I've bought hundreds of engines. All of them used. I don't have any of the new Menards train engines, so I can't speak for any of them. I do have the Menards Tubular track. It's extremely unlikely that the track would cause that kind of damage. I've only bought one very old steam engine that had lived a very rough life that had bent axles and wheels. I'm guessing something heavy was placed on top of it or dropped or both. It wouldn't be likely to receive that kind of damage just by dropping it without damaging something else other than the wheels unless it perfectly landed on just the wheels. It's possible that a defective wheel was pressed on, but the other wheels are out of alignment also and seem to suggest that the whole truck assembly received some kind of damage, possibly before assembly and was assembled with a complete defective truck assembly. This also could be a factory reject that slipped pass inspection. It's a bad idea to run it with the wheels like that as it will cause excessive wear on the bearings, axles, wheels, gears, and undesirable track wear. I would return it for a replacement if that's the way you got it. I checked my local Menards Saturday, and they put out the train items. They had several Milwaukee Road and CN&W sets on the shelf. If it's past their 90-day limit, they should still issue you store credit. Since it's an operable engine, they might not take it back since you waited so long. They have always accepted anything I've returned, but I've always returned malfunctioning electrical and operating items the next day. It's no secret that Menards train items tend to have their issues from time to time. It's like their customers are performing their quality control issues. At least their trying to bring some decent affordable train items to their customers.
Nothing wrong with your track. I’m not a fan of the O track but Mainly because of the looks. I prefer the smaller O27 rails. Some people just are not a fan of tube track but I think it has it’s advantages.my question is why is that tender in front of the caboose? 😁
Well some people can only criticize….. doesn’t encourage people to do better just tears down….. anyway, if it were my loco I would prob attempt to bend that wheel back straight by inserting a small screw driver behind it and pry it out from the frame, check it , do it again , etc but do it slowly and not to hard and I bet you could get that wobble reduced to where it’s not so noticeable…. Just my thoughts , but I think you are doing a great job! Ignore the haters…..
I would take it back and get a new one. They usually have a return policy. Menards owner takes the trains seriously so if you take it back and tell them it was like this when you bought it and want to exchange it for the same then they should do it.
@@seventhcircleracing3012 I am sure there is I have had it for awhile now before I figured out the problem that was my fault for not getting to it faster . See you on the rails 🚂🚂🚂
Not sure how he blames your lay out your running on manards track setting train on cardboard? if u dropped it could see it but iv seen guys drop trains to the floor and maybe have to replace truck again would get ahold of manards customer service look at ur packaging should b a number for service
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek Thanks for the comment I meant to say plywood instead of cardboard. I thought the the track was just fine thanks for your help I appreciate it 🚂🚂🚂
@pilotren9830 it's good quality track. I have some old Lionel tubular track from the 50s. The menards is as stout as it. Are you going to the train show in Cincinnati on Saturday?
@@chtyan Thank you for information on the track I appreciate that. I am not that far from there just a drop over a 100 miles but I have some work obligations. 🚂🚂🚂
@@pilotren9830 I knew you said you were in the Louisville area. I'm in the Ashland area. So we're right in between Cincinnati. I know a guy that has some menard tide cars for sale. Go good with your factory
Good to see ur still having fun 😊
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek Thank you I sure am can’t wait to get off work and start moving freight 🚂🚂🚂
Great fun building a bridge
@@Guytrains Yes it is 🚂🚂🚂
Good bridge cool layout 👍
@@Guytrains Thank you 🚂🚂🚂
I like your layout
@@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars Thank you I am real proud of it it’s my very first one🚂🚂🚂
Nice job with the New Additions
@@railchief74 Thank you very much 🚂🚂🚂
I've bought hundreds of engines. All of them used. I don't have any of the new Menards train engines, so I can't speak for any of them. I do have the Menards Tubular track.
It's extremely unlikely that the track would cause that kind of damage. I've only bought one very old steam engine that had lived a very rough life that had bent axles and wheels. I'm guessing something heavy was placed on top of it or dropped or both. It wouldn't be likely to receive that kind of damage just by dropping it without damaging something else other than the wheels unless it perfectly landed on just the wheels. It's possible that a defective wheel was pressed on, but the other wheels are out of alignment also and seem to suggest that the whole truck assembly received some kind of damage, possibly before assembly and was assembled with a complete defective truck assembly. This also could be a factory reject that slipped pass inspection.
