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.

British Railway Modelling

Welcome to October

KINGSFIELD • With its influences of Pendon Museum, Eddie and Phil elaborate on their well-seasoned club layout, which carries more than 150 shows under its belt.

CREATE A ‘CHOCOLATE BOX’ DIORAMA • The idyllic British rural scene is a favourite with modellers, often resulting in quaint models. You too can create one – here’s how…

INBOX

OLDSHAW • What could possibly prompt three friends who model in N, OO and O to purchase a layout in EM? Mike Hale, co-owner of Revolution Trains explains…

ADD LIGHTS TO A HORNBY CLASS 66 • Fitting sound and lights to Hornby’s Class 66 isn’t ‘plug and play’, but is quite possible and requires few tools, as Michael Russell highlights.

PROTOTYPE INSPIRATION: FOOTBRIDGES • Of many different styles for modellers, these structures make excellent layout additions. Clive Baker presents interesting cases…

HOW TO… PERSONALISE A FOOTBRIDGE KIT

EWE • The rural beauty of an East Anglian backwater, with a little decay, is the subject for Rob Gunstone’s latest instalment in his ‘sheep-themed’ layouts.

Alsager Railway Association • John Cox, Exhibition Manager and Honorary Life Member of the 70-member-strong Alsager Railway Association, elaborates on projects, sub-groups, its history and the skills of its members.

MOTORISING A DIE-CAST TRAMCAR • Phil Parker transforms this static die-cast model with a simple-to-assemble kit.

NEWS ROUND-UP

BACHMANN CLASS 37

DAPOL GWR 78XX ‘MANOR’

BACHMANN BULLEID COACHES

PECO O GAUGE SETRACK

HORNBY TRACK SYMBOLS

BACHMANN 25T BRAKE VAN

TOP DESTINATION

Buffer Stop • Fog in the channel, continent cut off.

This month in pictures…