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product_id: 2566381
title: "Trains Thomas & Friends James The Red Engine-Moving Eyes HO Scale | Locomotive, Engine with Moving Eyes, Metal Wheels with International Hook and Loop Couplers, 58743"
brand: "bachmann"
price: "€ 247.32"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Bachmann"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2566381-trains-thomas-and-friends-james-the-red-engine-moving-eyes
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# Moving Eyes Animation HO Scale Precision Metal Wheels Durability Trains Thomas & Friends James The Red Engine-Moving Eyes HO Scale | Locomotive, Engine with Moving Eyes, Metal Wheels with International Hook and Loop Couplers, 58743

**Brand:** bachmann
**Price:** € 247.32
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails with James — where nostalgia meets next-level craftsmanship!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Trains Thomas & Friends James The Red Engine-Moving Eyes HO Scale | Locomotive, Engine with Moving Eyes, Metal Wheels with International Hook and Loop Couplers, 58743 by bachmann
- **How much does it cost?** € 247.32 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2566381-trains-thomas-and-friends-james-the-red-engine-moving-eyes)

## Best For

- bachmann enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bachmann brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth & Quiet Performance:** Engineered for whisper-quiet operation on 18" radius curves or larger, ensuring a premium running experience.
- • **Dynamic Moving Eyes Feature:** Brings James to life with animated eyes that add personality and charm to your display or play.
- • **Lifetime Warranty Assurance:** Invest with confidence backed by Bachmann’s lifetime warranty, a mark of quality and reliability.
- • **Authentic HO Scale Detailing:** Perfectly sized at 7.5 inches to seamlessly integrate with your Bachmann and other HO scale collections.
- • **Durable Metal Wheels & Couplers:** Built to last with international style hook and loop couplers for effortless compatibility and connection.

## Overview

The Bachmann Thomas & Friends James The Red Engine HO Scale model is a meticulously crafted collectible train featuring metal wheels, moving eyes for lifelike animation, and international style hook and loop couplers. Designed for smooth, quiet operation on HO scale tracks with 18" radius curves or greater, it fits perfectly with Bachmann’s E-Z track and other popular HO brands. At 7.5 inches long and backed by a lifetime warranty, this model is a must-have for serious collectors and fans seeking authentic detail and durable performance.

## Description

Product Description Bachmann Trains Thomas & Friends JAMES THE RED ENGINE Locomotive w/Moving Eyes. Build your Thomas and friends collection one friend at a time. Compatible with Bachmann HO Scale E-Z Track and other popular brands of HO Scale Track. Metal wheels. International style hook and loop couplers. From the Manufacturer James the red engine with moving eyes. Build your Thomas and friends collection one friend at a time. Compatible with Bachmann HO Scale E-Z Track and other popular brands of HO Scale Track. Metal wheels. International style hook and loop couplers.

Review: Amazing! - James arrived in some very nice packaging and looks fantastic just like the pictures!
Review: The Splendid Red Engine He Always Was - During my middle school years I was moving away from the classic Thomas toy range, TrackMaster and began collecting the Bachmann range at that point. I originally had the first version of James produced from 2002 to 2015, and while he was a great runner, there was a ton of inaccurate features that gave him a very poor design that didn't resemble the way he looked in the original TV series of Thomas and Friends. So thankful that Bachmann decided to give him a much needed updated cosmetic change starting in 2017, as this new model of James looks absolutely amazing. Minute I took him out the packaging he was very smooth, had no problems, motor is very quiet, hardly makes any noise.

## Features

- Build your Thomas & Friends collection one friend at a time with this highly detailed locomotive
- Metal wheels
- Performs best on 18" radius curves or greater
- Runs on HO Scale Track
- International style hook and loop couplers
- Build your Thomas and friends collection one friend at a time
- Compatible with Bachmann HO scale E-Z track and other popular brands of HO scale track
- HO scale train

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0006KSNUS |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #107,948 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #176 in Kids' Play Trains & Trams |
| Brand Name | Bachmann |
| Color | Red,black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 218 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00022899587431 |
| Included Components | THOMAS & FRIENDS JAMES THE RED ENGINE w/Moving Eyes - HO Scale |
| Item Dimensions | 1.8 x 7.5 x 9 inches |
| Item Type Name | THOMAS & FRIENDS JAMES THE RED ENGINE w/Moving Eyes - HO Scale |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Bachmann |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 840 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 58743 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Name | THOMAS & FRIENDS JAMES THE RED ENGINE w/Moving Eyes HO Scale |
| Model Number | 58743 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Scale | HO |
| Size | 7.5 inches (W) x 1.8 inches (L) x 9 inches (H) |
| Sub Brand | Thomas & Friends |
| Subject Character | Thomas & Friends |
| Theme | Train |
| Toy Vehicle Form | Train |
| UPC | 022899587431 |

## Images

![Trains Thomas & Friends James The Red Engine-Moving Eyes HO Scale | Locomotive, Engine with Moving Eyes, Metal Wheels with International Hook and Loop Couplers, 58743 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BkaVZcxfL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What size is an HO train in terms of inches or feet tall or length?**
A: Hi Kellie an HO loco (Bachmann Thomas Etc) will run on OO track and there is not a great deal of difference in size between the two i have purchased the Bachmann Thomas and friends locos for my Grandson no problems at all  .

**Q: I am planning to buy James. However will he be damaged in any way if I decide to physically push him (i.e. play with him like wooden trains)?**
A: Yes. You can damage the coupling rods as well as the pick-ups and possiblly the wheels thenselves because he's not a O scale train like lionel or mth model trains where in which the locomotives' wheels can still turn even if there's no power on the track. James is HO scale and the wheels do not turn if they are not on metal electrically powered tracks.

**Q: How big is this train?**
A: The locos I bought are HO gauge which fit Hornby and bachmann track there is also a G scale Thomas and friends this is a very large s

**Q: is it able to make steam to make it more realistic**
A: This particular model of bachmann trains does NOT make steam. The eyes move and the drive wheels are pretty detailed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing!
*by A***R on May 14, 2023*

James arrived in some very nice packaging and looks fantastic just like the pictures!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Splendid Red Engine He Always Was
*by C***. on September 28, 2023*

During my middle school years I was moving away from the classic Thomas toy range, TrackMaster and began collecting the Bachmann range at that point. I originally had the first version of James produced from 2002 to 2015, and while he was a great runner, there was a ton of inaccurate features that gave him a very poor design that didn't resemble the way he looked in the original TV series of Thomas and Friends. So thankful that Bachmann decided to give him a much needed updated cosmetic change starting in 2017, as this new model of James looks absolutely amazing. Minute I took him out the packaging he was very smooth, had no problems, motor is very quiet, hardly makes any noise.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Son loved it
*by F***Y on January 6, 2025*

Good detail

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*Store origin: SK*
*Last updated: 2026-08-28*