What products would you like for Menards to announce at their show this coming weekend

Black single dome 50's era oil tankers with oil company logos.

Two you will not see:

Brewery

Dog Pound!

Track switches in various O31 profiled.

New O27 profile track in various radi and switched.  Here "O34" Marx type track and switched would be nice.

new type of water cars  for a 2 10 4 .

I would like Menard's to surprise me.

Pete

"S" guage tubular track with switches!

Thanks,

Phil

Texas Pete posted:

I would like Menard's to surprise me.

Pete

Exactly, stick with what works. But if I was pressed for a request, I’d like to hear that Menards is in discussions to buy Lionel.

I would like to see some Pepsi boxcars to go with the trucks and bottling plant

I would like a diner, school, post office etc. Older bldgs like Vetters which is my favorite!

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

Another modern fast food place, not a taco bell fan here. They did a beautiful job on the Taco Bell but my town wants Arby's , Burger King,  or something.

Modern small town Amtrak station as in my thread earlier. 

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

I'd like them to open a store in southeastern Pa!

-Greg

david1 posted:

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

That has nothing to do with the question you posed in your original post.  The 2426 tender is what I would like to see Menard's produce.  Most of these tenders on eBay will sell from $150-200+ as a separate sale (granted the originals include a whistle).  Granted you could probably find some cheaper at shows as you suggest, but I don't have time to go to shows.  I'm suggesting that Menard's could have a market for these, especially if their price point was below $50.  These empty tenders could house ERR upgrade boards, speakers (or a traditional air whistle) for conventional engines.  

By the way, I don't see anything unique on your original list:  

I would like to see buildings with a smaller foot print, backdrop buildings. 

Freight cars I would like to see bulkhead flat cars, more single dome oil tank cars, 2 bay covered hoppers, modern box cars.

diecast vehicles from the 40's, 50's

You could find every one of your items at a show as well, nothing rare or un-produced there    

Properly sized buildings, the ones that they issue (mostly) are too small. Piggly Wiggly (for example) is a full-sized grocery store, their version looks like a convenience store.

JD2035RR posted:

david1 posted:

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

That has nothing to do with the question you posed in your original post.  The 2426 tender is what I would like to see Menard's produce.  Most of these tenders on eBay will sell from $150-200+ as a separate sale (granted the originals include a whistle).  Granted you could probably find some cheaper at shows as you suggest, but I don't have time to go to shows.  I'm suggesting that Menard's could have a market for these, especially if their price point was below $50.  These empty tenders could house ERR upgrade boards, speakers (or a traditional air whistle) for conventional engines.  

 

By the way, I don't see anything unique on your original list:  

I would like to see buildings with a smaller foot print, backdrop buildings. 

Freight cars I would like to see bulkhead flat cars, more single dome oil tank cars, 2 bay covered hoppers, modern box cars.

diecast vehicles from the 40's, 50's

 

You could find every one of your items at a show as well, nothing rare or un-produced there    

Yes you may be right about the tender but my response was that the poster may not of known that they are fairly easy to find at shows, that is all.

Also nothing I posted is unique, well what is? Menards has not made or offered the bulkhead flat car and most of the other things listed. This is about Menards not what others have done. If you don't like it, tough! Keep your thoughts to yourself. At least I'll be happier.

Dave

david1 posted:

 

JD2035RR posted:

david1 posted:

JD2035RR posted:

A separate sale plastic or diecast 2426w style tender with handrails, steps, and 3 axle trucks.

 

You can buy these types of tenders at almost any show.

Dave

That has nothing to do with the question you posed in your original post.  The 2426 tender is what I would like to see Menard's produce.  Most of these tenders on eBay will sell from $150-200+ as a separate sale (granted the originals include a whistle).  Granted you could probably find some cheaper at shows as you suggest, but I don't have time to go to shows.  I'm suggesting that Menard's could have a market for these, especially if their price point was below $50.  These empty tenders could house ERR upgrade boards, speakers (or a traditional air whistle) for conventional engines.  

 

By the way, I don't see anything unique on your original list:  

I would like to see buildings with a smaller foot print, backdrop buildings. 

Freight cars I would like to see bulkhead flat cars, more single dome oil tank cars, 2 bay covered hoppers, modern box cars.

diecast vehicles from the 40's, 50's

 

You could find every one of your items at a show as well, nothing rare or un-produced there    

Yes you may be right about the tender but my response was that the poster may not of known that they are fairly easy to find at shows, that is all.

Also nothing I posted is unique, well what is? Menards has not made or offered the bulkhead flat car and most of the other things listed. This is about Menards not what others have done. If you don't like it, tough! Keep your thoughts to yourself. At least I'll be happier.

Dave

I’m not trying to get into an argument here.  I’m sorry that I affected your happiness.  I must have misinterpreted your first comment about being able to find them readily at train shows. Thanks for pointing that out.

I actually like your suggestions, I’m on board with anything Menards would produce because they are nice offerings at very reasonable prices - I was just pointing out that it was hypocritical to say that about my tender suggestion while your suggestions were also readily found at train shows.  Again, I must have misinterpreted your comment.

Not having been to many train shows, how much would you expect to pay for a 2426w in decent condition at York or other train shows?

I'm here Bro! LOL8