British Railway Modelling (BRM)

British Railway Modelling (BRM) magazine provides exceptional coverage of the UK model railway hobby. We cover all eras and scales, giving readers quality content with superb photography. Practical 'How to' articles by our team of modelling experts. Product news and in-depth reviews. The best inspirational model railway layouts. Historical resources and helpful information. Plus much, much more.

TRAINS IN A LANDSCAPE • Drawing inspiration from Pendon Museum’s ‘The Vale Scene’, this builder returns to his roots, modelling a tranquil corner of Sussex on the edge of Ashdown Forest.

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A NEW CHALLENGE • Dipping his toe in TT:120 for the first time brought many challenges for this builder, who relished the opportunity to create this exhibition-worthy tabletop layout.

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Getting Practical with…

Plant some laser-cut paper ferns • How about some super-realistic, yet easy-to-plant, undergrowth from scalemodelscenery.co.uk?

How to kit-bash a station

KEEPING YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND

Hog in the Spotlight

Refurbishing Carriages

Modifying a Conflat A

ICI Mond PHVs

BARROW HILL AND THE BOLSOVER BRANCH

DIDCOT NIGHT • The railway at night takes on a different character; altogether more mysterious and ‘other-worldly’. David Franklin visited Didcot to take these photographs of freight locomotives at work and rest.

GLASGOW QUEEN STREET • Glasgow Queen Street station has seen considerable modernisation in recent years with the electrification of the high-level platforms, the platform lengths increased and a dramatic new station entrance. Apart from the Scot Rail HSTs, today’s multiple units are all now in the standard blue ‘Saltire’ livery. Gavin Morrison’s photographs pre-date these changes and show some of the locomotives and liveries that have now disappeared.

SOMEWHERE • A break from the ‘norm’ for this layout builder, who tackles an industrial theme with a split gauge trackplan, which comes packed with creative cameos.

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HANDLING THE GOODS • Clive Baker traces the survivors of a once integral part of most railway stations

MAY BANK HOLIDAY FUN! • What better way to spend your Early May Bank Holiday than a trip to the Bristol Model Railway Exhibition?! Show-stopping layouts, a great mix of trade stands and a host of societies and demonstrators await – book your ticket today!

BE INSPIRED! • Visitors can enjoy over 30 planned layouts that will be on show over the weekend!

THE LATEST HEADLINES

Spring 2025 Bachmann Announcements revealed • Bachmann Europe has announced its first new products for 2025 with the launch of the Spring British Railway Announcements.

THE BRMA WINNERS ANNOUNCED! • It’s been a busy year for everyone, with some fantastic new models released that have attracted the recognition of the wider modelling community. Noteworthy is Bachmann’s results within the 7mm category with the launch of its NG7 range, indicating it’s a welcome introduction for modellers. Did your favourite pick up the top prize?

Rapido GWR B-Set coaches

Rails of Sheffield Dapol Class 88

Peco Penrhyn Quarry Workmen's Coach kit

Peco china clay hood wagons

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Buffer Stop • Second-hand sells

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