It's a bad idea to run it with the wheels like that as it will cause excessive wear on the bearings, axles, wheels, gears, and undesirable track wear. I would return it for a replacement if that's the way you got it.
I checked my local Menards Saturday, and they put out the train items. They had several Milwaukee Road and CN&W sets on the shelf. If it's past their 90-day limit, they should still issue you store credit. Since it's an operable engine, they might not take it back since you waited so long. They have always accepted anything I've returned, but I've always returned malfunctioning electrical and operating items the next day.
It's no secret that Menards train items tend to have their issues from time to time. It's like their customers are performing their quality control issues. At least their trying to bring some decent affordable train items to their customers.
@@DRCRailroard Thank you well said 🚂🚂🚂
very nice
@@PopPopsTrainRoom Thank you 🚂🚂🚂
Nothing wrong with your track. I’m not a fan of the O track but Mainly because of the looks. I prefer the smaller O27 rails. Some people just are not a fan of tube track but I think it has it’s advantages.my question is why is that tender in front of the caboose? 😁
@@richardsobieck9660 Thank you for your comment. Those cars are setting there because I don’t have a transformer hooked up to that line yet 🚂🚂🚂
It’s not the rail. The wheel is probably pressed on crooked. You can try to gently pry one end out on the axle. That will usually work
@@franciscoppola1129 Thank you I will try 🎃🚂🎃🚂🎃
Well some people can only criticize….. doesn’t encourage people to do better just tears down….. anyway, if it were my loco I would prob attempt to bend that wheel back straight by inserting a small screw driver behind it and pry it out from the frame, check it , do it again , etc but do it slowly and not to hard and I bet you could get that wobble reduced to where it’s not so noticeable…. Just my thoughts , but I think you are doing a great job! Ignore the haters…..
@@jamesmorgangunsandtrains7132 Thank you for the encouragement I really really thank you. And thank you for the help🚂🚂🚂
To me, it looks like the axle was bent when the wheel was pressed onto it. I'd contact Menard's and see what they do....maybe a new truck assembly.
@@davevan8864 Excellent suggestion thank you 🚂🎃🚂🎃
It's not the rail it's the wheels,pull them of with a wheel puller.then reinstall recheck..it seems to be a common problem with Menards,😅😊❤🚂💯🏁👍
@@randyrussell4331 Thank you for the help 🚂🚂🚂
I would take it back and get a new one. They usually have a return policy. Menards owner takes the trains seriously so if you take it back and tell them it was like this when you bought it and want to exchange it for the same then they should do it.
@@RABSTRAINS Good advice I am thinking about going over there this weekend and see what happens 🚂🎃🚂🎃🚂🎃
Is there a Warranty?
@@seventhcircleracing3012 I am sure there is I have had it for awhile now before I figured out the problem that was my fault for not getting to it faster . See you on the rails 🚂🚂🚂
It’s not the rail. Most likely a bent axle.
@@RABSTRAINS You absolutely right 🚂🚂🚂
Not sure how he blames your lay out your running on manards track setting train on cardboard? if u dropped it could see it but iv seen guys drop trains to the floor and maybe have to replace truck again would get ahold of manards customer service look at ur packaging should b a number for service
@@JimAlderson-cn6ek Thanks for the comment I meant to say plywood instead of cardboard. I thought the the track was just fine thanks for your help I appreciate it 🚂🚂🚂
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It's not the track. Have the same menards track and it's fine
@@chtyan Thank you for reassuring I was thinking this track has been used for decades 🚂🚂🚂
@pilotren9830 it's good quality track. I have some old Lionel tubular track from the 50s. The menards is as stout as it. Are you going to the train show in Cincinnati on Saturday?
@@chtyan Thank you for information on the track I appreciate that. I am not that far from there just a drop over a 100 miles but I have some work obligations. 🚂🚂🚂
@@pilotren9830 I knew you said you were in the Louisville area. I'm in the Ashland area. So we're right in between Cincinnati. I know a guy that has some menard tide cars for sale. Go good with your factory
@@chtyan We usually go up that way often to Bobby Mackeys before it closed. I would be interested in the Tide cars
Order a new axle and wheels 😮
@@Frank-wb8ll Sounds like a fix thank you 🚂🚂🚂