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Model Rail (UK), 1 Nov 2026

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Model Rail is a British monthly magazine focused on railway modelling, layouts and model train collecting. First published in 1997, it provides inspiration, practical advice and expert guidance for hobbyists interested in building, operating and improving model railways. The magazine is known for its detailed layout features, showcasing creative projects from enthusiasts and experienced builders across a range of scales and eras. It also includes product reviews, construction techniques and step-by-step tutorials covering everything from track planning and scenery creation to weathering and detailing rolling stock. Regular features highlight new model releases, industry news and historical railway topics that help bring layouts to life with greater realism and authenticity. Interviews with rail modelling experts and layout builders offer additional insight and inspiration, while expert tips help readers develop their skills and tackle more ambitious projects. Available on PressReader, Model Rail magazine delivers practical modelling advice, creative inspiration and comprehensive coverage of the railway modelling hobby.

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ArticleWel­come

It’s easy to for­get that some of the loco­mot­ives saved from Wood­ham Broth­ers scrapyard are still under­go­ing painstak­ing res­tor­a­tion to work­ing order. By the end of this year, it’s highly likely that three more engines will have returned to...

Wel­come

ArticleThis month’s cover image

Stephen Lan­ducci hadn’t planned to model in ‘O’ gauge, but he’s now embraced this lar­ger scale. Turn to page 74 for the full story. CHRIS NEVARD

This month’s cover image

ArticleReviews

• Accuras­cale Hun­slet ‘Aus­ter­ity’ • Dapol Class 66 • Sonic LBSCR K Class • Hornby LNER Class A4 • Hornby BR Class 10 • Hornby LMS stream­lined Coron­a­tion

Reviews

ArticleNews­real

Ben Jones rounds up the latest devel­op­ments on the ‘real’ rail­ways.

News­real

ArticleNews

The latest from the world of rail­way mod­el­ling, includ­ing Rap­ido’s first ‘OO’ diesel, Hornby’s ‘TT:120’ updates, and a new title from Model Rail’s Peter Mar­ri­ott.

News

ArticleOpin­ion

Ben Ando pon­ders whether, like nov­els, we all have a small lay­out in us?

Opin­ion

ArticleLay­out: ‘St Just’

Is it time for the ‘roundy micro’ lay­out to make a return to favour?

Lay­out: ‘St Just’