Might it be a warehouse with interchangeable signs? Like the prior engine house? A sign for good year and a sign for Lennox
what ever it is, its going to be GREAT !!
OK, how about yes or no to this question:
Did the item make a pick up in the Texas Panhandle?
Well .....Its 6/9 ? what is it already :-) haha
I purchased the wonderful deal for a set of coal hoppers from Menards. Fine looking hoppers and a wonderful price point!
I have Ross turnouts and Hi-Rail track. When the Menard hoppers cross over a wye on my layout the trucks produce a short. It appears the wheels in the trucks have a good amount of play and movement. I don't want to use the hoppers for a static display because they are very great looking. Other than replacing the trucks is there a solution?
Has anyone experienced this? Is there a solution?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Pete, Corte Madera CA
Anyone know why there is no shipping to home on any of the O scale stuff ? I would love to give Menards my money but i'm not driving 4 + hours to the nearest store...
Railfamily11 posted:Anyone know why there is no shipping to home on any of the O scale stuff ? I would love to give Menards my money but i'm not driving 4 + hours to the nearest store...
Railfamily11,
This looks to be an issue affecting the whole website. We are hoping it will be fixed shortly.
Thank you for you patience!
Mark the Menards Train Guy
Menards shipped to my home in California, I was very pleased. Great deals if you ask me.
Toledo Lines posted:I purchased the wonderful deal for a set of coal hoppers from Menards. Fine looking hoppers and a wonderful price point!
I have Ross turnouts and Hi-Rail track. When the Menard hoppers cross over a wye on my layout the trucks produce a short. It appears the wheels in the trucks have a good amount of play and movement. I don't want to use the hoppers for a static display because they are very great looking. Other than replacing the trucks is there a solution?
Has anyone experienced this? Is there a solution?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Pete, Corte Madera CA
I replaced the trucks with MTH trucks on my single Menard's car as my entire layout is Ross switches and I couldn't go over one without a fireworks show. I've heard of this "issue" from others here as well.
Introducing two brand-new Goodyear O gauge boxcars! These boxcars feature realistic details, including a chassis with premium metal trucks and operating couplers. Each is beautifully painted in a Blue and Yellow color scheme and contains detailed Goodyear logos. Each train car is uniquely numbered, so no two cars are the same. Choose from Yellow with Blue roof (SKU# 279-3836) or Blue with Yellow roof (SKU# 279-3837).
We are also proud to introducing this beautiful Lennox® Tractor & Trailer! This die-cast freightliner is a highly detailed replica of an actual Lennox transport truck. Each freightliner is realistically painted with the authentic "Lennox Red" and Chrome and decorated with detailed logos. Additionally, the trailer is beautifully decorated with Lennox banners on both sides. This tractor and trailer combination features free-wheeling action and is sure to be a great addition to any model car or truck collection. SKU# 279-3838
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Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy
Just because we all want to know...what is the scale on the truck?
SJC,
What was the make of the three rail truck you used as a replacement? MTH was a variety of trucks for sale?
Pete
Corte Madera
I certainly would like to know what is the of the tractor trailer.
prrhorseshoecurve posted:I certainly would like to know what is the of the tractor trailer.
Most of my trailers are approx 8 1/2 with tractor between 4 & 5".
Tractor resembles KW as opposed to a Daimler Truck/Freightliner
This die-cast freightliner is a highly-detailed replica of an actual Lennox® transport truck. Each freightliner is realistically painted with the authentic "Lennox Red" and Chrome and decorated with detailed logos. Additionally, the trailer is beautifully decorated with Lennox banners on both sides. This tractor and trailer combination features free-wheeling action and is sure to be a great addition to any model car or truck collection.
- Free-wheeling action
- Detailed banners on both sides of trailer
- Authentic logos on cab and back of trailer
- Made of die-cast metal
Shipping Dimensions: 13.38 x 4.45 x 2.16
Shipping Weight: 1.9 lbs
Toledo Lines posted:SJC,
What was the make of the three rail truck you used as a replacement? MTH was a variety of trucks for sale?
Pete
Corte Madera
I just used the standard Railking 3 rail trucks. Beware, at $20 or more a pop (plus shipping), plus the hassle of getting them to properly mate to the Menard's product, (to me at least), isn't worth the cheap purchase price of the Menard's item.
I do hope Menard's will consider separate sale of the trucks (automobile trucks) that they've decorated in Santa Fe and Military colors. I know I'd like to have one of each in Military and Santa Fe.
Just when we thought everybody was heading toward the pure 1/4" scale market, Menards has literally re-awakened interest in the traditional O-Gauge market with rolling stock at unbeatable prices. They're bringing an entirely new value proposition to our hobby, and I absolutely love it!!! 
