Daisy was hard to please. She shuddered at Sam's engine shed. "This is dreadfully smelly!" she announced. "I'm highly sprung and anything smelly is bad for my swerves!" Sam put her in one of the open air sidings. "This is better," mused Daisy, "but whatever is that rubbish?" The 'rubbish' turned out to be Annie, Clarabel and Henrietta, who were most offended. "We won't stay here to be insulted!" they fumed. Sam had to remove them and spent half the night soothing their hurt feelings. Next morning, Sam coupled a Milk Tank to Daisy. The rebellious railcar blew a fuse. "Pulling is bad for my swerves!" she argued. Sam sighed, uncoupled her and she purred away more happily. "I'll do just what work I chose and no more." She said it to herself.
I'm with you about the show Sam, I grew up with Thomas and Friends and I always loved watching the real models chuffing around Sodor. Having the real models there made it feel so realistic, with the coal and the way the engines just moved, it was so interesting and it made me want to get models for myself. I was slightly saddened when they changed to the 3d animated version cause it took away from the realism, and now the atrocity of 2d just completely downgraded what was one of my favourite shows of all time. I do hope they bring back models sometime in the future but, I find that very unlikely. Great video as always though Sam, keep it up!
Regarding the windows: I think see-through windows would be better even if they did expose some parts of the mechanism. Having realistic reflections and light shining through would look good from a distance and close up it doesn’t look good either way
Daisy would often haul a milk tanker or two in the mornings so that Thomas wouldn’t have to make an extra trip, as I’m pretty sure Thomas and Daisy alternated. Daisy would take passengers one way, from Ffarquhar to the Terminus, and Thomas, Annie and Clarabel would go the other way from Tidmouth (which is the Terminus in the books rather than Knapford) back down to Ffarquhar, and vice versa. Whoever ended the day at Ffarquhar would take the morning train to Tidmouth the next day, and vice versa. When Daisy left for Ffarquhar in the morning she would bring milk for the people of the branch line. Other than that Daisy wouldn’t pull anything (except for the one time in cgi when she pulled Annie and Clarabel), without huge complaints. Sorry for the waffle, I just admire the realism of the series lol
One thing to keep in mind is that the engineering plastic used in the bogies is quite slippery already, and a tiny drop of light, plastic-safe oil will help these roll with very little friction between the plastic and the steel axle. If the bogies were cast metal, then bearings would certainly be required, though. A small amount of plastic-safe grease on the gears will help, and remember to put some on the “eye” mechanism (gears) too, once you’ve got the body shell off.
Actually, Daisy being driven by the rear bogie is actually accurate to how she was in the show. Her and Boco shared the same chassis and so the front one had to be changed so it couldn’t be powered.
The Class 101 DMU and Class 28 Co-Bo have nothing in common. Being built at different times and buy different companies. On the original Class 101 the under floor (bus) engine powered the inner wheel set on each bogie.
1:40 that’s exactly what the entire fandom would say Sam, and there are more characters coming out, Rebecca, Stanley, beau, salty, and tons of rolling stock you have to see.
Decent review there Sam it looks like a really good model, one thing I find odd with daisy is the description for her real life basis, many sources say that her basis is a class 101 I think but that to me is weird because a class 101 is either a 2 or 3 car DMU, a better one would be a class 121 as that is a single car unit, I have seen a lot of people don’t like that reboot series and to be honest it doesn’t look good to me either.
@@BrokenIET looking at the fandom wiki it states she is a class 101/102 DMU but is only a single car unit instead of the traditional two to four piece units, looking at the model and a class 101 there are features on both that match for example the windows on daisy and the 101 match each other, it is just weird to me because the 101 and 102s were never single units and I think it is unlikely that a prototype version of those units would be single cars, good explanation though.
AEG is exactly what George Carlin would make fun of, he narrated Thomas & Friends because "The lessons are properly, not shoved down kids throats!" Just a disgraceful thing to the Awdry's.
Well I have to say I'm impressed by this one's performance. Gordon better watch or she might steal his express next. As for Daisy's unusual difference from a Class 101 apparently Daisy was built to run specifically on Thomas' branch line which explains the fictious but plausible scenario of her being built as a rail car. That seems to suggest the Fat Controller had planned to get her even before Thomas had his accident to assist with work on the Branch as it seems unlikely they could just ready a whole new engine in so short a time. She's probably one of the few engines to have no history of running services in the UK before coming to Sodor.
Man, overall it's priced decently and is a quality product (for a toy, that is), but I can't stand the silver windows, they're just horrid. If only they were black, I've seen some custom jobs with blacked out windows and they look SO much better
The model looks nice but yeah, the silver windows are gash. It's Mattel's policy apparently. Given they dropped the ball with the TVS I'm not surprised the people making descisions in their offices are so far out of touch it isn't funny.
I've been watching your channel for a year or so now, i love your videos and watch them as soon as they drop, no matter what else im doing: it seems as though Bachmann are going through quite the redemption story recently, really happy to see them live up to their prestigious name.
What I really like about Daisy is that it seems to be way more modification friendly should someone want to add DCC. The extended body means that there’s more room to add a large decoder and even a capacitor and/or a speaker. Which can be difficult to do on the smaller models due to the eye mechanisms.
