So far, I am really enjoying the Menards O Scale stuff. They are not perfect but they are still excellent for the money you spend. I haven’t picked up the Pennsy engine (or this one) yet, but I probably will.
I really enjoyed your video. The sound set on the new Chicago and Northwestern has come a long way. I’m ready to pull the trigger now as soon as I can to get my hands on one of these AA with the caboose. I did subscribe to your channel and look forward to the future content. Nice unboxing, you did great! 💯❤😎 Frank
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains Thank you for the kind comment I like the matching caboose it’s certainly on my list it’s really nice to see all the good folks on here talking and helping each other 😊
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek that’s a great idea I didn’t understand that when I bought it but I am very new to the hobby and I really appreciate you’re help and advice I certainly need it . I really enjoy see fellow engineers helping each other out
It's not advertised dc only dicoverd because was checking with dc pack but when put on layout it responded like urs opened up the flasher cuircit it's a standard flashing circuit but devoid of 2 capacitors due to lack of room I assume will not operate on ac without those caps hope they fix this in future releases keep on tracken 😊
With O scale realism in scenery is not required like ho. It never started out that way and not everyone does it. But one thing I learned from my first two n scale layouts when I started is not to buy the rolled grass. Get the woodland scenics powder grass and sprinkle it on if you want realism. And if track noise is an issue use pink styrofoam insulation from the hardware store to keep track noise down. Learned these two things when I was starting out
@@how_to_hallagon1 Thank you for all the information I am always happy to get it . This is my first layout and I certainly appreciate your advice thank you
@@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877 Good morning you’re welcome and thank you I certainly appreciate your comment . I am having a great time running these trains around working on the layout and most of all getting to interact with the viewers
Super. The locomotive looks like an EMD F-7A, but has features that say F-3A and F-9A, at least on my small phone screen. Does Menards identify what model it is, or do they just say it is an Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe or Chicago & North Western cab diesel locomotive? I have some fifty year old F units, bought new by me, still operating on my railroad, both inside and outside, and I hope your locomotives last just as long, and make you just as happy as mine have. Cheers, have fun, and hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.
@@tracynation2820 Hello from Kentucky! I enjoyed reading about your locomotive and experience with them . I hope they do last and thank you for that The only thing I seen from Menards is they referred to it as a diesel F unit.
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek I have been liking these Menards locomotives and rolling stock it gave me the opportunity to get in the hobby without breaking the bank lol and I appreciate that
@@Guytrains Thank you for the comment and information that’s good to know. I really like the one with the blue bonnet . I seen it for sale online guy wanted $500 I was like wow nothing wrong with making a profit but that’s ridiculous
@@genemanno1533 thanks for the reply Perhaps nothing new but I still like it and I like the paint that’s on it I am not a hardcore railroader I am just having a fun time
These locomotives are cheaper than HO and N scale locomotives with sound. How do they it?!!! I’m gonna buy the PRR one. I don’t even model O scale, but I like the way it looks.
I don’t know what you are running for a transformer but when you get shorts like a derail turn the power off before you find out what is causing the issue. You can burn out a sound board by leaving the power on till you fix the issue. Judging by the way your transformer doesn’t kick out I am assuming it is an older post war unit. I would suggest you run your positive to each track through a 5 amp automotive circuit breaker. They are inexpensive and will really help with protecting the electronics in your locomotives and even those new switch machines.
Last year I got a few of their train cars that had bad couplers on them. They all would uncouple going around the track, did Menards improve on that this year?
@@Shokcwave I have three or four Menards cars the only one that had weak couplers was big brown auto rack I made a quick repair on it and does good. Have a great day 😀😀😀
Menards engines are good for people on a budget and younger model railroaders. I myself don’t buy anything from Menards. Im spoiled by the superior Quality of MTH Trains, Atlas, and Lionel. The Menards engines look fine though
@@escape150 I can certainly understand your preference. Menards I thought would be a good idea for me I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go all in on a layout this is my first layout and it turns out I really like it . So spending several hundred to a thousand dollars on a locomotive didn’t sound to intelligent to me and just put it in a box and never use again. I think is a good choice for anyone looking at the hobby a good try before you spend a lot of money and wish you didn’t. Thank you for you input I appreciate it
Great video. The crew talk is awesome. Keep having fun, that’s what it’s all about!
@@Coreyt1976 yes sir it sure is thank you
So far, I am really enjoying the Menards O Scale stuff. They are not perfect but they are still excellent for the money you spend.
I haven’t picked up the Pennsy engine (or this one) yet, but I probably will.
@@Eyrrll I agree the price is right if not I would have passed altogether on o gauge
I really enjoyed your video. The sound set on the new Chicago and Northwestern has come a long way. I’m ready to pull the trigger now as soon as I can to get my hands on one of these AA with the caboose. I did subscribe to your channel and look forward to the future content. Nice unboxing, you did great! 💯❤😎 Frank
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains Thank you for the kind comment I like the matching caboose it’s certainly on my list it’s really nice to see all the good folks on here talking and helping each other 😊
Very cool, I love the crew talk. Great video.
