Better than Thomas? - TOMIX James Review

[@Dolgoch]

It's crazy how people go to Bachmann so often for Thomas models and not TOMIX, definitely a underrated company.

[@DansTrainRoom]

I think it's a little difficult for people to get TOMIX because the models are all discontinued now. They're definitely amazing though. Thanks for your comment!

[@Dolgoch]

​@@DansTrainRoom Even crazier that such a great line got discontinued, might pick a TOMIX model up myself after this video (if I can find one for a good price).

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

the Tomix stuff is scaled to TT3 which means in order to run them with other trains/wagons/brands is to regauge it to TT3, or you would have to run only Tomix stuff

[@DansTrainRoom]

​​@1471SirFrederickBanbury You can run them with anything as long as you're fine with it looking a little weird

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

@@DansTrainRoom yeah, Its kinda like the 00 H0 thing

[@Splendid_Studios]

Henry’s probably my favorite Tomix model but James is definitely a close second! Totally not biased or anything haha nice review, looking forward to seeing more as always!

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thanks again! Henry is definitely my favorite too. I hope Bachmann's Gordon will be just as amazing!

[@WillSchofe890]

Amazing video man! I love the Tomix models so much. Ascetically they run miles around the Bachmann stuff. However i still prefer Bachmann's offerings due to their INCREDIBLE performance. The Tomix Thomas and James that i had both ran awfully and i ended up getting rid of them. Such a shame because they are stunning models!

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thanks! If you had a poor running James and Thomas, they were probably the original versions. If you can find the updated versions, they run much better! The Bachmann ones are the best running n scale models I've seen, non Thomas models included.

[@idk2342yt]

It didnt matter how long it took, im just glad james is here!

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thank you ☺️

[@Mrs.Mumpower]

I like your attention to detail.

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thanks!

[@kompst_tu]

The Japanese seem to have a knack for detail! I remember being so jealous of them for having way better Tomy Thomas models than us in the US

[@DansTrainRoom]

Yeah their stuff is always better. Thanks for watching!

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

great job with this one! Cant complain about anything here as it all seems in order!

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thanks for your nice comment!

[@jpenguin66]

3:19 I think it's fine as it is, considering James' history with trucks...

[@ShrimplyAquascaping]

Amazing video!, you deserve more subs!!!

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@Furnessrailwayk2]

I wish there have tomix Edward too, james is so cool i like james when he pulling coaches

[@DansTrainRoom]

Right, I wish this line was never discontinued and we got more characters. Thanks for watching!

[@Furnessrailwayk2]

@DansTrainRoom no problem

[@grutestrainsmoviesandelevators]

I found a Tomix James at a train show back in March. Unfortunately, I did not buy it. But I definitely found a gem there.

[@ScarfNJam]

A model exhibition I went to had the original Thomas, james, and Henry, the prices were quite steep, but I didn’t buy them as I already have basically everything, cool seeing them though

[@DansTrainRoom]

Surprising that you found one in the wild outside of Japan! Thanks for watching!

[@ScarfNJam]

@ I bought the full set of engines and rolling stock (minus the individual mail car) from a member at my model club for £130

[@TrentonLightninghammer]

Years back, i bought two sets of Annie snd Clarabelle and painted them red for branchline coaches. Found them more fitting for little layouts behind James. The extra trucks went to Percy's consit with a custom made brakevan made by splicing two n scale br brakes for the extra height.

[@DansTrainRoom]

These days you'd get crucified for modifying these lol. Thanks for watching!

[@LunoTheCheekyBlue1]

nice to see a new video!

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thanks for watching!

[@LunoTheCheekyBlue1]

@@DansTrainRoom but of course! keep up the great content, man!

[@Thomas_Antics]

This was an amazing review, very detailed explanation, great video 👍

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@Thomas_Antics]

@ No problem, have a great day.

[@TheRedKid]

my goat is back

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thanks Noah!

[@theamericane2tb100]

What are your thoughts on Bachmann's n scale Thomas models?

[@DansTrainRoom]

I think they're great! I have a few problems with them but overall those models are amazing too. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnSaavedraLikesTrains]

How are you this underrated?!

[@DansTrainRoom]

Thank you!

[@ramsaywalling6671]

if u don’t know wat type of engine James is! James is a mixed traffic experimental engine!

[@jenniferphillips5300]

When are we going to get a showcase about Henry

[@DansTrainRoom]

Henry is the next TOMIX video on the way, but there might be some new Bachmann releases coming first 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@TankEngine97]

Like I said with Thomas, Tomix James is probably the most accurate looking toy I've seen.

[@DansTrainRoom]

It's nearly flawless! One of my favorites for sure.

[@afellowsudrian]

Do you have any recommendations on finding Tomix engines such as Percy and Henry for someone in the uk?

[@DansTrainRoom]

You can always find them on Ebay, but the prices are insane. I found most of mine at used model train stores in Japan for much better prices, but of course you have to go to Japan to do that. If you can't do that, keep searching for them regularly on sites like Ebay. Eventually you might get lucky with a low price!

[@afellowsudrian]

@ thank you! I’ve been lucky enough to find in box Thomas and James sets so I’m trying to grow my collection

[@ramsaywalling6671]

same for Thomas Thomas is a E2 class tank engine

[@Hacksworth_Sidings]

0:29 Hankyu 8200 series?

[@DansTrainRoom]

Close, Hankyu 9300 series!

[@jouebien]

plastic wheels are bad because they slosh the dirt around the track. That's particularly bad with DC as it attracts dirt where as the AC used in DCC repels dirt.

[@DansTrainRoom]

Interesting, I didn't know that. Thanks for watching and thanks for the info!

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

Can you remove the CGI TOMIX James face?

[@DansTrainRoom]

You can remove any of the Tomix faces, they're not attached that strongly

[@overusedenginesproductions]

Henry the best tbh

[@DansTrainRoom]

He's my favorite Tomix model for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@railwayturtle23]

Definitely avoid the CGI relaunch of the Tomix line. They run a lot rougher and feel very flimsy compared to the early 2000s and older Tomix Thomas models.

[@DansTrainRoom]

I'd love to get them all and make a video to see what their deal is.

[@SStyaj-t1k]

James looks so durpy

[@carlosplaysgames888]

Spoiler alert. 7:52

[@DansTrainRoom]

🟩6️⃣🟩

[@MatecaCorp]

Several years ago I got a Tomix CGI series James and it was far and away the worst model I've ever purchased. It died before I even finished running it in!

[@DansTrainRoom]

That is terrible. Did you get it directly from Tomix or somewhere else? I got mine from an old man running a little private train layout near Himeji Castle lol. He said the guy who gave it to him only ever used it once, so it's basically brand new condition.