As hinted at, omscaler continues working on refrigerator cars. The first car is ready for the roof to be put on. Omscaler actually wishes he were further along, but we do what we can. Some parts that are from the original ten or eleven boxcars may be used. These are specifically the parts from the running gear. If they can be used, this will save time. Until the next blog post, omscaler
At this point, all eight car sides appear to be complete. Next in the plan is attaching car sides to the car decks. This will be followed by car ends. The car sides look a little odd. There was a significant problem matching report mark and graphic applique colors to the color of the car side itself. More on that when pics of the cars are available. Omscaler is still advising hot weather safety. Stay cool, omscaler
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
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
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
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
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
