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!
June 18, 2024
Expanding St. Nicholas Yard on the HO Reading Shamokin Division
Expanding a key yard facility for more operational enjoyment on Jim Hertzog’s busy HO scale Reading layout.
June 18, 2024
Backdating a Walthers Water Tank in HO Scale
Simple modifications make this Walthers Cornerstone HO scale water tank model fit right into turn-of-the-century layouts.
May 16, 2024
The Modern Detroit, Toledo & Ironton in HO Scale
Reimagining this classic favorite fallen flag as a modern regional railroad in HO scale.
May 15, 2024
Upgrade and Weather an Algoma Central SD40-2
These former Algoma Central units were patched and put to work by new owner Wisconsin Central in 1995.
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.
