DURANGO DEPOT
The Durango Depot, Durango, Colorado, has been serving the narrow gauge since 1882. To say the structure was frequently modified by the railroad would be a gross understatement. Siding, door and window locations, sign placement, paint schemes, roof details, types of roofing, and even the number of chimneys varied over time. Because of the large number of changes that took place, I elected to model the structure as close as possible to represent the late 1930's/early 1940's. Modelers wanting to depict different time frames can modify the kit to suit their needs.
O-Scale, West and South Elevations,
Featuring The Prototype's "Diamond" Shingle Pattern
HO-Scale, West and North Elevations, "Shake Shingle" Roofing Included
Neither
the
HO-scale model nor the O-scale model is a scaled down
version of the prototype. The
HO model
has a footprint of 4¾ x
22-inches
(12 x 56 cm), not including the platform, and the full platform
measures 6 x 23-inches (15 x 58 cm). The O-scale model measures 8¾
x 40-inches (22 x 102 cm), and extends to 10¾
x 42-inches (27 x 107 cm) with the platform. Simply
put, they're LARGE
models!
HO-Scale, East and South Elevations
As with all our
kits, extensive slot and tab construction is featured. Four cast
metal
chimneys were made exclusively for each kit. As always,
the door knobs and lock plates are included. Well illustrated,
spiral
bound instruction manuals are included with recommended tools,
adhesives, and finishing techniques.
HO-Scale Bay Window
The prototype
features a bay window on the trackside. The model's bay window is
comprised of 54 individual pieces (not including the shake shingles!),
most of which are peel-and-stick.
General Construction Photo
Construction of the kit employs the same techniques as our other depots: a well-braced plywood interior substructure is first assembled using slot and tab joinery, which is then covered with the peel-and-stick outer siding of wainscoting and clapboard. All windows and doors are peel-and-stick plywood, with additional trim pieces applied to represent the prototype's unique woodwork. In all, there are 56 windows and doors!! The HO model includes 11 sheets and the O-scale includes 9 full sheets of our own textured paper, peel-and-stick shake shingles. The adhesives we use on the peel-and-stick materials are industrial products, well suited to the application.
General Construction Photo
Construction of the kit employs the same techniques as our other depots: a well-braced plywood interior substructure is first assembled using slot and tab joinery, which is then covered with the peel-and-stick outer siding of wainscoting and clapboard. All windows and doors are peel-and-stick plywood, with additional trim pieces applied to represent the prototype's unique woodwork. In all, there are 56 windows and doors!! The HO model includes 11 sheets and the O-scale includes 9 full sheets of our own textured paper, peel-and-stick shake shingles. The adhesives we use on the peel-and-stick materials are industrial products, well suited to the application.
Purchase the HO-scale Durango Depot, $185, (postpaid to the US)
Purchase the O-scale Durango Depot, $280, (postpaid to the US)
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