Model Rail

Model Rail magazine is the UK's biggest-selling magazine dedicated to railway modelling. Every issue is packed with the country’s finest home and club layouts, stunning photography, unbiased and in-depth product reviews, expert tips, layout plans and step-by-step articles that really show you how. In our unique ‘Workbench’ section, we tackle a wide range of modeling skills and projects. Our expert writers and model-makers will help you to get the most from your hobby and build the layout of your dreams. Model Rail is published 13 times a year, every four weeks.

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The Big Picture • The latest happenings from the world of model railways

THE INTERNATIONAL N GAUGE SHOW

ON THE WORKBENCH • George Dent looks at the new products to land on his workbench this month

EXHIBITION DIARY-AUG-SEPT 2021

GROOMS, BALES AND BIKES

…and finally • Unusual scenes captured by the lens of Chris Nevard…

Building Bridges • George Dent has made some progress on his new layout, and one of the key structures is now taking shape...

Show & Tell • The place to share your projects with the Model Rail community.

Modelling Lives • Tales from the model-making community.

According to Chris… • …Chris ponders the future of model exhibitions and invites UK manufacturers to talk to their customers.

The coast with me most • Kevin Smith’s re-creation of a North YorksHire coastal line was built with portability and exhibition visits in mind.

OLD COACHES on the ‘new’ railway • Want to mix carriages from different eras on your layout? Chris Leigh shows you how it can be done while maintaining a realistic scenario.

Workbench • 15 pages of projects, advice and top tips that show you how

BUILD A BATTERY-POWERED MICRO LAYOUT • Graham Goodchild has hit the sweet spot with this supremely portable, self-powered layout that serves biscuits and sugar lumps to its viewers.

REPLACE A FAULTY POINT • Mark Patrick shows you how to replace a damaged turnout amidst ballasted track, and how to blend it back into its surroundings.

BUILD A FARM IN FIVE HOURS • Peter Marriott challenged himself to build an idyllic agricultural scene in record time.

MAKE TRACKSIDE DEBRIS • Peter Marriott explores simple ways to enhance the lineside.

FIT SCALE COUPLINGS TO RTR WAGONS • Tension locks may be convenient, but they’re a hindrance to realism. George Dent shares a quick way to convert ready-to-run wagons to operate with scale three-link couplings.

Know your stuff • This is where our team of experienced modellers answer YOUR questions. Email your queries about railways - real or model - to modelrail@bauermedia.co.uk

On a reducecd timetable • What started as a layout to occupy his hours in lockdown now means Jonnie Pay is in a race against time to finish it before its exhibition debut.

CONSTANTLY COUPLED • Paul A. Lunn celebrates the inextricable link between modelling and preservation with an homage to the Llangollen Railway.

Oxford Rail LNER ‘J27’ 0-6-0

Heljan GWR railcar

Hornby Mk 1 BCK

Bachmann steel-bodied bogie Third coach

C-Rail intermodal ‘Bulktainers’

Kato ‘Azuma’ Class 800/2 LNER

Just keep turning tables • We visit Rob Tiller and his ‘Bournemouth West MPD’ layout to see how he showcases lots of models in a small space.

Present your case • If there’s a locomotive that you think needs to be offered ready-to-run, here’s the place to voice your opinion...

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Behind the Backscene • Model Rail fires the questions at...