Finally someone else has said what I've been saying for years in regards to video games and the price of model railways. It's so sad only a handful people are willing to mention that and the manufacturers need to take notice of that fact.
You make an excellent point Sam, I always wanted to play with model trains (especially Thomas as I grew up with the 80s Ringo Starr era series) as a kid but could not afford them so Tomy and Nintendo it was! Glad to have finally started the hobby 🙂 Cheers!
I love the look of the new Bachmann Daisy! I like the details all around her along with the face she has! A detailed interior would’ve been even better, but I understand why there’s no interior inside of Daisy because of the mechanism. Overall, amazing model!
Glad to hear what you think about the state of the show, now. One of the only toy manufacturer's making GOOD Thomas merchandise now-a-days, is Bachmann and Mattel, with the new Wooden Railway range. Before you say anything, it's nothing like the ripoff Ali-Express wooden railway, it's legit good quality and highly recommend from my friends and I.
In the books she is referred to as 'Daisy The Diesel Railcar' 😉 Nice model, but Bachmann could have included a greater level of detail, including clear windows and interior details.
Now that does look spot on to the show! Gosh, i can't get over that smooth running! I think the preference depends on whether people prefer the cgi series or the model series.
Great review on the Bachmann Daisy, Sam. I might consider picking up one of these down the road myself. Have to agree with you on the interior though, at least. If we were given a detailed interior with non-moving eyes, I think it would take Daisy's model from just good to bang-on near perfect, if they maybe adjust the paint quality a bit. That said, yours seems to run pretty well and looks good doing it, too.
Totally correct Sam. I bought and Set up a Whole Rail system. (Including Diorama) I was lucky if my Son spent 10 mins playing with it and He went straight back to his P.C. So it Turned Out I bought the Layout for Me..! Damn it..! In my youth I played with my Train Set for Hours/Days even. It held my Sons Attention for Seconds if you count the Effort I put into the Layout. Totally Devastated Kim in Oz..! 😎
For all of the US viewers that 0.34 newtons of pulling power translates to 1.20 ounces of drawbar force which if equivalent to 15 or so 40 foot American boxcars. This is pretty normal pulling power for most of the larger engines of the Thomas and Friends range. I'm glad you did a review of Daisy as I was all headed up to buy one buy halted at the silver windows. I might still get her but at her price I could buy other Thomas characters though I'd probably have all of them but now. Either way too notch review. Also one more thing in the US dub they refer to her as Daisy the Diesel Rail Car which over here in the States we had what was called the RDC: Rail Diesel Car and was essentially one powered coach that could either couple up to other coaches and pull them or can be used as a coach itself. Since Daisy doesn't have a second unit attached I always felt Diesel Rail Car made more sense in that context. Just some fun facts for you today.
As someone who’s got the entire Bachmann Thomas and Friends range, Daisy is one of the best overall in the range. I do agree I wish it was easier to fit a DCC Decoder into her as here in the US, I know very few people who don’t run DCC anymore. On DCC she’s even smoother although that could be thanks to the decoder brand I installed. Again, overall the best us Thomas fans have ever gotten from Bachmann.
Daisy never pulled any wagons on the show outside of almost taking 1 milk tanker in her debut episode and Annie and Clarabel in a CGI episode, in the books she took the milk regularly and I think sometimes takes Annie and Clarabel if more passengers are expected, but that's it, she's not truly meant to be a hauler overall due to the nature of her basis. Fun Fact: One of the biggest Thomas toylines "Trackmaster" have never released her due to her not pulling any wagons, and as every other trackmaster engine is given wagons to pull for extra value, they are unsure whether or not to give her wagons or release her as a standalone.
2:17 - regarding the RP * I remember one of the Bachmann representatives mentioning that the high price on their websites is for those who buy the models in bulk, a. k. a hobby shops, independent businesses, etc. They've also mentioned it's done this way to motivate people to support smaller businesses, like TrainWorld. P. S. For the source of this claim - can't exactly remember, but it was either mentioned on Twitter or on one of Thomas Tuesday streams held by TrainWorld's YT channel.
Genuinely amazed by the price of this, in a bad way I must say, I was thinking £40 to £50 tops! My lad defo won't be getting one - second hand 80s/90s Limas for him!
Bachmann really should change the packaging for the Thomas range just so parents don’t get confused with what it is because right now it looks no different then a trackmaster Thomas box
Those windows / interior detail lack i find very jarring, i suspect for the money one could have at least a glass and flat painted interior, any depth is better than blank grey windows. I do wonder how robust the plastic is, following on a thought stated (or at least implied) by sam the lack of separately fitted detail can be forgiven if it is done for reliability reasons. However we are talking about Hornby here and i am not sure that'd be first thing on their mind. another exciting video regardless thanks for continued interesting content!
