Any chance they up graded the horn?
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This would indicate they are not back in stock:
Rusty
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I suspect it'll be a spell before you see them. This was a trial run, you don't spool up the Chinese factory for a larger production run over a weekend!
Sorry, Just noticed "Sold in stores only"
@UnclePeteRR posted:Sorry, Just noticed "Sold in stores only"
If I remember correctly, none of these engines ever hit store shelves.
For the Beta test, Mark from Menards posted it was first come mail order only and asked for feedback. If they begin production, I am sure they will be on store shelves as well as online.
If it were me wanting a Menard's loco (and that's to be determined), I'd wait anyway. Let them get the all of the beta results and comments in first and tackle whatever improvements and adjustments that are going to be made. And I don't imagine that's happening in a few weeks.
Again, that would be my approach.
@UnclePeteRR posted:Sorry, Just noticed "Sold in stores only"
I just checked a dozen stores, all had the same status.
Hint: They are totally out of stock everywhere, there won't be any new ones for months at least!
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Unless they are manufacturing these things in the back of one of their stores there is no way the second generation engine will appear for months. Given all the negative thoughts on the thread for someone that has been producing 'fun' items (entry level, not O scale) perhaps never.
Sold in stores ONLY, does not benefit the many that have to shop online because of their location !!!!
@bluedragon posted:Sold in stores ONLY, does not benefit the many that have to shop online because of their location !!!!
Blue,
I don't know about you but I don't see the word only. To me it says "Sold in Stores", and it does not say "Not sold online, in stores only".
Mike
So Mark, what all changes did you folks make?
@Mellow Hudson Mike posted:Blue,
I don't know about you but I don't see the word only. To me it says "Sold in Stores", and it does not say "Not sold online, in stores only".
Mike
From the original post:
"Feedback Wanted
These engines have been in development for several years and delayed further by COVID-19.
This limited edition is our first locomotive, and we want to know your opinion of the model's appearance, functionality, reliability, performance, value, and most of all, did you have fun running it? This will help guide us in the future.
Please email your thoughts and feedback to Ray at Guest@menard-inc.com
Remember, the purpose of this test run is to gather feedback. The more people who get one, the better. With this in mind, and because the supply is so limited, we ask that you limit your purchase to one engine per customer.
Features
- Very limited - Only 200 produced"
Seeing that Menards has more than 300 stores, a production run of 200 couldn't possibly cover all the locations anyway.
In spite of the misprint, the locomotive was only available online with a limit of one to a customer. The 200 units sold out in 2-3 hours if I remember correctly.
Rusty
@Mellow Hudson Mike posted:Blue,
I don't know about you but I don't see the word only. To me it says "Sold in Stores", and it does not say "Not sold online, in stores only".
Mike
That's actually how Menard's does it. Take a close look. Other items say shipping and Delivery or Ship to Store.
The "Sold In Stores" is how Menard's keeps an ongoing product in front of you, when it's out of stock. Whenever they release more, you will see the Shipping and Delivery line.
Not a big deal, and nothing to go on a 20 page rundown about 
My speculative thoughts, So take them with a grain of salt.
If Menards received mostly positive reviews and quick fix items that beta testers reported, I expect to see production engines sometime right after Black Friday for the Christmas season.
This post was completely unnecessary. When the revised units are ready, it will be impossible to miss. Menards will announce their availability on this forum, in its email (to those who subscribe to Menards products and promotions list) and ads in OGR and CTT.
And for future reference. When an online product goes out of stock, the website defaults to the “sold in stores” lingo — which, unfortunately, for trains happens often. Also, remember, Menards doesn’t ship new train products to stores for its seasonal shelves until October. Anything you see in the stores after Dec. 31 is old new stock that didn’t sell for Christmas.
