SteveCole

April 18

Some news on the first lead sponsor: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/first-nec-show-sponsor-announced/

More exciting news to come...

April 17

The 180-page May issue of BRM is available to download as a Digital Edition as part of our amazing value World of Railways Plus membership. Not only do you get this issue of BRM, but you also get a mass of extra benefits, including a vast magazine archive and a free ticket to a Warners show of your choice EVERY year. Click here to become a member and access BRM May.

You can also download it as a single issue or part of a subscription by clicking here.

The print edition is available to purchase from leading supermarkets, newsagents and WHSmiths stores from April 18th! You can also purchase direct from us for just £5.49 with FREE UK postage. Click here.

Or, subscribe and pay just £4.23 an issue! Click here to subscribe.

World of Railways TV - only available to digital edition readers and print subscribers.
In this latest issue of World of Railways TV, we revisit Hope-under-Dinmore before it’s due to appear at our Bristol exhibition next month, Phil Parker builds a 009 display track for his growing collection of trains, plus Tony Wright puts the new Hornby Fowler 2-6-4T 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 May…

FOUR FANTASTIC LAYOUTS
* Metcalfe Road (OO)
* Chieftain Place (N)
* Trowland (S)
* Barrihandie Part II (OO)

PRACTICAL ADVICE
* Modelling coal loads
* How to enhance a Hornby crane
* Build a Lomac in OO
* Fitting out a signal box
* Elevate your card kits
* How to model deep water in six steps
* Build a Goods Shed: Part 3

PLUS
* Traction magazine: Stirling station explored, grain and timber terminals in detail, plus much more…
* Reviews of the new Accurascale Mk. 2b coaches, Hornby HST, Heljan Class 47, Dapol Class 59, plus much more
* History of semaphore signals explored
* A round-up of the latest headlines from the model railway world

Enjoy the issue!

March 26

Here's a taster of what's inside this month's magazine:

March 26

The April issue of BRM is available to download as a Digital Edition from just £2.69 an issue.

The print edition is available to purchase from leading supermarkets, newsagents and WHSmiths stores NOW! You can also purchase direct from us for just £5.49 with FREE UK postage. Click here.

Or, subscribe and pay just £4.23 an issue! Click here to subscribe.

What’s inside BRM April…

FOUR FANTASTIC LAYOUTS
* Barrihandie (OO)
* Burdock (N)
* KBN Wagon Works (O)
* Llandfair Caereinion (OO9)

PRACTICAL ADVICE
* How to fit a DCC chip in four steps
* Modelling grass tufts
* Build an LNER lineside store
* Top tips to weather a road bridge
* Modify your commercial vehicles
* Construct a Maunsell 1937 shunter
* Build a Goods Shed: Part 2

PLUS
* TRACTION magazine: Class 08s explored, Diesels around Mexborough, plus memories of a field day - western style!
* Reviews of the new Ellis Clark Black 5, Cavalex Class 56, Hornby Class 423/1 4-VEP, plus much more
* History of the iconic Royal Highlander and the 88DS explored
* A round-up of the latest headlines from the model railway world

Enjoy the issue!

March 26

14 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Steve, will there be the connecting bus service from/to Bristol Parkway that has sometimes run in previous years, please?

Hi. Here's the information that's been provided to us by the club:

First Bus operates a T1 service a short walk (15-20 minutes) from Parkway station. This service runs every 30 minutes on a Saturday, and hourly on a Sunday. The journey time is under 30 minutes. A map at the bottom of the page shows where the bus stop is located called Great Stoke. The stop to get off at is Thornbury Leisure Centre.

Click on the below link to find out more about the bus service on offer.

First Bus Service

March 25

The Bristol Model Railway Exhibition at Thornbury Leisure Centre will take place over the weekend of May 3rd - 5th. For more information about the event, including a full list of the amazing layouts and trade stands that will be in attendance, click here.

To book tickets, please click here. Remember, by booking your ticket in advance you save money and can access the show from 9.30am on the Saturday and Sunday (it's 10am if you pay on-the-door). And, all visitors receive a 'Best of BRM' magazine worth £3.99 included in your entry fee.

