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.

NOSTALGIC CHALLENGE • Childhood memories and a challenge set by the Scalefour Society sowed the seeds for this evocative P4 layout, which depicts the rugged coastline of Scotland.

The trains of ‘Portchullin’

COMMUNITY

Inspirational modelling with RMweb

WEST STREET STATION • This serial layout builder loves to create simple yet entertaining layouts that come bursting with cameos to entertain the crowds.

About the modeller

Getting Practical with…

Build a N gauge fire engine • You don’t have to watch the buildings burn, build your own Fire Brigade from an N’Tastic kit.

Weather a Class 45

A Row of Terraced Cottages

Model a Livestock Barn

Restore a second-hand locomotive

Modelling an abandoned steam roller

Weather a lattice girder deck Truss Bridge

A quick guide to weathering powders

Editor’s Welcome

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The Class 50 Story • With the new Accurascale Class 50 scheduled for release very soon, Jarrod Cotter briefly highlights the type’s history.

From Shipley to Bradford Forster Square • Gavin Morrison’s photos show the changing fortunes of the line from Shipley to Bradford Forster Square.

Everyday Yesterday

Lunchtime at Deansgate

North East Shed Tour

HSTs in trouble in Devon • In previous articles by Roy Kethro, ‘One Engine Only’, we read about the difficulties of operating HSTs over the Devon banks when one or more of the power cars was experiencing problems (see TRACTION 281 and 282). Since the article was published, former railwayman Bernard Mills has found some fascinating photographs in his collection that add to the story.

A LIFETIME PROJECT • Over 40 years in the making, this fantastic layout captures the spirit of the Tyneside area and comes abound with detail that keep viewers enthralled for hours on end.

About the modeller

Lighting the platform • Recalling the illumination of station platforms in the age of steam.

TABLETOP SLATE • Inspired by the release of the Bachmann Quarry Hunslets, serial layout builder, David Wright, looked to his next challenge, to model the slate workings on the North Cornwall coast and a might-have-been railway.

Baseboard details

The backdrop

Bachmann Summer 2024 announcements

WORLD OF RAILWAYS

New Class 143 and Class 144 in N for Dapol

New scenic items revealed by Osborns Models for Spring 2024

Hornby ‘Big Four’ Joyous Gard arrives

Revolution announces WIA car carriers in OO and N

Deco samples of Heljan Ruston 48DS arrive

KMRC announces open wagon range

Dapol announces a range of OO 0-4-2 locomotives

Dapol Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 production samples arrive

Hornby expands TT:120 range with GWR Mk. 3 coaches

Brassmasters introduces two new locomotive kits

Limited edition open wagons from Malcs Models

New Class 88 decorated samples arrive

Irish Railway Models reveals new H van

Dundas Models expands 009 range with four new kits

KMRC announces exclusive 10T seven plank open wagon

New OO figure packs from Osborn’s models

Bachmann Class 25

EFE Rail GWR Bloater fish van

Peco Ffestiniog Railway ‘Large England’

Bachmann NG7 Quarry Hunslet

Bachmann NG7 Dinorwic slate...