There briefly was a modern modeling mag, probably a good few years gone by now, by the name of Modern Railway Modelling published by Warners - I think it folded after a ccouple of years due to lack of interest.

More on topic, Im another one who would have RM if only allowed one.
As it is I sometimes buy Model Rail and place MRJ in the "magazine cellar" to mature.

I also like Model Railroader - Good modelling is always good modelling regardless of the scale or location

Just taken out a sub to Model Rail, mainly because I got it using Tesco Clubcard Vouchers so it's almost a free mag for a year. Time will tell if it's a good read.

Trying Continental Railway Modeller on a piecemeal basis, even if I'm a Kato man and it's a Peco mag. I'm just following Rule 1.

I liked MRM though I may be biased as I did their N gauge reviews.

Personally Rail Express nearly always hits the spot for me.

Quote from: Topcat on October 29, 2016, 03:58:07 PM
Given up RM due to consistent lack of n gauge now get BRM pics are excellent.

The RM does gave N gauge every month. I've had two N gauge layouts in RM in the last two years and my friend's N gauge layout featured recently even gracing the front cover of RM.
I also think Steve Flint's photos in the RM are excellent.

Quote from: Derwentbob on October 29, 2016, 02:53:38 PM
I used to like Model Rail but to be honest it has gone downhill of late, the themed issues just don't often interest me.

Couldn't agree more. I think this is a magazine to buy as/when it is focused on something you enjoy. A subscription might feel like bad value if too many issues are on stuff you don't care about.

Quote from: Derwentbob on October 29, 2016, 02:53:38 PM
The NGS Journal may lack the polish of the big monthlies but it is all N gauge and costs about half the price of any of them, with free NGS membership thrown in. What's not to like?

Agree here, too! Given the other benefits, like the shop, an NGS membership is a bit of a no-brainer to me. The last NGS Journal felt a bit off with all the jumbled up pages, but usually I find at least as much to read in it as any other magazine.

Quote from: red_death on October 29, 2016, 04:47:26 PM
Personally Rail Express nearly always hits the spot for me.

I've started buying this magazine semi-regularly after being recommended it by a friend. It has a nice modelling section in the middle, though it does seem biassed towards post-privatisation settings and products. Anyone interested in transition-era or earlier will probably be disappointed.

The magazine itself is variable, in my opinion. Lots of good photography and short news items, but relatively few in-depth articles, and these are often biassed towards the contemporary end of the subject. There's honestly only so many articles about EMUs or franchising I can read before my eyes glaze over!

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: railsquid on October 29, 2016, 01:18:07 PM
How about an N Gauge Society subscription? OPMMV but I find it's worth it just for the magazine.

Okay Railsquid, I give up!

What on Earth does "OPMMV" stand for?

All I can find is two possibles: "Original Pilipino Music Music Video"

and this obviously more relevant interpretation

"Astrological Analysis and meaning of OPMMV
OPMMV has a life path of 7. OPMMV means: With a Life Path 7, your numbers are (7, 16/7, 25/7, 34/7). Used 735 times in the bible is the foundation of God's word. It is a number of completeness and perfection. It signifies collective consciousness, completion faith and spirituality, Mysticism, wisdom, peace, endurance. In Africa seven is a symbol of perfection and unity. It is a thinker and searcher of truth. Number 16 represents wholeness, a symbol of perfect completeness. In terms of personality number 16 are sociable with great sense of humor. Usually, they are involved in charities and humanitarian foundations; helping the needy. They are efficient, responsible and committed to their work and expect others to react the same. In mathematics, number 16 is the sum of the first odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7. Flexible in nature, twenty five from the biblical stand point symbolizes 'Grace upon grace'. Number twenty five possess a great mind and are excellent researchers. They are very critical and conduct investigations before making conclusions."

Yeah, right!

Enlighten me please.

@daffy

Perhaps: Original poster's mileage may vary???

NeMo

No worries, I've worked it out:

Orient Poster Makes Meaning Vague!

Must be right.

What has 'mileage' got to do with magazines anyway?

Doesn't make sense


Paul

Quote from: Sprintex on October 29, 2016, 06:57:28 PM
What has 'mileage' got to do with magazines anyway?

OP = original poster, right?
YMMV = your mileage may vary, an American expression indicating individuals may experience different results from those of the commentator.

Hence, my suggestion for OPMMV as "original poster's mileage may vary". Simple!

Cheers, NeMo

Quote from: scottishlocos on October 29, 2016, 03:52:27 PM
Agree with the comments above but I feel all the major magazines have a GWR bias as modern modeller this really doesn't appeal and I wish there was a modern modelling magazine

It has been tried a couple of times with poor support - "Modern Railway Modelling" (MRM) from the publishers of BRM lasted around a year and according to rumour some issues sold less than 1000 copies.

Model Rail started out with a Present Day focus reflecting it's roots as a supplement to RAIL Magazine, but has had to widen it's horizons to attract a sustainable readership...


As regards to the OP's question which to subscribe to, to be honest I've not had any on subscription for over 10 years, preferring to scan through them all (model and Prototype) in the SMITHS reading room and purchase any or all (or none) that have something of interest.
Typically, I finish up with around 15 mags per year and usually Railway Modeller accounts for over half the modelling content, so if I had to choose one, I would also go that way...

I don't have to make a choice or worry about storage. The model railway club I am a member of buys them all and stores them in our library.

I get Hornby mag on subscription as I find it suits my taste (by the way it's not exclusively 00 by any means).
I buy others for a browse if we are away or on a long journey.

Quote from: NeMo on October 29, 2016, 07:11:31 PM

Quote from: Sprintex on October 29, 2016, 06:57:28 PM
What has 'mileage' got to do with magazines anyway?

OP = original poster, right?
YMMV = your mileage may vary, an American expression indicating individuals may experience different results from those of the commentator.

Hence, my suggestion for OPMMV as "original poster's mileage may vary". Simple!

Close, actually I meant "Other People's" as this is the kind of topic where there's no "correct" answer

Sorry for any confusion 

Clarity at last. Thanks Railsquid

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