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Are you modeling a prototype railroad or are you freelancing?  On serveral railroads extra trains use the lead locomotive's road number.  For example on the NKP an extra heading west with Locomotive 759 would be Extra 759W.  Some railroads had names and train numbers:  New York Centrals 20th Century Limited (name) was Train #26 or Train #25 depending on if you were going east or west.  When the train reaches the end of its run, it would be broken down or put into different train anyway.  For example, Extra 625N arrives at the end of the run.  The locomotive enters the roundhouse for servicing.  While 625 is being serviced a southbound extra is called.  The roundhouse forman has locomotive 632 on the ready track and informs the dispatcher.  The dispatcher would write up the orders as Extra 632S.  If you are into operations, consider joining OPSIG (Operations Special Interest Group).  It is an NMRA group, however NMRA membership is not required, only encouraged.  <a href="http://www.opsig.org/">http://www.opsig.org/</a> I am currently patiently awaiting the reprinting of 19 East, Copy Three (an OPSIG book about operations). Operations Roadshow is another good rescource for learning about operating like a prototype railroad.  <a href="http://www.railsonwheels.com/ors/opershow.shtml">http://www.railsonwheels.com/ors/opershow.shtml</a> Tony Koester's book Realistic Model Railroad Operation can be purchased from this website.  Scroll mouse over shop, click books, cover of book has farm scene with 2 trains meeting at a passing siding.   <a href="https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/products/books?filter.hobby%20category=2013356bf82046d8b28043091e8d7520">https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/products/books?filter.hobby%20category=2013356bf82046d8b28043091e8d7520</a>
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