Surprised no one saw this yet, but I just received this on my emails - https://www.menards.com/main/p...-5938529875474537902
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N I C E.
Boy, does Menard's do a great job with their buildings. And at some pretty nice pricing, too. I don't have a place on my layout for it, but think that I will make a place. Looks like about the right era for the rest of my layout - 1950.
Paul Fischer
A slice of Minnesota. (Watkins originated and still is based in Winona, and again the first Red Owl was in Rochester).
I knew about this one (though again not what it looked like). I waited patiently and quietly. Menards email arrived at 2:58 p.m. and I read it at 3:18 p.m. Order placed at 3:23 p.m.
Why on earth is Menards not posting that on the forum?! That is an excellent building. As an attorney, I feel compelled to object to the name of the law firm, though.
I am in the process of redoing the scenery and town on my layout right now. This is perfect timing for this item. I have it on order, thank you Menards for really listening to us old train guys!
I'm planning stage for my layout but only have about 7' x 12' and I'm running out of room for train track as these buildings keep coming. Not bad thing really but I do need at least one loop with a couple of sidings lol.
Hey Guys,
Here's a link to my official post. My computer wasn't working this afternoon. Sorry about that!
-Mark the Menards Train Guy
Basil,overruled! LOL As always, another winner, each one seems to set the bar for the next one! One question I have is what happens with the 3 outlet adaptors I have that put out the wrong voltage? I know there is a new one out that is correct. Do I send in the old ones for a replacement with the new ones? If it was mentioned, I missed it!
^^That cracked me up!
Only flaw I can pick up is the color of the mail box. Should be olive drab.
I think it's a great looking building and fits right in with the 50's & 60's.
Melvin P posted:Only flaw I can pick up is the color of the mail box. Should be olive drab.
It's not on a Army base 
wild mary posted:I think it's a great looking building and fits right in with the 50's & 60's.
Ok Nick, I think your getting a little soft here! Remember its not a BREWERY!
Melvin P posted:Only flaw I can pick up is the color of the mail box. Should be olive drab.
I remember old mail boxes that were OD with gold letters and later with white letters. When did they change?
mike g. posted:wild mary posted:I think it's a great looking building and fits right in with the 50's & 60's.
Ok Nick, I think your getting a little soft here! Remember its not a BREWERY!
I know Mike but the people who work in the buildings drink beer.
Besides I don't want folks to think that I'm just here to push for a BREWERY.
Wow this is a great looking building and will fit perfect in a spot I had planed for a few buildings. Expect my payment soon Menards.
I don't think that atty. partnership name is unique to this O scale building. Since this is regionally specific, I'd have to change lettering. I'll probably change the firm's name, also, to Rippoff and Ravidge, LLC?
Love the "Dewey, Cheatum & Howe gag. From the Three Stooges; many moons ago. In my paralegal training, I heard about a bailiff who had a "DC&H" necktie with Larry, Curly and Moe from the episode on it. Word was he wore it nearly every day in court. I searched local shops until I found one...great stuff
Forty Rod posted:Melvin P posted:Only flaw I can pick up is the color of the mail box. Should be olive drab.
I remember old mail boxes that were OD with gold letters and later with white letters. When did they change?
I do to barely so I'm guessing in early 60's
Love that law firm office!!
dkdkrd posted:Nice...
But, familiar?......
"From the Great State of Maine".
Hmmm......
Who made this one?
