The week that should have been

If last week had been perfect, it was: “Hello again dear readers!, Well, we have two shiny new cabooses and leafy new trees!”. Since it was not perfect we had more planning and working on two cabooses. A discrepancy in the main deck dimension was discovered and had to have new components cut out. The trees are technically still drying even though they have been dried well by now. We did figure out a way to save time on installing caboose windows. Hooray! So, as of Saturday night past we were attaching caboose walls together. We will see what we get done by Tuesday morning, the post time of these blogs. Getting a little more done, omscaler

 

Blog upgrade announcement!

As readers have already observed, there have been some changes to the information and appearance of The Omega Scale Railway blog. Omscaler has put a some background information about the scale and a cool picture of a GM&O diesel locomotive. The caboose project seems like it has gotten trickier and trickier so it is not done yet. Also, something new, omscaler is working on making trees. Yes trees! First the Murphysboro looked like a beach with no ocean for a long time. Then it looked like some dirt for a long time. Then two buildings with streets and grass (where it is now). So, let’s get some trees going. This is the strangest work I have done so far. But, who knows where it will lead (leaf)? Until next post, keep it on the rails, omscaler

 

Back to work

 

Yep, back to making the dream come true. Here at The Very Small Railroad we hard at work this week. As of this post, and I mean directly, we have cut out caboose door and window openings. We are thinking about how to do window glazing. We have a few ideas and we will make it happen. 2021 looks like it will be a big year for The Omega Scale Railway. I know it will be an even better railroad. I am very enthusiastic regarding the upcoming year. I hope readers are as well. Caboosing along, omscaler

 

Happy New Year!

 

Omscaler hopes that everyone had a good Christmas. I certainly did. As I told someone, the New Year is fast upon us. Some things are what they are until they are not. (I forget who said this.) Soon the old year will be not. Goals abound. Not too late to set yours. Including goals and sub-goals omscaler looks like he has over twenty! Will we get them done? The suspense is building. As mentioned before, two cabooses are in the shop now. Running gear is ready to install on both. Sides and some ends are cut out. Will they get done by next post? More suspense. Don’t party too hardy New Year’s Eve. Omscaler

 

Merry Christmas!

 

That’s right! The big day is almost here. Have you got done what you wanted to get done? Me neither. Have you been good? Me neither! A little honesty never hurt anyone! Tell the truth. You will feel better. Christmas is always a good and special time of year for me. Many folks have a train running around the foot of their tree. Growing up I did not. However, it seems like one was always available. Omscaler loves convenience. Lots of outdoor displays then and now have a Santa “Engineer” with a Christmas train. Gotta’ love it. This Christmas is probably more challenging for many people for obvious reasons. Omscaler believes remembering that Christmas is about “The Gift” of a Savior from God to man. This is a spiritual time as well as a fun time for these reasons. No material thing can bring peace in and of itself. If you are struggling with some of these issues, consider giving yourself. Go see your friends and family if you can. Visit, if possible, a nursing home resident (may be less doable due to health restrictions). Use your imagination. Bling will never replace a heartfelt gift. Have fun. Drop those old burdens before you step into next year. A new beginning is coming. Merry Christmas! Omscaler

 

A clear picture

 

Yes readers, we have finished the project and we have also done a “shakedown” operation on the new locomotive. The “shakedown” actually left omscaler a little shaken but we are okay now. The shakedown required some tweaking to get correct operation of the equipment. With such small tolerances we are used to this. All part of the one to three eighty-four terrain in which we work. Since it is now December with Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching, omscaler has been hard at work preparing for next year. We have listed about twenty goals for The Omega Scale Railway in year 2021. Wow! Omscaler may be working on this well into the future. What about you the reader? Please feel free to share your goal or goals for 2021 in the comment section of this blog. I bet there are some really interesting ones out there. As a side note, goals that are written down have something close to an over ninety percent chance of becoming a reality. What have you got to lose? Yours optimistically, omscaler

 

No cutting corners!

 

That’s right. No corners cut with regard to the blog. Sometimes we do build things with or without certain features not visible to the eye, but that is not what omscaler is referring to. As of the writing the Mogul is complete and the tender is awaiting a front platform, attachment of running gear and reporting marks if I have not left off something. Oh yes and side steps. Maybe that is all. Omscaler is actually hoping to get all this done before posting this but if not we have a clear picture of where we are now. Glad to be circumspect with the readers and all. I am still hoping readers will suggest the next project after the two cabooses are done. An outside braced wood boxcar is currently the front runner. Omscaler reserves the right to change the suggestion if deemed not feasible. Arbitrary I know but readers may not understand the complexity involved when fabricating rolling stock. Still fabricating (rolling stock), omscaler