MENARDS FLATCAR ???

UnclePete,

Yes, the helicopter blades collapse into a straight line so that clearance is not an issue. Our only current flatcar with lit load is the flatcar with ambulance (279-0861). This model uses pickups on the flatcar for track power. A few of our older models that I see pop up on eBay from time to time also use electrical pickups.

The die-cast ambulance (279-0862) uses batteries and so does out Flatcar with Tank (279-0863).

Let me know if you have any other questions.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Mark,

Thinking of buying more than one with Army chopper so the question is are they available in multiple road numbers ?

Thanks

Nope. 

The closest "rebranding" were the early plastic buildings made for Menard's by Woodland Scenics.  That association has apparently ended.

It's been mentioned before, Menards cars are made by Golden Wheel Die Casting in Hong Kong.

Rusty

Thanks Tim. How in the heck did I miss that.

Originally Posted by Doug W.:

Mark,

Thinking of buying more than one with Army chopper so the question is are they available in multiple road numbers ?

Thanks

 

 

 

 

Description & Documents

Now with a longer body and a real wood composite deck, this flatcar is bigger and better than ever! This super-low military flatcar features die-cast couplers with fully sprung trucks and a swing-type drawbar. Each flatcar comes complete with pad-printed logos from the Alaska Railroad. Loaded on this flatcar is a beautifully adorned die-cast military helicopter.

• Super low, all-wood composite deck with all die-cast couplers and fully sprung die-cast trucks with a steel swing-type drawbar
• Uniquely numbered - no two are the same!
• 32 stakes included to secure your load
• Navigates O-27 curves
• For best results, lubricate all metal parts before running

Shipping Dimensions: 17.83 x 4.84 x 3.15

Shipping Weight: 1.0 lbs

 

From their Website

For the record check the thread that cabinet Bob has and Menard's says it is metal, and I believe that because I hear no plasticy noise from hitting it with a finger nail.