Although Menards has issues with the design, production, and quality control of their rolling stock trucks and couplers (as well as a couple of other things), they ultimately produce some of the nicest rolling stock in the 3-rail O-gauge world. They offer paint schemes that no one else does and have offered a line of flatcars with tractor-trailer loads that are unmatched, and all of this in a very budget friendly way. Their vehicles tend to be 1/50 scale - which means a slightly smaller size than the 1/43 scale often preferred. In addition, their vehicles are plastic, not diecast, saving on production costs as well as shipping costs as diecast is heavier, thus more costly to ship. This particular tractor-trailer set came in a four-pack with the other three decorated for different products. The tractor and trailer can be removed from their flatcars and used in a city scene if I wanted, but for now I'm okay with them staying on the flats. Be Blessed and Relish Life! Ed
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