A couple interesting US/UK differences surface here. "Break in" is American for "run in" - when you have a new model, car, pair of shoes etc. and you use it a bit specifically to get ready for normal use. US models these days at least generally don't use truck/bogie-mounted couplers. Realism is probably the biggest reason (keeping in mind that knuckle couplers look and function more or less like the real thing, if slightly overscale); you have to carve a pretty big area out of the front and back of the locomotive to accommodate truck-mounted couplers and it doesn't look great. I think there's a performance benefit too, at least on light freight cars being pushed instead of pulled derailing less. Interesting to see this intersect with UK style couplers and something indirectly based on a UK prototype though. Personally I think my Daisy runs a bit faster than I'd like.
For the price the thing that really makes it look good is the face it’s very tv accurate, if only the windows weren’t just filled in as part of the mold. But it is really supposed to be a toy so I can’t complain
You were correct with Daisy not pulling any cars, as she thinks it’s “bad for her swerves” as stated in her introduction episode titled “Daisy” and she keeps this up, never wanting to pull trucks, having a fit
It's a great model looks the part, runs good, and reliable ,the face looks good the eyes work good I gotta say thats more then I've seen daisy pull in all 24 seasons and the books lol but that she can do it is impressive great job
Imagine Bachmann decided to remake all Thomas and Friends character and making Gauge 1 replica classic models. It would cost $1000 but dammit I’ll pay for it if they made one.
I believe the entirety of what Daisy has ever pulled includes: 1 Milk Van (Books), 1 Milk Tanker (Model TV), Annie and Clarabel (CGI TV) I'm fairly certain that's it. So while her coupling mounts are kind of eh, 90% of runs will not have her pulling a thing. The grey windows? I initially didn't like them. But, given the mechanism, even taking out the eyes, I'd rather have the better runner. The moving eyes is still a nice plus, but I wouldn't have minded it they were missing. Price wise, maybe I'm used to the "Thomas Tax", but to me she seems okay price range at $100 from TrainWorld, even compared to regular American locos. Cheaper's always better, but I think, given she's nicely detailed and the motor's excellent, I'd be willing to say 4.5/5 for price. I'm very happy with mine and would say she up there as one of Bachmann Thomas' best (Donald/Douglas and Duck are very high up there too). Your duplicates are Bee James and Standard James, but someone already beat me to the punch :)
Your reviews are so superior to all others . I have a Daisy I just got and I think it runs better than all the rest of the Thomas and friends series. Like you I would rather it had a interior with a static face. For the money I think it would more appeal for modelers since it is to expensive for a kids toy.
Finally! We've been recommending this to you for ages! Say... Did you know Hornby released a Thomas and Friends Flying Scottsman for a very short period of time? Just wondering if you had it, or knew about it.
Great review Sam :-) On another note, will you be taking a look at the new hornby A3’s with diecast chassis’ and firebox flicker? I know they are very expensive
I agree, these models are definitely more geared towards adults than kids. As an adult, I’d definitely like to get my hands on all the Thomas models and setup a little “Island of Sodor” layout
Well to be honest with you, I first thought its a shame there's no interior but I don't think a 6 year old is really going to notice the difference between an actual interior or a fake one. But I agree it should've been reflected in the price. Plus if the windows were painted in a baby blue rather than the silver, it would be more pleasing to the eye. In addition I dislike the new 2d Thomas And Friends just as much as everyone else does, but I don't think a toddler is really going to complain whether its 2d or 3d. If they're happy with a 2d pig called peppa who likes jumping up and down in muddy puddles and living in a 2 bedroom house, im sure they'll be happy with a 2d train. Because to them a trains a train. And toddlers are the intended recipient not adults. But I bet you're right there's more thomas enthusiasts buying the models than actual kids.
The reason for the choice of the Class 101 is simple. The "original" model built by Rev W Awdry was based on the only DMU model avalable at the time. That being the Triang Class 101 DMU, it came in a two car or three car set. He simply cut the cab off one car and fixed it to the other. Turning a two car unit in to a one car unit. Most of the home made models of Daisy, including mine are done that way. As the now 60 year old model is avalable very cheap, only a few pounds. Some have done it with the LIMA/Hornby Class 121 but that is too long and requires a lot of work. Mine is a Triang body on a shortened LIMA Class 121 chassis and fitted with a 8 pin DCC plug. I do find it strange that this model is not DCC ready when the other models in the range now are all DCC ready. The chassis looks to be based one the Underground Ernie trains but they are all 8 pin DCC ready.
Could you do a video where you figure out how to give a model train a face and controllable eyes? I want to make films in the style of the old Thomas and Friends, but I cannot find sufficient documentation of HOW they made the eyes move other than “They used servos and a joystick.” I also think that it would make an interesting video.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU (20 more thank yous) It is great that you are on the same team as me on hating all engines go. I literally check the channel everyday. keep the work up (:
That's what Daisy was like when she first arrived on Sodor. Very lazy and stubborn, that is. When Percy had an accident with trucks, Daisy worked hard and helped Toby. Sir Topham Hatt gave her a second chance, but she's still stubborn at times. Rule no. 1: never give Daisy a delivery of milk, unless you can get her to see sense.
The Bachmann Thomas range has been available, in the USA for at least a decade. On most, only the packaging is new. My eldest had many of the range, courtesy of his Mum having to go to the USA for work. He is now 24 and has kept them all. It was that long ago Henry was $45. They are not particularly robust. I had to fix the moving eyes on Percy and the A4 several times.
