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Post by david1 on Jul 1, 2024 17:15:39 GMT
On the Menards FB page the announcement Of something special coming this Tuesday.
Dave
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Post by Adam on Jul 1, 2024 17:39:37 GMT
Interesting. Any speculations?
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Post by harborbelt70 on Jul 1, 2024 18:37:57 GMT
An O gauge train that will mow your lawn and shovel your snow? Seriously my bet is on a new engine set.
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Post by seayakbill on Jul 1, 2024 18:41:00 GMT
Passenger cars for the Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and Pennsy.
Bill
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Post by david1 on Jul 1, 2024 18:42:47 GMT
Interesting. Any speculations? Not that I have seen yet. My guess is maybe a single diesel like a gp7,gp30. Of course my guesses are never right, that's why I don't play the lottery. Dave
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Post by david1 on Jul 1, 2024 18:44:49 GMT
Passenger cars for the Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and Pennsy. Bill Good guess Bill, I could see that. Dave
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Post by lionelllc on Jul 1, 2024 19:18:10 GMT
They made the announcement today. O gauge 072 switches and track bumpers.
Stu
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Post by Adam on Jul 1, 2024 19:20:29 GMT
Passenger cars would be cool!
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Post by david1 on Jul 1, 2024 20:10:24 GMT
Guess Menards could not wait, O72 remote switches for $59.00 is a bargain imo.
Nice job Menards!!
Dave
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Post by Adam on Jul 1, 2024 20:23:53 GMT
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Post by Adam on Jul 1, 2024 21:09:57 GMT
Since they said it would be tomorrow, I wonder if they have something else up their sleave. We will see.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Jul 1, 2024 22:08:54 GMT
Hmmm. I don't use tubular track any more but I think it's interesting that they have implemented a non-derailing feature without the need for insulating pins - the blurb Adam posted says that the switches come pre-insulated.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Jul 1, 2024 23:55:19 GMT
This “might” have me switch to tubular track. I have to think about this.
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Post by firewood on Jul 2, 2024 0:40:15 GMT
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 2, 2024 10:44:24 GMT
Interestingly... Menards is requesting/limiting only ONE turnout each (i.e., left-hand/right-hand) per order. Promotional material indicates this is so the maximum number of buyers get a chance to purchase them. But it could also indicate just a limited number are available at this time -- without actually saying that. Marketeers always have their way of spinning information. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how these products stack up.
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