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@EastBay posted:

So Cabinet Bob... you have then in hand...plastic or metal trucks?

They are plastic trucks. The end caps of the tanks  are metal  and the actual tank is plastic.  The handrails and everything else chrome  are naturally  metal. The paint job, I must say is  first class. Along with the graphics.  For 19.99 you can't  go wrong... just wait to see whats coming next !!!

@RadioRon posted:

Yeah, they DO look plastic & the description does say: "The cars in this series measure 10-1/2" inches long and have die-cast metal wheels and operating couplers."  I'm surprised they they are "regressing" to plastic.  Guess its saving a few cents per item. 

Are those wheels die-cast metal? They look like metal, but they don't look cast. Not a very well worded description on Menards' part.  

Cast metal parts can look like plastic depending on how they are painted. After all, the binder in paints is generally a plastic such as methyl methacrylate or styrene. 

 

@WBC posted:

Are those wheels die-cast metal? They look like metal, but they don't look cast. Not a very well worded description on Menards' part.  

Cast metal parts can look like plastic depending on how they are painted. After all, the binder in paints is generally a plastic such as methyl methacrylate or styrene. 

 

The wheels are metal, not plastic

I don't know if this is common knowledge or not, but if you are fortunate enough to live near a Menards. I just did an in store order (ship to store) for the 6 pack of assorted new tank cars plus an additional box car, at check out I was able to use my stack of rebates. Just thought I would share...Can't wait to get the tankers..I am Happy!

Jeff

@Postwarman posted:

I don't know if this is common knowledge or not, but if you are fortunate enough to live near a Menards. I just did an in store order (ship to store) for the 6 pack of assorted new tank cars plus an additional box car, at check out I was able to use my stack of rebates. Just thought I would share...Can't wait to get the tankers..I am Happy!

Jeff

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Last edited by RailRide

I'm slightly bummed they went back to plastic trucks.   Having said that most of my fleet has plastic trucks and I have not noticed it being a problem.  I honestly don't see how they can sell a car with metal trucks for $20.  If the choice was raise prices or develop a good plastic truck, I'm fine with plastic as long as it works.

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