RMC Extra Board
Welcome to Craftsman Extra Board! This section is updated periodically with short features contributed by our readers, as well as some recent favorites straight from the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman. Check back as we continue to add new articles!
October 19, 2026
A Tale of Two Locals: Union Pacific Oakland Sub
Operating two busy locals with lots of industry switching on Seth Neumann’s HO scale Union Pacific Oakland Sub set in 1999.
October 19, 2026
Building Shepaug Reload in N Scale
Scratchbuilding a large modern lumber transfer and distribution center located in Connecticut along the Housatonic Railroad in N scale.
September 20, 2026
Modeling the ‘Empress of Agincourt’ in HO Scale
Kitbashing a one-of-a-kind Canadian Pacific MLW RSD-17 diesel locomotive from a Broadway Limited HO scale model.
September 20, 2026
Two Days on the Canadian Pacific Boundary Sub
Modeling a scenic British Columbia mountain crossing on Canadian Pacific’s Boundary Subdivision in HO scale.
August 15, 2026
Recreating Guildwood Station
Recreating a busy Toronto suburban station served by VIA Rail and GO Transit in HO scale, one memory and detail at a time.
August 15, 2026
Why Not a Passenger Train?
A local passenger train can add operational interest to a layout of any size, and doesn’t need to overpower your operations.
July 20, 2026
Waites River Railway: North Arlington
Building a cameo-style HO scale layout to pack big scenes and switching action reminiscent of New England short lines in an apartment.
July 20, 2026
Simple Styrene Barns
Easy techniques using styrene sheet and strip to scratchbuild weathered wooden barns for rural scenes of any era.
June 15, 2026
A Model Railfan in the Midwest
Fine Midwestern modeling in N scale captured from a railfan’s perspective, showcasing Chicago & North Western, Milwaukee Road, and more.
June 15, 2026
Scratchbuilding the Jefferson St. Bridge
Using traditional materials to build an N scale model of an unusual skewed steel truss bridge once located on Jersey Central’s Newark Branch.
