As this post is written, several attempts at making figures have been tried. The last one was Sunday afternoon. This last method is promising but may not be the solution needed. Omscaler is so close too having a working method he is almost excited about it. By the time of this post being online we hope we are in business. Again, keeping fingers crossed, omscaler
Omscaler definitely gave a sigh of relief last week. The new locomotive drive method tested good. As readers may recall, this drive linkage and drive train is modular. This will allow The Omega Scale Railway to be set up in different configurations as well as being easier to store and transport. More fun to be had! Currently in the works is a figure making project. This is going very slowly due to different methods and materials being tested. As usual, omscaler is persevering. We think we have the coloring worked out but the material is still undecided. Just taking one step at a time, omscaler
Last week, omscaler installed and tested a modular drive train unit. This unit is made in a way that it can be disconnected from an adjoining unit. In essence, each module has its own drive. When the test was done, jamming of the drive train occurred at the North turnout. This turnout is a crossover to the adjacent track. The decision was made to remove both turnouts and put in the new model turnouts. Also, the drive linkage was removed, and a different type was put on. Omscaler had practically forgotten how to put in turnouts since it had been a long time in doing this. Installation required removing the old turnout section which had wood parts and cutting and gluing in the new style turnouts. All in all, a good bit of work. Afterwards, the new turnouts were put in and tested good for operation. Only time can show if the new design wears well. After this, the drive train with the new linkages was tested. This worked as well. Omscaler gave a sigh of relief at this point. The next step is making and testing a working locomotive to drive train attachment. Still being positive, omscaler
This past week was working on an upgraded drive link as well as a modular drive subsurface cord configuration. Saturday was “take a break” day. Omscaler was at the famous Coosa Valley Modelers Train Show. And what a great show it was! The best one yet. However, omscaler resumed work Saturday evening and realized that results were promising but not at the level that is needed. Hopefully, when this post comes out, the drive system will be working well. Still digging in, omscaler
Omscaler is back to basic construction on The Omega Scale Railway. Last week was track making using a different method that gives a better appearance. Also, last Saturday, omscaler got to go on supply safari. So happy. As part of track making, a more accurate tie marker was needed. Omscaler found three candidates at a craft store. What else was decided was that a blueish steel color marker and a safety yellow marker were needed too. These were added to the purchase. To top last week off (actually, Thursday), a new gluing and building guide was made. This will help make freight trucks and stirrup steps. These require attaching wheels to a back frame. Putting side frames on wheels also. So, as readers can tell, last week omscaler got very busy. Omscaler plans to get even more basic by working on new subsurface building methods. Along with this will be making modularized conveyor cord. A new drive linkage is on tap as well. At this point, omscaler always feels like he is forgetting something. First things first, omscaler
Hello again readers! Spring has come in force with just a little coolness still in the air. The latest project completed was a new design for turnouts. Last week was building both a test model and a production model. Last Thursday saw a successful installation on the Union City module at the NC&StL interchange location. Friday saw omscaler fooling around with the idea of making turnout parts on the laser. Omscaler did a test cut on Saturday and was not happy with the results. These turnouts may continue to be made by hand cutting. Happy April Fool’s Day, omscaler
Omscaler has decided to inform blog readers of the current state of The Omega Scale Railway. The purpose of this is to answer general questions readers may have. For information about how The Omega Scale Railway began, readers will please note the section on the right of the blog, “About The Omega Scale Railway”. The first module built was the Murphysboro, Illinois, module. Salient features here are the GM&O passenger depot, GM&O freight house, the Hull house, a bungalow, two shot gun houses, some chickens and a cow as well as railway tracks along with some trees. Next, we visit the Union City, Tennessee, module. Here we have the Union Station passenger depot and freight house. The depot serves both the GM&O as well as the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railways. Seen here are an interchange track and very small East and West yards. On the railway property are one shifter (switcher), one 2-6-0, Mogul, one 4-4-0, American, two 2-8-0 Consolidations. For passengers we have: one baggage car, one diner, one sleeper and two coaches. Freight cars: nine PS-1 boxcars, one outside braced wood boxcar, two flat cars, two gondolas, ten fifty ton open top hopper cars, four covered hoppers, one lone anachronistic wood sheathed boxcar and two cabooses. And to end our report, three automobiles. Still adding to the adventure, omscaler
