Howard Smith

June 28, 2022

Locomotive returns to WHR for centenary celebrations

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news//locomotive-returns-to-the-welsh-highland-railway-for-centenary-celebra

June 8, 2022

Hand crane breaks cover for 'N'

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/hand-crane-breaks-cover-for-n

June 8, 2022

Accucraft reveal first photos of 16mm scale 'Lawley' 4-4-0

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/accucraft-reveal-first-photos-of-16mm-scale-lawley-4-4-0

June 8, 2022

Hornby: A Model World returning for second series

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/Hornby-a-model-world-returning-for-second-series

June 8, 2022

The return of TT? Peco announces new product range

Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/the-return-of-tt-peco-announces-new-product-range

May 19, 2022

Links should now be fixed.

H

May 17, 2022

Hi all,

We're looking into the issue with Exact as I couldn't see working links on the cover either. As soon as we have an update we'll let you know. In the meantime, though not ideal, we hope the short-term fix highlighted above can be used.

H

May 16, 2022

Out now – the June 2022 issue of BRM with WOR TV can be downloaded digitally from www.pocketmags.com/BRM or pick up a copy in stores from May 20. Alternatively, better still, just open it up with a WOR+ subscription, along with access to our other titles: Traction magazine, Narrow Gauge World, Garden Rail, and Engineering in Miniature.

Inside BRM June 2022…

LNER Special with ECML focus!

LAYOUTS:
• Grantham (OO). We revisit Graham Nicholas' project, which portrays the pride and pre-war optimism of the LNER.

• Little Salkeld (N). England's 'green and pleasant land' couldn't be better summarised than in Paul Moss' own composition, inspired by this small Cumbrian village.

• LNER layout round-up. This iconic stretch of railway has inspired many to create layouts of locations set in England and Scotland – here's our selection of the most memorable.

PRACTICAL ADVICE:

• Construct this low-relief building...

• Know your lamps – a beginner’s guide to their locations on your models...

• How this 3D printed LNER mobile generating set was created. Introductory steps inside...

• Refurbishing a layout part one: removing scenery from this shunting plank in favour of an industrial warehouse scene...

• The BRM Guide to model adhesives.

• Build a DJH Raven A2. Transforming this kit of parts into a working and reliable locomotive.

PLUS:
• A look at modelling train formations of the ECML...

• St. Margarets depot explored. Ideas for modelling this famous location...

• Reviews of the new Darstaed Thompson coaches...

... new HYA/IIA hoppers from Accurascale...

...new SECR open wagons from Rapido...

and the latest Hornby W4 Peckett...

And that’s not all… our digital issues come packed with bonus content just for our digital subscribers. This month includes SIX extra videos, FOUR bonus articles, 21 EXCLUSIVE images, and a FREE issue of NARROW GAUGE WORLD magazine!

Don't forget your monthly dose of World of Railways TV. This month, Tony Wright shows us around the controls of his OO gauge layout ‘Little Bytham', Phil Parker demonstrates the fun that can be had with a shunting puzzle, plus we interview Rails of Sheffield. Get your copy today from www.pocketmags.com/BRM or sign up to WOR+ and enjoy its benefits.

We hope you enjoy your magazine and video content,

H

May 10, 2022

Welcome everyone to the May digital issue of BRM. There's a wealth of additional content available to digital viewers. It's a good opportunity to remind readers who haven't converted to a WOR+ membership of its benefits.

A World of Railways Plus membership gets you access to our archive magazine section, containing BRM, Engineering in Miniature, Garden Rail, Traction and Narrow Gauge World.

Plus, if you're looking for layout plan ideas, or a trackplan that works, you'll be able to download and print the growing number of trackplans from our archive.

WOR+ members are treated to bonus video content too – expect the unexpected – anything from a workshop tour of a well-known modeller, to how a model is laser-scanned.

As if that wasn't enough, you can enter into our regular WOR+ subscriber-only competitions and you'll have access to RMweb Gold, too! Take a closer look here.

The May 2022 issue of BRM is available in stores or from World-of-Railways, and if you aren't already a WOR+ subscriber, can be downloaded from www.pocketmags.com/BRM. Here's what you can find inside…

LAYOUTS
• Granby Junction (OO)

• Humphrey Road Sidings (OO)

• Dunfermline Upper 62C & Charlestown Kiln (OO)

PRACTICAL ADVICE

• How to build this N gauge factory...

