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Welcome to a scratch build of a vintage Chesapeake and Ohio Combination Office and Depot in HO scale. The prototype structure doesn't exist anymore, but lives only in this artist rendering I found in the classic reference book "Buildings & Structures of American Railroads" by Walter Berg. Just one short paragraph of info accompanied the drawing. I contacted the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society in Virginia for any additional materials they may have, but they never responded back. The structure was probably built in the 1890's, but demolished in the late 1930's. It features several different styles of wood wall treatments, and the perhaps the earliest use of asphalt rolled roofing. Since no actual photos seem to exist, I will have to do a lot of "imagineering." Fortunately, the Walter Berg book also included this 2nd drawing of the actual floor plan, with a few perimeter dimensions. The 2 story office (not including center bump-outs) is a scale 41' x 21'. The depot is 25' x 61'. There's a freight room, a men's waiting room, a ladies waiting room with toilet attached, telegraph office, and ticket/ freight office. The train dispatcher and other officials were in the 2nd floor offices. I found a vintage black & white photo of a C&O depot in Virginia with very similar siding treatments. This should guide me in the proper direction. Oversize trim, brackets & outside corners are duly noted. First, I made up some drawings to work out the overall "givens" based on the main drawing and floor plan... Then from thin cardstock, I built a mockup of the office, including a possible roof, to see if this would look plausible....hmm, not bad. Approx. 5 3/4" long X 3" wide X 3 3/4" high, excluding the roof. After some thought, I may eliminate that flat roof in the center and make it a conventional hip roof.... ....and then I built the depot & wrap-around loading dock...Approx. 8 3/4" X 3 3/4" wide X 2 1/4" high. The dock is scrap pieces of black foam core. I went with a hip roof here. The windows are by far the most unique feature on the office. Some are 12 over 2, even 15 over 2 !. Obviously, nothing is available commercially. So I asked Rail Scale Models owner Stephen Milley to custom cut them for me. I sent him my amateurish window & door drawings, with dimensions. He also suggested I submit drawings for the roof brackets and circular wall vents. After a few weeks of back & forth, he came up with 5 sheets of .015" laserboard to fit the project. Stephen burned extras of most pieces to maximize the sheet material, and to provide a cushion for any construction accidents (or mistakes) on my part. The pricing, including shipping, is roughly double what you would pay for any styrene products from Tichy or Grandt Line. I found that fair- given these are completely unique, one-of-a-kind, and exactly what I needed. Till next time....starting the walls.... Country: USA | Posts: 4162 jbvb Fireman Premium Member Posted - 09/08/2020 :  08:23:16 AM       Interesting archaeology here, I'll be following along. Country: USA | Posts: 6823 Michael Hohn Fireman Posted - 09/08/2020 :  09:23:44 AM       Carl, That’s going to be a beautiful model in your hands. The architect(s) for the C&O did some wonderful work back then. Even the smaller depots were real gems. You’ve selected an outstanding example. Mike Country: USA | Posts: 7268 Guff Fireman Premium Member Posted - 09/08/2020 :  10:38:34 AM       Carl, Nice station choice to model. Rail scale Models did a splendid job on the windows and doors. I'll follow along! David Guffey Country: USA | Posts: 2107 sgtbob Fireman Premium Member Posted - 09/08/2020 :  11:23:29 AM     What a great looking project. You can be sure I will be following along. Bob http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=51837 Country: USA | Posts: 4253 Ensign Engineer Posted - 09/08/2020 :  11:35:55 AM     Carl, this looks like another interesting project from you. I look forward to watching your progress! Greg Shinnie Country: Canada | Posts: 9067 Orionvp17 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 09/08/2020 :  11:36:02 AM     OK, ya got me. I'm in. Cool project! Pete in Michigan Country: USA | Posts: 7536 Bernd Fireman Posted - 09/08/2020 :  11:55:47 AM       I'm on board. This will be very educational for me. Bernd New York, Vermont & Northern Rwy. - Route of the Black Diamonds Country: USA | Posts: 3968 Philip Fireman Posted - 09/08/2020 :  12:37:03 PM       Off to a great interesting project! Philip Country: USA | Posts: 3473 joakleaf Engine Wiper Supporting Member Posted - 09/08/2020 :  12:38:08 PM     Carl - Getting a little railroadie, nice pick, will be following along. Country: USA | Posts: 299 kebmo1 Engine Wiper Posted - 09/08/2020 :  12:56:49 PM     subscribing. diplomacy is the art of saying 'nice doggie', until you can find a rock. Country: USA | Posts: 225 railman28 Fireman Posted - 09/08/2020 :  2:02:01 PM     A beautiful prototype and a fine start. looking forward to seeing your progress. Bob It's only make-believe Country: USA | Posts: 5741 BurleyJim Fireman Premium Member Posted - 09/08/2020 :  2:06:25 PM     Carl, I saw you tapping the keyboard early this morning, and knew we were in for another great build tutorial. Maybe Russ (Slimrails) has a postcard or two of this beauty. Sign me up! Jim Take the red pill Country: USA | Posts: 6196 trains4ms Section Hand Posted - 09/08/2020 :  4:13:29 PM     Hi Carl, I've been looking for a new build from you just about every week. I will be sure to follow this one. Mike S. Country: USA | Posts: 87 quartergauger48 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 09/08/2020 :  4:49:16 PM     Carl, looks like another spectacular build coming up'..Good move on the windows'. You wouldn't be happy with anything else'... 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