What products would you like for Menards to announce at their show this coming weekend

Black single dome 50's era oil tankers with oil company logos.

Two you will not see:

Brewery

Dog Pound!

Track switches in various O31 profiled.

New O27 profile track in various radi and switched.  Here "O34" Marx type track and switched would be nice.

new type of water cars  for a 2 10 4 .

I would like Menard's to surprise me.

Pete

"S" guage tubular track with switches!

Thanks,

Phil

Texas Pete posted:

I would like Menard's to surprise me.

Pete

Exactly, stick with what works. But if I was pressed for a request, I’d like to hear that Menards is in discussions to buy Lionel.

I would like to see some Pepsi boxcars to go with the trucks and bottling plant

I would like a diner, school, post office etc. Older bldgs like Vetters which is my favorite!

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

Another modern fast food place, not a taco bell fan here. They did a beautiful job on the Taco Bell but my town wants Arby's , Burger King,  or something.

Modern small town Amtrak station as in my thread earlier. 

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

I'd like them to open a store in southeastern Pa!

-Greg

david1 posted:

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

That has nothing to do with the question you posed in your original post.  The 2426 tender is what I would like to see Menard's produce.  Most of these tenders on eBay will sell from $150-200+ as a separate sale (granted the originals include a whistle).  Granted you could probably find some cheaper at shows as you suggest, but I don't have time to go to shows.  I'm suggesting that Menard's could have a market for these, especially if their price point was below $50.  These empty tenders could house ERR upgrade boards, speakers (or a traditional air whistle) for conventional engines.  

By the way, I don't see anything unique on your original list:  

I would like to see buildings with a smaller foot print, backdrop buildings. 

Freight cars I would like to see bulkhead flat cars, more single dome oil tank cars, 2 bay covered hoppers, modern box cars.

diecast vehicles from the 40's, 50's

You could find every one of your items at a show as well, nothing rare or un-produced there    

Properly sized buildings, the ones that they issue (mostly) are too small. Piggly Wiggly (for example) is a full-sized grocery store, their version looks like a convenience store.

JD2035RR posted:

david1 posted:

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

That has nothing to do with the question you posed in your original post.  The 2426 tender is what I would like to see Menard's produce.  Most of these tenders on eBay will sell from $150-200+ as a separate sale (granted the originals include a whistle).  Granted you could probably find some cheaper at shows as you suggest, but I don't have time to go to shows.  I'm suggesting that Menard's could have a market for these, especially if their price point was below $50.  These empty tenders could house ERR upgrade boards, speakers (or a traditional air whistle) for conventional engines.  

 

By the way, I don't see anything unique on your original list:  

I would like to see buildings with a smaller foot print, backdrop buildings. 

Freight cars I would like to see bulkhead flat cars, more single dome oil tank cars, 2 bay covered hoppers, modern box cars.

diecast vehicles from the 40's, 50's

 

You could find every one of your items at a show as well, nothing rare or un-produced there    

Yes you may be right about the tender but my response was that the poster may not of known that they are fairly easy to find at shows, that is all.

Also nothing I posted is unique, well what is? Menards has not made or offered the bulkhead flat car and most of the other things listed. This is about Menards not what others have done. If you don't like it, tough! Keep your thoughts to yourself. At least I'll be happier.

Dave

david1 posted:

 

JD2035RR posted:

david1 posted:

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

That has nothing to do with the question you posed in your original post.  The 2426 tender is what I would like to see Menard's produce.  Most of these tenders on eBay will sell from $150-200+ as a separate sale (granted the originals include a whistle).  Granted you could probably find some cheaper at shows as you suggest, but I don't have time to go to shows.  I'm suggesting that Menard's could have a market for these, especially if their price point was below $50.  These empty tenders could house ERR upgrade boards, speakers (or a traditional air whistle) for conventional engines.  

 

By the way, I don't see anything unique on your original list:  

I would like to see buildings with a smaller foot print, backdrop buildings. 

Freight cars I would like to see bulkhead flat cars, more single dome oil tank cars, 2 bay covered hoppers, modern box cars.

diecast vehicles from the 40's, 50's

 

You could find every one of your items at a show as well, nothing rare or un-produced there    

Yes you may be right about the tender but my response was that the poster may not of known that they are fairly easy to find at shows, that is all.

Also nothing I posted is unique, well what is? Menards has not made or offered the bulkhead flat car and most of the other things listed. This is about Menards not what others have done. If you don't like it, tough! Keep your thoughts to yourself. At least I'll be happier.

Dave

I’m not trying to get into an argument here.  I’m sorry that I affected your happiness.  I must have misinterpreted your first comment about being able to find them readily at train shows. Thanks for pointing that out.

I actually like your suggestions, I’m on board with anything Menards would produce because they are nice offerings at very reasonable prices - I was just pointing out that it was hypocritical to say that about my tender suggestion while your suggestions were also readily found at train shows.  Again, I must have misinterpreted your comment.

