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Model Rail (UK), 1 Sep 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 tends to come in waves; the urge to clear out large chunks of my model col­lec­tion. Over the dec­ades, my eclectic tastes have led to me amass­ing loco­mot­ives and rolling stock to suit vari­ous eras and regions, not to men­tion dif­fer­ent scales.

Wel­come

ArticleThis month’s cover image

Ian Driver’s charm­ing ‘OO’ cre­ation, ‘Red Post Lane’, depicts a BR Sec­tor­isa­tion­era depot. Turn to page 28 for the full story. CHRIS NEVARD

This month’s cover image

ArticleGet in touch

For all edit­or­ial enquir­ies, you can con­tact us by email: mod­elrail@ bauer­me­dia.co.uk Postal address Model Rail, Media House, Lynch­wood, Peter­bor­ough Busi­ness Park, Peter­bor­ough PE2 6EA Or you can call us on 01733 468412 Model Rail is...

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ArticleReviews

• Rap­ido ‘S160’ • Farish GWR ‘Hall’ • Rap­ido Kerr, Stu­art Sirdar • Rap­ido GER Dia. 17/48 opens • Rap­ido LBSCR Dia. 8 vans • Revolu­tion ‘Borail’ & ‘Super Tench’ • Revolu­tion PCA alu­mina tanks • Peco Pig Iron & Bol­ster Twin • Peco ‘Cov­hop’...

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