This is an index page with links to various blog posts discussing OwlMtModels' 3000-series lumber loads.
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| Mix of gondolas with OwlMtModels 3004 & 3005 Lumber Loads on them, and one 3002 on a flatcar! |
OwlMtModels News Blog Articles and Announcements
Modeling Articles
Update to OwlMtModels Modular Lumber Loads - 2023, Aug
Lumber Loads in Gondola - OMM 3004 Faux Load - 2023, Aug
Shifted Lumber Loads - Modeling & Operations - 2023, Aug
Athearn 40ft Flat with OMM 3002 Lumber Load - 2023, Nov
Tony Thompson's blog post on OwlMtModels 3001 Kit - Preview Blog (aka Part 1) 2014, August - OwlMtModels' first Lumber Load Kit, now replaced by 3002 kits.
Tony Thompson's blog post on Building a OwlMtModels 3001 Kit - Build Blog (aka Part 2) 2014, August
Tony Thompson's blog post on OwlMtModels 3004 Kit from 2019, April - Build blog and thoughts on OwlMtModels' Narrow Lumber Loads from kit 3004.
Eric Hansmann's first OwlMtModels 3004 kits for his 1926 era layout. - 2026, April - New build blog and first experience with OwlMtModels' 3004 Narrow Lumber Loads for gondolas and flatcars.
Blogs from Modelers
Tony Thompson's blog post on OwlMtModels 3001 Kit - Preview Blog (aka Part 1) 2014, August - OwlMtModels' first Lumber Load Kit, now replaced by 3002 kits.
Tony Thompson's blog post on Building a OwlMtModels 3001 Kit - Build Blog (aka Part 2) 2014, August
Tony Thompson's blog post on OwlMtModels 3004 Kit from 2019, April - Build blog and thoughts on OwlMtModels' Narrow Lumber Loads from kit 3004.
Eric Hansmann's first OwlMtModels 3004 kits for his 1926 era layout. - 2026, April - New build blog and first experience with OwlMtModels' 3004 Narrow Lumber Loads for gondolas and flatcars.
Cross-Posts from NightOwlModeler's blog by Jason Hill
Open Loads (Part 2) - Lumber in Boxcars - 2018 originally published
Open Loads (Part 5) - Lumber Loads on Flats and Gondolas - Comparison of model loads against SP lumber trains.
OMM Lumber Related Videos
Video Tutorial with TSG Multimedia on building OMM 3004 Narrow Lumber Load kit for OMM F-50-series flatcar and weathering it with some wood effects.
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Super job on the Lumber Load kits there Jason! Really appreciate the effort and keep up the good work. You are filling a much needed neich in the hobby.
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