What a highly detailed factory !! Nice job Menards !!
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Super nice detail, certainly a neat building to have a siding running up to.
Bill T.
a siding would be great with this one. I know what I'll be doing this weekend..
I am running out of room for these but it does look good maybe they can start making houses so I can get rid of the cheap looking ones for more detail
Looks like a great way to get pickled, and like pickle plant kits in some of the old
magazines. I do need to research how a similar plant would have other applications....
the red blinking lite on the water tower really adds a nice touch
What is the "footprint," Bob? And how much is it? I don't have room for something as specialized as this. I wonder if many do. Can't argue that its not a beautiful building, though!
Originally Posted by cabinet Bob:
What a highly detailed factory! Nice job Menards!
I don't have room for it but I just ordered one! Something will have to go.
Side Rod
that's the problem I have what do you part with I will get one maybe if I expand the layout but it may stay in the box for a little wile
Herman's Sauerkraut Factory is a limited edition, prebuilt and prelit O Gauge building that was manufactured exclusively for MENARDS®. This building is made primarily of wood and comes complete with wooden vats, figurines, barrels and Jack the German Shepherd. Multiple LED yard lights highlight this building's intricate details, like the moss-covered bricks, and finely detailed windows and doors. Perhaps its most unique feature is the lit and animated "Herman's Genuine German Sauerkraut" sign with multiple lighting patterns. Be the first to collect this quality collectible Sauerkraut Factory. This is a collectible model, NOT a toy.
- Fully assembled and fully lit
- Fully functioning Herman's Genuine German Sauerkraut sign with multiple lighting patterns
- The exterior is lit by 2 LED yard lights
- Features include a red blinking LED warning light, 4 figurines, 8 sauerkraut vats, 17 barrels and Jack the German Shepherd
- Limited edition
- Requires 4.5-volt power source (Sold separately, Menards SKU# 289-4005, 4006)
Dimensions: 8" W x 18" L x 7" H
Shipping Dimensions: 19.88 x 9.65 x 9.45
Shipping Weight: 4.5 lbs
I went out and looked at this, and was surprised that the store had a lot of other of
their structures in stock, including the feed mill, the Quonset hut, hobby shop, and others. The old HO and O kits of pickle plants I am aware of were supposedly located in Wisconsin, so I dunno if it is relevant to my modeled area. Those wooden tanks remind me of an article I saw on an early petroleum refinery, or I wonder if it would make into a distillery? Will take another look at it.
Silly question but do those vat topd open and close automatically? If not, could they be made to open and close automatically?
I just checked... its "$99.99" (plus shipping, I guess) Menard's Sauerkraut Factory Link
How about making a Herman's Sauerkraut vat car!
I don't like sauerkraut but I may have to get one of these.
Another great building Menard's. Someday, I would like to see you build a small oil depot. Something with different size tanks. A building with both horizontal and vertical tanks.
Thank you,
Jim Sutter
Originally Posted by jim sutter:
Another great building Menard's. Someday, I would like to see you build a small oil depot. Something with different size tanks. A building with both horizontal and vertical tanks.
Thank you,
Jim Sutter
I'm with Jimmy, that would be fantastic!
First thing I would add is a smoke unit and then request a special "flavored" smoke scent.
Oh, a Scrapple Factory certainly is in the plans I expect. 
Special flavored smoke? Have any one on this post ever smelled what rotting cabbage,
to make sauerkraut, smells like? I have, it is something you never forget, and would add quite a dis-stink-shun to your layout!
Great building, another very fine example of the quality from Menards.
But, would be a great siding for the Lionel vat cars........ Or make your own with sauerkraut vats on railcars to use with it? Another idea for Menards to think about?
More input from customers and O gauge modelers........
I don't need scented smoke !! all I have to do is invite my son's over lol they seem to have a contest all the time on who is the most ahhh fragrent !! I did just order one, couldn't resist !!
Boys will be BOYS.
I was disappointed not to see scale wieners with this sauerkraut building. I just can't believe they wouldn't include those.
Originally Posted by Doug N:
I don't like sauerkraut.........
That's a personal problem.
Originally Posted by texastrain:
Special flavored smoke? Have any one on this post ever smelled what rotting cabbage,
to make sauerkraut, smells like?
It's not rotting - it's called fermentation. The process is also used in making bread, and beer. It's a beautiful thing.
Just what I need
My wallet cries, but what the heck.
Originally Posted by texastrain:
Special flavored smoke? Have any one on this post ever smelled what rotting cabbage,
to make sauerkraut, smells like? I have, it is something you never forget, and would add quite a dis-stink-shun to your layout!
Very good!!
But the post-meal bouquet is bad enough!!! 
("Crop-dusting", indeed!)
Whooooeeee, Bubba!!
KD
That looks really nice. I can see one of these factory's making it's way back to the UK on my next US trip. I filled a suitcase last time with two Menards buildings.
Nick
That is a beautiful structure at an affordable price. IMO, wooden structure always look nice. Sometimes wish that my layout wasn't so populated ( 40 structures on it) but maybe we will start an addition soon. I applaud Menards for coming out with reasonably priced trains that add to a layout.
Are all of Menard's structures made of wood?
Nice!
I bet it'll sell well.
Originally Posted by Dennis LaGrua:
That is a beautiful structure at an affordable price. IMO, wooden structure always look nice. Sometimes wish that my layout wasn't so populated ( 40 structures on it) but maybe we will start an addition soon. I applaud Menards for coming out with reasonably priced trains that add to a layout.
Are all of Menard's structures made of wood?
Dennis,
The majority are made of wood. We do have a couple that are made of resin too.
-Mark the Menards Train Guy
Just ordered it.
Will fit in just nicely between breweries and tanneries on the Beer Line
I wish that we had a Menard's locally here. This is a wonderful building.Need to order this and make room for it on the layout.Just thinking out loud.
I ordered one. This is just too nice to pass up. Please don't tell my wife...
Jeffrey
breezinup, Yes, I agree it is a beautiful thing. We would be without a lot of great foods were it not for the process of fermentation. But, it is still the same smell, like that of rotting cabbage, which in essence, it is, albeit under a distinct, controlled process. The taste of sauerkraut is always a joy, whether with sausage, wieners, or by itself as a side dish. I have German citizens as friends and she makes her own, as taught by her mother. And, it really tastes nothing like what you by in the can, much better.
Originally Posted by Berra:
Just ordered it.
Will fit in just nicely between breweries and tanneries on the Beer Line
I think that this factory's design looks great. Also, with very little effort the sauerkraut factory could be remade or re-purposed to a small brewery or distillery.
Here is my favorite. I'll eat this stuff raw, right out of the jar. LOVE IT!
Hello Mark can you tell me which adapter will fit all the buildings would it be this one thanks Joe
4.5V 2000mA White 3-Outlet AC to DC Power Adapter
Model Number: EL4006WH
Originally Posted by 30thstreet:
Hello Mark can you tell me which adapter will fit all the buildings would it be this one thanks Joe
4.5V 2000mA White 3-Outlet AC to DC Power Adapter
Model Number: EL4006WH
30thstreet,
That is one option. We currently stock 3 on our website. Here is a link.
-Mark the Menards Train Guy
