Lyncombe Abbey - When you’re on the other side of the world, how do you go about building a layout that captures the atmosphere of the Somerset & Dorset Joint line of 50 years ago? John Pavitt reveals the full story.
Bason's Buildings - Paul Bason reflects on 20 years of making model buildings for BRM. So, how did it all start and what projects is he working on at the moment?
Grangemouth - Malcolm Baird explains how Falkirk Model Railway Club built this layout to recall the lost railways of a well-known Scottish town.
Not Quite in a Trice - Tony Wright shows how Hornby Gresley coaches can be improved by using adding etched sides and detail.
2014 IN IMAGES - It has been a busy year for BRM. Andy York shares with us a few of his favourite images taken over the past twelve months.
LAYOUT: LYNCOMBE VALE (00) - John Pavitt reveals the story of how he captured the atmosphere of the Somerset & Dorset Joint line whilst living in Australia.
PRACTICAL BRM: COACH MASTERCLASS - Tony Wright shows you how to achieve ‘volume’ conversions of Hornby Gresley carriages using etched brass replacement sides.
LAYOUT: TULLOCH BRIDGE - Andrew Butler’s layout can change both era and location by swapping both buildings and stock.
WHAT’S DUE IN 2015 - In a bid to solve confusion, Ben Jones Paul Bason reflects on 20 years of making model lists all the models that have been announced by manufacturers
Tulloch Bridge - inding it impossible to limit his modelling interests to one area or era, Andrew Butler built a ‘chameleon' layout capable of being transformed by changing the buildings and stock.
Why Build a Diorama? - Keen diorama builder Michael Russell analyses the benefits of starting such a project and states why it should be something that everybody should try.
Superdetail a Graham Farish Class 37 - Quick ways of adding individuality to your N gauge Class 37s are explored by Nigel Burkin, using a ‘celebrity’ machine as an example.
Farewell to Sykes Bridge - This 0 Gauge layout featured in April 2005 and April 2008 issues of BRM. Jeff Nicholls presents a selection of his favourite photographs of the layout in action.
LAYOUT PICTORIAL: SYKES BRIDGE - Jeff Nicholls presents a selection of his favourite photographs of this 0 gauge shed depot layout, now retired from the exhibiton circuit.
LAYOUT: GRANGEMOUTH - Malcolm Baird explains how Falkirk Model Railway Club built this layout to recall the lost railways of a well-known Scottish industrial town.
PRACTICAL BRM: HOW TO BUILD A BREAKDOWN CRANE - In a remarkable piece of miniature engineering, Mike Cawthorne scratchbuilds a fully operational Cravens Brother’s 2$t steam crane in 7mm scale.
PRACTICAL BRM: FARISH CLASS 37 - Quick ways of adding individuality to your N gauge Class 37s are explored by Nigel Burkin, using a ‘celebrity’ machine as an example.
LAYOUT: BEETON HOUGH - Charles Wheatley describes this new 00 gauge layout by Chester Model Railway.
PROTOTYPE INSPIRATION: DIESEL BRAKE TENDERS - These unusual and short-lived vehicles present an intriguing modelling prospect for steam/diesel transition era modellers.
INTERVIEW: IXION MODEL RAILWAYS - Having made its debut a few years ago, Anglo-Australian supplier Ixion Model Railways has developed a diverse product range across various scales. Ben Jones talks to Chris Klein about how the company is developing.
PRACTICAL BRM: WHY BUILD A DIORAMA? - Having completed some stunning dioramas of his own in recent years, Michael Russell explains why everyone should give it a try.
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