I noticed Menards has what look like nice flatcars. Am interested in the 14.5" - they seem to have all the features their more expensive cousins have.
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Yes They are very nice cars. My only complaint is the rivet for the truck that is visible on the deck, but this is easily hidden with a load.
Nice cars and made well for the money.
An excellent flatcar and can't beat the price from Menards Trains.
Bill T.
Bossman284 posted:Yes They are very nice cars. My only complaint is the rivet for the truck that is visible on the deck, but this is easily hidden with a load.
The rivets on wheel sets are easily covered up. I use patching material. Here's a few pics that may help. I use the back of the blade to make plank grooves. This is the shorter flat car, but I used same technique on the longer 14 1/2 in flatcars. As you can see, hardly noticeable and have stood up for over 2 years.
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The only thing that concerned me with my Menards 14 1/2" flat is the slight upward bow in the body. I resolved this by placing a pipe load on the car. Bow is less noticeable and it covers the rivets. Overall, a pretty nice car for the price.
Tom
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