Menard's doesn't need to build engines. They just need to keep turning out these great buildings and other fine accessories. Plus, they need to continue and endless supply of freight cars. Someday, if they decide to get into uncharted waters, they should do passenger cars. Buildings, accessories, freight cars, passenger cars and track. The possibilities are never ending..
jim sutter posted:Menard's doesn't need to build engines. They just need to keep turning out these great buildings and other fine accessories. Plus, they need to continue and endless supply of freight cars. Someday, if they decide to get into uncharted waters, they should do passenger cars. Buildings, accessories, freight cars, passenger cars and track. The possibilities are never ending..
All I want and others is a black single dome 8000 gal tank car, please. 
John Pignatelli JR. posted:jim sutter posted:Menard's doesn't need to build engines. They just need to keep turning out these great buildings and other fine accessories. Plus, they need to continue and endless supply of freight cars. Someday, if they decide to get into uncharted waters, they should do passenger cars. Buildings, accessories, freight cars, passenger cars and track. The possibilities are never ending..
All I want and others is a black single dome 8000 gal tank car, please.
Ditto X2.....buildings and great freight cars....
I finally made it over to the Closest Menards to pick up the hotel. Another home run Menards! I am going to get to work on getting it put on the layout as soon as I can. Here it is upon arrival, checking out ok and looking terrific!
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AMCDave posted:John Pignatelli JR. posted:jim sutter posted:Menard's doesn't need to build engines. They just need to keep turning out these great buildings and other fine accessories. Plus, they need to continue and endless supply of freight cars. Someday, if they decide to get into uncharted waters, they should do passenger cars. Buildings, accessories, freight cars, passenger cars and track. The possibilities are never ending..
All I want and others is a black single dome 8000 gal tank car, please.
Ditto X2.....buildings and great freight cars....
Build it and they will come!
Nice to see the Menards mascot is walking through town !
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VistaDomeScott posted:Nice to see the Menards mascot is walking through town !
That is a well-behaved pooch! Nice loose-leash walk there. My pup would be eager to meet all the other people on the block. We have a long way to go to catch up to Jack!
Thanks to everyone for posting photos! We love to see them!
-Mark the Menards Train Guy
John D. posted:VistaDomeScott posted:Nice to see the Menards mascot is walking through town !
That is a well-behaved pooch! Nice loose-leash walk there. My pup would be eager to meet all the other people on the block. We have a long way to go to catch up to Jack!
Id say he is a well trained pooch !
A good buddy installed ours yesterday. Without raining on the parade, the height pales in comparison to our Pioneer Valley scale size kit bashed nine story hotel. I know we're mixing apples and oranges but I would have thought someone would have mentioned this before. The lights are far too bright. If the lighting was designed to draw attention to the building they certainly accomplished what they set out too do. Reminds me of lighted cars that 'glow' if the inside walls aren't painted. Photos were taken with the ceiling lights on, if the room was darkened the glow would be too much. Is anyone using 3v or 3.5v instead of the 4.5v from Menards? John in Lansing, ILL
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My second York Hotel arrived today after Menards taking the first one back. The package was poorly packaged with one little piece of clear tape holding the box shut. The item has a peeling front sign, broken roof trim, paint and glue drippings on the roof and walls. Sadly the steps and front trim is poorly glued and in many areas separating already. I plugged her in and the roof top fans grind loudly and ....it is just me...or it that bright light LED lighting inside blinding? I am going to again, contact, Menards for a resolution. I am happy many found it well done but this is my second chance I gave this product. My best to all.
John, the led lights are very bright...but the roof top fans should be virtually silent.
I am sorry to hear you received two lemons but give it a try again since it is a nice addition to any layout if properly packaged and shipped.
-Pete
I love mine. It is the nicest building on the layout. However; my fan is very loud as well and it came poorly packaged. I absolutely love Menards but about half of my items have arrived dinged up. I have only sent one back but it does bother me a little now that the prices are starting to increase. I have also never received any of my rebates. I don't have a Menards near me what I was doing to give them to a forum member.
Oh no...the rebates are Menards coupons???? I should have read the paperwork better. I just assumed it was a rebate check. I will not be buying from Menards again.
I know not what to do with the second York Hotel...send it back? Pack it away and just give up?
Panther97..agreed...they need to whip the shipping department into shape. Orders came packed in cardboard boxes, lose with no packing. Items were slamming around boxes all the way to Peyton, CO.
My two buildings, power house and Morton’s Salt we’re really well packaged. Must have been a good part of the costs.
Different vendor for the hotel?
johnshorse posted:Oh no...the rebates are Menards coupons???? I should have read the paperwork better. I just assumed it was a rebate check. I will not be buying from Menards again.
I know not what to do with the second York Hotel...send it back? Pack it away and just give up?
Panther97..agreed...they need to whip the shipping department into shape. Orders came packed in cardboard boxes, lose with no packing. Items were slamming around boxes all the way to Peyton, CO.
I love their stuff and will continue to buy from them. I just wish they would take a little more care packaging the products.
I agree with you guys. Both my American Power building and York Hotel arrived in bad shape, but are still very good buildings. I hope Menards will rework their shipping, but I still love their accessories.
I have never received a poorly packaged train or building from Menards.
Regarding rebates, this has been discussed many times on this forum.
Stupid way to do rebates.
