Model Railway Magazines

Links to internet pages relating to model railway magazines.

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Links to U.K. model railway magazines:-

  • British Railway Modelling
    Monthly magazine for the British modeller, containing articles about model railway layouts, news and reviews of items available.

  • Continental Modeller
    Monthly magazine for the modelling continental and worldwide railways (excluding the United Kingdom), containing articles about model railway layouts, news and reviews of items available.

  • Garden Rail
    GardenRail is the only British magazine covering all aspects of outdoor model railways, and the only related magazine worldwide, that publishes monthly.

  • Hornby Magazine
    A monthly hands-on magazine for British railway modellrs of all ages.

  • Model Rail
    The modelling magazine for all Britain’s sharpest railway modellers. Every issue is packed full of ‘how to’ constructional articles, inspirational prototype features and real life examples to re-create. Model Rail is published every 4 weeks.

  • Model Railway Express
    The online model railway magazine with the latest news and new releases.

  • Model Railway Journal
    Magazine for the British modeller, with articles and photos showing the prototypes and modelling techniques.

  • Model Trains International
    A bi-monthly magazine concentrating on small compact layouts, also containing some useful tips and advice.

  • Modern Railway Modelling
    Modern Railway Modelling is the quarterly magazine dedicated to United Kingdom outline and overseas coverage of Diesel and Electric modelling.

  • Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling Review
    Quarterly journal featuring models and prototypes from the narrow gauge scene with articles and illustrations.

  • Railway Modeller
    Monthly magazine for the British modeller, containing articles about model railway layouts, news and reviews of items available.

Links to overseas model railway magazines:-

America:-

  • Mainline Modeler
    American monthly journal recording the model railroad scene with many interesting articles.

  • Model Railroading
    American model railway monthly containing articles on both prototype and model. Ceased publication in 2006 but back issues are available.

  • N Scale
    Bi-monthly American modeller's magazine for this popular scale, with feature articles and product reviews.

  • N Scale Railroading
    US-produced magazine for N-scale modellers with colour photographs and coverage of new products.

  • Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette
    The Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette is published bi-monthly in March, May, July, September, November and January by Benchmark Publications Ltd. It is a 100 page colour high quality magazine packed with how-to articles and features of interest to model railroaders. Covers narrow gauge, short line and vintage railroads. High quality photographs accompany feature articles of model railroad layouts. Plans of various locomotives and rolling stock are also a regular feature.

  • Railroad Model Craftsman
    Articles from the American railroad scene with modelling ideas and coverage of the prototype.

Australia:-

  • Narrow Gauge Downunder
    Narrow Gauge Downunder is Australia’s specialist narrow gauge magazine. It is devoted entirely to narrow gauge railways of interest for the prototype enthusiast and model builder. Each issue features detailed scale drawings of locomotives and structures; layout tours; modelling techniques; prototype stories and product reviews. First published in 1996, the magazine has achieved a proud reputation for top-drawer modelling and prototype articles, presented with quality production. It is published four times per year, with more colour, great feature articles and regular columnists.

France:-

  • Loco Revue
    French language monthly magazine covering many aspects of model railway operations based on French practice, past and present. Around 80 pages, with most photographs in colour.

  • Voie Libre
    French language quarterly magazine covering many aspects of model railways based on narrow gauge and industrial prototypes. Most photographs in colour and an English language insert.

Germany:-

  • MIBA Magazine
    German language model railway magazine looking at various aspects of German style modelling.

  • MIBA Spezial
    Various aspects of building and operating model railways are covered in these magazine style publications, based on German models. Lots of ideas plus layout plans and photographs.

Italy:-

  • iTreni - ETR
    The oldest Italian full-colour railway magazine for railway enthusiasts and modellers of all scales and gauges.

Japan:-

  • Japan Railfan Magazine
    News and articles on both present day and historic aspects with colour photography throughout.

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