A man by any other name

A couple of posts ago, omscaler alluded to a group of possible projects. Man astute blog readers are already aware that there is a shortage of people in The Omega Scale world. For this reason, omscaler will begin working to remedy that problem. Scale workers are needed. Also, regular people are needed. Livestock is needed. Close on the heels of these needs is a shortage of vehicles. So, to move forward, figures and related will be the next focus. As a further note, locomotives and cabooses need upgrading to current standards. More passenger power in the form of a Ten-wheeler is also planned. Referring back to figures, a new build technique will be tried. So, as said before, always plenty to do on The Omega Scale Railway. See readers next post, omscaler

 

A sigh of relief

For a while there omscaler thought he would miss another deadline. As it turned out, the project got completed. The last steps were the side ladders. As readers may notice, stirrup steps were not installed. Omscaler was not happy with the appearance on the last rail car project so they were left off. Now The Omega Scale Railway can ship crude petroleum oil from the Eucutta, Mississippi oil field to the Texaco refinery in Joliet, Illinois. The “scale money” just keeps rolling in. Any too who, see readers next post, omscaler

 

Another milestone for The Omega Scale Railway

As this post is written, the tank car is awaiting final touches. The reason this is a milestone is that this is the final rail car type planned for The Omega Scale Railway. This means that every rail car type is working on the railway. Still in the works are a bay window caboose, a Ten-wheeler steam locomotive as well as two Mikado 2-8-2 steam locomotives. Other projects are planned as well. More people figures. More vehicles. Scenery and other things. As we say, “Always something to do on The Omega Scale Railway”. See readers next post, omscaler

 

Another “so close” moment

Seems like it is back to broken record time. Same hindrances as before. However, as of this post, omscaler should have a tank car superstructure made including reporting marks. I still lament that only one car of this type is being worked on. The original plan, if readers will recall, was three or four. Who knows? May happen yet. See readers next post, omscaler

 

Platform and running gear

Platform and running gear

The platform is now attached to the running gear assembly, and the tank cradles and main tank are being worked on. It is possible that by the time of this post, we have a complete tank car. At least, that is the goal. A few weeks ago omscaler downloaded some vintage car pics. It is hoped that these can be used to create more vehicles for The Omega Scale Railway. Also in the wings are plans to make figures. Staying busy as best we can, omscaler

 

A Platform for the people

The center beam assembly mentioned last post has been completed. The next step is the car platform. This is more or less a catwalk for workers to manage and operate the car. Also part of the car platform is the supports for the tank. This is attached to the running gear as well. The important part of the platform assembly is getting the correct thickness. This may call for some trial and error. Building for the Omega Scale people, omscaler

 

Charged sideways?

Last post omscaler said he was charged up and ready to go. Somehow or another extra work or regular work that seemed extra intruded on the best of intentions. However, we have a center beam which has been attached to the top beam. This is part of the running gear assembly. What is needed is center beam to side frame attachments. The entire assembly is a new configuration. This may or may not work well. Working hopefully, omscaler