(2021.09.22) Officially Licensed Fords from Menards!

NEAT!

I always wanted a snow globe.

John

Is it a post war tract housing development?

Looking at the new family automobile?   Some new die-cast for the layout?

Seaboard Family Lines freight cars??

A crystal ball to see what future Menard's Offerings are before you make us guess.

Figure sets?

A Menards Christmas boxcar which features this image as a reflection on an ornament.

I have no guess, but am happy to see releases is plural!

A house or a church.

Crystal ball...hmmm...telling the future....hmmm

How about a Back to the Future III Delorean to push around the layout!?

It seems there's a ford in our future? Perhaps from 1945?

A Norman Rockwell museum? This is great. I missed the guessing games!

@TheRambles posted:

It seems there's a ford in our future? Perhaps from 1945?

Let’s hope for a Ford dealership full of muscle cars.

@Allegheny posted:

A Menards Christmas boxcar which features this image as a reflection on an ornament.

That would be cool. Since trains are seasonal in stores, this would be a no brainer.

I hate these games -- unless they are short!!

@TheRambles posted:

It seems there's a ford in our future? Perhaps from 1945?

Like CSXellent said, this could very well be a dealership, and probably Ford.

But even some '40's and '50's 1:48 Ford cars and trucks would be appreciated.

A six car bilevel flat with Old Fords.

@John Pignatelli JR. posted:

A six car bilevel flat with Old Fords.

Would you believe a two car six-level flat with old Fords?

How about this?

@JD2035RR posted:

Crystal ball...hmmm...telling the future....hmmm

How about a Back to the Future III Delorean to push around the layout!?

The great thing about the Back to the Future Delorean is you can sneek it into any era.

I just discovered that Menards has moved further east, opening in West VA, in Morgantown and on I-70 just west of the PA line.  They're getting closer

I believe the headlight and fender are the giveaway clues.  It looks to be 40’s or 50’s which would be appropriate for the way the family is dressed. I sure hope they are lighted. These guessing games are a great way to build anticipation.
Thanks Menards

Nawwww... youse guys are completely missing it!  What's the main object depicted in Mark's initial post?

The LITTLE GIRL - It's got to be a Girl's Train!!!!

Definitely Back to the Future, but Biff's 46 Ford!

Rolling stock in PRR livery (the Palantir Railroad)

You LotR fans will understand....

Perry

A wised-for re-release of the York Royal Hotel! I know, never happen.

@Menards posted:

Some of you may have already seen a "sneak peak" of our new releases. In the spirit of fun, please let those who haven't make the guesses. Or, throw in some curveball guesses!

Here's your first hint!

Thank You,
Mark the Menards Train Guy

There's a Ford in your future.

Here's the copy from the web:

Edit: Doh! Didn't see someone beat me to it a few hours ago above...

A Ford dealership or autorack.

Dave

There’s a Ford in your future!

We were sick of the limited selection of 1:48 scale vehicles from the 40’s and 50’s, so we created our own molds! Check out these exclusive, beautifully detailed, officially licensed, 1948 and 1951 die-cast Fords!


1951 Ford F1 Trucks (Menards SKU# 279-6300-6305)

Lighted 1951 Ford F1 Trucks (Menards SKU# 279-6294-6296)

Lighted 1948 Ford Panel Trucks (Menards SKU# 279-6288-6291, 6892-6899)

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Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy

It is a Ford add from 1949. The completely re-designed Ford came out and it was a big deal! I have a custom 51 myself! hope this is an old style dealership or an assortment of 49 Fords!

@Menards, BRAVO for making new molds!

I might have to get one or both of the flamed ones on my next order.

And a great looking bunch of trucks they are !

Now we also need some modern cars and trucks ( Fords and Chevy ) too!! Not just Mustangs and Camaros !!

Sharp looking trucks there Bob! I hope they keep coming out with nice stuff!

I already got a bunch of these cars at a Menards store for 2.99 each. I know where I can get more. Got these last week. How did this happen? Here is some proof. Check out my pics. These do look too small compared to a vehicle that is 1/43. However, I tend to believe that these new trucks are 1/48. They almost look too small for the Menards autorack.

Let Me add............These have nice detail

similarly priced muscle cars (especially modern or vintage mopar) would be greatly appreciated.

Very nice set of vehicles!

@k-liner posted:

It is a Ford add from 1949. The completely re-designed Ford came out and it was a big deal!

When it was shown to be a 1949 ad I actually got excited.  Unfortunately the model is a ‘51 and it is too different from the ‘49 to use on my ‘49 era layout. (Knowledgeable folks like to point out things like that.)

It is nice to see Menards do some more models from the post WWII era.  And 1/48😁

@k-liner posted:

It is a Ford add from 1949. The completely re-designed Ford came out and it was a big deal! I have a custom 51 myself! hope this is an old style dealership or an assortment of 49 Fords!

It's a Ford ad from 1946, just after the war.

Read the text of the ad.

Here in California, ordering online, the $4.44 trucks cost a shade over $10 each, with "processing fees", taxes, and shipping.

Happy to see Menard's back in the ball game. We need Menard's to continue to make "O" gauge items.

@jim sutter posted:

Happy to see Menard's back in the ball game. We need Menard's to continue to make "O" gauge items.

I don't think they actually left, just sidelined until their shipments came in.   Can't wait to see what else lies up their sleeves for the coming Christmas season.

These look really great!

I ordered a bunch of them today.  My only complaint is that the "Mail in Rebate" is only good for "In Store" credit.  The closest Menards to me is a 7 hour drive.  Still, they are cool looking.  Can't wait until they get here.