Bill T posted:A perfect bullet proof loco for the first Menards loco would be the Beep. Seems like RMT has stopped using their Beep tooling, maybe RMT and Menards could work out deal that would be mutually beneficial to both companies. Not sure who RMT used to manufacture the Beep but that is probably where the tooling is currently at.
A Beep and 3 pieces of rolling stock would make a great low cost starter set that no other company could match.
While reading this thread, I was thinking the same thing, the RMT engines (at a good price) would be a perfect starting place for Menard's getting into engines!
Wasn't thinking about this one, but they sure would be great for starter sets, too as you suggest.