Reviews
Welcome to the BRM Review Area, the place to both read and watch product reviews covering a plethora of railway modelling products from model locomotives and wagons through to glues and trees. Expect to see the hobby’s biggest names such as Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol and Heljan.
Quickview: Legacy Models light range
Arriving in neatly-bundled packs, this new LED-equipped lighting range is…
By Howard Smith | 03 February 2023
Hornby R1285M - Tri-ang remembered RS30 Crash Train Set
Re-boxed and updated, Phil Parker takes a first look at this retro Crash Train…
By Phil Parker | 27 January 2023
Accurascale Mk. 5 coaches
The manufacturer's first coach models arrive for review and Andy York is keen to…
25 January 2023
Accurascale Class 92
With looks and sounds that "keep our reviewer entertained for hours", Andy York…
25 January 2023
Graham Farish Class 90
Despite minor gripes, this model is held in high-regard by Andy York, as he…
By Howard Smith | 23 January 2023
Hornby TT:120 The Scotsman: first look
The first production models of Hornby's new TT:120 range have arrived, and…
By Howard Smith | 17 January 2023
Heljan updated Class 35 'Hymek'
Now with stockists, a new batch of this popular model sees working lights…
By Howard Smith | 13 January 2023
Hornby Dublo The Royal Scot train set
Tapping once more into its long heritage, Hornby's latest train set is also its…
By Howard Smith | 22 December 2022
Hornby Gravestones
Modellers can now give their church yards a more realistic look, thanks to these…
By Howard Smith | 21 December 2022
Hornby Tank Containers
For the transport of foodstuffs to chemicals for industry, tank containers are a…
By Howard Smith | 21 December 2022
Hornby Stone Footbridge
Joining its Skaledale range of layout and diorama accessories, we take a closer…
By Howard Smith | 21 December 2022
First look: Rapido Trains Class 28
Models of the Co-Bos for 2mm:1ft scale have arrived – time for a overview?
By Howard Smith | 16 December 2022
Five things we like about Accurascale's Class 92
A sample from the production run of the manufacturer's all-new electric-outline…
By Howard Smith | 13 December 2022
First look: Heljan Newton Chambers car transporters
Just announced, the manufacturer's car transporters were on display at the…
By Howard Smith | 29 November 2022
First look: KR Models 0-6-0WT 'Bellerophon'
Witnessed for the first time in engineering prototype form, here's what we think…
By Howard Smith | 28 November 2022
