(09/12/17) New! Railroad Signs from Menards!

Here are some ideas for where to put them. The sky's the limit!

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

If I was younger and still had my bicycle, I could attach them to it. Back in the 50's I remember when they came packed in cereal. In the 70's I installed them around my train layout.

Are these signs plastic, metal, or mdf?

I would suggest some more colors, blue for the Santa Fe.  PRR, UP, and Milwaukee Road are great as is.  

How about NKP or N&W.

In this part of the world, I have seen the ATSF logo on buildings was black and white.

VistadomeScott

Menard's website says these are made out of MDF.

Chuck

Doug N posted:

How about NKP or N&W.

I concur, especially N&W. Mark??? I've purchased several buildings from Menards and would love to buy more........

Mark,

Will Menards have a booth at York this year? I would love to get an accessory or one of these sigs from you guys. 

Menards couldn't make one for the SOO?  That don't seem right.

Basil posted:

Menards couldn't make one for the SOO?  That don't seem right.

Soo what? Does anyone care? 

-Greg

Greg Houser posted:

Basil posted:

Menards couldn't make one for the SOO?  That don't seem right.

Soo what? Does anyone care? 

-Greg

but, but. . . but

Does anyone else think they are to large?

jim sutter posted:

Does anyone else think they are to large?

I  don't think so.. mine will be here in the morning, I'll shoot some pictures......

Now, how about something for 10-31:  Southern Pacific, with the setting sun.

jim sutter posted:

Does anyone else think they are to large?

Yes I do. They are about 2-4x as large as they should be on a typical O scale layout. The signs look to be about 5" x 5" which would make them 20' ft square in O scale. As they tower over the tops of the engines and rolling stock, they would be good looking on the large stations and structures

jim sutter posted:

Does anyone else think they are to large?

Jimmy, IMO if Menard's intended these signs to be used on an O-gauge layout, then Yes, they appear to be too large to me.  If they were intended to be displayed as decorations around the train room, then they may be ok...or maybe even a bit too small. 

It probably doesn't matter though as I'm sure they will sell.  Menard's has been knocking it out of the proverbial ballpark with just about every item they release!  

As we all know, they have cultivated a very loyal following...at least from what I see and read here on the Forum.  So loyal that I sometimes find myself thinking, "wow, these guys will buy anything that says 'Menard's' on it" when I read through some of members' posts/comments in these weekly product announcement threads...LOL!  Good for Menard's...they are certainly on a roll!

as seen tonight in a local store.  we got our trains in along with these new signs.  Oops!

Trainplace posted:

as seen tonight in a local store.  we got our trains in along with these new signs.  Oops!

One goes on the north side of the room, the other goes on the south..LOL

come on Bob, one goes with Coca Cola and the other goes with a few Beers! LOL

I almost wanted to buy it and put it up in the house just for the "what the heck is that" "why is it upside down" factor.

You just passed on a collector's item from Menards. People buy the Lionel misprints! It could be worth thousands of dollars in 20 - 30 years or maybe not.

Some people like to run trains while standing in their head