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!
November 13, 2019
Modeling Riverbank Tree Roots
Because stream bank erosion is such a common occurrence, and the results so visually interesting, this natural effect of exposed tree roots begs to be modeled.
October 18, 2019
Morada Belt Revisited
Dave Stanley expands operations on this HO scale showcase of freelanced mid-century Western railroading. Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Western Pacific are now joined by Burlington; Rio Grande; Great Northern; Milwaukee Road; Northern Pacific; Rock Island; and Spokane, Portland & Seattle.
September 27, 2019
Kansas City Southern Third Sub in HO Scale
With the help of many friends and family, Steve Davis’ Third Sub represents Kansas City Southern operations between Heavener and Watts, Okla., in 1982.
September 15, 2019
Consider the Commuter, Part 9: Operations
LAST STOP! It’s hard to believe we have reached the end of the line. In this installment, we discuss operations on our fictional NJ Transit Flagstone Branch.
August 28, 2019
Consider the Commuter, Part 8: Equipment
In this installment of our RMC Project Railroad series, we’ll take a look at different kinds of commuter trains and how you can model them.
August 22, 2019
Collector Consist: AHM’s Pioneering Alco C424
Roco produced a model of Alco’s popular Century 424 diesel for AHM between 1975 and 1981, most likely based on drawings that appeared previously in Railroad Model Craftsman.
August 22, 2019
Northwoods Memories: Chicago & North Western in HO Scale
Born and raised on the shores of Lake Michigan in Port Washington, Wisconsin, John Meuller was enamored by childhood memories of the Chicago & North Western.
July 25, 2019
Consider the Commuter, Part 7: Scenery at Flagstone
In this installement of our RMC Project Railroad series, we apply ballast and ground cover and place structures for the end-of-the-line scene at Flagstone.
July 20, 2019
The Company Photographer: Bringing Things into Focus
As with any technology, taking good photos of your model railroad with today’s digital cameras requires a certain level of understanding of how they work.
July 20, 2019
Stevens Mine Job
An inner stair wall, about eight feet in length, was basically a blank canvas. I concluded that this space could be converted into yet another coal loading area and could greatly expand upon the work required by the Stevens Crew.
