# O Scale Builds **URL:** https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/c/o-scale-builds/7.md [Latest](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Finished Tie Mill by Jeroen](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/finished-tie-mill-by-jeroen/350)
**Author:** [@Jeroen](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Jeroen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/finished-tie-mill-by-jeroen/350 "2026-11-03T00:45:53Z")
A while ago I finished the incredible SW Tie Mill in O scale. I haven’t been able to post here for a while due to personal circumstances but as of now I hope to participate again in all the beauty that’s going on in this… --- ## [O Scale Sawmill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-sawmill/316)
**Author:** [@RayKnight](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/RayKnight)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-sawmill/316 "2026-11-03T00:44:40Z")
I never imagined that I would be sharing a build on this forum. I have been building Sierra West kits for 5 years now, the Shipyard was my entry into model building. People have asked me why I started my building caree… --- ## [Dan’s Sawmill Project](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dan-s-sawmill-project/373)
**Author:** [@Dancarter](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Dancarter)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dan-s-sawmill-project/373 "2026-11-03T00:43:20Z")
Hello friends! Just started the sawmill project and very much appreciate being welcome here. Your post provide insight, inspiration and confidence. I’m not far along but included a few pics. Thanks again! --- ## [Dwaine's Sawmill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dwaines-sawmill/138)
**Author:** [@Dwaine46](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Dwaine46)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/dwaines-sawmill/138 "2026-10-01T21:03:57Z")
Dwaine46 May 2025 in O Scale Builds Although I have finished, not sure about that word, are we ever really finished with any of our projects. Giving some insights on challenges and regrets. Constructing the base was … --- ## [\#307 Lineside Storage Shed (O Scale): JenS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/307-lineside-storage-shed-o-scale-jens/253)
**Author:** [@JenS](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/JenS)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/307-lineside-storage-shed-o-scale-jens/253 "2026-09-07T11:48:44Z")
Hello everyone, and welcome to the New SW Forum. My deepest gratitude to Brett and the esteemed members of this community whose dedication has made this forum reality. For me, the moment has arrived to embark upon a “ne… --- ## [Truck Repair : Kevin L](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/truck-repair-kevin-l/140)
**Author:** [@Kevin.L](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Kevin.L)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/truck-repair-kevin-l/140 "2026-09-05T02:47:12Z")
Truck repair build by Kevin L Kevin L September 2024 Progress on my next build the Truck Repair Building. Yes, I still have to complete the land scaping around my Sawmill but need to get supplies whi… --- ## [Stump Creek Lumber Railroad Camp - O Scale](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/stump-creek-lumber-railroad-camp-o-scale/359)
**Author:** [@SteveF](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/SteveF)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/stump-creek-lumber-railroad-camp-o-scale/359 "2026-08-26T10:16:02Z")
Thanks to everyone for welcoming me back. It’s good to be back modeling. I will be retiring at the end of the year and look forward to really having the time to devote to modeling. I thought I would start with one of my … --- ## [Using Photostacking with my O'Neil build](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/using-photostacking-with-my-oneil-build/357)
**Author:** [@waynelp](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/waynelp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/using-photostacking-with-my-oneil-build/357 "2026-08-18T14:57:11Z")
Having built this a while ago, I have since discovered Photo Stacking. That is; Different focused images of the same subject, in the same spot, and merged in the computer to make one image in focus from foreground to … --- ## [Railroad Camp : JimM](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/railroad-camp-jimm/189)
**Author:** [@JimM](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/JimM)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/railroad-camp-jimm/189 "2026-08-05T23:10:24Z")
It’s been quite a long while since I did a build thread. Looking at all the fantastic thread on Brett’s forum has inspired me to start modeling again. I thought I’d take a shot at the railroad camp because it’s going t… --- ## [O Scale Backwoods Tie Mill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-backwoods-tie-mill/254)
**Author:** [@Kevin.L](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Kevin.L)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-backwoods-tie-mill/254 "2026-08-05T13:46:56Z")
--- ## [Backwoods Tie Mill: Dwaine](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/backwoods-tie-mill-dwaine/344)
