As blog readers are aware, omscaler has completed an extensive project. Specifically, rebuilding nine original boxcars to more realistic PS-1 type. This type is a Pullman Standard design with sheet steel ends and sides. It is distinguished by sheet metal extensions on the lower side edge which cover floor beams. The older boxcars were a very simple construction which was not rugged and as a result did not hold up very well. The original group was ten. One was taken out of service and rebuilt as a Frisco outside braced wood boxcar. Cars one through nine got the PS-1 attributes. Since one was a non-PS-1, this left nine to rebuild with a lone CB&Q boxcar being not rebuilt. Perhaps omscaler will redo it in the future. This project was a landmark effort in several ways besides the PS-1 configuration. The sides and ladders were laser cut. More accurate dimensions were adhered to. A new side frame making method was used. Also, a new stirrup step making method was used. However, some flaws were found. These will hopefully be overcome in future builds. Now, omscaler is taking the next step and moving on to other projects. Moving on down the line, omscaler
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