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 March

EUXTON JUNCTION • Preston and District Model Railway Society's challenge was to keep pace with changes on the railway during the build of their intricate model.

Overhead equipment

Back gardens

Platform access ramps

HOW TO… MODEL A BEACH SCENE • Prominent to the front of many model railways with a coastal location, beaches often recall long, warm, care-free summer days. Here's how you can have one, too…

QUICK TIP

Making Waves

KEEP IN TOUCH

TUMYLL JUNCTION • With a diverse collection of multi-era stock, Simon Cullen removed signs of date and region from his layout build, making it the ultimate ‘playground’.

That Viaduct!

The backscene

About the modeller

BRM MEETS…. METCALFE MODELS • Famed for accessible card kits stocked by all good model shops Wood meets Paula Thompson, Marketing Director of this manufacturer based in the roiling Yorkshire Dales.

MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS • We test Metcalfe's latest card building kit in a style familiar to many, often seen in more urban locations - and the results are quite satisfying.

Croydon Model Railway Society • Richard Millington of the Croydon Model Railway Society chats with us about sharing skills with new members and building a new club OO layout.

ABERGAVENNY BLACKBROOK • When Newport Model Railway Society became overwhelmed with a layout project, something more accessible was required. David Hagger explains…

Rolling Stock

A running session

MODELLING ON A BUDGET: PART 1

GREAT DAY OUT IN THE CAPITAL • With over 40 fantastic layouts, more than 80 traders, and numerous clubs and societies in attendance, here's why you need to book your ticket to the London Festival of Railway Modelling.

ARCADIA • Richard Barton sings the virtues of modelling light railways in S scale, made possible by a very supportive Society and some helpful suppliers.

HOW TO… BUILD A MINIATURE RAILWAY • Encouraged by the release of a new 3D-printed layout accessory by West Hill Wagon Works, Phil Parker shows how railway interest can be added to the smallest of spaces.

Prototype Inspiration

WORLD OF RAILWAYS HORNBY® NEWS ROUND-UP

RAPIDO TRAINS CLASS 28

RAPIDO TRAINS CONFLAT ‘P’ WAGONS

PECO FFESTINIOG RAILWAY STOCK

PECO MINERAL WAGONS

HELJAN UPDATED CLASS 35 ‘HYMEK’

NEW BOOKS as reviewed by Tony Wright

Buffer Stop

This month in pictures…