(12/05/18) New Dave's Garage w/ Lighted Truck from Menards!

Here's a short video!

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Just got the email too. Nice size for up against a facade. Looks familiar from a past product.

Nice Job "Dave "  !!!!

Hi Mark, I like Dave's Garage very much.  But I still have a lingering problems with the era that Menards is trying to duplicate.  Mark, I am not a nit-picking, but could you tell me please,  in what years in the 1900's did Quaker State oil company produce gasolines,  both reg. and/or ethyl.   I want to see the 40's and 50's gas pumps on my layout filling the 1949 ford coupes.  Thanks Mark and all other comments are appreciated.

My best regards

Tommy

Make it $19.99 and ditch the modern out of place tow truck and I'd buy one.  I don't understand why Menards would mix two totally different time periods.

For $29.99 I,m not complaining. I can change the truck out with another truck I already have no problem. 

wild mary posted:

Make it $19.99 and ditch the modern out of place tow truck and I'd buy one.  I don't understand why Menards would mix two totally different time periods.

Given Menards habit of releasing freight cars in fantasy paint, I don't think they spend a whole lot of time doing research.

The gas station flat looks like the one made by Beyond Infinity:

Rusty

My opinion is if they can find tooling that isn't used anymore then use it. That would definately keep costs down and the savings passed along to us in their low prices. Fantasy paint schemes seem to be selling and it is not just Menards that is doing it. MTH has been doing it and Lionel just released a Niagara in a fantasy paint scheme along with a challenger in a what if scheme. I have passed a a few offerings from Menards because they have been more modern then what I want. This station fits right in for me. The vehicle I can change out if I want to. Keep em coming Menards.......................Paul

For 29.99, Who cares!  I think everyone forgets. These things run on 3 rail track which is the most absurd thing ever!  

My first take was I didn't like it.  My second take was, hey there is a lot to offer here, and for $29.99, it's great!  Yes I would remove the modern truck.  As to Quaker State gasoline stations, here in Northwest Pennsylvania Quaker State stations were selling gasoline up into the time after I started driving, 1972.  That is an interesting research item, that I would be curious, but don't want to research now.  A high school friend worked at the local Quaker State station when we graduated in 1974.

My wife is asking for Christmas ideas.  Looks like I found one.  

Well, l went through two books l have on gas station history and could find no history or photos on Quaker State gas stations, but l vaguely remember seeing them, way back when..

colorado hirailer posted:

Well, l went through two books l have on gas station history and could find no history or photos on Quaker State gas stations, but l vaguely remember seeing them, way back when..

There are many photos, here's one.

https://www.encyclopedia.com/s...ns/quaker-state-corp

http://oldgas.com/forum/ubbthr...at&Number=580151

Here are a couple links that refer to the Quaker State Gas Stations.  I know, more information than you or I want to know!  LOL  

Fellow Menards lovers;

When I first saw Dave's Gas Station, It reminded me of something I already had. I went downstairs and I found a box with the name Texaco Old Timer Collection II.  As you can see, I have never placed it on the layout.  This is the first time I think I opened the box.  

I agree with others that it needs to be at a corner but as a caveat, it is o gauge plus.  It is a little oversized to be in the rear of a layout.  Due to its size it is more appropriate next to similar items the size of the original Lionel Gateman or the oringinal crossing signal or gates.  IMHO It probably needs to be near those items at the front corner to your larger pieces.

I also agree, due to the old gas pumps, it needs an older truck or vehicle.

This is not to say that I don't appreciate Menards and their efforts to give us choices.  Mark, keep 'em coming.

In fact, I went to a train garden recently and was amazed how much Menards has influenced layouts. The garden was done with various sections and various groupings. One grouping was mostly Menards and in my opinion, some of the more interesting items.  One that the kids really liked, with a push button to turn on momentarily, was the police station with the helicopter. 

That said, this offer is not my favorite.

I must say if it hadn’t been Quaker State, I probably would have passed.  Quaker State Service Station takes me back to younger days just like an old song.  I’ll remove the truck and tone down the bright colors a bit and put it in a nice nook close up.

Train Nut posted:

For 29.99, Who cares!  I think everyone forgets. These things run on 3 rail track which is the most absurd thing ever!  

Long Live Gilbert American Flyer!!! 

EML posted:

Fellow Menards lovers;

When I first saw Dave's Gas Station,

Yes, I recall seeing it before. The Beyond Infinity 'Ford' station lists itself as 1:32 scale (Gauge 1), so we're in our late friend Thor Shiel's "tinscale" territory. Nevertheless, I like it, and thumbs up to Menards for kicking off a low-relief offering. Let's see some more.

thebeeman posted:

Hi Mark, I like Dave's Garage very much.  But I still have a lingering problems with the era that Menards is trying to duplicate.  Mark, I am not a nit-picking, but could you tell me please,  in what years in the 1900's did Quaker State oil company produce gasolines,  both reg. and/or ethyl.   I want to see the 40's and 50's gas pumps on my layout filling the 1949 ford coupes.  Thanks Mark and all other comments are appreciated.

My best regards

Tommy

I southeastern Ohio, we had Quaker State gas stations from before WWII, up until at least the late 60's. I know, because my Dad worked at one from about 1938 until he enlisted in late 41. He worked there again in the late 40's and early 50's. I remember the Quaker State station in the 50's and 60's, as they had a small store there that sold appliances and LIONEL.

I think it has potential. It doesn’t have to be Dave’s garage. You could change it and add a Miller sign to it!