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Post by Country Joe on Mar 24, 2020 13:37:05 GMT
A customizable building flat I think you nailed it R. J.
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Post by northstar on Mar 24, 2020 21:58:17 GMT
Blazing Saddles Town:
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Post by Menards on Mar 25, 2020 13:53:06 GMT
The wait is finally over. Check out this new building concept! Designated fitter: The M&M Warehouse Background Building Shop Now >Dimensions: 15”W x 1-1/8”D x 10-5/8”HThe basics: This is a low relief, space-saving building is designed for locations unsuitable for a full-size structure. The warehouse is a fully assembled and decorated measuring 15 inches wide, 10-5/8 inches tall, and 1-1/8 inches deep. Five decals are included for use with a sign above the office. The warehouse is illuminated and designed for use with the Menards Plug & Play system. The facade has a pigtail plug for use with a Menards 4.5 volt power supply, Menards SKU 279-4061, 279-4062, or 279-4050. You may wish to consider the 8- or 9-piece Plug & Play accessory kits (SKU# 279-4035, 4681) and to serve multiple structures and vehicles. All are available separately. Why you need this: This background building is the first in a new series of flat structures from Menards. Every layout has those hard to fill spots where you lack room for a building - but you want something more than a blank wall. This Warehouse fits that requirement. While it has a modest width, the secret is that it is a mere 1-1/8 inches deep! This makes it ideal for the edge of your bench work, helping disguise a range of objects like a basement support or a water meter! You could even sit it on the edge of your layout next to a siding to add an extra industry to your railway. The fully assembled and decorated structure has simulated vertical steel slats, a wide loading dock, two doors, and a central office. The office has a door and two windows and a printed interior. Since this is where the company brass can be found, you’ll find a "Safety is Job 1" sign above the doorway. Above the office is a large space for a sign. Five different company banners are included. You can fly the flag of M&M candy, Menards, Railway Express, Schneider Transportation, and Whirlpool. The decals may be used with the no. 279-4289 Plug & Play Billboard, and its 26 decals can be used with the warehouse. Using the Schneider sign, this would be a good companion piece with the no. 279-5098 Schneider Freight Building The design of the structure allows you to screw it down to your tabletop, or simply let it stand free on the table. This makes it easier to relocate on a whim as your train city prospers and changes. The Warehouse will appear right at home with your other Menards buildings, and the flexibility with the decals allows you the freedom to squeeze multiple warehouses on your layout, but each with unique brand signage. Thank you, Mark the Menards Train Guy
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2020 14:04:26 GMT
Great timing. I have an industrial area I will be putting in but needed thin/flat buildings.
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Post by ptc on Mar 25, 2020 14:42:11 GMT
"Blazing Saddles Town:"
One of the funniest and best movies ever made. A Mel Brooks masterpiece.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 25, 2020 15:50:47 GMT
Just ordered one.
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Post by northstar on Mar 25, 2020 21:41:30 GMT
"Blazing Saddles Town:"
One of the funniest and best movies ever made. A Mel Brooks masterpiece. Yes, I look at that image and immediately crack up over thoughts from that movie. Just like I do anytime I see a picture of Gene Wilder. Mel Brooks is a genius.
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Post by northstar on Mar 25, 2020 21:43:48 GMT
Since day one Menards has tried to solve a problem that many at our scale has -- how to fit more buildings onto our layouts with as small of footprint as possible. They have continued to do this in varying creative ways, including having the track go through the back of the building. This is only an extension of this mindset. Great job once again.
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Post by Spice7 on Mar 25, 2020 22:00:05 GMT
Nice flat. I have areas for several of these units.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2020 22:07:06 GMT
I'm all in on these... for home AND the club! Thumbs UP Mark!
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Post by fabforrest on Mar 25, 2020 22:44:44 GMT
AND it is going to be a series. I wonder how fast they will come out.
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Post by Spice7 on Mar 25, 2020 23:16:34 GMT
I just ordered two.
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Post by Menards on Apr 1, 2020 12:41:53 GMT
There has been speculation as to when more buildings in the Background Series will be manufactured and ready for shipment.
Unfortunately, there will be a delay in getting out more buildings in the Background Series as we have converted the factory that makes these to largely turn out facemasks for the Covid-19 crisis. There is one more background building in the series that we have finished up production on and will be shipping to our distribution center in Wisconsin sometime (via container), but the rest of the series will be postponed.
Let’s hope this crisis will pass soon and we can get back to a more relaxed lifestyle once again!
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay well!
Thank you, Mark the Menards Train Guy
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Post by josef on Apr 1, 2020 12:55:30 GMT
There has been speculation as to when more buildings in the Background Series will be manufactured and ready for shipment. Unfortunately, there will be a delay in getting out more buildings in the Background Series as we have converted the factory that makes these to largely turn out facemasks for the Covid-19 crisis. There is one more background building in the series that we have finished up production on and will be shipping to our distribution center in Wisconsin sometime (via container), but the rest of the series will be postponed. Let’s hope this crisis will pass soon and we can get back to a more relaxed lifestyle once again! Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay well! Thank you, Mark the Menards Train Guy Thank you Mark for update, and your service in helping to fight the virus. Outstanding for Menard to take this endeavor. Congratulations and again my thanks.
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Post by ptc on Apr 1, 2020 13:25:15 GMT
Mark, we can wait. Thanks so much for the update.
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