Menards new Santa Fe long flatcar with Shell truck

That is a very interesting looking truck...!

Was waiting to see your pictures of this one.

Bob, that looks great. Can you post a pic of the truck next to one of the Menards beverage trucks for size comparison? Thanks!!

banjoflyer posted:

What does this part do?

It looks like it could pivot to the outside edge of the railing towards the rear? Is it removable for some other purpose? Is it a crank for the scissor lift?

This is a neat truck  model sort of based on an aviation "bowser" (fuel truck) like this one:

Mark

Looks like a sprayer, moves up and down and to the side

banjoflyer posted:

What does this part do?

Mark

Firefighting nozzle, probably shooting foam. When I first saw the truck in a previous post, I realized that it is an aircraft fuel service truck. However, any brand but shell!

bigtruckpete posted:

Bob, that looks great. Can you post a pic of the truck next to one of the Menards beverage trucks for size comparison? Thanks!!

Here you go. I hope  this is ok.

That’s great. Thanks Bob!

Looks great Bob! Thanks for the photos.  This is a good looking load and looks good on the larger size flat car!

Thanks Dad! I want the flat car just for the great looking truck! I hope one day they will sell just the truck!

mike g. posted:

Thanks Dad! I want the flat car just for the great looking truck! I hope one day they will sell just the truck!

Want to buy  a truck ?  Lol

Hey Dad, What is it? $19.99 with free trees? Lol

Oh Wait, that just the truck, it should be $9.99 and free trees! LOL

mike g. posted:

Hey Dad, What is it? $19.99 with free trees? Lol

Could be, play trains and I have most of the box trucks...although he said he made his whole Christmas tree out of free trees..just saying...Lol...

cabinet Bob posted:

mike g. posted:

Hey Dad, What is it? $19.99 with free trees? Lol

Could be, play trains and I have most of the box trucks...although he said he made his whole Christmas tree out of free trees..just saying...Lol...

I bet he did! 

I believe the gun is used for an deicer for aircraft. very similar to fire boats.

I see my name is being taken in vain! I have more trucks than Carquest! As for trees I'm right up there with Vermont! LOL

I have this truck, bought it from somewhere else before Menards announced theirs.  Paid more too! 

It is an airport fueling truck, and the platform behind the cab raises up to allow access to wide body aircraft fueling.  Really nice truck!

Play Trains were not just throwing your name around! Its always been here! If Menards is selling something with a free gift its for you! Plus we know you need all them trees for your forest!

mike g. posted:

Play Trains were not just throwing your name around! Its always been here! If Menards is selling something with a free gift its for you! Plus we know you need all them trees for your forest!

I still say he used up all his trees for his Christmas  tree this year...its the size of Vermont !!

My Christmas layout is not the size of Vermont! My little 5×10 slice of happiness! Grandkids can't be around when I'm putting it together, too much muttering and swearing! At Christmas dinner they wouldn't be able to ask for the salt and pepper without describing them! LOL