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!

Make Detailed Cypress Tree Stumps

November 14, 2024

Make Detailed Cypress Tree Stumps

An easily adaptable technique to create massive cypress stumps for swampy scenes in O scale (or any scale you wish).

Return to the Barchester Branch

November 13, 2024

Return to the Barchester Branch

A proto-freelanced approach to a rural Pennsylvania branch line terminal in HO scale, based on a track plan by Robert Chant.

Operations on the C&O Ryder Gap Sub

October 20, 2024

Operations on the C&O Ryder Gap Sub

Adopting prototype Chesapeake & Ohio practices for fun and engaging operating sessions on the freelanced Ryder Gap Sub.

Lehigh Valley’s Final Chapter in N Scale

October 20, 2024

Lehigh Valley’s Final Chapter in N Scale

Ron Papiercavich’s beautiful proto-freelanced take on the Route of the Black Diamond in N scale.

Soo Line in Southern Indiana

September 25, 2024

Soo Line in Southern Indiana

Rural scenery dominates this HO scale Soo Line secondary set in mid-1990s southern Indiana.

Making a Scene at CP 294

September 25, 2024

Making a Scene at CP 294

An old New York Central tower solves a scenery dilemma on Dave Abeles’ HO scale Conrail Onandaga Cutoff.

Switching Under Florida Palms

August 16, 2024

Switching Under Florida Palms

Modeling Miami’s modern East Rail switching district served by CSX in HO scale.

Updating an Ancient Scale-Craft Pennsylvania Railroad K4s in O Scale

August 16, 2024

Updating an Ancient Scale-Craft Pennsylvania Railroad K4s in O Scale

Breathing new life into an 85-year-old O scale Pennsylvania Railroad K4s model with modern updated details.

Fort Dodge Duet

July 15, 2024

Fort Dodge Duet

Two railroads serving an urban switching district from opposite sides of the street on this HO scale Chicago Great Western layout set in Iowa.

Introduction to Layout Command Control: Part 1

July 15, 2024

Introduction to Layout Command Control: Part 1

In the first of a three-part series, we look at the emerging Layout Command Control protocol for controlling accessories and more.