MRH Running Extra is a paid digital magazine produced alongside the free Model Railroad Hobbyist (MRH). It was created to publish additional articles from the magazine’s backlog that could not be accommodated in the reduced-size free edition. Each issue includes extra modelling content as well as the full free MRH material. The original MRH magazine continues to be published free of charge.
Correct as of: 19/02/26.
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| 1 | November | 2018 |  | Getting Real by Nick Muff – Part 1 describes the planning and construction approach for modelling Southern Pacific’s Houston Grand Central Station using laser-cut techniques. The Ah-Hah Moment by Joe Fugate – a new trick for weighing freight cars with tungsten powder. |
| 2 | December | 2018 | | Getting Real by Nick Muff – Part 2 of an Art Deco metropolitan station project covering roof detailing, including skylights, mushroom vents, and waiting room seating construction. Stay-Alive Capacitors for N Scale by Rick Brodzinsky – explains how to add small capacitor “stay-alive” installations to LokSound-equipped N scale locomotives to prevent sound dropouts over dirty track or dead spots. Modeling a Steam Throttle by Jack Burgess – explores the concept of a prototype-style steam throttle inspired by the ProtoThrottle and recounts the author’s earlier full-size-style steam cab control project. |
| 3 | January | 2019 | | Making a Backlit Backdrop by Wagner Ciongoli – introduces a modern lighting approach for model railroads using illuminated backdrops to enhance depth and realism. The Allagash Gets a Shortline Connection by Mike Confalone – introduces the Oxford County Railroad as a new shortline addition to the author’s Allagash layout. |
| 4 | February | 2019 | | – |
| 5 | March | 2019 | | – |
| 6 | April | 2019 | | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – details the research and scratchbuilding of an AT&SF interlocking tower for the Yosemite Valley Railroad crossing scene. |
| 7 | May | 2019 | | Early New York Central Geeps by Jim Six – reviews prototype details and demonstrates upgrade techniques for NYC GP-series diesel models. |
| 8 | June | 2019 | | Getting Real by Marty McGuirk – explains the design philosophy and benchwork approach for the Richford Branch, including the use of IKEA Ivar components and pocket screw construction. Making Layout Photo Backdrops by MRH Staff – explains how to create convincing custom photo backdrops using digital photography and photo editing software. |
| 9 | July | 2019 | | The Lehigh Line Expansion by Mike Rose – reports on ongoing progress expanding the author’s Lehigh Line layout. |
| 10 | August | 2019 | | Tool Shed by Jack Burgess – reviews the usefulness of disc sanders for model railroad work, drawing on the author’s long experience with scratchbuilding tools. Building Your First Resin Boxcar Model by Charlie Duckworth – introduces the basics of assembling a resin freight car kit, including parts preparation and key techniques for successful results. |
| 11 | September | 2019 | | Creating One Scene at a Time by Jack Burgess – describes the author’s long-term layout-building approach of completing individual scenes to a high standard. |
| 12 | October | 2019 | | Weathering a Modern Boxcar by Nick Campbell – shares practical techniques for achieving realistic weathering on contemporary freight car models. |
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| 14 | December | 2019 | | – |
| 15 | January | 2020 | | Creating a Realistic Log Pond by Bill Obenauf – shares practical scenery techniques for modelling convincing sawmill log pond scenes. |
| 16 | February | 2020 | | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – describes the scratchbuilding of the Yosemite Valley Railroad’s Snelling station using CAD, 3D-printed details, and updated prototype research. Reweigh Dates on Freight Cars by Anthony W. Thompson – explains the purpose, rules, and modelling implications of freight car reweigh lettering. |
| 17 | March | 2020 | | Extreme Weathering by Nick Campbell – demonstrates advanced techniques for heavily weathering a covered hopper using layered fading, grime, rust, and patch effects. |
| 18 | April | 2020 | | |
| 19 | May | 2020 | | Modeling a Virginian “Battleship” Gondola by Tony Sissons – describes building and enhancing a Funaro & Camerlengo resin gondola kit. |
| 20 | June | 2020 | | Imagineering by Rob Clark – discusses creating a convincing illusion of reality in model railroad scenes rather than pursuing absolute photographic perfection. |
| 21 | July | 2020 | | Zip Ballasting by Joe Fugate – introduces a faster, cleaner method for ballasting track using a streamlined glue application technique. |
| 22 | August | 2020 | | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – Six Yosemite Valley boxcars. |
| 23 | September | 2020 | | Styrene Storage Cabinets by Jack Burgess – A solution for sorting and storing strip styrene conveniently under the workbench. 3D Printing a Signature C&EI Caboose by Dave Forbes and Doug Forbes – describes the design and construction of distinctive C&EI cabooses using 3D printing techniques. |
| October | 2020 | Better Layout Duck-Unders by Jack Burgess – How to make the best of a compromise. | ||
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| February | 2021 | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – Static rolling stock & loco projects. Modeling water with plexiglass by Neil R. Schofield – Neil R. Schofield builds the Lake Memphremagog trestle on a plexiglass base. | ||
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| October | 2021 | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – Scratchbuilding three unique cabooses. | ||
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| February | 2022 | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – Fun modeling the prototype. | ||
| August | 2022 | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – Modeling an unusual piece of equipment. | ||
| September | 2022 | The Ultimate Allagash layout tour by Mike Confalone and Joe Fugate – Touring Mike Confalone’s layout modeling 1980s Maine at the end of winter. | ||
| June | 2023 | From summer to autumn on the Cass County by Tom Johnson – Tom changes from summer to autumn scenery. | ||
| February | 2023 | Getting Real by Jack Burgess – Make a home layout portable. | ||
| March | 2024 | Sheet Styrene Storage by Jack Burgess – Organizing sheet styrene. | ||
| December | 2024 | | Modeling a more accurate D&H U23B by Neil Schofield – Upgrading an Atlas U23B to make it more accurate. | |
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