As this post is being written, the glue is drying on the latest project. Specifically, a “target” was attached to the switch stand on a new turnout. The old turnouts did not function as well as was hoped and were prone to warp during use. So, last week, omscaler rolled up his sleeves and began designing an improved turnout. This has been an ongoing periodic effort since The Omega Scale Railway’s inception. The first attempts were very clunky. This last design may be number six on the list of trials. Here is what we have. The new turnout is about ten-percent the size of the current ones. It uses “drop-in” installation. It looks much more realistic. And, pending a shake-down period, it works better. This is a win-win-win-win for The Omega Scale Railway. Pending final installations, this will be an attained goal for the new year. Then, onward and upward, omscaler
