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.

Welcome to February

STRATFORD ST. MARY • With a scenic refresh underway, this long-established home-based loft layout was photographed at its best angles - and they were plentiful.

Lighting up

Creating foliage

HOW TO… CREATE CROPS

KEEP IN TOUCH

MILLTHORPE LIGHT RAILWAY • This south Lincolnshire farmer has perfected the talents of miniaturising everyday scenes, and his profession shines through in this creation.

THE FARM

About the modeller

Clay Cross Model Railway Club • We chat with Nigel Fisher from Clay Cross Model Railways Club on life as a small club, building track, plus the perks of joining a club.

BUILD AN INDUSTRIAL SCENE • Small industry played a big role in the existence of many branch lines. Michael Russell explores a kit which could justify a number of sidings.

RYECROFT ARENA • High-rise, high impact, but at a relatively low cost, Steven Farmer was inspired by inner city regeneration for his modern station terminus layout.

MODELLING REALISTIC TRACKSIDE IN N • It's often said that it's the small details that make a layout great. With this in mind, David Lund undertakes the challenge of adding lineside equipment.

EXHILL WORKS • Combining an unusual scale with a common gauge, and innovative animated features makes this layout attention-grabbing. John Besley explains…

OPTING FOR FIBRE OPTICS • Why struggle to fit a bulb into a model, when you can pipe your light to where it's needed? As Phil Parker demonstrates

MAKE AN UN-COUPLER FOR TENSION-LOCK COUPLINGS • Simplifying hands-free operation, a reader shares his method to create an uncoupling ramp, compatible with tension-lock couplings.

WORLD OF RAILWAYS NEWS ROUND-UP

ACCURASCALE CLASS 92

HELJAN BR CCT

HORNBY DUBLO THE ROYAL SCOT

ACCURASCALE HBA/HDA/HMA WAGONS

HORNBY ACCESSORIES

NEW BOOKS as reviewed by Tony Wright

Buffer Stop • Who says there are no young modellers?

This month in pictures…