Founded by Emanuele Stieri, it was second editor Charles A. Penn who helped grow the company and lead the publication towards the hobby of scale models.

Koester and Boyd worked together to push more modern prototype content and fine scale modeling features in contrast to the more loose interpretations of the hobby previously published by Hal Carstens.

As its name would suggest, Railroad Model Craftsman concentrates more on scratch building and kitbashing than its closest competitor.

In-depth features relating to prototype historical research, model construction techniques, and high-quality detailing and finishing are common themes.

[8] Enjoying a long career as RMC's longest serving editor, Bill Schaumburg retired in February 2013.

Most of the accompanying art work, maps, and track plans were produced by illustrators Ken Lawrence and Otto Vondrak.

Beginning with the January 2015 issue, the primary editorial staff consisted of Stephen Priest and Tony Cook, the first major change since the 1980s.

The magazine was completely redesigned, and some columns were retired, while others have been renamed ("Safety Valve" became "Postmarks" in 2014, restored to its original name in 2019).

The magazine continued to produce in-depth features focused on scale model construction and prototype research.

[9] The rest of the staff consists of Harry K. Wong as associate editor, and Todd Gillette as graphic designer.

Safety Valve - (Formerly "Postmarks" from 2014-2019) A column of letters submitted to the editors by the readers of RMC expressing opinions about or sharing news related to features published in the magazine.

Receiving Yard - (Formerly "Dispatcher's Report") This section features announcements from various hobby manufacturers of new model railroading products available.

Railbooks - Various new books and recordings related to the world of railroading and scale models are reviewed in-depth by the editors and other authors.

Timetable - A listing of model railroad related events taking place around the country, submitted by readers, and published on a space-available basis.