Yes more trash talking of the reboot. Daisy if I remember, is a character that a lot of people wished to have in model/toy form. Bachmann must’ve been very considerate when creating her. :3
In my opinion, bachmann Daisy seems to be quite the spectacular model train. In my opinion I'm very much excited for Bachmann ho scale Ryan, ho scale Beau, and ho scale Rebecca.
i spotted: James(red), james (busy bee), gordon(bachmann), toby, emily, oliver (bachmann), and thomas. i know im a month late but i always enjoy trying to spot the engines in the back ground
Did you know that they was going to be a Trackmaster model of Daisy but it was cancelled because the designers couldn’t decide if she should come with rolling stock or not.
Nice to see you bought daisy! Also i can see why you say what you said about All Engines Go, I’ve noticed as the series go on, they have thrown a bit of realism in and they keep doing so, its nice! But thats my opinion, I personally like the bachmann Daisy,, im glad you gave it a high rating of 7.10, Cheers mate, - Bailey
This is another great model and it’s great to finally have Daisy out, but I wonder if it will be possible to modify the model to have a detailed interior.
3:20, I’m still considered a child, and to be honest, I’d choose this over a video game. There are only about three games I play Roblox, Minecraft, and Garry’s Mod. There are no other games i want or like, I’d choose a model engine/coach/wagon any day.
In the books they wanted her to haul a milk van when she first arrived (as I remember she was standing in for Thomas who’d run off the end of a siding and ruined the station masters breakfast by running into his dining room) She wasn’t pleased - « my manager says pulling trucks is bad for my swerves ». Quite nice, but those silver windows 😕 what a shame. Check her out against the illustrations in the original Railway series books…
Daisy, Daisy Give me your answer, do! P.S. I agree with your opinion on AEG. It hurts that Mattel changed the series like that :( I really wish they didn't do that to Thomas.
Hi Sam just didn’t know if you were aware but some months ago I saw you part of the tv advert about model trains on yesterday tv channel and thought well done on the big screen
Great video as always sam! And was the duplicate James?
It was indeed - well spotted! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Bugger! I was 10 mins late, that's the fastesr I've ever been!
Ah darn i commented it too but i was later a lot lol
@@Hydro_J I commented the same yesterday when I saw the video early as a member
Was gonna say James and then buzzy bee Jame
Daisy was hard to please. She shuddered at Sam's engine shed.
"This is dreadfully smelly!" she announced. "I'm highly sprung and anything smelly is bad for my swerves!" Sam put her in one of the open air sidings.
"This is better," mused Daisy, "but whatever is that rubbish?" The 'rubbish' turned out to be Annie, Clarabel and Henrietta, who were most offended.
"We won't stay here to be insulted!" they fumed. Sam had to remove them and spent half the night soothing their hurt feelings.
Next morning, Sam coupled a Milk Tank to Daisy. The rebellious railcar blew a fuse.
"Pulling is bad for my swerves!" she argued. Sam sighed, uncoupled her and she purred away more happily.
"I'll do just what work I chose and no more." She said it to herself.
haha thanks for the daisy quotes Kelly - awesome!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I'm with you about the show Sam, I grew up with Thomas and Friends and I always loved watching the real models chuffing around Sodor. Having the real models there made it feel so realistic, with the coal and the way the engines just moved, it was so interesting and it made me want to get models for myself. I was slightly saddened when they changed to the 3d animated version cause it took away from the realism, and now the atrocity of 2d just completely downgraded what was one of my favourite shows of all time.
I do hope they bring back models sometime in the future but, I find that very unlikely.
Great video as always though Sam, keep it up!
Bachmann is one of the few good Thomas toy lines left
This was pretty good, I won't lie! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@metal_wheelsin the Fictional Land of Chedzickstan AEG is banned, AS IT SHOULD BE!
@@metal_wheelswhatever are you talking about?
@@BoxtankEngine deep apology, i can't remember why i said that 11 months ago
Regarding the windows: I think see-through windows would be better even if they did expose some parts of the mechanism. Having realistic reflections and light shining through would look good from a distance and close up it doesn’t look good either way
Daisy would often haul a milk tanker or two in the mornings so that Thomas wouldn’t have to make an extra trip, as I’m pretty sure Thomas and Daisy alternated. Daisy would take passengers one way, from Ffarquhar to the Terminus, and Thomas, Annie and Clarabel would go the other way from Tidmouth (which is the Terminus in the books rather than Knapford) back down to Ffarquhar, and vice versa. Whoever ended the day at Ffarquhar would take the morning train to Tidmouth the next day, and vice versa. When Daisy left for Ffarquhar in the morning she would bring milk for the people of the branch line.
Other than that Daisy wouldn’t pull anything (except for the one time in cgi when she pulled Annie and Clarabel), without huge complaints.
