I have said it before...

We are in some kind of heat wave here and working on refrigerator cars is what the doctor ordered, so to speak. When omscaler makes something new he always learns something new. Never fails. In this case, the decision was made to recut the refrigerator car sides. This turned out very well. The hinges that were applied did not look crisp and the laser cut hinge marks look much better. As this is written, the vertical door latches are being made and will be applied. Again to our readers in hot weather, stay cool (and hydrate), omscaler

 

The current roster

This post was thought of because someone had asked about The Omega Scale Railway and the equipment on it. Omscaler has decided that listing the current roster would be convenient for blog readers. Therefore, a list follows.

Locomotives:

# 33, 4-4-0, (American type)

# 45, 0-6-0, (switcher)

# 62, 2-6-0, (Mogul type)

# 2994, 2-8-0, (Consolidation type)

# 2998, 2-8-0, (Consolidation type)

 Cabooses:

#2831, #2835

 Boxcars:

# 4578, M&Stl, obsolete wood sheathed type

#162239, SL-SF, outside braced wood type

Sheet steel, PS-1 type: GM&O #’s 22039, 22045, 22054; ATSF #’s 234047, 234071; L&N # 15628; RI # 146301; SOU # 123376; WP # 220128

Fifty-ton Open Top Hoppers:

GM&O #’s 32018, 60501, 60503, 60504, 60506, 60511, 60517, 60523, 60525, 60529, 60537, 60541

Covered Hoppers:

NC&StL #’s 49202, 49225, 49231; SL-SF 83828

Flatcars:

M&O #’s 11013, 11025

Gondolas:

PM #’s 18948, 18963

Passenger Cars:

M&O # 101 baggage/mail, # 501 coach, # 502 coach, # 608 diner, # 705 sleeping

Note to readers: Three more car types are in the works and we hope to place them in service in the next two months. This is in addition to other OSR projects being worked on.

Your busy omscaler

 

Still chillin’

Hello again blog readers. Around here the weather is hot and humid. It is a good time to work on refrigerator cars. Thinking cool helps you stay cool. A number of car parts have been made. More will come. Also, omscaler learned of a new to him medium that might be used to make figures. As readers will remember, the cow project did not turn out as well as hoped. As this is written, an initial trial shows promise. More on this later. Hoping all in this climate stay cool, omscaler

 

Keeping cool in the summertime

 Last post, omscaler referred to new modules being made. Due to other commitments no real progress was made. Also, some other chores are needing to be taken care of as well. However, along with chores, the module project will be restarted. Omscaler has also slotted in a refrigerator car project on top of everything else. This rail car project consists of four A.R.T., American Refrigerator Transit, cars. The idea is to work on both projects simultaneously. We will see how that goes. This week is supposed to be somewhat flexible. Happy Fourth of July, omscaler

 

The next step

 Regarding the next project, omscaler is in the process of making a smaller module. Along with this small module two or more smaller modules will be made. The purpose of these is that the smallest ones will have curved track sections. Believe it or not, no curve track sections have ever been made. Once again, omscaler is crossing new boundaries. As said before, “It is what we do.” Another point is that the town of Alto Pass is a candidate for placing on the larger module. This was the highest point on the GM&O railroad and often needed helpers back in steam days. A new module will give omscaler a new outlet to build to latest specs. Looking forward, omscaler

 

Jersey cow 8.0?

Just before this post omscaler finished the Jersey cow by gluing it to its stand. This project is the culmination of a major effort to produce this figure. Some of the details: Checked out figure drawing books and one cattle raising book from the library. Watched relevant videos online. Made numerous cow figures from paper card stock. Hence the above label. Purchased one set of carving tools from a well known tool store. Agitated excessively over the project. Completed more than one figure and decided “no go”. Some of the videos were cow carving, cow clay making, paper cutting, paper quilling and others. Omscaler has decided to keep this last specimen and start something else. What this is will be announced. Omscaler

 

We keep trudging

As of last Thursday, a Jersey cow figure was completed. A total of three figures were done. The final figure was very close to spec but the general appearance needs improvement. For that reason, the cow project continues. Omscaler has used different resources to try to “get it right”. Part of the problem is that omscaler truly wants authenticity. Therefore, more effort will be put in to that end. Omscaler will do his best to line up a different project to work on in parallel as well. We will see how that goes. Hats off to all those who persist in their goals. Big or small. Omscaler