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.

TALES OF BARRIHANDIE • Green and Blue diesels reign supreme in this fictitious scene, which captures the distinctive ruggedness of the Scottish coast.

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LETTER OF THE MONTH

Inspirational modelling with RMweb

CIDER WITH ROSIE • Inspired by a book about a backwater country village in the Cotswolds, this relative newcomer to the exhibition circuit showcases an impressive collection of stock.

About the modeller

Getting Praetieal with…

Converting a Hornby 88DS to DCC

Making grass tufts

Weather a Railway Bridge

Diary with a 3D printer: Designing parts

Adapting Commercial Vehicles

Construct a Maunsell 1937 Shunter

Build an LNER Lineside Store

Part 2 How to Build a Goods Shed

Editor's Welcome

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The Train That Just Keeps Going Even On One Engine Part II • Roy Kethro concludes his account of how the engineering and operations departments strived to keep ailing HST sets running, this final part focuses on the specific ways adopted to traverse the steeply graded sections of the network, in particular the South Devon banks.

Class 08s in Industry

Diesels Around Mexborough • Andrew K Overton's photographic expeditions, detailed in previous editions of Traction, continued along the Don Valley towards Mexborough, into an increasingly industrial landscape.

Having a Field Day - Western Style • It's been a while since we caught up with the adventures of the Worcester Royal Grammar School Rail Enthusiasts’ Society, but in cataloguing some old photographs recently, the author came across some images taken on a couple of local trips in 1982.

The Tramway Twins • It is now over 40 years since the two lowest TOPS numbered locomotives were cut up, without ceremony, in a stone shed at the end of an isolated quarry tramway, on a small island off the north west coast of Wales, and still in their original BR Black livery. They were the TOPS Class 01 shunters, used in the ‘70s to move rock from quarries on Holy Island for use along the Holyhead harbour breakwater.

WELSH WAGON WORKS • This portable industrial scene, inspired by the wagon repair works in Radstock, Somerset, allowed its builder to showcase his collection of small tank locomotives.

The Royal Highlander

BRM Awards 2024 • The coveted BRMA results are in! It's been a busy year for everyone, with some exceptional quality items that have attracted the recognition of the wider modelling population. The tables show that mainstream media reports of a decline in the hobby are way off the mark, with more producers and products than ever before, Newer names within the hobby have scored particularly well for their innovation, online information and engagement. We list the top three from each category.

Bank Holiday Bonanza • Looking for a great way to spend your May Bank Holiday weekend? Come and join us at the Bristol Model Railway Exhibition for three days of top model railway entertainment!

Must-See Layouts! • We're delighted to announce that the following layouts are confirmed for the 2024 exhibition!*

WINDING BACK TO 1937 • Needing a new home for his 009 stock, this serial layout builder set out a new challenge to recreate a now-preserved line in mid-wales, winding the clock back over 80 years.

New NEC show...