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 (BRM)

Welcome to November

YORK • A magnificence in architectural prowess, this work-in-progress by a retired Royal Engineer puts his lifetime accumulation of skills to excellent use.

About the modeller

HOW TO… WEATHER A COVERED VAN • Stepping back to basics, Michael Russell outlines fast and effective techniques to improve the realism of your models.

Sleaford and District Model Railway Club • Gary Burford of Sleaford and District Model Railway Club presents its shows and an outlook on projects for the year ahead.

CANADA STREET • Inspiration for this generic dockside layout came from many sources, though each shared a common feeling of neglect and industrial decay.

About the modeller

THE BRM GUIDE TO DCC CONTROLLERS • DCC systems differ in form, operation and capabilities. Ian Mellors runs through the most popular used by modellers.

HOW TO… BUILD A 3D-PRINTED 'BARNUM' CARRIAGE

FRESHWATER • Based on the prototype located on the Isle of Wight, with a mele of operational artistic licence, proved a satisfying compromise for Ian Morgan.

The station

About the modeller

HOW TO… MODIFY A WILLS CRAFTSMAN KIT

MODELLING SIGNS

DAPOL: GWR 'MOGUL' AND BR 'HST' ANNOUNCED FOR 'N' • CAD and tooling well-underway on new models promised for 2mm:1ft scale, plus updates on forthcoming models. Dapol has made public its plans to produce scale models of the iconic British Rail 'HST' and GWR 2-6-0 'Mogul', both for N gauge. The new model announcements were made at The International N Gauge Show, held at Warwickshire Event Centre on September 10 and 11. CAD images of its forthcoming 'Mogul' have been released and are subject to minor modifications, while its 'HST' has already reached tooling stage, with first engineering prototypes currently under review.

GREAT WESTERN OVERHEAD LINE ELECTRIFICATION FROM N BRASS LOCOS

RAPIDO TRAINS: NEW 'PEAKS' FOR 'N'

ON WOR THIS MONTH

HORNBY TO BE MAIN SPONSOR FOR FLYING SCOTSMAN 2023 EVENTS

NEW LIVERY REVEALED FOR CLASS 08 TOOLING IN 'N' AND 'OO'

CLASS 02 FOR 'O': ARTWORK REVEALED

BARDON HILL QUARRY HOPPER WAGONS • With the arrival of bogie hoppers from Cavalex Models representing these colourful prototypes, wagon historian, David Ratcliffe charters their history.

LIONHEART TRAINS 45XX GWR 2-6-2T

DAPOL 14T TANK WAGONS

HORNBY MK. 4 COACHES

WHWW MPD ACCESSORIES

NEW BOOKS as reviewed by Phil Parker

NEW BOOKS as reviewed by Tony Wright

Buffer Stop Moving problems

This month in pictures…