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.

REWINDING 150 YEARS • The London, Chatham & Dover Railway, a line rarely modelled as it lost its separate existence in 1900, has been expertly captured by this group, who painstakingly researched a period in history long forgotten.

COMMUNITY

Inspirational modelling with RMweb

LINCOLNSHIRE LOOP • The Lincoln and District Model Railway Club’s latest prototype project brings an atmospheric model of a 1930s station based on an important Peterborough to Gainsborough link.

About the modellers

Getting Practical with…

Build an N gauge bus • Modelling doesn’t have to be expensive. I picked up this TTK transport kit for a Guy Arab bus at The International N Gauge Show for £3. OK, it’s an old whitemetal model, but there’s some fun to be had and a useful vehicle at the end of the job.

Build Our House Kit!

Modelling a scruffy corner

Build a baseboard for a stay-at-home layout

Budget Modelling Part 5: Bachmann Ivatt 4MT

Weathering in O gauge

Building an overbridge

AGGREGATES TERMINALS - UNLOADING POINTS • In this second feature on aggregates terminals, the destination end of the journey for trainloads of stone, gravel and sand is explored.

ALL CHANGE ON THE WHARFEDALE LINE

DC DETOURS

CLASS 40s ACROSS THE PENNINES

HOMECOMING • A triumphant return to N gauge and a fictitious take on a town in Wiltshire, Martin Reynolds describes his second exhibition layout, which comes packed with scenic features and entertaining train movements.

About the modeller

RACE TO DONCASTER! • The Festival of British Railway Modelling is back at Doncaster Racecourse! In 2026, you can expect even MORE layouts, top-quality traders and manufacturers, plus a special 150-year celebration!

150 YEARS OF SIR NIGEL GRESLEY! • As part of our 2026 show, in collaboration with the Gresley Society, we will be marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of the legendary railway engineer with some themed layouts, talks and exhibits, plus a number of societies that celebrate Sir Nigel Gresley’s extraordinary impact, which is still felt in the UK rail industry today.

HALLS OF FAME

Accurascale announces new “Accuragronk” family

World of Railways unveils exclusive wagons

Rapido reveals its first Atlantic

Heljan surprises with DB-inspired Warship

Ellis Clark reveals WD10 decorated samples

Rails announces exclusive EMR Class 180 Adelante

Heljan and TMC unlock TT:120 rolling stock gap

Dapol shares Class 323 EP images

Heljan reveals Class 122 details

Exclusive OO Gauge Wagon in Memory of Len Young

Dapol’s UK production capability grows

Decorated samples of upcoming OO gauge models unveiled by Rapido

Metcalfe covers roofing projects

New hut from Atkitz

Hornby Terrier A1/A1X

Hornby VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebratory Locomotives

Rapido Class J52

Bryngaer, Cambrian Railways 2-Plank Wagon

Tri-ang Railways Remembered: RS9 ‘Intercity Express’ Train Set

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