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!
April 17, 2024
Michael Hauk’s Susquehanna & New York in HO
This scenic HO scale layout inspired by a Pennsylvania short line is built for authentic 1930s prototype operations.
April 17, 2024
Canadian Pacific Alco RS-2 in HO
Detailing an older Proto 1000 model to represent one of five Canadian Pacific units assigned to New England service.
March 15, 2024
United States Military Railroad: The Aquia Line
The O scale United States Military Railroad (USMRR) Aquia Line, set in Virginia in March 1863 during the American Civil War, is an uncommon subject for a model railroad.
March 15, 2024
Ultra-Lightweight Portable Layout
You have room to build a layout! Here are some techniques for building a lightweight and portable small switching layout using foam and bracing.
February 26, 2024
Montana & Colorado Southern
A fond look back at Steve Rodie’s freelanced HO scale showcase of Western railroading that was rebuilt for operations.
February 21, 2024
Scratchbuilding Palmer Union Station
Recreating the signature Boston & Albany cut-stone passenger station in Palmer, Mass., with a laser cutter in HO scale.
January 17, 2024
The HO Scale Galeton & Chestnut Lake
The freelanced HO scale Galeton & Chestnut Lake recalls coal and lumber hauling in central Pennsylvania.
January 17, 2024
Dummy Third Rail for Modern Transit Scenes
Easy techniques to model an important detail for modern urban scenes, used by many commuter railroad and rapid transit lines alike.
December 18, 2023
O Scale Pennsylvania Railroad Nassau Division
This freelanced O scale empire recalls Pennsylvania Railroad heavy electric action in central New Jersey at mid-century.
December 18, 2023
Build Boston & Maine SW1 1109 in HO
Adding details, paint, and weathering to a Walthers model to recreate a specific Boston & Maine diesel switcher.
