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.

REVIVAL • After succumbing to growing competition from local bus services and car ownership, this small branch line gets a new lease of life in model form, enabling its passengers to head east to the coast, or west into the Midlands and beyond.

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COMMUNITY

TRACKSIDE • This immersive layout comes packed with busy scenic cameos, including its very own racecourse with sound! A feast for the eyes and the ears.

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Getting Practical with…

Building a pair of sheds for N gauge • Any garden is improved by the presence of a shed, and so I need a couple for my project on page 56. Metcalfe Models offers a nice pair of buildings in the PN812 kit, but as they are N gauge, how challenging are they to assemble?

Build a promenade Cafe

Installing flexitrack

Make a Scene

Off-the-shelf challenge in TT:120

INLAND INTERMODAL TERMINALS IN SCOTLAND • In his second feature on intermodal terminals, Paul Shannon examines the inland terminals in Scotland.

EARLIEST DIESEL MEMORIES • Colin Boocock reminisces about his first encounters with diesel traction as a child and youth.

DOCKSIDE SHUNTERS

COMMUTING TO KING’S CROSS

SOUTHERN RESTORATION • Taking the reins on this layout rebuild project proved quite a challenge for Paul Hopkins, who brings this excellent West Sussex-inspired scene to life with some unusual scenic additions.

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END OF THE LINE

NEWCOMER • Proving it's never too late to pick up a new hobby, this debut layout proved the ideal testbed for learning new skills and helped showcase the builder's love of LMS locomotives.

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Bachmann's Autumn 2026 announcements

Clark Railworks launches GWR Mink G goods van

Wallace & Gromit 009 wagon collection

New C Class in N for Collectors Club members

Dapol cancels GWR Toplight coach project

Rapido unveils new OO wagon projects

Deluxe Materials introduces five new modelling products

Clark Railworks announces LMS 9ft bogie packs

Revolution recreates preserved 1938 Stock in N gauge

Accurascale completes second production run of GWR Manor Class

Hornby Class 50

Graham Farish Hall

Rapido Kerr Stuart Sirdar tanks

Rapido "All-Purpose" 009 wagons

Hornby BR Rebuilt Patriot Class

Irish Railway Models CIÉ Palvans

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