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.

British Railway Modelling (BRM)

Welcome to January

HAYLING ISLAND • Today, a mere trackbed and a part of 'The Hayling Billy Trail', the story of this former line leading to a sandy beach-filled island is brought to life by Richard Barton.

A little history

Creating the station

About the modeller

HOW TO… MODEL CONIFEROUS TREES • A staple around many areas of the UK, capturing the essence of these landscapes is often elusive. Michael Russell proposes a solution…

UNUSUAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Hornby Railway Collectors Association • Nicholas Kitchen, President of the Hornby Railway Collectors Association, explains the joys of vintage model railways, the history of the club and why you should consider collecting Hornby railways.

TURNOUT FROG SWITCHING FOR DCC

REDBRIDGE WHARF • The essence of the expansive Redbridge timber works is expertly modelled by the Winchester Railway Modellers, making it a ‘must-see' at exhibitions.

Making it fit

SHOWTIME!

Trains at 'Redbridge Wharf'

How they processed sleepers at Redbridge

LIGHT YOUR ROAD VEHICLES • Striving for greater realism, Phil Parker illuminates his die-cast miniatures.

THE TALISMAN • Ian Lamb charts the successful run of the inaugural London-Edinburgh business service, with train formation advice for modellers, too.

UPGRADING THE TRIX/LILIPUT AL1 • A veteran model, purchased for little and renovated to better match the higher standards of today's ready-to-run models. It sounds like a great idea, but where to start?

CRANSLEY ESTATE • Starting in OO9 with little experience of the scale, Mick Payne resorted to publications and techniques he knew best to create this absorbing model.

HOW TO… ENHANCE SECONDHAND BUILDINGS

BACHMANN WINTER 2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS

RETAILER NEWS

ON WOR THIS MONTH…

TMC CLASS 45 EXCLUSIVES

TRI-ANG (HORNBY) RS.48 TRAIN SET

BACHMANN HUNSLET

RAPIDO TRAINS SECR WAGONS

REVOLUTION TRAINS JNA/MMA WAGONS

ACCURASCALE MHA ‘COALFISH’ WAGONS

PLANET INDUSTRIALS ‘VICTORY’ 0-6-0T

NEW BOOKS as reviewed by Tony Wright

Buffer Stop

This month in pictures…