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OUT NOW!February issue of Railway Modeller.🚂 What's inside?From Rapido’s Port of Par Bagnalls to Bachmann’s Class 69, Ho...
08/01/2026

OUT NOW!
February issue of Railway Modeller.

🚂 What's inside?
From Rapido’s Port of Par Bagnalls to Bachmann’s Class 69, Hornby’s TT:120 set, Farish’s Gresley V2 and Heljan’s O‑gauge Class 153 — we’ve packed this one with standout reviews.

Plus: the Woodhead Route in OO, three inspiring layouts, and clever construction projects including a card‑built iron arch bridge and animated 16mm drivers.

Model railway inspiration, delivered at full steam.

Happy New Year from all of us at the Railway Modeller. What are everyone's plans for 2026?
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at the Railway Modeller.

What are everyone's plans for 2026?

Merry Christmas from all of us at Railway Modeller. We wish all our Readers, Advertisers and Contributors an enjoyable C...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Railway Modeller.
We wish all our Readers, Advertisers and Contributors an enjoyable Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We hope you all have a lovely day.

Who got gifted a copy of the Special today?

🎄Polite notice 🎄We are on our Christmas break from Wednesday 24th December and return back to the office Monday 5th Janu...
23/12/2025

🎄Polite notice 🎄
We are on our Christmas break from Wednesday 24th December and return back to the office Monday 5th January.
Any orders or subscriptions made during this time, will not be processed.
Season's Greetings and Thank you for your patience.

Continental Modeller January Issue is On Sale Now!Railway of the MonthWIESENBERG A branch terminus in a typical Brandenb...
18/12/2025

Continental Modeller January Issue is On Sale Now!

Railway of the Month
WIESENBERG
A branch terminus in a typical Brandenburg landscape – Jörg Krause introduces his German HO exhibition layout, which was only intended to be an interim project.

Plan of the Month
NOIRMOUT-EN-RETZ
Olivier Taniou describes his latest layout, a venture into O – a new scale and gauge for him – capturing the atmosphere of a small coastal port.

Who has a plan for their Back scene yet? We love to see and hear about your ideas and creations. January Issue is out no...
14/12/2025

Who has a plan for their Back scene yet?
We love to see and hear about your ideas and creations.

January Issue is out now!

🚂✨ As the Railway 200 anniversary year of 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate in style! 📖 In this issue: - The grand f...
12/12/2025

🚂✨ As the Railway 200 anniversary year of 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate in style!

📖 In this issue:
- The grand finale of the Peco RAIL200 Model Layout Competition – over 200 feet of track showcased at the National Festival of Railway Modelling.
- Launch of the RM Cup Competition 🏆 – vote for your favourite article of 2025 and be in with a chance to win prizes worth over £600!
- Railway of the Month: Yarslow – an extensive OO gauge network set in the steam/diesel transition era.
- Featured layouts: Shepherdswell EKR, Peasevern Yard, and Greenway Wagon Repair Depot.
- Inspiring builds: Chris Ford’s Scottish Highlands layout, Malcolm Briggs’ O gauge canopy in under six hours, and Callum Willcox builds one of the latest 2mm scale PECO 1960s houses.
- New product reviews: Hornby TT:120 ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0Ts, Bryngaer’s OO Cambrian wagons, Peco’s TT:120 Ventnor West kits, plus Bachmann’s winter announcements with Class 313 & 314 EMUs.

🎉 Don’t miss this packed issue – a perfect finale to a landmark year in railway modelling!

"Just popping out to get some milk"🥛Release day means shopping for the essentials. January issue is out now- includes a ...
11/12/2025

"Just popping out to get some milk"🥛
Release day means shopping for the essentials.

January issue is out now- includes a free Autumnal Backscene🍁

In all great retailers, or online
https://peco-uk.com/pages/railway-modeller

Will you be unwrapping a Railway Modeller 2026 Special this Christmas? Share this post with someone to hint what you wan...
08/12/2025

Will you be unwrapping a Railway Modeller 2026 Special this Christmas?
Share this post with someone to hint what you want to unwrap Christmas Morning.

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What are your Sunday plans? How about picking up one of our magazines or special.
30/11/2025

What are your Sunday plans?
How about picking up one of our magazines or special.

🚂✨ It’s a super special issue of Railway Modeller! ✨🚂This month we’re celebrating the 900th edition 🎉📖 with:📚 An extende...
12/09/2025

🚂✨ It’s a super special issue of Railway Modeller! ✨🚂

This month we’re celebrating the 900th edition 🎉📖 with:

📚 An extended “From the Archive” feature 🔎 looking back at every century issue (100, 200, 300… right up to 900!)
📝 Talking Points – Nigel Adams reflects on 77 years in the hobby!

🔥 Layouts you’ll love:
🏭 Bristol Templecombe Road 82G – O gauge BR steam shed by Warley MRC 🚂
⛰️ The Harboro Stone Company – OO gauge Peak District quarry 🪨
🚛 Claremont – compact BR freight yard in N gauge
⚓ Northport Quay – Irish harbour terminus in 7mm/36.75mm broad gauge 🇮🇪
🌲 Tan y Bwlch – preserved Ffestiniog Railway station in OO9
🔄 Plus: Flintfield in P4 makes a comeback to the exhibition circuit! 🎉

🛠️ Construction & Reviews:

Building a Fowler Patriot Class 4-6-0 in OO 🏗️

Tips for adding small building details with everyday items 🏠

New model reviews:
🚂 GWR ‘4400’ Class 2-6-2T in OO (Rapido Trains UK)
🚂 BR Class 60 in OO (Cavalex Models)
🚂 ICI bogie limestone hoppers in OO (Accurascale)
🚂 21-ton mineral wagons in TT:120 (Hornby)

🎉 Don’t miss this collector’s milestone issue of Railway Modeller!

In store, selected model shops, or online: www.pecopublications.co.uk

🌍🚂 CONTINENTAL MODELLER – September 2025 🚂🌍🔥 Railway of the Month: Saint-Hilaire 🇧🇪 – Belgian HO based on real locations...
26/08/2025

🌍🚂 CONTINENTAL MODELLER – September 2025 🚂🌍

🔥 Railway of the Month: Saint-Hilaire 🇧🇪 – Belgian HO based on real locations, uniquely set in autumn 🍂
📐 Plan of the Month: Santa Maria 🇨🇭 – Rhätische Bahn HOm, a wayside station with classic Swiss features 🚞
📏 Scale Drawings: Grain Elevator 🇨🇦 – Canadian HO with working loading activity 🌾🚂

Plus 👉
🍫 Chocolate & Co. – French enamel advertising plaques
🇺🇸 Kaley Yard – American HO inspired by Orlando, Florida
🇩🇪 Mini Gremberg – N gauge depot near Cologne
🇫🇷 Saint Agur – charming French HO shunting layout
⚡ Point Motor Tester – a handy tool for slow motion motors
🚇 Return to the Montréal Métro Pt.2 – the vacuum train + multi-service vehicle in HO

And of course… 📚 Product reviews, book & video reviews, news, and the exhibition diary! 🎉

👉 Get your copy now at www.pecopublications.co.uk or 'Subscribe & Save' with over £25.00 OFF per year! (link in BIO)

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