roco HO German Steamer - Dampflok BR 01 150 (M...

Nigels Wrote: (07-25-2018, 06:24 PM) -- It is a 2-6-2 steam loco and absolutely beautiful (Super - lots of rivets for you too) and comes in a beautiful wooden box with a hard back book giving the his...
Posted by fred16850 in Show Us What You Bought , 07-26-2018, 08:52 PM
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    Thread: Layout Planner
Post: RE: Layout Planner

This is great, I've been looking for something like this. Would be cool to see if destinations and double rail tracks could be added too.
Posted by fred16850 in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 07-21-2018, 05:44 PM
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    Thread: Crossing The Tiber
Post: RE: Crossing The Tiber

Yes, the equipment required for the already expensive engines is notoriously pricey too. At the end of the day, Plarail will always hold a special place in my heart..
Posted by fred16850 in Other model trains , 07-19-2018, 08:45 PM
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    Thread: Crossing The Tiber
Post: RE: Crossing The Tiber

I only have the Hornby flying Scotsman, but still can't help but feel as if I in a limbo between two forms of model railroading, Plarail and HO.
Posted by fred16850 in Other model trains , 07-17-2018, 09:19 PM
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    Thread: LNER D49(?)
Post: RE: LNER D49(?)

It's interesting that one of his A4s was named after him, but it is definitely well deserved..
Posted by fred16850 in OO Scale discussion , 07-12-2018, 11:22 PM
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    Thread: LNER D49(?)
Post: RE: LNER D49(?)

The LNER era of steam produced such beautiful engines, majestic yet powerful.
Posted by fred16850 in OO Scale discussion , 07-11-2018, 07:44 PM
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    Thread: Trackmaster Revolution (TMR) New releases
Post: RE: Trackmaster Revolution (TMR) New releases

Just one of the many features of the current show that make me not want to watch it (e.g. getting rid of Henry, Edward and perhaps Toby.) It seems as if the writers don't understand how to write for '...
Posted by fred16850 in Trackmaster Thomas and Friends , 07-10-2018, 09:12 PM
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    Thread: Trackmaster Revolution (TMR) New releases
Post: RE: Trackmaster Revolution (TMR) New releases

Do you mean their bouncing? I thought they fixed it after Jouney Beyond Sodor, but I haven't seen anything past season 20...
Posted by fred16850 in Trackmaster Thomas and Friends , 07-09-2018, 08:19 PM
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    Thread: Axles on Trackmater 1/Plarail Engines
Post: RE: Axles on Trackmater 1/Plarail Engines

If you're not willing to take apart any of your engines, eBay is guaranteed to have listings for broken engines with these rods in them still. Most sellers take down their prices considerably when the...
Posted by fred16850 in General Forum , 07-07-2018, 02:29 PM
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    Thread: A Silver Metallic Thomas Winner & Unboxing
Post: RE: A Silver Metallic Thomas Winner & Unboxing

The actual slag truck mechanism is pretty cool too, they would have no problem creating a set with a dumping station of sorts...
Posted by fred16850 in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 07-01-2018, 05:34 PM
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    Thread: exciting news from the world of TOMY!
Post: RE: exciting news from the world of TOMY!

If this is possible, we might one day see Tomy make its return as the primary merchandise for Thomas in the motorized realm. Baby steps, baby steps...
Posted by fred16850 in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 06-22-2018, 11:46 AM
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