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.

GATEWAY TO ULSTER • The idyllic location of Donaghadee was a key stop on a trade route in Northern Ireland, and its rich history has been expertly portrayed by Gordon Hunt, who overcame key challenges to bring it to life.

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COMMUNITY

Inspirational modelling with RMweb

SECOND-HAND TRIBUTE • Although not what Stephen Landucci was looking for when on the hunt for a layout to buy, this O gauge scene gave him more than he imagined, including a new love for exhibitions.

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Getting Practical with…

Making a roof vent • Lots of industrial buildings are topped with louvred roof vents. Modelling these by hand is really challenging, but the world of laser-cut kits comes to Phil Parker’s rescue, turning it into a pretty easy job. We are building York Modelmaking’s (www.yorkmodelrail.com) Roof Vent kit, but the process is similar for any laser-cut model.

Build a narrow gauge girder bridge

Scratch-build an industrial warehouse

Upgrade an older diesel locomotive

4-STEP WEATHERING: The Beilhack Snowploughs

Going Miniature

A WESTERN REGION ADVENTURE: FROM BATH TO CHEPSTOW (VIA NEWTON ABBOT!)

MORETON-ONLUGG

SPOTTERS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL • Steve Carter’s images recall the heyday of the ‘Spotter’, when a trip around the British Rail network of the 1980s involved Parker coats, Practica cameras and a sports bag full of provisions! Oh, and plenty of BR Blue on display as well.

CLASSIC WAGONS THE APCM DEPRESSEDCENTRES

COUNTRY ESTATE • A lifelong railway fan and newcomer to modelling, Steve Gabriel, with help from fellow club members, used his first layout build as an ideal testbed to learn new skills.

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CAPTAINS OF THE LINE

TERCENTENARY TRIBUTE • Built to celebrate a 300-year-old bridge, this atmospheric diorama winds the clock back to 1750, when horse-drawn wagons brought coal down from the North East Durham coalfields.

Bachmann unveils Summer 2026 British Railway Announcements • Bachmann Europe Plc has revealed its Summer 2026 British Railway Announcements, featuring new tooling, returning favourites and fresh liveries across the Graham Farish, Bachmann Branchline, Scenecraft and EFE Road ranges.

Dapol announces Woodgreen charity wagons

Hornby brings magic to Playtrains

Bachmann Collectors Club releases RTC liveried Class 69

TMC commissions new TT:120 JNA wagons

Dapol O gauge Class 66 enters production

Rapido expands its ‘all-purpose’ wagon range

Revolution unveils decorated Ealnos wagons

Make a Scene 2026 Launches to inspire a new wave of modellers

Brassmasters announces LNER J19/2

Revolution 1938 tube stock

Hornby Railroad BR Class 47

Bachmann EFE Rail LSWR T3 4-4-0

Hornby Mk. 2E coaches

Hornby YFB Salmon wagon

Rapido LNWR 4-Plank Open Wagons

Rapido GNR 8T Van

Cavalex PXA Steel Coil & JXA Scrap wagons

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