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Mine was Bachmann's "Deluxe Thomas with Annie and Clarabel" set. I got it for Chrismas 2003. My mom got it after I found the entire set on sale at this one site for $60.00. I was delighted. When the wrapping paper came off I opened the box, laid out the track, and plugged it in. Setting the...

This is the one I mean. Today, it comes in black with a red controller as opposed to brown with a beige one.

I know. However, sometimes that can cause things to fall apart. :p In this case, scratchbuild=backup plan.

Well, not exactly, Galen. Sodor uses British four-wheel multipurpose wagons for most loads. If the load needs to be protected from the elements, it is either placed in a roofed wagon, or in an open wagon that is then covered with a tarp.

How are you at scratchbuilding? I'm building a couple coaches myself, and their interiors will be entirely home-made, including seats, armrests, et cetera.

Those sugar hoppers look sweet. ;)

sign1sign1:p:p:lol::lol::-P:-P I don't walk around with it in my pocket all the time. I was just saying that that's how small it is.

Excellent stuff, guys. Train Nut, I didn't post a pic. I started this at school, and at home I have to share the only computer I'm allowed to put files on with my brothers.:curse:

There's a thread with a similar title on MRF. The point of this thread is to share with everyone here what loads you put in your rolling stock. If you can, include pics. I'll start One open wagon, loaded with unshaped stone. This load is, in fact, real rocks.

I use a simple Bachmann pack. It's just barely small enough to fit in my pants pocket.

Heh. My layout began as a 56" by 38" oval of steel-rail E-Z track. The only service was passenger. This was provided by Thomas the Tank Engine, pulling Annie and Clarabel. I obtained two Troublesome Trucks and James the following year, although I lost one truck soon after. The weird 19" radius...

Those look lovely.

This looks beyond cool. I personally prefer Bachmann's E.Z. track, but that's just me :p.

Hi.:wave: I'm known just about everywhere else under the same username. I model the Thomas characters pretty much exclusively, and I try to run them according to real British prototype practice. All my current engines are the Bachmann ones, but I will be getting the Hornby Thomas for Chrismas...

Thank you Jorge.

I once bought an Athearn tank car that I had to take in to exchange. Why? Half the tank was missing. :p

Well, I think the metal reefers are insulated better, therefore keeping the load cold longer. But their looks would improve dramatically with these paint schemes.

I'm going with passenger cars(or, as they are known to Brits and Thomas fans, coaches). I'm thrilled every time I see realistically long passenger trains.

Well, I model steam, so I can't be much help. As for picking a method, try rolling dice.

If none of that works, try blocking the turnouts with an engine.;)