Here are some of the amazing layouts that will be on display. See you there!

Addison Road - 7mm FS

Grantham - OO

Forest Gate Parkway - OO

Rossiter Rise - OO FS

Hope Under Dinmore - EM

SHWT - EM

March 25

Hi all,

We've been in discussion with Ally Pally about the unacceptable car parking situation for traders and layout owners. They have ensured us that ALL fines will be cancelled so should you receive a fine letter, please just ignore it.

We're sorry for any hassle this has caused. Trust me, we'll be speaking with the venue about how we can ensure this doesn't happen at the 2025 event!

Steve

March 17

11 hours ago, The Fatadder said:

Question to the Warners team, I was told today when I arrived (as an exhibitor) to park in the exhibitors marked carpark section and parking would be free.

when leaving we noticed the ticket machines (and the ANPR mast), and checked the reg which showed as owing payment for parking. Several other exhibitors saw the same same thing and went and paid (not wanting for fall foul of the dodgy parking company) and I did the same.

would be good to know from anyone in the organising team what should have happened.

other than that slightly sour end to the day I had an enjoyable day out with DEMU. I didn’t get much of a chance to see any layouts unfortunately, (I’m not a fan of the separation of trade into one room and layouts in the other.) We had a few people at the stand who hadn’t realised there was another hall hiding all the layouts

Hi. Traders should have been directed to a different car park which would have been free. We've been made aware of a steward making a mistake which has meant a small number of traders being charged. Can you please message me your car registration and we'll get you refunded. I'm really sorry for the confusion.

March 14

18 hours ago, bourneagain said:

Any chance that a copy of the floor plan, with a list of the layouts and traders, which could be printed off, so that I and others could plan our day?

Also, don`t forget that there is no longer free car parking, except for the first 30mins and blue badge holders.

The tariff is

30min – 1hr £1.50

1hr - 2hr       £3.00

2hr – 3hr     £4.50

3hr – 4hr      £6.00

Up to 24hrs £8.00

Blue badge holders must scan their badge at the payment terminals and enter their vehicle reg number to receive their free parking.

Car parking machines will only accept card payments, no cash. Vehicle details are collected on entry via ANPR. You can pay up to 24hrs online. After that time a PCN will be issued.

Hi. We'll aim to get a floorplan/trader list uploaded this evening. Hope this helps. Steve

March 13

17 hours ago, Huw Griffiths said:

Just to confirm, are tickets bought from this link of the "print at home" variety - or do they save to mobile phones?

At this moment, family issues etc mean that I don't know if I'll be able to attend this year - same goes for certain other shows.

If I'm unable to decide until a day or two before, I'd prefer not to be reliant on the mail ... .

Hi Huw. They save on your phone to be scanned upon entry.

March 6

4 hours ago, sjp23480 said:

Thanks @SteveCole for the reminder

I have emailed Keeley a couple of times to request my free ticket but not received a reply, can you please let me know when the tickets will be available or who I need to contact to get it sent out?

Many thanks

Steve

Hi. Please email RMwebgold@warnersgroup.co.uk and I'll sort.

March 6

It's nearly here! The London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace will take place over the weekend of March 16 & 17! For more information about the event, including a full list of the amazing layouts and trade stands that will be in attendance, click here.

To book tickets, please click here. Remember, by booking your ticket in advance you save money and can access the show from 9.30am (it's 10am if you pay on-the-door).

Here are some of the amazing layouts that will be on display. See you there!

Abingdon - OO

Hope Under Dinmore - EM

The Royal Albert Bridge - N

The Yard - O & O-16.5

February 29

1 hour ago, sjrixon said:

Wait? There is more?

I'm a digital subscriber. The only link I've seen is on the front page, to watch the trains go by.

Message me your email address and I'll sort.

February 29

@Paul C @Tim Chambers @Keith Addenbrooke Damn it. We've found out what's wrong. New email coming soon.