Not having been to many train shows, how much would you expect to pay for a 2426w in decent condition at York or other train shows?

I'm here Bro! LOL8 

Would love to have them open stores in my area, closest one to me is way out in Ohio. I would love to see some decent passenger car sets that are small enough to not to need really large curves or look even better on 072, are close to but  not necessarily scale, with a decent interior on them at a good price. I realize there already are a lot out there, but it seems like the ones that are really nice looking and not as toy-like looking are generally full scale, full size and relatively expensive, or on the other end are usually very toy like. Not sure if it is possible, but I can wish and hope (while keeping my eyes open for existing product that fits my needs). 

JD,

Lets not argue, lets just agree to disagree, after all we are talking about trains and we should be having fun doing it. I'm sorry if I got off the subject of what we should be talking about, trains! 

So what would you like to see Menards announce? 

Dave

I have three-Menards structures that straddle tracks and I really like the look ~ even though their meant for sidings I have them over mainlines as space is limited. To me, watching trains go through and under tunnels and structures is a neat aspect of watching trains. 

I'd like to see a coaling tower that straddles at least one track; and any steam-era railroad or industry related structures that straddle track(s) and do not have a large depth; and background buildings of 3" depth and reasonably high (10 to 16") would be awesome.

Traditional sized passenger cars in a fantasy Menardsville bright yellow and black paint!

Lots of good ideas ! Keep them coming...in 2 weeks I'll  be heading there to help set up, etc. Sat. will bring lots of pictures and who knows what else....hint hint..

Honestly, I'd like to see them come out with a building that's hasn't been done, don't understand when companies pump out the same exact item over and over.  Like the ACL silver beer boxcars, I think Atlas, Lionel, and MTH have done the EXACT same car, down to the number.  All they'd have to do is Google any given RR and look at the pictures.

Bob D, I liked your idea of the tank car gas station. I don't think their buildings have been done before. Maybe at the beginning. They have done buildings outside the box which have proved to be interesting.

PRRMP54, sure scale size buildings would be nice. The grocery stores a small but who would have room for scale size grocery stores and buildings. I think they have done a great job with the footprints they have done.

Bob (dad), love the hints LOL. Maybe I better bring my checkbook this time LOL. See you in a few weeks...Paul 2

banjoflyer posted:

"Menards has not made or offered the bulkhead flat car and most of the other things listed."

Well they did at one time. See this post. 

The car looked like this:

It's no longer available online so I guess it was a one-of and they sold out of them.

However, I also like this car and wished I had bought one when it was available.

Seems like an easy effort to remove the load and sell the car as an empty bulkhead flatcar.

I'd buy a few and add my own loads...maybe even a Menards container.

Mark

Yes I did forget about that one and I have it. It is the only one they did make, very nice, would like more road names.

Dave

I'd like to see them make a Church of a size comparable with their other large buildings. No more tiny Model Power or MTH Churches, please. Something that can fit a congregation bigger than 4 people.

Yes, I would like a small Church to scale. 

I'd like to see some structures that can work at curves.  Maybe a curved side or back or pass through.  What size curve I don't know but at least O31 or with "adapters" that work of other sizes (whatever size they make track in).

I like Spreicher's and have a great spot for it, but it is right next to a curve.  To make it work due to clearance I'd have to cut off the back wall off the pass through and add a support column farther behind the building.  Not a huge deal but would rather not permanently hack the structure.

Trackside operating accessories?  Unique from what Lionel, MTH and K-Line have offered.  

Another power plat similar to the first that sold out.

O-63 and O-84 Curve O gauge track. They have O-54, O-72, and O-96 so why not.

SWITCHES, SWITCHES and more SWITCHES !!

paul 2 posted:

Bob D, I liked your idea of the tank car gas station. I don't think their buildings have been done before. Maybe at the beginning. They have done buildings outside the box which have proved to be interesting.

PRRMP54, sure scale size buildings would be nice. The grocery stores a small but who would have room for scale size grocery stores and buildings. I think they have done a great job with the footprints they have done.

Bob (dad), love the hints LOL. Maybe I better bring my checkbook this time LOL. See you in a few weeks...Paul 2

Just wait !.. everyone will be happy... that's all I can say....

I wish they would sell their people.

Dominic Mazoch posted:

Two you will not see:

Brewery

Dog Pound!

Well, yeah, no brewery announcement, because Menards already released a brewery recently. I’m sure it will be on display and available for sale at the show.

How about a corner pizzeria, like the Brooklyn shops I miss so dearly.

Rubber roadbed for their track.

I would like to see Menard's copy Lionel Fastrack.  I would like to see Menard's work out some kind of deal that Williams by Bachmann could produce a great line of trains for Menards.  Sincerely railbear601