These new engines have been redesigned to the remarks of the first bata test. 200 are in this batch
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Where are they hiding them? The only one I've found is still asking for BETA testing. I guess because it still is BETA testing.
Well this answers that question.
Menard's confirmed. Still a BETA test model.
Bob,
When placing the order it adds the Penske Truck but doesn't subtract the fee for it when I'm checking out.
Please let them know.
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Bet they are sold out within hours.
@samparfitt posted:Bet they are sold out within hours.
or minutes.... I can no longer add it to the cart.
@MartyE posted:Menard's confirmed. Still a BETA test model.
Yep. Hard pass for me.
@johnstrains posted:Yep. Hard pass for me.
I don't get the rush to get one. Is it because it's cheap, limited, or something else? Is it just the 'gotta have it crowd" that's jumping on these? Eventually they'll put out a non-beta version with hopefully all the kinks worked out and suggestions taking into account and they'll be plenty on the market.
She gone now!
@samparfitt posted:Bet they are sold out within hours.
They are now!
@MartyE posted:I don't get the rush to get one. Is it because it's cheap, limited, or something else? Is it just the 'gotta have it crowd" that's jumping on these? Eventually they'll put out a non-beta version with hopefully all the kinks worked out and suggestions taking into account and they'll be plenty on the market.
It's history in the making. In 500 years, Menards could be the biggest model train mfr in the universe and these beta's will be priceless heirlooms. (Joking)
Sold out !
SOLD OUT, CRAP.
I posted this info in another thread, but is worth reporting here. You might recall we eventually agreed these models were FP7 units, not F7 models. Well, they are actually FP9 units, evident by the position of the first porthole on the body. Even more intriguing, given that only Canadian railroads ordered the FP9s from EMD. (Some FP7s on American railroads were converted to FP9s, but very uncommonly.)
Hopefully the next batch uses FP9 in its description, not F7.
FP 7 F7 or FP 9 these are toy trains, my grandkids don’t care!! 😆 it looks the same to us!
No mention of flywheels unless they’ve accomplished this via electronics. Without some kind of coasting feature , highly unlikely I would purchase the final production item.
Steve
@Jim R. posted:I posted this info in another thread, but is worth reporting here. You might recall we eventually agreed these models were FP7 units, not F7 models. Well, they are actually FP9 units, evident by the position of the first porthole on the body. Even more intriguing, given that only Canadian railroads ordered the FP9s from EMD. (Some FP7s on American railroads were converted to FP9s, but very uncommonly.)
Hopefully the next batch uses FP9 in its description, not F7.
While most were built by GMD in London, Ontario for Canadian roads, don't forget the NdeM FP9s built in LaGrange along with a few units for Saudi Arabia. The original NdeM passenger diesel scheme is quite elegant.
Based on my experience with the beta model, I won't be purchasing more. However, the one I have is a prime candidate for a complete internal and external make over.
I checked as soon as I saw the email, which was an even 2 hours after the email was sent. Was already sold out. The price was slightly higher than the first batch, but 200 units in 2 hrs is amazing.
Same here. Read email at lunchtime, checked after I got home, saw 2 hr old email for Me arts, checked ad, and we’re sold out. Glad for Menards, even happier I wasn’t in the market for them. Hope they make lots more for those who are!
