gunrunnerjohn posted:I just received my order of Menard's Reading hoppers, eighteen of them. Initial impression when unpacking them is very good. The graphics are very sharp and colorful, good looking car. They added some graphics to the ends, a nice touch. They are a bit lighter than the boxcars, coming in at 11 oz each, I'd like to see them a few ounces heavier. Unfortunately, they seem to have secured the fake coal load in from below, it's going to take some work to figure out how to get it out of there to add weight. The couplers for the most part, worked better than my initial samples of the boxcars, only one problem coupler so far.
All good things must come to an end, and after an initial track test, the not so good things started to show up.
gunrunnerjohn,
I apologize for the troubles you are experiencing. Just let us know how many cars you don’t like and we will get them replaced for you. We will set you up with return labels. If you would be so kind, please put notes on the ones you don’t like and send them to my attention. I will show the cars to our engineers who are coming from China yet before Christmas. Hopefully, we will be able to resolve any issues at that time.
We deeply appreciate your critique and support!
-Mark the Menards Train Guy
