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.

HEADING WEST • A decade in the making, this picturesque scene, inspired by the builder's memories of awaiting the speedy arrival of the Cheltenham Spa Express, became the perfect home for his collection of Western Region locomotives.

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BOOKWORM • After reading about the fascinating rail history in the Forest of Dean area, Theo Thomas attempted to capture the essence of its drift mines, loading screens and associated facilities, unearthing exciting modelling possibilities.

Getting Practical with…

Build a OO gauge Garden Shed • If you've never built a laser-cut wood kit, this little shed from Commodore Studio (www.commodore-studio.co.uk) is the perfect starter. Four models for six quid means that even if you mess one up, it's not a problem. Mind you, sheds aren't always perfect, so can you really go wrong?

Create a Camping and Bonfire scene

Building a Lineside Hut

Good Running on ‘Little Bytham’

Build a Wills Signal Box

Replacing Traction Tyres on Hornby diesels

Weathering wagons

AGGREGATES TERMINALS QUARRIES AND OTHER LOADING POINTS

THE LAKES LINE - WAS THIS THE LOW POINT?

VAN TRAINS IN THE NORTH WEST • Many parcels and mail trains were made up of a large number of vehicles, but some services operated with much shorter formations, which are ideal to replicate in model form. Here, John Hillmer shares a selection of his images of trains with just two or three vans.

SIZE MATTERS

SNOWDON BY RAIL • Inspired by the books of Rev. W Awdry and the Clyre Valley Railway, this picturesque layout in the mountains became the perfect showcase for banking locomotives in narrow gauge.

DUCHESS OF HAMILTON

LEARNING CURVE • This newcomer to the hobby threw himself in at the deep end, learning new skills, drawing on his miniature wargaming experiences and inspiring a new generation of modellers.

THE LATEST HEADLINES

Accurascale Class 89

Hornby Dublo Silver King Silver Jubilee Collection

Hornby J15 (GER Y14)

Accurascale Beilhack ZZA Snowplough

Hornby TT:120 KFA Wagons

Irish Railway Models unfitted H vans

Hornby 4 Wheeled coaches

Bachmann LMS Brake Van

Buffer Stop • This month in pictures