February 28

On 24/02/2024 at 23:50, Paul C said:

I've got the same problem Tim - only the watching trains at Tytton Hall Yard is linked to in the email. A shame because the "watching trains" videos are my least favourite and the other two with Phil and Tony sound really interesting!

@paulc @Tim Chambers Apologies for the delay. We'll be re-sending the subscriber email with the correct video links in the next 24 hours. Sorry for the oversight.

February 21

5 hours ago, Tim Chambers said:

I think the gastroscopy I had yesterday has affected me brain-I can't work out how to play World Of railways TV after Tytton Hall has played- can some kind soul help!?

Tim

Are you working from the Digital Edition or the email subscribers receive?

February 16

1 hour ago, Craig1989 said:

Glad to see warners taking on the show albeit in a new way and wonder if it will be in hall 5 again?

cheers Craig

Hi Craig. Yes, it will be in Hall 5.

February 16

1 hour ago, David J Hayes said:

Yes, looks good, but what's the cover price, please?

Cheers.

Dave.

In shops it's £6.99. If you buy a Digital Edition it's £5.99. Obviously, subscriptions make it much cheaper. https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/Store/Subscriptions/british-railway-modelling

February 16

1 hour ago, sjrixon said:

Looking good.. But the video link doesn't work...

Ah, I see. I'll get it changed ASAP.

February 16

BRM Spring 2024 includes Traction magazine and is available to download as a Digital Edition from just £3.85 from today (Feb 16) .

The print edition goes on-sale on Feb 22.

Here's what’s inside the 180-page BRM Spring…

FOUR FANTASTIC LAYOUTS
* Tytton Hall Yard (OO)
* Hunters Lane (N)
* Hay Town (O)
* Lower Hanworth (OO9)

PRACTICAL ADVICE
* Modelling 2mm deck chairs
* Create a rail bridge in 12 steps
* How to weather a shunter
* Detail a Dynamometer Car
* Model an eye-catching water tower
* How to build a sludge gulper
* Construct a modern station platform
* Build a Goods Shed: Part 1

PLUS
* Reviews of the new Kernow MRC Railmotor, Rapido Trains Stirling, EFE Rail Booster, plus much more
* History of water towers explored
* The latest on our TT:120 project layout with Market Deeping
* A round-up of the latest headlines from the model railway world

TRACTION MAGAZINE

* East of Doncaster in the 1980s

* The Train That Just Keeps Going – Even On One Engine (The HST!)

* Class 60 livery variety

* West Highland Centenary Celebrations-1994.

* The Life and Times of D1746

Enjoy the issue!

January 26

12 minutes ago, RedgateModels said:

See you there sometime Steve, hopefully you'll find a seat in the restaurant 😉

🤣 I forgot about that, seeing me stuffing myself whilst sitting on the restaurant floor. See you there.

January 26

Only two weeks (and a bit) until we open the doors to The Festival of British Railway Modelling. We're really proud of the layout line-up and trade mix at this year's show.

Remember to book your tickets in advance to guarantee early entry at 9.30am (pay on the day visitors enter at 10am). All visitors will also get a free copy of a 'Best of BRM' magazine (worth £3.99) and showguide.

Click here for more information.

And, click here to book your tickets!

January 26

3 hours ago, pwr said:

Thank you for the explanation.

But at £9.99 I won't be buying it. Sorry

Paul R

Hi Paul. I'm sorry you feel like that. If you would just like BRM but no DVD, you can purchase the magazine here for just £5.49 and free UK delivery: https://worldofrailways.hooluh.co.uk/brm-magazine

January 3

On 28/12/2023 at 04:08, 21C123 said:

Will this be able to be sent to New Zealand ? We aren’t on the list of countries on the checkout sadly…..

thanks

Roger

@21C123 - New Zealand is now added as a postal option. Thanks for your patience.

December 29, 2023

On 28/12/2023 at 04:08, 21C123 said:

Will this be able to be sent to New Zealand ? We aren’t on the list of countries on the checkout sadly…..

thanks

Roger

Hi Roger,

Thanks for making me aware. We'll look into it and @keeley tansley will reply next week.

Steve

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