RMC Perspective
Welcome to RMC Perspective, where we explore the hobby and philospohy of model railroading from a variety of points of view.
November 14, 2024
The Words ‘Just’ and ‘Only’
Make your layout format decision based on the operational style you prefer and the amount of time you want to allocate to the hobby.
October 30, 2024
RMC’s Railfan Connection
RMC has more in common with its sister publication Railfan & Railroad than just shared ownership.
September 15, 2024
Los Angeles Union Station
As Union Station celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, its future is secure not only as a Los Angeles landmark, but also as an important transportation anchor for the city and beyond.
August 16, 2024
Why Join?
Consider the many benefits to joining the NMRA, your local model railroad club, or your favorite railroad historical society.
July 15, 2024
The Future is in Transit
Transit modeling is not just the future, it’s presently arriving at hobby shops near you.
June 18, 2024
In Praise of Short Lines
Consider looking up the short lines in your area, and see railroading as it used to be all across the country.
May 16, 2024
Fathers, Sons, and Trains
How many of our model railroading stories begin with attributing our love of trains to a helping hand from our fathers?
April 17, 2024
The Joy of Kitbashing
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the hobby is learning how to “kitbash” models to make them truly your own.
March 15, 2024
Benefits of Being a ‘Rubber Gauger’
Who says you have to stay stuck with one prototype, one scale, or even one type of modeling? Consider broadening your horizons to get more out of the hobby.
February 26, 2024
To Clutter, or Not to Clutter
Everyone fights the battle of gathering clutter in their hobby space… What will you do about it?
