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Railway Modeller is the oldest UK model railway magazine currently in print, the first edition having been published in 1949. The current editor is Steve Flint, who many will recognise as one of the judges on Channel 5's "Great Model Railway Challenge".

Railway Modeller is published by Peco Publications, the publishing arm of Peco, one of the UK's leading suppliers of model railway accessories and track. For much of its history it had the tagline "For the average enthusiast", reflecting its intention to be aimed at the mainstream modeller rather than those with more esoteric interests. The current tagline is "At the heart of the hobby".

As of 2021, Railway Modeller is still the best-selling UK model railway publication.

In the current issue

Railway Modeller
February 2025
Explore fresh releases like the NBL Warship and LNER ‘Coronation’ coaches. Get ready for Model Rail Scotland 2025 and uncover tips for expanding your TT:120 fleet. Plus, learn to craft charming cottages and tackle runaway wagons.

Railway Modeller - February 2025

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Model Rail was originally a supplement to Rail Magazine, and was launched as a standalone publication in 1997. Slightly unusually, Model Rail is published four-weekly rather than monthly, meaning that there are thirteen issues a year. Model Rail is published by Bauer Media, and the current editor is George Dent.

Model Rail's current tagline is "Innovative • In-Depth • Independent", reflecting its lack of ties to any other model railway publisher or maufacturer. However, as part of the Bauer Media group, it remains the sister publication of Rail Magazine which covers the full-size aspect of railways.

In the current issue

Model Rail
Feburary 2025
Discover how to craft Peco's stunning wooden wagon kits, transform second-hand structures into captivating layouts, and perfect your rail maintenance with essential tips. Explore breathtaking dioramas and the latest model releases.

Model Rail - Feburary 2025

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British Railway Modelling, or BRM as it's commonly abbreviated, was first published in 1993.

Published by Warners Group Publications, BRM is part of the "World of Railways" stable which includes the RMweb discussion forum, other railway and modelling magazines and three major model railway exhibitions. A "Gold" subscription is available which includes not just the magazine but access to online archives, track plans and a free ticket to one of the shows.

In the current issue

British Railway Modelling (BRM)
Mar 25
Welcome to the March 2025 digital edition of BRM & Traction Magazine!
Becoming a digital reader means you can enjoy the excellent March 2025 issue of BRM and Traction magazine a week before it arrives in the shops, including this month’s edition of World of Railways TV, plus a 32-page Trackplan Special, which includes lots of examples, plus tips on how to get started on your next model railway project.

World of Railways TV This month, we explore the fantastic St John’s in OO, a coastal layout that likes to switch eras at exhibitions to keep visitors entertained. Next, Phil Parker builds the latest kit from Metcalfe models and provides some top tips along the way. Finally, Tony Wright puts Hornby’s new Coronation Coaches to the test on ‘Little Bytham.
Sit back, relax, pop the kettle on, and enjoy the latest instalment of World of Railways TV.

What’s Inside BRM March…
THREE FANTASTIC LAYOUTS * St John’s (OO) * Tidworth (OO) * Shagbats (O)
PRACTICAL ADVICE * Build an O gauge telephone box * Construct a 1960s semi-detached house * Creating an embankment * Weathering a 20T mineral wagon * How to build a Ratio signal kit
PLUS * The Hornby 2025 new model announcements * Traction magazine: Visiting South Humberside, Exploring the Drewry Industrials and much more...
* Previews of Model Rail Scotland and The London Festival of Railway Modelling * Reviews of the new Locomotion No.1, Lionheart Standard Class 3, Bachmann BR Mk. 1 coaches and more * The history of the Black 5 explored * A round-up of the latest news headlines from the model railway world
Enjoy the issue!

British Railway Modelling (BRM) - Mar 25

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Despite the name, Hornby Magazine covers all model railway brands, not just Hornby! The name is licensed by the publishers from Hornby Hobbies, as it was felt that the name recognition would help gain readership. The first edition was published in 2007.

Hornby Magazine is published by Key Publishing, and the current editor is Mike Wild. Because of the branding tie-in with Hornby, Hornby Magazine is aimed slightly more towards newcomers to railway modelling than the other magazines, and makes a point of avoiding the use of too much "technical language".

In the current issue

Hornby Magazine
March 2025
PHOENIX LANE RISING FROM THE ASHES Rediscover the final years of steam in Fife in our ‘Scottish Special’ feature
COMPETITION Win Hornby’s LNER ‘W1’ 4-6-4 worth £325
FIRST REVIEWS • Locomotion’s Prototype HSDT in ‘OO’ • Hornby ‘TT:120’ scale Class 66s
• Ellis Clark ‘O’ gauge Pullmans • Accurascale ‘OO’ 16ton minerals • Kernow ‘OO’ LBSCR open wagons
TRAIN FORMATIONS 1980s Scotland – 30 short trains you can model
BASEBOARDS Fifteen steps to build a baseboard

Hornby Magazine - March 2025