Sorry for the waffle, I just admire the realism of the series lol
Ahh very good then - so the model can totally do that! Thanks for all the extra info,
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
One thing to keep in mind is that the engineering plastic used in the bogies is quite slippery already, and a tiny drop of light, plastic-safe oil will help these roll with very little friction between the plastic and the steel axle. If the bogies were cast metal, then bearings would certainly be required, though. A small amount of plastic-safe grease on the gears will help, and remember to put some on the “eye” mechanism (gears) too, once you’ve got the body shell off.
I feel Daisy should’ve had the milk tankers considering that was what she was ment to pull in the original series
Agree
She should come with her own that has a 50% chance of making her refuse to go when coupled:-)
That's actually a pretty funny concept
Actually, Daisy being driven by the rear bogie is actually accurate to how she was in the show. Her and Boco shared the same chassis and so the front one had to be changed so it couldn’t be powered.
The Class 101 DMU and Class 28 Co-Bo have nothing in common. Being built at different times and buy different companies. On the original Class 101 the under floor (bus) engine powered the inner wheel set on each bogie.
@@tiddles4x4 he's talking about the models used in the tv series
1:40 that’s exactly what the entire fandom would say Sam, and there are more characters coming out, Rebecca, Stanley, beau, salty, and tons of rolling stock you have to see.
Decent review there Sam it looks like a really good model, one thing I find odd with daisy is the description for her real life basis, many sources say that her basis is a class 101 I think but that to me is weird because a class 101 is either a 2 or 3 car DMU, a better one would be a class 121 as that is a single car unit, I have seen a lot of people don’t like that reboot series and to be honest it doesn’t look good to me either.
Thanks David - yeah they did a pretty good job! Yes that is weird - I guess she doesn't particularly look like 101 either!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I'm pretty sure Awdry said she was a heavily modified 101 with a cab at either end. Either that or he said she was an experimental 101 I forget
@@BrokenIET looking at the fandom wiki it states she is a class 101/102 DMU but is only a single car unit instead of the traditional two to four piece units, looking at the model and a class 101 there are features on both that match for example the windows on daisy and the 101 match each other, it is just weird to me because the 101 and 102s were never single units and I think it is unlikely that a prototype version of those units would be single cars, good explanation though.
Your opinion on AEG at the beginning of the Video is what EVERYONE is thinking. Well said Sam.
Also, is there ANY news on Bachmann Ryan?!?!?!?
AEG is exactly what George Carlin would make fun of, he narrated Thomas & Friends because "The lessons are properly, not shoved down kids throats!" Just a disgraceful thing to the Awdry's.
Well I have to say I'm impressed by this one's performance. Gordon better watch or she might steal his express next. As for Daisy's unusual difference from a Class 101 apparently Daisy was built to run specifically on Thomas' branch line which explains the fictious but plausible scenario of her being built as a rail car. That seems to suggest the Fat Controller had planned to get her even before Thomas had his accident to assist with work on the Branch as it seems unlikely they could just ready a whole new engine in so short a time. She's probably one of the few engines to have no history of running services in the UK before coming to Sodor.
We need a petition to get the old 3d Thomas back. I (Oliver's Trains) think that this should happen. Great video Sam. Have a nice week all.
Agreed
It’s so nice to see bachmann with a new Daisy and a rerelease of Salty aswell.
Yeah I heard about that - very cool!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Man, overall it's priced decently and is a quality product (for a toy, that is), but I can't stand the silver windows, they're just horrid. If only they were black, I've seen some custom jobs with blacked out windows and they look SO much better
I thought the price could have been worse too - but yeah the lack of interior is horrid!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains To be fair, the television model didn't have much of an interior either. The eye mechanism was very visible in her debut episode
To be fair, in the cgi series her windows are close to this color. But yes blacked out windows are much better :)
The model looks nice but yeah, the silver windows are gash.
It's Mattel's policy apparently.
Given they dropped the ball with the TVS I'm not surprised the people making descisions in their offices are so far out of touch it isn't funny.
I think they're trying to make her look like the cgi version
I've been watching your channel for a year or so now, i love your videos and watch them as soon as they drop, no matter what else im doing: it seems as though Bachmann are going through quite the redemption story recently, really happy to see them live up to their prestigious name.
What I really like about Daisy is that it seems to be way more modification friendly should someone want to add DCC. The extended body means that there’s more room to add a large decoder and even a capacitor and/or a speaker. Which can be difficult to do on the smaller models due to the eye mechanisms.
Finally someone else has said what I've been saying for years in regards to video games and the price of model railways. It's so sad only a handful people are willing to mention that and the manufacturers need to take notice of that fact.
Can't believe Thomas hasn't had a face redesign yet. The rest look fantastic, yet the main character looks so off brand!
Same with James and Percy!
@@aliminator1310 James is fine. He's just *VERY* happy.
You make an excellent point Sam, I always wanted to play with model trains (especially Thomas as I grew up with the 80s Ringo Starr era series) as a kid but could not afford them so Tomy and Nintendo it was!
Glad to have finally started the hobby 🙂
Cheers!
I love the look of the new Bachmann Daisy! I like the details all around her along with the face she has! A detailed interior would’ve been even better, but I understand why there’s no interior inside of Daisy because of the mechanism. Overall, amazing model!
Wow she looks very good! They captured daisy perfectly!
