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.

TRACKSIDE ON THE K&ESR • Robin Gay found the perfect world of station, yard, engine and carriage sheds in compact form with characterful stock thanks to Colonel Stephens’ approach to light railways.

Fiddle yards

Closing the gates

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COMMUNITY

Inspirational modelling with RM web

A NEW DIRECTION • Ripping up the P4 rulebook and starting again in OO proved the ideal solution for this fantastic diesel depot scene.

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How to load a wagon • Railway wagons weren’t for decoration, they only paid their way if travelling loaded. On a model, loaded wagons look more interesting than empties, and doing something about this is a nice quick project.

Modelling Spring Trees

Animating an N Gauge Street scene

Building a whitemetal fire engine

Weather an abandoned wagon

Part 2 Second-hand restorations

Diary with a 3D printer: Modding

Building a GWR signal box

A Night at York in 1971

Freightliners in the North West

Do you believe in miracles? • One of the duties of a senior engineer in the railway regions in the 1980s included attending and helping at major incidents and accidents on the running railway. On 19th September 1986, Colin Boocock’s dinner at home was disturbed by an urgent telephone call from Control, a call that had interesting consequences. He explains:

A day in leafy Berkshire and Surrey

Steel terminals by Paul Shannon

Bath Road: Part 5 by Roy Kethro • Roy Kethro continues his account of his railway career at Bristol Bath Road depot.

SECOND WIND • Regenerated and condensed for 2023, Geoff Stenner’s new ’Oakhurst Town’ captures the spirit of its predecessor while faithfully recreating a nearly forgotten backwater in the 1880s.

London is Calling • Making a welcome return to Alexandra Palace, the popular exhibition will take place across the weekend of March 16-17th, 2024, providing a perfect opportunity for railway modelling fans to view some of the country’s best layouts.

Must-see Layouts! • Almost 40 planned layouts, including some never before seen at a show!

Ready to Experience Model Rail Scotland? Model Rail Scotland • Scotland’s big show of the year returns in 2024 to the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. The three-day event showcases a wide range of exciting layouts, plus trade and societies to satisfy all different types of railway modellers. Have you got your ticket yet?

HIGHLAND OUTPOST • Paying homage to happy memories spent on the railways, this wonderful scene captures the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Modelling Inspiration: The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Hornby 2024 Announcements • Hornby is playing catch up in 2024, with noticeably fewer new OO models announced in its annual reveal. That said, there is still plenty to be excited about, plus further announcements later in the year planned, including a separate TT:120 update. Here are some of the highlights…

New faces at Hornby get set for 2024 • It’s all change at the top at Hornby, with a new management team at the helm ready to take the hobby’s biggest manufacturer into the next phase of its future. We caught up with Martyn Weaver, the new Head of Brand at Hornby, to discuss the modelmaker’s 2024 announcements, plus its plans to recruit the next...