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.

LASTING LEGACY • This simple yet visually captivating little backwater helps celebrate the work of Iain Rice and keeps his contribution to this wonderful hobby alive.

COMMUNITY

SCOTTISH BORDERS • Exploring the rich history of The Borders Railway inspired this club to take on a new layout challenge, recreating an area of great scenic beauty.

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Getting Practical with…

Renumber a locomotive • Can’t find the exact locomotive for your layout? We have a go at changing the identity of a TT:120 model, using techniques that work for all scales.

Detailing an Old Tri-ang Signal Box

Create a hood for your wagon

Weathering Heljan's SR CCT with Geoff Haynes

Building a Peco Tramway brake van

Modelling flowers in different scales

CHEMICAL TERMINALS NORTH WEST ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND PART ONE • Paul Shannon examines the wide variety of terminals that once handled chemical traffic, ranging from acetic acid and liquid chlorine to carbon dioxide and bagged fertiliser.

BARROW TO CARNFORTH: THE FURNESS LINE IN 1982

CLASSIC WAGONS THE FLATROL MJS

DMU Delights

CHILDHOOD HOMAGE • This builder’s first layout proves a captivating tribute to his West Bromwich roots, creatively blending nostalgia with impressive design.

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SHUNTING COAL - BY RAIL • A look at industrial steam shunters at work in their original environment.

Bachmann summer 2025 announcements • Three high-profile new tooling projects have already been unveiled ahead of these main announcements (EFE Rail Isle of Wight Coaches, LMS 20 Ton Brake Vans and Class 66 Diesel), which add further new models to the Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish and Scenecraft ranges.

Rapido Trains UK launches a brand-new 009 range • To kick-start the new Rapido Narrow Lines range is a brand-new locomotive that is customisable and available in a variety of colours, complemented by a wagon range featuring numerous body styles.

New 2025 releases from Oxford Diecast • Oxford Diecast has revealed the latest additions to its extensive range of vehicles for May 2025.

Bachmann LNWR 'Premier Line' Carriages

Revolution IHA-F Steel Carrier

New IRM rolling stock

Rapido BR 1/801 fish vans

Rapido 10t Caledonian Railway vans

Rapido SECR/SR 1907 RCH 7-Plank wagons

Bachmann Narrow Gauge Ffestiniog Curly Roof Van

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Buffer Stop • This month in pictures