Finished in good order

The outside braced wood box car is finished. #162239, SL-SF, Frisco now sits protruding into Spruce Street. Let’s take a more in-depth tour of this boxcar. Stats: Sixty-two total parts (not countning external Z bar). About fourteen are hidden angle braces. Order boards on each door. Brake wheel and platform on the B end. The Frisco logo is on each side. Car does sit a little high. The side ladders are laser cut as are the sides. Simple roof walk and laterals. Glue streaks do show up on a magnified view. Seems like some research and experimenting are called for. Also, due to size constraints, little room on the end panels for larger markings. Actually, barely able to read. But...the boss said, “Run it!” Further note. Spruce and other streets are even to this day, paving brick made locally years ago. In this view is the retired Southern boxcar, #23376. The running gear in part was used on the new boxcar. The building is the South end of Murphysboro depot. On to the next project(s), omscaler

 

Did Charlie say “Aaauugh!”?

Readers may remember the late Charles Schultz character Charlie Brown. When the football was moved right as he kicked or some other calamity occurred, He would yell Aaauugh! Just prior to writing this post, omscaler was gluing a project together. As a piece was being test fitted, another part came away at the glue joint. Aaauugh! Omscaler was compelled to do a repair. Sometimes it happens. Another cartoon character says, “Just scream”. Whatever works. Now back to the building. Omscaler hopes that the outside braced boxcar will be finished very soon. More to come. Chilling and working, omscaler

 

Moving forward with the cutting edge

The laser cutting was done successfully. The very small railroad now has an outside braced wood boxcar under construction. This will provide an interesting car type. As a further note, an older boxcar that was not up to current specifications was removed and some parts were used on the new boxcar. Omscaler hopes that this project will be complete as of this posting. Also, the three locomotive project has had some small progress as well. Looks like a busy week for The Omega Scale railway. And to all you Irish out there, Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Still a-building, omscaler

 

Another step forward

This post is another update on the projects currently in the works at The Omega Scale Railway. As you recall, several things were listed on the to do list. This past week, omscaler continued making the build diagram for the William Hull house. Also, a multiple railcar laser cutting diagram was completed. The next step is to scan in the same in order to make laser cut car sides. If this step is as successful as the last open top hopper, a lot of time may be saved. Saving time is always something that omscaler is very interested in. Optimistically, omscaler

 

A new beginning

To omscaler, this time of year still feels like a new beginning. Last week started of well. Building diagrams were completed for two locomotive types. A total of two of one type and a single of the other type were done. Some more diagrams are planned. One of a house in Murphysboro and another or more of railcars. The Union City module has had some preliminary work done as well. As they say, one thing at a time. Taking time to do the work, omscaler

 

Lost in the weeds?

This week’s post is about the lead picture featured above. What is notable about the picture is that there are two “plantings”. Also in this picture are new porch railings. Both of these represent another milestone for The Omega Scale Railway. The plants on the left are Crepe Myrtles and on the right are a “rare variety” Hydrangea. Readers will note that omscaler is taking a certain amount of liberty with this description. Regarding the porch railings, even though there is a balcony railing on the Hamilton House hotel, these railings are a new, more delicate design. This is the reason that part of them appear damaged. They were warped during installation. Omscaler thinks more damage may occur if a repair is attempted. Steadily moving ahead, omscaler

 

Congratulations to The Omega Scale Railway!

Wow! Has it been six years? Way back in 2017, the first blog post was published. Time has flown. A lot has been accomplished. Sometimes it seemed like it was all uphill. However, the results were worth it. Omscaler is very proud of what has been done. As has been referred to, there is still more to do. To the devoted readers and visitors, a heartfelt big Thank You. It is omscaler’s hope that you have been inspired to try something new yourself. At least I hope so. Regarding last week’s post, the porch rails have been installed. The foliage effort still needs doing. We gonna’ do it. Since this will post on Valentine’s Day, I hope all you ”Valentiners” have a good one. From my heart to yours, omscaler