| Last updated on July 6, 2023
Detailed PDFs to help you build this project
In the December 2014 issue, Mike Garforth shows us how to kitbash a Mason Bogie, using a Piko locomotive as a starting point. Mike has generously provided 10 step-by-step PDFs detailing the project.
Also, despite our best efforts to compress these files, they are graphically intense and may take a few minutes to download.
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Found it to be a very well documented and detailed description including all the fine pictures and drawings, my only question is why with so much time spent on making of the beautiful tender bogie/truck, why the same amount of time wasn’t spent articulating the drive unit and making it a true Mason Bogie?
I am planning on printing this PDF out and laminating it because I want to build one for my planned Garden Railway “The Hodag Northern”. This article has given me the impetus to start on my copy of the Mason Bogie. However, I plan to start out using a New Bright 2-6-0 as a base as I plan to use either a Freight car or a combine to hold the battery for power. I think that this is a Great article and is a terrific primer for kitbashers! well Done, Sir, VERY Well Done!!!!!!!