TELLURIDE'S
BRUNSWICK SALOON
O-SCALE BRUNSWICK SALOON
Telluride's
Brunswick Saloon, also known as Mark Gaddo's Brunswick Saloon, was
located on the
southwest corner of East Colorado Avenue and South Spruce Street.
According to Sundance
Books RGS STORY,
Volume 2, the saloon at one time featured a variety theater -- no
doubt the result of some creative thinking by the owner to attract more
business!
The model of the Brunswick has been shortened somewhat from the
prototype to allow it to more easily fit on model
railroads. The HO model has a footprint of 2 3/4 x 4
1/2-inches (7 x 12 cm); the S-scale model,
3¾ x 6 inches
(9½ x 15 cm); and the O-scale kit, 5 x 8-inches (13 x
20 cm), including the boardwalk! For modelers that
enjoy a challenge, the roof is
removable for interior access. An operating exterior overhead
light is
included that runs on 1.5-volts DC. Pre-printed front windows are
included that accurately depict the saloon's original windows, but
pre-cut clear
glazing is also included for those wanting to build the structure as
something other than a saloon. Additional window frames are
included for the side and rear windows, allowing a choice of
styles. Two jigs are provided to help shape the overhead light
support and the brass railings on the front wall and doors.
Period advertising decals are included for the side of the building as
well as the sign shown in the photos.
As with all our kits, the instruction booklet is very thorough,
including at least 21 pages and 16 photos of the assembly.