Settling down to business

As readers will recall, some details were mentioned last post regarding the next project. It seems that all that has happened is writing about the details. In other words, talk is cheap. Some of this was due to bad weather hindering the execution of a part-time temporary job. The workload and the weather look like both are improved this coming week. We shall see. Hopefully, nothing else will vie too much for omscaler’s attention. I am still moving forward on the stock car build. Still planning to double down, omscaler

 

It’s the heat! Man!

Yep. Around here, the weather has been toasty. That and outdoor errands and chores have slowed the old Very Small Railroad down a lot. But yet...it’s not the heat. It’s the humidity. All this notwithstanding, omscaler is planning to try to double down on the next project. If readers recall, a stock car is planned. See all readers next post, omscaler

 

Late but finished

To update readers with the correct information, the gondola mentioned in the last post actually was completed on Friday, June 6^th. You know what they say about good intentions. However, omscaler is proud to have finished gondola GM&O 13238. These gondolas were built with “fish belly” sides to have better structural strength. As readers know, omscaler builds equipment as close to realistic as possibel. As mentioned last post, the next project is supposed to be a stock car. Details to be determined. More updates to follow, omscaler

 

 

Gondola number two

As this post is written, the second gondola is almost ready for final assembly. This rail car should be done by Monday evening at the latest. Omscaler has decided to work on a stock car as the next project. Some of the parts are already made. However, these are for one car only. Omscaler would like to have three on the roster. We will see how that goes. From where I am, humid but happy, omscaler

 

A day late and a dollar short?

As readers will note, this blog was not available the morning of May 26^th. If you are joining us late you will have seen it after 9:00 PM Central Daylight time. This tardiness is due to attending a wedding out of town which required eleven hours driving between three drivers. This was one way. The caption (label) above should read, “and many dollars short”. But enough about fuel prices. The wedding trip and work and a high school graduation took enough time to delay the second gon. Omscaler is not complaining. I am very proud of our new graduate and the bride and groom as well. As far as the “part time job”, one person on vacation preceded by two quitting (one may have come back) may create another time shortage. The gon will probably inch along. Hopefully, a complete project will ensue. Tired but happy, omscaler

 

The finishing touch

As this post is written, the finishing touches to gondola GM&O 13213 are being applied. The second gon should be finished in short order as some parts are already made. Omscaler had a unusual opportunity to visit the Northport, Alabama model railroad club. An important errand had to be run to Reform, Alabama which gave time for the visit on the way back. This club is first rate to say the least. Featured are an ‘O’ gauge and an ‘HO’ gauge layouts. Both very well done. These are housed in the former GM&O depot. A caboose is also on the property. The visit was good but short due to the 1:00 P.M., closing time. Omscaler is planning to return. See readers next post, omscaler

 

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 numbers, #11013 and #11025. Work continues on the gondola builds. Fortunately, a letter misalignment was caught early and fixed. More news next post, omscaler