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First of all ... Thank You and Menards for offering such fine rolling stock of O Scale Trains.
The various Flatcars and Boxcars I have purchased are the Stars of my collection.
I plan to buy even more as time and funds provide.

I do have a question on the Coal Hopper Cars that Menards sells. I purchased a Great Northern Coal Hopper Car at my Galesburg, IL Menards Store and found that all four bottom steps interfere with the movement of the Trucks when the car is transiting a curve.  It has been suggested that I cut these steps off, but they seem to be an integral part for keeping the Truck in place.

What do you suggest that I do to correct this problem?

I  campaigned for $25 rolling stock for many years. Always told it was an impossible task. Menard's took the challenge and beat the price point.  And I've shown my support by buy a number of them. (I had sworn off  new rolling stock)

But I believe Menard's deserves much more credit for the structure line. An area many had given up on.....and a line that required all new engineering and design.

At any rate a true asset to our hobby......and an unexpected one to boot!! (now if there was a store near me!!!) 

MISTERSEA, not quite sure how your wheels are hitting the steps. What are your curve sizes. I do not have any hoppers yet but there could be a minimum curve limitation of 0-31 or 0-36 for that matter and anything under that like 0-27 will not work. Or if the steps are metal that are separately applied  you might be able to bend them out very carefully without breaking them. Just some thoughts.............. Paul

Gilly@N&W posted:

I have three Menards structures and will be buying more. Without spoiling any surprises, I am currently building a new section of scenery for the club modular layout that features two of these buildings. It will be unveiled to the public at our public display in November.

Two words: Excellent Value

Where's the show?????

AMCDave posted:
Gilly@N&W posted:

I have three Menards structures and will be buying more. Without spoiling any surprises, I am currently building a new section of scenery for the club modular layout that features two of these buildings. It will be unveiled to the public at our club display in November.

Two words: Excellent Value

Where's the show?????

Science Museum of Richmond Fri-Sun following Thanksgiving.

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