Unboxing Menard’s Tulsa Tank Train Set - Santa Fe F3 Black Bonnet Scheme

[@user-xv3zp8gl7j]

That set is like a time machine, watching that run will take you back to the 1950's incredible.

[@seanjoynt2605]

That is a cool set. I have seen Menards cars around Christmas time for a few years now. I wasn't sure what to think. The more I see these videos the more I think it's worth getting a couple. I REALLY like the caboose.

[@trainman5603]

I like that Menards seems to have adjusted the 14:11 jump starts. The horn should be moderated a bit. I have four of these engines. Three Santa Fe intro units and a CNW. My impression: not bad.

[@escape150]

Looks very nice 👍🏻 for the money you can’t beat it. Beautiful paint 🎨 job as well

[@oglemansviews675]

Looks good. Good value.

[@RABSTRAINS]

Good Set for the money. I have quite a few Menards rolling stock.👍👍

[@Craigstoytrains]

I really enjoy the Menards trains, I have a beta 2 or 3 of the first sante fe and have enjoyed it enough that I bought the UP when it came out. The couplers on some of the cars are stiff to close as you noticed, some don’t stay coupled well, but all in all they are a great deal. I especially love this Black bonnet paint scheme, Great video!

[@paulanthonyrigg4952]

Menards should do a aba unit

[@JimAlderson-cn6ek]

If i was to buy new set would go with Chicago & nothwestern comes with f unit and 2 cars for 250 before rebate same amount of track u can also get matching caboose one thing of note make sure ur bearing caps are tight on caboose they can work loose and good luck finding one if it comes off dont ask me how i know that 😅 have fun 😉👍

[@russellpenner2523]

Curious where you obtained the Chevy Nomad seen at 15:30. Nice review of the set.

[@modeltrainsolutions7368]

Think I had picked that up in a diecast lot at a local show a few years ago. I looked at the bottom and it is the Vitesse brand.

[@JimAlderson-cn6ek]

Nice set but chicogo matches my layout better again have fun 😊

[@TheNJ54]

The caboose is a bit wobbly, I will buy a set; don't know about purchasing the caboose yet! Thank you for this review!

[@BillThomas-i6i]

I think there is a switch under the dummy unit that turns on the light?

[@genemanno1533]

You don’t see this paint combo much because the Santa Fe silver and red looks so much nicer. There is nothing different from the previous rail line names Menards offered outside of the paint. The chrome is a good selling feature it adds bling to an otherwise plain look. After all toys gotta look good to sell and be something special from what other manufacturer’s engines look like. I’ve come to like the looks of the flashy chrome.😊 The thing I really don’t like is the distance between the two engines. The couplers are way too long.😊 I could also do without vocal, electronic controls, and hand held operation.😊 Your layout looks well presented.😊

[@modeltrainsolutions7368]

Great comments! Definitely agree with you on the length of the couplers. Thanks!

[@Samstrainsofcircumstances]

I noticed you have the Moes cycle shop. Have you uploaded a review of it?

[@modeltrainsolutions7368]

I haven’t put a review of that out, but the cycle shop was a great addition. The size of the building was ideal for that part of my layout and the lighting was perfect.

[@randyrussell4331]

Trucks look like MPC era Lionel syemintin trucks ❤😮🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@modeltrainsolutions7368]

Yep, you’re absolutely right. Knew I had seen something similar before.

[@denisebasile3813]

How do I get this set

[@alfrednawrocki8061]

Menards, get the horn sounds replaced with more prototypical sounds please !!!!

[@flashrocket9158]

Great Video, not so Great Audio.

[@liamwilson1058]

It’s a nice set but what kills it for me is the plastic gears.

[@genemanno1533]

It is made in china, therefor shouldn’t expect much. Longevity over geneations, and quality being major issues. Plus I don’t see these trains as cost effective seeing the build quality.

[@johnandrus3901]

Plastic gears are OK. Lionel started using them in certain applications in the 50’s. I have a 2353, with a plastic gear in the drive train. A brass gear off of the motor shaft to a plastic gear. It runs just fine. Just don’t run a heavy train with the Menard’s F’s and you’ll be fine.

[@genemanno1533]

A quality plastic gear of Delrin w/PTFE or an IPN branched Nylon is a good gear material. But I seriously doubt the Chinese use such a quality material in their gears. Straight Nylon is too soft as is unmodified acetal. Hence I would prefer to see brass gears and steel worms. PS I only run heavy postwar trains.😊

[@johnandrus3901]

@@genemanno1533 I’m not sure what composition the Lionel gears are. My 2353’s are seventy years old and are running just fine. Maybe this was a replacement gear on the one that I took apart. I haven’t looked at my other ones.

[@haydenrichardp3712]

I do not like shinny wheels on engines or freight cars !

[@arthurlites9658]

Looks good but horn is annoying

[@ronaldclemons1206]

This Tulsa Tank Train Set is my fourth Menards Locomotive purchase, and is by far my favorite, she’s one gorgeous set, the crew talk is awesome, the remote functions as it should the locomotives responds to the remote as it should. 👍👍🫶🫶🚂🚂