British Railway Modelling Review

What can I find inside BRM?

Each and every issue of BRM contains multiple, easy to follow step-by-step guides to scenery construction with detailed imagery as well as listing all required components and where they can be found. These guides are expertly tailored to appropriate skill levels to ensure there’s something for all modellers. You’ll also find opinion pieces by prolific modellers on their favourite models, materials, tools and techniques. 

In the products, features and reviews section, all of the latest modelling products from established brands are examined and reviewed. It’s clear BRM is enormously passionate about not only the practical element of modelling but also the historical context and significance of the models on real railways. All product reviews and layout suggestions are steeped in the rich history of British railways.

Discover features on upcoming modelling events as well as detailing the highlights of recent events, keeping readers clued in on all the happenings of the railway modelling world.

As a bonus feature, each issue comes with a free monthly video covering all the above subjects in even greater detail and giving behind the scenes access to multiple railways sites, clubs and events throughout the UK.

Our 3 favourite issues of British Railway modelling magazine:

Your first train set issue provides a fantastic introduction to the hobby with a comprehensive guide on everything you’ll need to get started, as well as a basic introduction to the core techniques of modelling and tips and tricks to increase realism and avoid common pitfalls. This is the perfect issue for anyone that's just getting started and is finding themselves overwhelmed in the immersive world of railway modelling.

The BRM guide to track plans & layout design is for those who are well immersed in the hobby and looking to make the next step. With step-by-step guides to more advanced track plans and more intricate layouts, this issue is all a modeller needs to create their very own masterpiece. 

BRM Battle Lines is their largest ever standard issue, containing two free extra magazines within it. This issue will give you the most bang for your buck with a plethora of guides, reviews and new products to keep you transfixed for hours. Coming with an extra 65 minutes of free video content, this reader favourite provides extraordinary value at an astonishingly low price.

Discover the world of railway modelling with a subscription to British Railway Modelling magazine and jump into a thriving community of railway enthusiasts sharing all of their knowledge and experience to help you create the layout of your dreams. If you'd like to access British Railway Modelling magazine wherever you are, subscribe to the digital edition, or if you love the feel of print, shop the print edition here.