**Author:** [@Dwaine46](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Dwaine46)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/backwoods-tie-mill-dwaine/344 "2026-07-24T16:20:45Z")
Ok guys, I’m back. As many of you have said, Life Happens. I’ve moved and am ready to go again. This is my take on the Backwoods Tie Mill I really enjoyed this kit because that it wasn’t as difficult for me like some o… --- ## [My Sixth SW build: randyp](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/my-sixth-sw-build-randyp/297)
**Author:** [@RandyP](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/RandyP)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/my-sixth-sw-build-randyp/297 "2026-06-19T02:24:30Z")
This thread was started in December 2025 randyp December 2025 in O Scale Builds Since I finished my 3rd, 4th, and 5th builds that I entered in the contest at Pittsburg I have been working in my 6th SW kit. I got this … --- ## [Final Photos - SierraWest Tractor Repair Shed and Boiler-house (Modified) - O Scale: nextceo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-sierrawest-tractor-repair-shed-and-boiler-house-modified-o-scale-nextceo/325)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/final-photos-sierrawest-tractor-repair-shed-and-boiler-house-modified-o-scale-nextceo/325 "2026-05-25T20:09:15Z")
This thread was started in September 2017 nextceo Hey Gang, Here are the final pictures of my diorama that incorporated the SierraWest Tractor Repair Shed and Boiler-House Kits - O Scale. It won 2nd place in the Diora… --- ## [Kebmos o scale sawmill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/kebmos-o-scale-sawmill/305)
**Author:** [@kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kebmo)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/kebmos-o-scale-sawmill/305 "2026-04-27T15:40:08Z")
welp, i’ve started on the sawmill. i gotta be honest, it’s not gonna be an easy build just because of my limited space, template 1 covers my entire worktop. ( and the fact that thenachinery intimidates me.) i managed t… --- ## [O Scale Logging and Tractor Repair Shed](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-logging-and-tractor-repair-shed/320)
**Author:** [@nextceo1](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/nextceo1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-logging-and-tractor-repair-shed/320 "2026-03-21T13:33:43Z")
It’s been a while since I posted…so the other night I decided to take a quick video of my O Scale Logging and Tractor Repair Shed Diorama. I believe this kit was Brett’s first kit and was originally done in HO Scale…late… --- ## [\#300 O Scale Mill Engine and Boiler House. Karl.A](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/300-o-scale-mill-engine-and-boiler-house-karl-a/242)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/300-o-scale-mill-engine-and-boiler-house-karl-a/242 "2026-03-02T18:07:33Z")
This thread was started in January, 2021 Karl.A January 2021 edited July 2021 in O Scale Builds Started the build in 2010, finally finished 10 years later. Roofs are done, just not on in these pics. … --- ## [Terry and the O scale Sawmill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/terry-and-the-o-scale-sawmill/134)
**Author:** [@vietnamseabee](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/vietnamseabee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/terry-and-the-o-scale-sawmill/134 "2026-02-26T17:48:52Z")
This thread was started in November, 2022 vietnamseabee November 2022 edited November 2022 in O Scale Builds The final package of the three part O Scale sawmill arrived yesterday….the machinery. Even tho I’m an HO sca… --- ## [O Scale Backwoods Tie Mill: East Side Lumber Co](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-backwoods-tie-mill-east-side-lumber-co/301)
**Author:** [@EastSideLumberCo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/EastSideLumberCo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-backwoods-tie-mill-east-side-lumber-co/301 "2026-02-26T12:45:32Z")
East Side Lumber Co. September 2025 edited September 2025 in O Scale Builds Mail Call: The kind of work I want to come in to! Great looking kit, and packed very well as always. Todays lunch reading will be going over … --- ## [Sawmill Complex On30 Module: morganhillrr](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sawmill-complex-on30-module-morganhillrr/309)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 1:51am UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/sawmill-complex-on30-module-morganhillrr/309 "2026-02-26T01:51:35Z")
This thread was started in December 2011 morganhillrr I am a new member on this forum. I am a member of the California Central Coast On30 Module group in Northern California. We build On30 modules and as a group displa… --- ## [Welcome to Jerkwater: brownbr](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-jerkwater-brownbr/299)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-jerkwater-brownbr/299 "2026-02-24T23:19:15Z")
This thread was started in December 2022 brownbr This is the story of Jerkwater, USA. An off-the-beaten-path filling station for thirsty coffeepot locos. This build will incorporate the water tank/handcart repair shed… --- ## [Kebmo's O scale truck repair](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/kebmos-o-scale-truck-repair/136)
