ajzend posted:It's funny how we can treat different manufacturers differently.
This is not a call for controversy but just an observation.
If Lionel repurposed a building there would be those complaining of the same old thing rehashed. If Menards does it it's applauded as a way to get more items out at a lower cost.
I like high end products, but I am a big fan of Menards endeavors. You get decent looking stuff to run at great prices. I particularly purchase their WWII military rolling stock.
This school bus barn looks great, but not sure what I would do with it (repurpose to a military motor pool building).
Alan
I think this is because Menards is a new player in the market, and we are happy that they have entered and expanded their offerings. I think there is a tendency (and I'm the worst offender of this) to take Lionel, MTH, and Williams/Bachmann for granted and to find fault instead of being grateful they are still producing products for our great hobby. I have many Williams locomotives, lots of Lionel operating accessories, and lots of MTH and increasingly Menards rolling stock. Despite any criticism I may voice from time to time when I get cranky, I'm grateful to all these firms for doing their part to make the hobby enjoyable. But I probably need to say this more.
I do think Mark's activity on the forum and the frequent new product releases however have led many of us to hold Menards is especially high regard, and I think rightfully so. Military motor pool building does sound like a good way to repurpose this