I think an increasing number of folks here -- myself included -- are simply tired of paying inflated prices just to support all the excess baggage of an importers bloated cost/expense structure. How much longer are folks gonna continue paying $1200+ street-price for steam locomotives (which is now on the cheap side), when those gems don't even generate a tidbit of interest when we list them here on the for-sale forum for $795 (with less than an hour's track-time)??? 
Bring on more of these great pieces of rolling stock and accessories, Menards!
David
Sigh, how am I going to sneak this past the Mrs.....
Now the BIG question:
Were there any REAL GY boxcars?
Looks like I am going to go the the world's largest maker of tires in terms of numbers to put into these cars!
Dominic Mazoch posted:Now the BIG question:
Were there any REAL GY boxcars?
Looks like I am going to go the the world's largest maker of tires in terms of numbers to put into these cars!
, Lego could be considered the world's No. 1 tire manufacturer; the factory produces about 306 million small rubber tires a year
this was the closest I could find
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Mark, is the Lennox truck entirely diecast metal, or just the cab?
Very nice cars! But unless I missed it, I still don't know what scale the truck is!
Thanks :-) . Just placed an order ... Hope all goes well... Will definitely be ordering again in the near future....
What I would love to know is: who paid who for those boxcars, Menards to Goodyear, or Goodyear to Menards? Was this licensing or advertising? If I'm a manufacturer or seller, I'd be willing to pay to be on the side of Menards' rolling stock if the numbers are there.
Bossman284 posted:Just because we all want to know...what is the scale on the truck?
The box graphics (made in China) say 1:64 scale but it seems larger and also seems to go well with O27 equipment.
Both the cab and trailer box car heavy die cast. The cab measures 5-1/4”L x 1-7/8”W x 2-5/8”H and the trailer measures 8-3/8”L x 1-5/8”W x 2-5/8”H. This is a very nice die-cast item!
Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy
TShearer posted:Dominic Mazoch posted:Now the BIG question:
Were there any REAL GY boxcars?
Looks like I am going to go the the world's largest maker of tires in terms of numbers to put into these cars!
, Lego could be considered the world's No. 1 tire manufacturer; the factory produces about 306 million small rubber tires a year
CORRECT! There is a Lego store here in Houston on the upper level of the Galleria. There is a "store" in the back with the back bins. Lots of tires, fencing, and possible scrap loads!
I think there should be a third boxcar for the "rubber match"!
If the box says the truck is 1:16 scale, then it's larger then O-27.
Bob
BK posted:If the box says the truck is 1:16 scale, then it's larger then O-27.
Bob
Bob,
Good catch. The box says 1:64.
-Mark the Menards Train Guy
I'm having this installed as I type. Too bad the tractor-trailer to too modern for my era.
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Does look more like a kennworth t680 or an old t2000 then a freighliner cascadia for sure
Bossman284 posted:this was the closest I could find
That was just a banner hung on an old boxcar, of course, not a real car.
The Menard Goodyear cars are fantasy billboard boxcars.
Nothing can stop a Trane!
TShearer posted:Lionel would not have printed one if there was no market.
My Menards Box Cars & Lennox Tractor are preparing to ship !
Who said there was no market?
breezinup posted:TShearer posted:Lionel would not have printed one if there was no market.
My Menards Box Cars & Lennox Tractor are preparing to ship !
Who said there was no market?
My point exactly. If we were to rely on a prototype for demand drivers, then I would not have my lionelville water tower, Menards Army Box Truck (Isuzu), John Deere Train, or Polar Express Caboose. Thank God for imagination, craftsmanship, and as RogerPete puts it - the " Just Because" factor.
My son is 6 years old and was born with Down Syndrome and we all proudly wear the awareness colors of blue and yellow. This boxcar is a perfect match.
I am about to buy Lego tires as well to outfit the Goodyear goodies.
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TShearer posted:My son is 6 years old and was born with Down Syndrome and we all proudly wear the awareness colors of blue and yellow. This boxcar is a perfect match.
I am about to buy Lego tires as well to outfit the Goodyear goodies.
You have your choice of rail lines in place.
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My point exactly. If we were to rely on a prototype for demand drivers, then I would not have my lionelville water tower, Menards Army Box Truck (Isuzu), John Deere Train, or Polar Express Caboose. Thank God for imagination, craftsmanship, and as RogerPete puts it - the " Just Because" factor.
Noone's arguing with you. Your initial initial response was based on your conclusion that a person's observation about the cars not being prototypical meant that the person felt there wasn't a market for non-prototypical cars. However, your conclusion was completely incorrect.
