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 April

ABINGDON • Club membership is important to Ivan Cadge, who thrives on the creativity and ideas shared, as evidenced in his slice of this former branchline terminus.

About the modeller

MODELLING DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOIL • Soil, in all its different forms, has often puzzled modellers chasing realism in miniature. As ever, its secret, says Michael Russell, lies in technique, products and budget.

MODELLING MUD • For a small amount of mud that has dried and flaked, acrylic crackle medium works well.

TOP TIPS

SHERTON ABBAS • Inspired by the work of modelling greats, with skillfully-built stock, and hand-built track for smoother running, this is a very photogenic layout…

Rolling Stock

About the modeller

THE BUFFER STOPS HERE • The greatest enjoyment can sometimes be found in the smallest of modelling projects. Chris Mead researches buffer stops on the national rail network to detail these models.

CROSSING THE WATER - PART II • Most bridges are unique, providing a fount of resource to model-makers and fans of architecture. Clive Baker presents further modellable ideas.

BUILDING A BUDGET LOCOMOTIVE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRM! • As British Railway Modelling turns 30 years old, we take a trip down memory lane with David Brown, BRM's founding editor.

THIRTY YEARS OF BRM; REFLECTIONS by Tony Wright

FOREVER INNOVATING • The current editorial team looks back over life at BRM and recalls their own personal highlights about this great hobby…

Practically speaking

30 YEARS: 30 LAYOUTS • How lucky are to have featured so many fantastic layouts over the past three decades as we’ve tracked this wonderful hobby? To celebrate, we’ve picked some of our favourites, with a few ‘golden oldies’ from the early days.

AWARDS

SPLOTT • Dipping into P4 was an enjoyable experience to construct this layout, explains Paul Spencer, though he now has eyes on other scales, too.

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HOW TO… MAKE YOUR OWN BUILDINGS • With low-cost manufacture in mind, Phil Parker takes inspiration from the past, to create this well-proportioned goods shed from cardboard.

MAKE A BUDGET DISPLAY CASE • Phil Parker saves some boxes from the bin, and gives them a new lease of life.

ALL-NEW CLASS 60 FOR 'OO' REVEALED

CLASS 66 RETURNS FOR NEW RELEASES

NEW EXCLUSIVES FOR LOCOMOTION MODELS

CLASS 56 FAREWELL RAILTOUR PACK ANNOUNCED

ON WOR THIS MONTH

OUT NOW FROM METCALFE

VMS CONSUMABLES

FIRST RTR MK. 2C COACHES FOR 'OO'

SPECIAL EDITIONS FOR 'OO'

HELJAN CLASS 33/1 EXCLUSIVES FOR KMRC

NEW SHEDS FOR 4MM:1FT SCALE

RAPIDO HUNSLET 16IN 0-6-0ST

DAPOL CLASS 59

EFE LSWR COACH SETS

RAPIDO TRAINS VIX FERRY VAN

HORNBY HSTS

ACCURASCALE MK.5A COACHES

RAPIDO DIA. V6 IRON MINK VAN

BIG WEEKEND IN THE SOUTH • Join us at the Bristol Model Railway Exhibition for three days of top model railway entertainment this April!

British Railway Modelling (BRM)