Thank you the crew talk is great i play it all the time
The crossings work with dc pack you could switch to a dc power pack nice chicago train love the crew chater
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek that’s a great idea I didn’t understand that when I bought it but I am very new to the hobby and I really appreciate you’re help and advice I certainly need it . I really enjoy see fellow engineers helping each other out
It's not advertised dc only dicoverd because was checking with dc pack but when put on layout it responded like urs opened up the flasher cuircit it's a standard flashing circuit but devoid of 2 capacitors due to lack of room I assume will not operate on ac without those caps hope they fix this in future releases keep on tracken 😊
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek thank you for the info
With O scale realism in scenery is not required like ho. It never started out that way and not everyone does it. But one thing I learned from my first two n scale layouts when I started is not to buy the rolled grass. Get the woodland scenics powder grass and sprinkle it on if you want realism. And if track noise is an issue use pink styrofoam insulation from the hardware store to keep track noise down. Learned these two things when I was starting out
@@how_to_hallagon1 Thank you for all the information I am always happy to get it . This is my first layout and I certainly appreciate your advice thank you
Great vidio, looks like your having fun.Thanks for the morning coffee...
@@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877 Good morning you’re welcome and thank you I certainly appreciate your comment . I am having a great time running these trains around working on the layout and most of all getting to interact with the viewers
Super. The locomotive looks like an EMD F-7A, but has features that say F-3A and F-9A, at least on my small phone screen. Does Menards identify what model it is, or do they just say it is an Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe or Chicago & North Western cab diesel locomotive? I have some fifty year old F units, bought new by me, still operating on my railroad, both inside and outside, and I hope your locomotives last just as long, and make you just as happy as mine have. Cheers, have fun, and hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.
@@tracynation2820 Hello from Kentucky! I enjoyed reading about your locomotive and experience with them . I hope they do last and thank you for that The only thing I seen from Menards is they referred to it as a diesel F unit.
I started with manards oscale also im not a lionel snob just love running trains
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek I have been liking these Menards locomotives and rolling stock it gave me the opportunity to get in the hobby without breaking the bank lol and I appreciate that
I have the frist beta runs great
@@Guytrains Thank you for the comment and information that’s good to know. I really like the one with the blue bonnet . I seen it for sale online guy wanted $500 I was like wow nothing wrong with making a profit but that’s ridiculous
I'm your newest subscriber!
Im gonaa try getting the Pennsylvania
Thank you for subscribing !!!! i also like the Pennsylvania i will be adding to the line up. See you on the rails !!!
@@pilotren9830 :)
Looks just like Santa Fe with a different paint job. Nothing new here? I would be inclined to go with another Santa Fe for double AA’s
@@genemanno1533 thanks for the reply Perhaps nothing new but I still like it and I like the paint that’s on it I am not a hardcore railroader I am just having a fun time
These locomotives are cheaper than HO and N scale locomotives with sound. How do they it?!!! I’m gonna buy the PRR one. I don’t even model O scale, but I like the way it looks.
@@danshobbies13 I also like the PRR it’s on my list too . I don’t know how they keep the price down but it’s good for us engineers
Chinese slave labor is how they do it.
I don’t know what you are running for a transformer but when you get shorts like a derail turn the power off before you find out what is causing the issue. You can burn out a sound board by leaving the power on till you fix the issue. Judging by the way your transformer doesn’t kick out I am assuming it is an older post war unit. I would suggest you run your positive to each track through a 5 amp automotive circuit breaker. They are inexpensive and will really help with protecting the electronics in your locomotives and even those new switch machines.
@@franciscoppola1129 I didn’t know that thank you for that valuable information
It's sold as FP7A for freight or PASSENGER service the Loco is equipped with a steam boiler for heating. These will not work with my MTH DCS.
@@markcopeland4344 Great piece of information I really appreciate that. I enjoy learning about these trains 🚂
Last year I got a few of their train cars that had bad couplers on them. They all would uncouple going around the track, did Menards improve on that this year?
@@Shokcwave I have three or four Menards cars the only one that had weak couplers was big brown auto rack I made a quick repair on it and does good. Have a great day 😀😀😀
If they are still using plastic drive gears they won’t last.
@@haydenrichardp3712 hopefully it will hold up . But it did give me the opportunity to get into the hobby
you have to be smarter than the train...
@@thetinfoilphonograph9184 they can be tricky for sure
Menards engines are good for people on a budget and younger model railroaders. I myself don’t buy anything from Menards. Im spoiled by the superior Quality of MTH Trains, Atlas, and Lionel. The Menards engines look fine though
@@escape150 I can certainly understand your preference. Menards I thought would be a good idea for me I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go all in on a layout this is my first layout and it turns out I really like it . So spending several hundred to a thousand dollars on a locomotive didn’t sound to intelligent to me and just put it in a box and never use again. I think is a good choice for anyone looking at the hobby a good try before you spend a lot of money and wish you didn’t. Thank you for you input I appreciate it