The Rule:

The Rule is “If you are not happy with it now, you be less happy with it later”. This rule applies to a lot of things. A new car, a haircut, a marriage. In this case, omscaler was getting bothered about the previous flat car numbering error. As it happened, there is a technique to remove car applique`s. Omscaler went to work to correct said problem and is happy to report that the flat cars now have their original numers, #11013 and #11025. Work continues on the gondola builds. Fortunately, a letter misalignment was caught early and fixed. More news next post, omscaler

 

Two for the road, finally

As of 8:33 a.m. Sunday morning Central Daylight time, two Mobile & Ohio flat cars were put to work on the Omega Scale Railway. In this instance, the cars were renumbered to #’s 111013 and 111025. This was an error in road number printing which was not noticed until the cars were completed. It was determined that the damage to the car to correct the problem was not worth the effort. At this writing the two GM&O gondolas are being worked on. The first thing will be the reporting marks and road name (large initials) printing. Omscaler has already checked the numerals for correctness. Thank you to readers for checking in. See you next post, omscaler

 

If by chance?

At this point in the flat car build, omscaler had only one day left to get the last details in place. This is due to last week’s surprisingly busy “part time” work schedule. Also, some non-omega scale activites were putting on pressure. What to do? Omscaler will simply get busy at the intended outcome once again. Next week should see a start on the two gondolas. Hopefully. Another update for readers next week. Omscaler

 

One and done, almost...

Omscaler is happy to announce that, hopefully, by this post, flat car rebuild number one will be finished. The blog header picture is of the flat car without brake wheel and wheel stanchion as well as no stirrup steps. The flat car behind and to the right, coupled to the open door boxcar, is the original build type. Next build is the remaining M&O flat car. After that, two GM&O gondolas. See readers next post, omscaler

 

Still trudging

As mentioned before, work is slow but going forward. Reporting marks are on the sides of the first flat car. The running gear is assembled as well. The car deck is mostly done too. The two flat cars are M&O. The gondola cars are Pere Marquette but will be retired and replaced with GM&O gondolas. Omscaler feels that these are much more appropriate. As a side note, omscaler went to the semi-annual train show in Gadsden, Alabama this past Saturday. The show was really good. A lot of scenery has been done on the permanent layout located in the Mary Hardin Center. As a further side note, the new Attalla Museum was open and omscaler enjoyed meeting the curator and other staff and volunteers. If you are in North East Alabama, you should plan a visit. More updates next post and thank you to readers for checking in, omscaler

 

Fine tuning and car upgrades

Omscaler has continued to work on the Alto Pass module. It seems that the drive cord is disengaging. A solution is planned and will be added soon. The four rail car upgrades are being worked on with an M&O flat car being the first one. Work progress has been slow due to outside responsibilities but more consistent work is planned. See readers next post, omscaler

 

Still moving along the “Alto” grade

As of last week, a five-car peddler freight made regular runs on the module. Operation is adequate but needs fine tuning still. The next module phase will be the Alto Pass station and senery. At this point, a side trip to upgrade two gondola and flat cars to current standards will be taken. Thanks to all readers for visiting, omscaler