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Magazine Articles By Rick Johnson

Build a Soo Line Flatcar and a Transformer Load

Using two 40-foot Athearn flat cars, the author kitbashed this 54-foot flat car, including adding many details. The second half of the article covers how he built the transformer loads. Also includes prototype photos and scaled drawings of a Soo Line depressed-center flat car with transformer loads.

Custom Decals

Tips for preparing decal artwork and using the Alps printer.

Decal Application Jig

Building a wooden box upon which measuring tools can be laid so as to aid in making sure that decals are application straight across a car or engine.

Standard Class H 66-foot Balanced Turntable

This article describes the 1901-built bridge by American Bridge Co. This type of bridge carried all of its weight, including the locomotive, on the center bearing. Includes several photo and scaled drawings.