Here's your first hint for our next O gauge release!
Have a great weekend!
Mark the Menards Train Guy
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Its a building! Maybe a brewery!
Menards posted:Here's your first hint for our next O gauge release!
Have a great weekend!
Mark the Menards Train Guy
I like it so far!
Box car?
Maybe a flagpole like the old Lionel ones? A simple accessory, but would probably be popular with the customers who buy all the military cars.
Something that states proudly made in America.
The flag could be going on a UP box car or it is a lighted sign on a factory that makes flags............Paul
A Courthouse to go next to the Police Plaza.
mike g. posted:Its a building! Maybe a brewery!
Mike;
I’m not entirely sure, but I think I’m beginning to see a pattern to your guesses...
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Apples55 posted:mike g. posted:Its a building! Maybe a brewery!
Mike;
I’m not entirely sure, but I think I’m beginning to see a pattern to your guesses...
Apples, I look at it this way, They build a flat car with tank's on them so now I don't have to build my own. So one day they just may build a brewery! LOL
RonH posted:Box car?
Possibly a Boxcar with a lighted flag on it.
A post office (with Jack proactively waiting outside to bite a letter carrier).
What, me worry?
It's going to be Grand !
cabinet Bob posted:It's going to be Grand !
Grand Central Terminal or Station?
Personally, I'm hoping for a military base to house all the vehicles they've produced!
-Greg
Not even going to venture a guess. I'm finished with hoping.
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Dad's "grand" is a hint I think but I don't know about what! Anyway I gave up on believing in promises in college! LOL
The "Grand Old Flag Manufacturing Company" !
wild mary posted:Not even going to venture a guess. I'm finished with hoping.
Ye Olde Glory Brewing Company
Steve
Hummmmmmmmmmmm.........................."STARS N STRIPS BREWING" ????
Sounds awesome!
Checked the Wisconsin breweries from the turn of the century and sorry to say not one could be tied in with the hints from Mark and Bob. Sorry Wild Mary I think you're SOL.
My guess, I just don't know, Or it Could be a lighted flag and pole.
Dave
Never give up. Keep asking. A brewery, would sell great. Sooner or later Menard's will produce one. There design team just has not come up with the right one.
A big ol water tower with Old Glory painted on it for the whole town to see!
Your O gauge storage solution: The American Materials building by Menards
Dimensions: 6-1/4”W x 5-3/4”D x 16-1/2”H
The basics: The fully-assembled structure has four silos, two animated American Materials signs, exterior security illumination, maintenance men, and flashing red lights on the roof. The building has a tight footprint, approximately 6-inches long, 5 ½ inches wide, and 16 ½ inches to the rooftop railings.
For illumination, the structure requires a Menards 4.5 volt power supply, Menards 279-4361/4061, 279-4362/4062, or 279-4050.
Why you need this: This new structure fits right in with the mission of your railroad - moving heavy cargo. The three-level building’s finish is a dirty gray, suggesting it has been in business for a few years.
The first level is designed with a run-through for traffic or for installation on a siding and can easily accommodate O gauge hoppers or gondolas.
Near the top of the first level you’ll find two security lights on each side. A ladder runs up one side, stopping at the second level. A walkway and safety rails run around the silos and there is plenty of room for you to add additional workers.
The ladder continues up to the roof, where you’ll find surface mounted ductwork, two workers, and a toolbox. The safety railing secures the edges. Just in case you have low-flying aircraft, there are flashing red LEDs on each corner.
The two animated American Materials signs are the building’s standout feature. The brightly lit LED signs replicate an American flag waving in a breeze. When powered up, this will be easy to spot in any lighting!
But all your eggs aren’t in one basket. The design isn’t limited to only to the concrete industry. The universal design makes this structure a good candidate for any trackside industry using aggregates. You’ll find labels for cement, sand, fracking sand, gravel, coal, grain, and salt (Hello, Morton!). You can affix them to the silos to fit whatever scene you are creating.
In short, this is a compact structure with a minimal footprint, but which will stand out to all who visit your railroad.
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Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy
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Check out these impressive signs! Remember, you get 2 of them!
Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy
Mark:
You've produced another winner!
Neal Jeter
Lionlman posted:Mark:
You've produced another winner!
Neal Jeter
Think so! Great for anyone with a large or tight spot and has visual action to it.
Well, looks like Mike might got part of his wish - those tanks look suspiciously like the business end of a micro brewery that opened by me last year. I can see his Coors train loading up under there...
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banjoflyer posted:This building is great. It's generic enough to be used for many industries.
Mark from Menards...I do have one question.
The website pictures do not give a clear view of the power plug port:
As shown it appears that the plug goes into the edge of the support column. Does this accessory also have a hidden plug in port on the underside of the support column? Most of the new buildings have a hidden pig-tail socket for the wall transformer plug.
Does this building also have the hidden port?
Thanks,
Mark
Hi Mark,
I can confirm that there is a 4.5 volt input on the bottom. This has a "pigtail" with a female power receptacle. Thanks for asking!
-Mark the Menards Train Guy
Add a conveyor and you have a good 'flood loader' for your coal mine.
Looks good!
I ordered this today and I should have it Thursday. Looking forward to installing it on my layout.
Neal Jeter
Where is Jack???
paperboys posted:Mark, I don't have a Menards closer that 350 miles, I will be unable to use my rebate money on your .com(it ain't much) just the principle of the thing or can you offer a suggestion? I suspect there are others in the same boat.
I live on the east coast and I can't use my rebates, know what? I don't care. Yes it would be nice but it is what it is.
Im not going to miss out on great products because of a rebate.
Now if you have family or friends near a Menards then give them the rebates to use at Menards and they can reimburse you with cash.
Dave
paperboys posted:Mark, I don't have a Menards closer that 350 miles, I will be unable to use my rebate money on your .com(it ain't much) just the principle of the thing or can you offer a suggestion? I suspect there are others in the same boat.
I have the same problem with the discounts, and the distance. however, the buildings and cars are still a good value.
We do need some conveyors now!!!
Jeff
Mark,
Another home run. Love the compact footprint for this accessory.
Great value all around!
Ken
Well done Mark and crew. This is a nice follow up to the country station. Smaller footprints. Can be used for multiple uses. Almost forgot mention Bob too. He has been sort of quiet of late. I think he has been inspecting alot of new items to roll out this year. Going to order one for myself. Now with a Menards only two miles away I will miss traveling the 30 plus miles to go pick up my stuff.................Paul
I love your new accessory. It could be placed just about any where on a layout. If you have a large layout, two or more of these wouldn't be out of place.
Ok Mark, we might have a problem here! I don't even have my layout built yet and my Menards want list is longer the my engine or train car list! Even when I am done I am not sure where I will put all the great stuff your putting out, But I am sure I will do my best!
P.S. Just a side note. I am going to North Dakota in September, can you make sure they have there train stuff on the second floor so I don't have to make 2 trips like last year? LOL Just asking!
paul 2 posted:Well done Mark and crew. This is a nice follow up to the country station. Smaller footprints. Can be used for multiple uses. Almost forgot mention Bob too. He has been sort of quiet of late. I think he has been inspecting alot of new items to roll out this year. Going to order one for myself. Now with a Menards only two miles away I will miss traveling the 30 plus miles to go pick up my stuff.................Paul
You Know Brother, your right! Dad has been very quite lately! Maybe he is making a bigger layout room for all this great stuff that Mark and Him are coming up with! I cant wait to see his pictures and review!