Ah perfect. The first Daisy of spring. And many more daisies to come
Glad to hear what you think about the state of the show, now. One of the only toy manufacturer's making GOOD Thomas merchandise now-a-days, is Bachmann and Mattel, with the new Wooden Railway range. Before you say anything, it's nothing like the ripoff Ali-Express wooden railway, it's legit good quality and highly recommend from my friends and I.
I must say, that eye mechanism is the best one Bachmann has released so far
In the books she is referred to as 'Daisy The Diesel Railcar' 😉 Nice model, but Bachmann could have included a greater level of detail, including clear windows and interior details.
Thanks for sharing! Yeah that's the only thing that wasn't right for me - the lack of interior really spoils it!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Well an interior mean no mechanism.
@@GNF54 Hornby class 800: Am I a joke to you?
Now that does look spot on to the show! Gosh, i can't get over that smooth running! I think the preference depends on whether people prefer the cgi series or the model series.
Another great Thomas model review. Nice to see that Daisy is one of the best models in the range.
Great review on the Bachmann Daisy, Sam. I might consider picking up one of these down the road myself. Have to agree with you on the interior though, at least. If we were given a detailed interior with non-moving eyes, I think it would take Daisy's model from just good to bang-on near perfect, if they maybe adjust the paint quality a bit. That said, yours seems to run pretty well and looks good doing it, too.
I was half-expecting her to pull some milk tankers considering that she was going to in her debut episode
(10:05) "Don't touch me! I highly sprung!"
(10:22) "I said don't touch me!"
hey Sam, would you ever consider reviewing N scale models?
Totally correct Sam. I bought and Set up a Whole Rail system. (Including Diorama)
I was lucky if my Son spent 10 mins playing with it and He went straight back to his P.C.
So it Turned Out I bought the Layout for Me..! Damn it..!
In my youth I played with my Train Set for Hours/Days even.
It held my Sons Attention for Seconds if you count the Effort I put into the Layout.
Totally Devastated
Kim in Oz..! 😎
I remember watching daisy and the bull I'm happy they finally made her great review sam as always
For all of the US viewers that 0.34 newtons of pulling power translates to 1.20 ounces of drawbar force which if equivalent to 15 or so 40 foot American boxcars. This is pretty normal pulling power for most of the larger engines of the Thomas and Friends range.
I'm glad you did a review of Daisy as I was all headed up to buy one buy halted at the silver windows. I might still get her but at her price I could buy other Thomas characters though I'd probably have all of them but now. Either way too notch review.
Also one more thing in the US dub they refer to her as Daisy the Diesel Rail Car which over here in the States we had what was called the RDC: Rail Diesel Car and was essentially one powered coach that could either couple up to other coaches and pull them or can be used as a coach itself. Since Daisy doesn't have a second unit attached I always felt Diesel Rail Car made more sense in that context. Just some fun facts for you today.
Daisy's basis, the class 101 have served British Rail for 47 years. I'm so surprised that they have a long run. Bachmann has done it again with Daisy.
Don't forget; pulling is bad for Daisy's swerves 👍🏻
Well those swerves got wrecked today they did lol btw what are swerves exactly
As someone who’s got the entire Bachmann Thomas and Friends range, Daisy is one of the best overall in the range. I do agree I wish it was easier to fit a DCC Decoder into her as here in the US, I know very few people who don’t run DCC anymore. On DCC she’s even smoother although that could be thanks to the decoder brand I installed. Again, overall the best us Thomas fans have ever gotten from Bachmann.
Daisy never pulled any wagons on the show outside of almost taking 1 milk tanker in her debut episode and Annie and Clarabel in a CGI episode, in the books she took the milk regularly and I think sometimes takes Annie and Clarabel if more passengers are expected, but that's it, she's not truly meant to be a hauler overall due to the nature of her basis.
Fun Fact: One of the biggest Thomas toylines "Trackmaster" have never released her due to her not pulling any wagons, and as every other trackmaster engine is given wagons to pull for extra value, they are unsure whether or not to give her wagons or release her as a standalone.
2:17 - regarding the RP * I remember one of the Bachmann representatives mentioning that the high price on their websites is for those who buy the models in bulk, a. k. a hobby shops, independent businesses, etc. They've also mentioned it's done this way to motivate people to support smaller businesses, like TrainWorld.
P. S. For the source of this claim - can't exactly remember, but it was either mentioned on Twitter or on one of Thomas Tuesday streams held by TrainWorld's YT channel.
Genuinely amazed by the price of this, in a bad way I must say, I was thinking £40 to £50 tops! My lad defo won't be getting one - second hand 80s/90s Limas for him!
“This is like a doctor’s examination, except I’m not a Doctor”
Bachmann really should change the packaging for the Thomas range just so parents don’t get confused with what it is because right now it looks no different then a trackmaster Thomas box
Those windows / interior detail lack i find very jarring, i suspect for the money one could have at least a glass and flat painted interior, any depth is better than blank grey windows.
I do wonder how robust the plastic is, following on a thought stated (or at least implied) by sam the lack of separately fitted detail can be forgiven if it is done for reliability reasons. However we are talking about Hornby here and i am not sure that'd be first thing on their mind.
another exciting video regardless thanks for continued interesting content!
