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.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES • Creating his first exhibition layout as a tribute to his late father, Paul Warden decided to make this coastal scene dual-era to entertain the viewing public and keep the operators on their toes.

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COMMUNITY

REWIND TO THE 1990S • Inspired by his trainspotting days and the colourful Network SouthEast of the ‘90s, Ian Blackall's first exhibition layout paints a busy picture, with passenger trains, MoD sidings and a china clay terminal all in operation.

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Getting Practical with…

Build an O gauge telephone box • A red telephone box is the perfect addition to your layout in places where a splash of colour to attract attention will liven things up.

Build a 1960s semi-detached house

Building an embankment

Weather a 20T mineral wagon in N

What Semaphore?

SOUTH HUMBERSIDE: JUNE 1992

AFTER THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW PART TWO

DREWRY INDUSTRIALS

NORTH FROM DUNDEE • The line north from Dundee towards Aberdeen is scenically attractive but relatively little photographed. In this feature, Gavin Morrison takes us on a journey from Dundee to Carmont near Stonehaven.

SHAGBATS • This military layout, full of creative cameos and inspired by the builder's past service career, tells the story of 277 Squadron Walrus returning to base after a daring rescue across the English Channel.

The Backscene

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The story of the LMS Black Five

MODELLING IN THE CAPITAL! • London's railway modelling event of the year returns to Alexandra Palace. Here's why you don't want to miss this popular exhibition in 2025!

Must-see Layouts! • We're delighted to announce 40 planned layouts at The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2025!

Model Rail Scotland • Scotland's big show of the year returns in 2025 to the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. Get ready for a wide range of exciting layouts, trade stands and societies - you don't want to miss it!

Hornby 2025 Announcements • It's January, which means Hornby is making its new model announcements for the year ahead. Here are some of the highlights…

New January 2025 releases from Peco • Peco has had a very busy start to 2025, with the release of numerous new kits, which will be in stockists now, ready for modellers to kick start their 2025.

Lionheart Trains LMS Ivatt 2-6-2T announced

Second Beatles: The Liverpool Connection train pack arrives

Sonic Models LNER Robinson Class A5 coming in N

Special edition of Rapido's Jones Goods arrives

Exclusive Dapol OO Class 88 production samples revealed

VE Day commemorative wagons from Dapol

Scalemodelscenery relaunches very first kit

New OO Dapol wagons for February 2025

Hornby Stockton & Darlington Locomotion No.1

Lionheart Standard Class 3 2-6-2T

Bachmann BR Mk1 BSO, FO and RB coaches

Bachmann BR Dia.1/211 12T ‘Palvan’

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