Crich Model Trams 2026
I had a lot of reasons for visiting the model tramway event at Crich this year. First, I'm layout shopping for work. I've always felt that model tramways are under-represented, and...
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I had a lot of reasons for visiting the model tramway event at Crich this year. First, I'm layout shopping for work. I've always felt that model tramways are under-represented, and...
A rather more useful selection of goodies from Covrail than normal. No weird kits, although I looked hard at a Roundhouse HO scale loco that would have been interesting to put tog...
I've never been a fan of fixing road vehicles to model railways. For a start, it allows me to use the models on more than one layout. Then, it means that the models will "move aro...
If there was a list of model rail vehicles I never expected to see, the Hellingly Hospital Railway tramcar is very high on the list, but there, in a cabinet at the Tramway museum,...
One of the fun things with the garden railway scene, is being invited to run on other people's lines. I recently had the opportunity to try the Arrow Valley Railway, a 45mm line a...
This was supposed to be a cheap show! So, how did I come away from it a couple of hundred quid lighter? Not money spent on cake either...Dodging the smelliest person I have ever en...
We're delighted to announce that Circuitron's renowned range of point motors is now available to order from Rails of Sheffield! Explore all the new items now!More
Now available are these utterly unique new Electric Multiple Units in OO Gauge from KR Models - the Bulleid Southern Region 4-DD Double Deckers! Order now!More
Small shows are a happy hunting ground for me. Since I'm not looking for the latest RTR, I'm free to scrub around under tables and in scruffy cardboard boxes for interesting stuff...
I'm not sure why I haven't seen a locomotive point of view trip around Bekonscot's extensive Gauge 1 railway system before, but here we go.
Nottingham PlayhouseThe camaraderie and eccentricities of some model railway enthusiasts make for an endearing group portrait in William Ivory’s well-gauged comedyBefore the play b...
I wasn't really looking to visit a model railway show. But then UKModelshops told me that the Bournville show was taking place the next day, and I decided a train ride would be nic...
The entire range of Rapido's newly tooled Kerr, Stuart & Co "Sirdar" 0-4-0T steam locomotives in OO9 Narrow Gauge have now arrived in stock! Shop now at Rails.More
Kato produce a range of Class 800 bi-modal multiple units in N Gauge, covering those used by Great Western Railway as well as the LNER under the Azuma brand. More
Plenty of Phil in the October BRM, and in some interesting scales. We kick off with building a couple of N gauge (OK, 2mm scale) garden sheds from Metcalfe kits. They really are t...
This issue takes you behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious temporary garden railways ever built, the stunning BBC Gardeners’ World Live display created by Andrew Christi...
We're delighted to announce that Mini GT's popular 1:64 scale diecast car range is now available from Rails of Sheffield for the first time ever! Shop now.More
We've created a fantastic bargain bundle featuring the superb Hornby Saint Class 4-6-0 "Saint David"with five Collett Coaches - create your ultimate era 4 trainMore
Rapido Trains UK have announced plans for a newly tooled range of LB&SCR Diagram 8 Covered Goods Vans in OO Gauge! 18 variations available to preorder.More
It feels like the tale of two rails - both taking years of work and a lot of dedication.
You could say one of my practicals in BRM is a bit rubbish - well I was asked to take a modern dustcart, and work it into a diorama. The good news is that as well as the modelling...
We’ve just had the chance to get hands-on with production samples of Revolution Trains’ newly tooled N Gauge Class 313 and Class 314 EMUs! Find out more here.More
End of Line Rapido – Once They're Gone, They're Gone! We've got a limited selection of Rapido Trains UK models now available at end-of-line prices in OO & N!More
You know I love a weird, vintage kit. Well, under the table in the The Tram Junction, Laxey, Isle of Man, I found a couple of envelopes, claiming to contain bits for a coach kit. I...
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