Since several of us seem to have an interest in the kits being produced by Custom Model Railroads in N scale, I thought I’d continue to provide information about the buildings they’re using as prototypes so that you have reference for color or super detailing.
For this post, I’ll cover the CMR kit for Fidelity & Guaranty Co. The prototype for this kit is in Baltimore, MD and the full name of the building is the United States Fiedlity and Guaranty Company Building or USF&G. Many of these kits seem to be directly tired to St. Paul, MN. Interestingly enough, the USF&G was purchased by the “Saint Paul Companies” in 1998.
I am a fan of the prototype color scheme instead of what CMR used in their version so I will most likely use this when I get to building this kit.
Note, if you Google the USF&G or Fidelity & Guaranty, I believe the USF&G “building” was actually a complex and in many cases, the taller building to the left of this photo will come up.
Filed under: Prototypes, Structures , Baltimore, prototype, structure, USF&G
I think I must agree with you on the color selection, the prototype has a softer touch to it, so yeah, good choice. But great job tracking these buildings down, it has been educational to see what the left out and thought what was important.
This is so cool finding the real buildings that CMR used for their prototypes.
However those doors are much taller than 7 feet!!! hahahhaaaha
Wow Bob…you’re not kidding. Those doors are huge. I hadn’t noticed that before.