**Author:** [@kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kebmo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/kebmos-o-scale-truck-repair/136 "2026-02-15T12:45:25Z")
This thread was started in October, 2025 kebmo October 2025 in O Scale Builds i started on this one a week or so ago. when i finished blue sky i was really tempted to start on the sawmill, but i’m not ready for that y… --- ## [O scale Woodcutter's Shack build by an N scaler: Kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-woodcutters-shack-build-by-an-n-scaler-kebmo/288)
**Author:** [@kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kebmo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-woodcutters-shack-build-by-an-n-scaler-kebmo/288 "2026-02-10T18:13:19Z")
This thread was started in March 2016 kebmo March 2016 edited March 2016 in O Scale Builds okay, i think i can officially drop the N scaler from the title, since all of my n sale stuff has been sold. anyway, i receive… --- ## [Another O Scale Sawmill! :Bill](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-o-scale-sawmill-bill/286)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-o-scale-sawmill-bill/286 "2026-02-08T15:28:46Z")
This thread was started in November 2017 Bill November 2017 edited November 2017 in O Scale Builds After not posting a construction thread for way too long I’m jumping back in, but I’m venturing out into unfamiliar te… --- ## [O Scale O'Neill's Fabrication build thread: Kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-oneills-fabrication-build-thread-kebmo/278)
**Author:** [@kebmo](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/kebmo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-oneills-fabrication-build-thread-kebmo/278 "2026-02-06T22:37:10Z")
This thread was started in April, 2017 kebmo April 2017 edited April 2017 in O Scale Builds Since there isn’t a build thread for the O scale O’Neill’s on the forum, I would like to do one. Since we’re not on RR-Lines… --- ## [Tractor repair and machine shop: AlexR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/tractor-repair-and-machine-shop-alexr/275)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/tractor-repair-and-machine-shop-alexr/275 "2026-02-05T18:41:43Z")
This thread was started in December, 2022 AlexR December 2022 in O Scale Builds This is a new thread as this project started out as the truck repair. But, is now going to be something a bit different. I’ve copied the … --- ## [Truck repair and other randomness: AlexR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/truck-repair-and-other-randomness-alexr/274)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/truck-repair-and-other-randomness-alexr/274 "2026-02-05T18:37:23Z")
This thread was started in July 2020 AlexR July 2020 in O Scale Builds So, this is where we start… I honestly don’t know where this is going to end up. I am contemplating making this a module that will connect to the … --- ## [O-Scale Dolbeer: AlexR](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-dolbeer-alexr/273)
**Author:** [@TransferGuy](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/TransferGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/o-scale-dolbeer-alexr/273 "2026-02-05T16:25:40Z")
This thread was started in October, 2019 AlexR October 2019 in O Scale Builds I thought I would post these photos for reference photos. As I’ve been working on this I’ve been referring to the manual as well as Roberts… --- ## [Another O scale Railroad Camp: Joel](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-o-scale-railroad-camp-joel/270)
**Author:** [@Joel](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Joel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-o-scale-railroad-camp-joel/270 "2026-02-04T20:24:47Z")
This thread was started in February, 2019 Joel February 2019 in O Scale Builds Hi All, in anticipation of the imminent release of Rail Road Camp part 2 I have decided to start part 1. No way I will finish it before pa… --- ## [Another O Scale O'Neills: Joel](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-o-scale-oneills-joel/269)
**Author:** [@Joel](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Joel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/another-o-scale-oneills-joel/269 "2026-02-04T19:39:58Z")
This thread was started in August, 2017 Joel August 2017 in O Scale Builds Well here we go. Been out of the game too long and itching to get back in. I’ve been waiting for some time to devote to this masterpiece but n… --- ## [Joel's Lineside Shed](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/joels-lineside-shed/268)
**Author:** [@Joel](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/u/Joel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/t/joels-lineside-shed/268 "2026-02-04T16:03:02Z")
This thread was started in June, 2013 Joel June 2013 edited June 2013 in O Scale Builds Well time to dive back into some model building. I’ve been working on a small mining scene and wanted to build this little beauty… [Next page](https://sierrawestforum.discourse.group/c/o-scale-builds/7.md?page=1)