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Big_Boy_4005 posted:

I grew up with Red Owl in the Twin Cities. I might just have to get one, even though I don't have a place for it on the layout.

Well, I ordered one online last week while the 11% sale was on, and picked it up at the store today. Very nice! My first Menards train purchase, even though most of my layout came them.

I still don't have a place on the layout for it, but I have an idea for a different mini layout where it would fit.

Mark Boyce posted:

Interesting information about Michigan, Gary.  We should visit your home state sometime!!!

Hi Mark • Yes: Tourism is the second largest business in Michigan, after automotive. This is a link to Pure Michigan, Check it out.  http://www.michigan.org/   Make sure you drive across the Mackinac Bridge and visit Mackinac island along with Greenfield Village. Take a tour of the Ford Final Assemble Plant, for Ford 150 Pick-up trucks.  You can purchase the tickets at Greenfield Village.

https://www.thehenryford.org/

If you are ever in southeastern Michigan, hit me up with an email and we can run trains in the "Man Cave".

Cheers from Train Room Gary Pan view 2

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Nice, very nice. Immediately went to my layout with the tape measure. At some point I will run out of room for these buildings LOL. But I think I said that after the WS Davenport and then the Menards corner bar.

Update: went and bought one, cool but it has a piece loose inside which seems near impossible to get at plus the roof vents make a squeaking sounds. Sadly, this will go back tomorrow

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I am extremely pleased with this model. Thank you Menard's. 

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Unfortunately the rotating vent assembly is apart and in 6-7 parts inside the building. I can't repair it without dismantling the roof in effect destroying the paintwork. Big BUMMER.. any thoughts Mr Menard's?

 

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I have some pretty good ideas about how to improve the model but only after I end up with one that has working rotating vents. 

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laser etched shopping carts and I am going to scratch build some parking lot lights on this design. 

 

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Last edited by Erik C Lindgren

I'm not one of those guys who usually posts something like, "Hey, Menards, make this (fill in the blank) next." But I'm gonna this time. 

Hey, Menards, make a die cast Red Owl delivery truck to match. 

Not so far-fetched since Menards already has delivery vehicles. But I obviously don't know how far the Red Owl licensing deal runs, if there was any at all. 

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Erik C Lindgren posted:

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I sent them an email today. Thanks PlayTrains 

Erik,

The Red Owl looks great on your layout! It truly looks like a picture with all the cars lined up outside!

Customer service should be contacting you soon. I'm sure we will get a new one out to you quickly!

Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy

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