BRM (British Railway Modelling) prides itself on showcasing the UK’s best model railways, providing easy-to-follow modelling advice from its team of experts and revealing the latest product news and in-depth reviews from the hobby’s leading manufacturers such as Hornby, Bachmann, Heljan, Dapol and more. The magazine is published every 4 weeks and is a must for railway modelling enthusiasts.

The December 2025 digital edition of BRM & Traction Magazine has now arrived! 

 

Enjoy the December 2025 issue of BRM and Traction magazine a week before it arrives in the shops, PLUS this month’s edition of World of Railways TV, the very latest issue of Narrow Gauge World Magazine, plus our 32-page show guide for next month’s National Festival of Railway Modelling – the UK’s biggest model railway exhibition!  

 

World of Railways TV 

This month, Tony Wright shares some simple steps to help elevate second-hand locomotives, we speak to Ben Ando of Revolution Trains about upcoming N gauge models, plus we take a rummage in the archives and revisit Oulton TMD ahead of its appearance at The National Festival of Railway Modelling next month.

 

Sit back, relax, pop the kettle on, and enjoy the latest instalment of World of Railways TV. 

 

What’s Inside BRM DECEMBER…

 

INSPIRING LAYOUTS

* Kelvin Grove (OO) 

* Ashover Butts (OO9) 

* Mitchell Junction (OO)

 

PRACTICAL ADVICE

* Create a market cameo in just 12 steps 

* Building the new and exclusive JS Models shed

* Renovating a second-hand Castle and 44xx on a budget

* Top tips on how to weather coaches

* Construct a Village School scene – ideal for many layouts! 

* How to build an N gauge parcels van

 

PLUS

* Traction magazine: Crewe in the early-1970s, surprising WR diesel hydraulics, electrics north of Carlisle, plus more!

* Reviews of the new Heljan Class 104, Rapido SE&CR Class O1, Sonic Models A5, Oxford Rail J26 and more

* Mode Wheel Works: A prototype with potential 

* WIN big prizes with our latest competitions

* A round-up of the latest news headlines from the model railway world

 

Enjoy the issue