A couple interesting US/UK differences surface here.
"Break in" is American for "run in" - when you have a new model, car, pair of shoes etc. and you use it a bit specifically to get ready for normal use.
US models these days at least generally don't use truck/bogie-mounted couplers. Realism is probably the biggest reason (keeping in mind that knuckle couplers look and function more or less like the real thing, if slightly overscale); you have to carve a pretty big area out of the front and back of the locomotive to accommodate truck-mounted couplers and it doesn't look great. I think there's a performance benefit too, at least on light freight cars being pushed instead of pulled derailing less. Interesting to see this intersect with UK style couplers and something indirectly based on a UK prototype though.
Personally I think my Daisy runs a bit faster than I'd like.
Note: It was a plot point in her first episode that Daisy refused to pull any coaches or wagons.
For the price the thing that really makes it look good is the face it’s very tv accurate, if only the windows weren’t just filled in as part of the mold. But it is really supposed to be a toy so I can’t complain
You were correct with Daisy not pulling any cars, as she thinks it’s “bad for her swerves” as stated in her introduction episode titled “Daisy” and she keeps this up, never wanting to pull trucks, having a fit
It's a great model looks the part, runs good, and reliable ,the face looks good the eyes work good I gotta say thats more then I've seen daisy pull in all 24 seasons and the books lol but that she can do it is impressive great job
Uploaded the same as my birthday! Fantastic video as always.
I’ve got a Bachmann Daisy, which was back in July. She wasn’t easy, but she’s real fast and quiet.
I was never freaked out by the moving eyes as a kid! I thought it was cool since the eye would move in the model series.
Imagine Bachmann decided to remake all Thomas and Friends character and making Gauge 1 replica classic models. It would cost $1000 but dammit I’ll pay for it if they made one.
Buzz Buzz James
Also: Daisy goes vroom vroom
Love your take on the Thomas reboot. I'm also not very pleased with the direction the show went.
I believe the entirety of what Daisy has ever pulled includes:
1 Milk Van (Books), 1 Milk Tanker (Model TV), Annie and Clarabel (CGI TV)
I'm fairly certain that's it. So while her coupling mounts are kind of eh, 90% of runs will not have her pulling a thing.
The grey windows? I initially didn't like them. But, given the mechanism, even taking out the eyes, I'd rather have the better runner. The moving eyes is still a nice plus, but I wouldn't have minded it they were missing.
Price wise, maybe I'm used to the "Thomas Tax", but to me she seems okay price range at $100 from TrainWorld, even compared to regular American locos. Cheaper's always better, but I think, given she's nicely detailed and the motor's excellent, I'd be willing to say 4.5/5 for price.
I'm very happy with mine and would say she up there as one of Bachmann Thomas' best (Donald/Douglas and Duck are very high up there too).
Your duplicates are Bee James and Standard James, but someone already beat me to the punch :)
I love how he said the rosy cheeks look like countries and then named 2 continents.
haha you got me... I'm ignorant! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Your reviews are so superior to all others . I have a Daisy I just got and I think it runs better than all the rest of the Thomas and friends series. Like you I would rather it had a interior with a static face. For the money I think it would more appeal for modelers since it is to expensive for a kids toy.
Hey Sam sorry I'm late but it's the middle wheel that makes the rods click
Cheers Jasper & Willow
Finally! We've been recommending this to you for ages!
Say... Did you know Hornby released a Thomas and Friends Flying Scottsman for a very short period of time? Just wondering if you had it, or knew about it.
Great review Sam :-)
On another note, will you be taking a look at the new hornby A3’s with diecast chassis’ and firebox flicker? I know they are very expensive
i do remember a video where you was unboxing a model from this range. you said "don't cut towards yourself kids" and proceeded to cut towards you
Man I really hope to help in reviving Thomas sometime if I can try.
I agree, these models are definitely more geared towards adults than kids. As an adult, I’d definitely like to get my hands on all the Thomas models and setup a little “Island of Sodor” layout
Well to be honest with you, I first thought its a shame there's no interior but I don't think a 6 year old is really going to notice the difference between an actual interior or a fake one. But I agree it should've been reflected in the price. Plus if the windows were painted in a baby blue rather than the silver, it would be more pleasing to the eye.
In addition I dislike the new 2d Thomas And Friends just as much as everyone else does, but I don't think a toddler is really going to complain whether its 2d or 3d. If they're happy with a 2d pig called peppa who likes jumping up and down in muddy puddles and living in a 2 bedroom house, im sure they'll be happy with a 2d train. Because to them a trains a train. And toddlers are the intended recipient not adults.
But I bet you're right there's more thomas enthusiasts buying the models than actual kids.
Blimey..Daisy pulling those wagons will be really bad for her swerves :D
The reason for the choice of the Class 101 is simple. The "original" model built by Rev W Awdry was based on the only DMU model avalable at the time. That being the Triang Class 101 DMU, it came in a two car or three car set. He simply cut the cab off one car and fixed it to the other. Turning a two car unit in to a one car unit. Most of the home made models of Daisy, including mine are done that way. As the now 60 year old model is avalable very cheap, only a few pounds. Some have done it with the LIMA/Hornby Class 121 but that is too long and requires a lot of work. Mine is a Triang body on a shortened LIMA Class 121 chassis and fitted with a 8 pin DCC plug. I do find it strange that this model is not DCC ready when the other models in the range now are all DCC ready. The chassis looks to be based one the Underground Ernie trains but they are all 8 pin DCC ready.
