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The O scale version is finally here, and it has two lighted vehicles!

O Scale Taco Bell® Restaurant (Menards SKU# 279-4451) Shop Now! >

Dimensions: 10-1/2”W x 11-1/4”D x 5-7/8”H

The basics:
A completely assembled, decorated and illuminated Taco Bell® restaurant. The building has Taco Bell® graphics, an illuminated interior, outdoor dining, and two die-cast metal vehicles with illuminated headlights. The structure’s footprint is approximately 10-1/2 inches by 11-1/4 inches.

Illumination requires a Menards 4.5 volt power supply, Menards SKU 279-4061, 279-4062, or 279-4050 sold separately.

Why you need this: No matter what era of railroading you model, you want the buildings and signage to match the trains. There are very few O gauge structures out there bearing signage for food chains you can find within a few miles of your house. Rest assured, O gauge train crews and town folks will be delighted to see Taco Bell® come to town.

The store’s modest footprint means it should be easy to install in your town without a major urban renewal project! The Taco Bell® has the latest building design and graphics of the famous chain. The exterior colors are purple, gray, and tan and the lights have a purple hue to complement the graphics. The Taco Bell® lettering is three-dimensional. When the lights are on, the purple light appears from behind and makes the name really pop out.

Exterior details include flower boxes, and arrow graphics on the driveway. Two diners are seated out front and a SUV is rolling in to place an order, while a coupe is stopped in front of the pick-up window. The front and rear lights reflect off the surface of the driveway. And yes, Jack is present and he is being walked past the shop.

The building has an illuminated interior and promotional signs in the windows. If you run contemporary trains with modern structures on your layout, no other building is going to be more up-to-date than the O gauge Taco Bell®.

Don't forget your FREE lamp posts!

Now until December 27, 2018 (or while supplies last), we will be giving away a free 3-Pack of Model Power Old Fashioned Lamp Posts (SKU# 279-3708) with every O gauge purchase $19.99 or higher. There is a limited supply of these, so make sure you get yours before they are gone!

279-3708

IMPORTANT: This offer is valid on online purchase only. You MUST add (1) 3-Piece Old Fashioned Square Lamp Posts (SKU# 279-3708) to your shopping cart for every qualifying train item you wish to purchase. The lamp post price will be subtracted as part of the checkout process.

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 Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy

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Mark:  I like it.  I want it.  The layout is full of Menard's buildings, but, there are some questions....

First, how wide is the actual building?  If it's 6 1/2 inches or less, it will fit, figuring I will take out the driving lanes on either side.

Second, will it work properly with the Menard's three prong adapter?  I would connect the cars also, and position the cars close to the building.  One adapter, three loads.

Strangely, I have just been thinking of making my own Burger King building to replace an old building on the layout.  It would cost me just as much in Plastruct materials over 1/4 inch foam board to do a good job, including the interior.

Thanks.  As the guys say, keep them coming.

Jerry

JerryG posted:

Mark:  I like it.  I want it.  The layout is full of Menard's buildings, but, there are some questions....

First, how wide is the actual building?  If it's 6 1/2 inches or less, it will fit, figuring I will take out the driving lanes on either side.

Second, will it work properly with the Menard's three prong adapter?  I would connect the cars also, and position the cars close to the building.  One adapter, three loads.

Strangely, I have just been thinking of making my own Burger King building to replace an old building on the layout.  It would cost me just as much in Plastruct materials over 1/4 inch foam board to do a good job, including the interior.

Thanks.  As the guys say, keep them coming.

Jerry

Hi Jerry,

1. The building structure is 5" wide, not including the pavement.
2. The electricity draw is around 820 mA, so the 3 prong (2,000 mA) adapter is plenty of power.
2. The lighted cars included with this structure are wired directly into a wiring harness that includes all the LED lights for the building. Thus, they do not have their own 4.5V receptacles.

I hope this helps!
-Mark the Menards Train Guy

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Adriatic posted:

OK, who makes taco scented smoke fluid. 

   Impressively done, but I hate the departure from the old designs. It doesn't say "eat here" to me at all.... they look like a hair salon or 80s record store.

Could you include photos in the future? Video can be a pita for a good look.

 

 

I agree.  If Menards modeled after this Taco Bell I'd be in for one.

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Adriatic posted:

OK, who makes taco scented smoke fluid. 

   Impressively done, but I hate the departure from the old designs. It doesn't say "eat here" to me at all.... they look like a hair salon or 80s record store.

Could you include photos in the future? Video can be a pita for a good look.

 

 

I agree.  If Menards modeled after this Taco Bell I'd be in for one.

tacobell3

I'd go for one in that style even if it's not made out of tin. Oh wait.............never mind, I live in CA

Steve

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