• Build your own electricity pylons. A step-by-step guide to these magnificent creations...

• Top 5 DCC myths explained

• Layout street lighting – know your options...

• Build this 3D-printed travelling Post Office van kit...

• Revitalise a second-hand locomotive, we show how...

PLUS
• Prototype Inspiration: Modelling the industrial complex of Trafford Park

• 2021 BRMA Winners announced

• Reviews of the new Hornby A1, new iron ore wagons from KR Models, Revolution’s new IWA wagons and the all-new gunpowder vans from Rapido.

Digital copies are packed with bonus content. This month includes eight extra videos, two bonus layout articles, 54 exclusive images, and a free issue of Traction magazine! It's one of our biggest digital issues to date!

Also included your monthly dose of World of Railways TV. This month, Phil Parker gives us a tour of his latest exhibition layout, 'DHAPR Wagon Works'. Howard Smith takes a ride with Hornby on the luxurious Belmond Pullman, plus we meet Severn Valley Railway apprentices to discover more about their duties.

Enjoy the issue!

H

April 12, 2022

Hello RMwebbers,

As RMweb has been down recently and we've been busy with a manner of exciting projects, I've not posted a topic on our April issue, until now, so errr... welcome to it!

It's been great to see so many of you at our shows now that these are back underway, and while we love to chat with you as you dig out your smartphones to show us your projects and share ideas, we've been keeping an eye on your most recent projects on here, too.

In our April issue of BRM, we've many ideas and projects to bring you, and the great news is, you can pick a copy up in stores until April 21, or get your digital edition brimming with extras from pocketmags.com/BRM right now.

Here's what’s inside BRM April 2022…

LAYOUTS:

• Tetbury (OO)...

• Lower Exbury (P4)

• West Coast Southern Section (N)...

PRACTICAL ADVICE:

• How to create a stone wall...

• Modelling horses...

• Coupling solutions for N gauge stock...

• Improve older rolling stock...

PLUS:
• Win a Hornby APT-P!

• Prototype Inspiration: We take a closer look at the Cargowaggon ‘Hold-All’

• Reviews of the new Hornby APT-P...

Hornby Sentinel...

new GE 10T vans and Pilchard wagons from Oxford Rail...

and the new Class 86/6 from Heljan...

• Realistic modelling: our top picks, plus all the latest model railway news and more.

Our digital issues come packed with bonus content for digital readers. This month includes seven extra videos, three bonus articles and 71 exclusive images!

The digital issue of BRM and BRM print subscribers get access to the latest episode of World of Railways TV. This month, Phil Parker discovers the backstory on the APT, Phil Parker and Andy York climb aboard a Hunslet 16in with Rapido Trains, plus Howard Smith explores the installation and functionality of the DMG Electech (LD101) Flashing Light Module in a Hornby Class 87.

Oh, and much to our annoyance, we're aware of the caption issue on page 75 where the wrong file was printed. We apologise and have corrected it for the digital issue, but for print copies, it can be downloaded and printed to add to your copy below, if you wish.

Enjoy your issue, and as always, happy modelling, reading, and viewing!

H

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March 10, 2022

Welcome everyone to the Spring digital issue of BRM. If you haven't already downloaded a digital copy or picked up one in stores, here's a look at what's inside:

LAYOUTS:
• Jeffrey Lane TMD (OO)

• Calder Vale Mineral Railway (OO)

• Fall Mill (OO9)

PRACTICAL ADVICE:

• Model a garden centre

• How to build a railway tunnel

• Layout scenery basics

• Realistic modelling: our top picks

• Detail an N gauge locomotive

PLUS:
• We explore the history of the humble tunnel

• Reviews of the new Hornby Rebuilt W1...

Hornby ‘Hitachi’ Sentinel...

Bachmann's BR 12T VEA 'Vanwides'...

and the new VEA 'Vanwides' from Dapol...

• Plus, win a Hornby Sentinel!

And that’s not all…our digital issues come brimming with bonus content. This month includes SEVEN extra videos, THREE bonus articles, a FREE issue of Garden Rail magazine, plus 69 EXCLUSIVE images!

BRM print and all digital subscribers get access to World of Railways TV, this time featuring a tour of last month's cover layout, ‘Witham’, Phil Parker gives us a guide to working with 3D-printed accessories, plus Howard Smith visits an abandoned railway tunnel.

Happy reading and viewing!

H