Daisy doesn't need two driven bogies as she rarely pulls anything, just like Bachmann's PCC streetcars which I have three of
Could you do a video where you figure out how to give a model train a face and controllable eyes? I want to make films in the style of the old Thomas and Friends, but I cannot find sufficient documentation of HOW they made the eyes move other than “They used servos and a joystick.” I also think that it would make an interesting video.
Hello Sam, My suggestion with the windows is when it is out of warranty I would replace the windows with clear plastic.
I have been waiting like 4 years for this!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU (20 more thank yous) It is great that you are on the same team as me on hating all engines go. I literally check the channel everyday. keep the work up (:
That's what Daisy was like when she first arrived on Sodor. Very lazy and stubborn, that is. When Percy had an accident with trucks, Daisy worked hard and helped Toby. Sir Topham Hatt gave her a second chance, but she's still stubborn at times. Rule no. 1: never give Daisy a delivery of milk, unless you can get her to see sense.
haha yes I was reading all about that - cool stuff!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
The Bachmann Thomas range has been available, in the USA for at least a decade. On most, only the packaging is new. My eldest had many of the range, courtesy of his Mum having to go to the USA for work. He is now 24 and has kept them all. It was that long ago Henry was $45.
They are not particularly robust. I had to fix the moving eyes on Percy and the A4 several times.
Yes more trash talking of the reboot.
Daisy if I remember, is a character that a lot of people wished to have in model/toy form. Bachmann must’ve been very considerate when creating her. :3
When do you think Bachmann will release more characters? I know they’re going to release Ryan soon along with Sir Handel.
You know it's serious when sam rants about All engines go
In my opinion, bachmann Daisy seems to be quite the spectacular model train. In my opinion I'm very much excited for Bachmann ho scale Ryan, ho scale Beau, and ho scale Rebecca.
i spotted: James(red), james (busy bee), gordon(bachmann), toby, emily, oliver (bachmann), and thomas. i know im a month late but i always enjoy trying to spot the engines in the back ground
Awdry's model of daisy was a triang two car dmu. He cut the driver's end off the trailing car and attached it to the rear of the power car
Even sam's trains doesn't like season 25. That's another one to add to the album then.
Hahahaha love the innuendo I bet the crew had a great time.. gotta love a bit of filth 😆
Did you know that they was going to be a Trackmaster model of Daisy but it was cancelled because the designers couldn’t decide if she should come with rolling stock or not.
This is because of the same reason she refuses to pull any rolling stock.
Great review. A highly anticipated one for this as well.
Nice to see you bought daisy! Also i can see why you say what you said about All Engines Go, I’ve noticed as the series go on, they have thrown a bit of realism in and they keep doing so, its nice! But thats my opinion, I personally like the bachmann Daisy,, im glad you gave it a high rating of 7.10, Cheers mate,
- Bailey
Funnily enough, Sam, you're not the only person who has commented about the new Thomas style
I love your videos sam! Keep up the amazing work!!!
This is another great model and it’s great to finally have Daisy out, but I wonder if it will be possible to modify the model to have a detailed interior.
If someone was skilled enough to replace The interior, they could prob scratch build from a proper model dmu
Bachmann has already confirmed that they won't make there models like the new reboot :D
3:20, I’m still considered a child, and to be honest, I’d choose this over a video game. There are only about three games I play Roblox, Minecraft, and Garry’s Mod. There are no other games i want or like, I’d choose a model engine/coach/wagon any day.
Very glad to hear that Collin - you’ll grow up a smart guy!
Oh God
I waited so long to see it❤️❤️❤️❤️
Trés Bien👏👏👏👏
haha awesome- hope you like the video! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I spotted Thomas, Emily, Gordon, normal AND Busy Bee James!
(Only recently noticed now, but also saw Toby!)
In the books they wanted her to haul a milk van when she first arrived (as I remember she was standing in for Thomas who’d run off the end of a siding and ruined the station masters breakfast by running into his dining room) She wasn’t pleased - « my manager says pulling trucks is bad for my swerves ».
Quite nice, but those silver windows 😕 what a shame. Check her out against the illustrations in the original Railway series books…
Daisy, Daisy
Give me your answer, do!
P.S. I agree with your opinion on AEG. It hurts that Mattel changed the series like that :( I really wish they didn't do that to Thomas.
I would definitely change the windows into black, that’s my only real nitpick. Other than that I love daisy as a model. Also that flywheel is tiny…
Hi Sam just didn’t know if you were aware but some months ago I saw you part of the tv advert about model trains on yesterday tv channel and thought well done on the big screen
29:30 Imagine Daisy in real life coming after you at that speed
Daisy: I don't pull trucks.
Sam: Hold my beer.
I could hear Daisy's theme as she was running around your track