TELLURIDE DEPOT MODEL

The kit includes all laser-cut trim, signs, chimney castings (made from original masters just for this kit), and even the door knobs and lock plates.  The footprint of the completed model, including the freight platform measures 6 x 18-inches (15 x 46-cm).

An option during construction is to build the model with one or more open freight room doors.  Although the freight itself is not included,  a scribed interior floor is, along with additional pieces for fitting the doors properly.

Construction of the laser-cut kit follows our typical design:  a plywood inner core is first assembled making extensive use of slot-and-tab construction.  For the HO kit, the wainscoting is glued on, followed by our peel-and-stick, aged, clapboard siding.  The windows are made from several layers of plywood, again peel-and-stick, and can be mounted in an open position.  Ten sheets of our special, textured (peel-and-stick, of course!) shake shingles cover the basswood roof.  All parts come unpainted, but instructions for applying the various finishes are included in the 48 page, spiral bound instruction manual.  In fact, the manual describes every step of the construction and includes 67 photos.

In 1991, the depot underwent a major renovation when it was temporarily moved to allow a basement to be constructed on the original sight (actually, 15-feet south).  The finished structure became a restaurant, which subsequently failed (hard to understand if you're familiar with the clientele living in the area).  The building is now owned by Telluride's Ah Haa School for The Arts ,and is open to the public.  Please stop by and visit the School if you're in the area.

Built in 1890 - 1891, the Telluride Depot survives today.  In spite of it's long life, it underwent very few modifications over the years.  Initially built considerably smaller, it was expanded to it's present size sometime around the turn of the century.  Over the next 90 or so years, changes were made in door types and locations, but that was about it.  Oddly enough, the tower is located on the town-side of the depot while the main line was on the opposite side.  Another oddity is the small door in the tower's side.  Apparently, the door was an afterthought, added for employee access only.  Since no other passageway doors were located on this side, the railroad's patrons had to walk around to the far side of the building to enter.

North (Town) side