Model Rail Magazine

Inspirational layout plans and step-by-step articles

Bauer Consumer Media Ltd · com.bauermedia.modelrail

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v4.33 65.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.33 (4033)
Updated: Sep 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 65.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jul 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Model Rail Magazine is an app by Bauer Consumer Media Ltd in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.19, the APK grew from 53.5 MB to 65.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 18 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.26. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Model Rail is Britain's brightest and most informative magazine for model railway fans. We cover every stage of the hobby, from buying a first model train set right through to museum standard fine-scale modelling in a lively style that encourages readers to get involved in the world's greatest hobby. - The finest home and club layouts - Stunning photography - Unbiased and in-depth product reviews - Step-by-step articles - Inspirational layout plans - Expert tips As a Model Rail Subscriber, you will get: - Immediate access to all our content - Unlimited access to our archive - A selection of highlighted articles from the editor - Subscribers-only rewards including discounts, prizes, and freebies Features of the app we love: - Read or listen to articles (choice of three voices) - Browse all current and back issues - Free articles available to non-subscribers - Search content that interests you - Save articles from the content feed to enjoy later - Switch between Digital View and Magazine View for the best experience Whether you're a beginner or an experienced model railway enthusiast, the Model Rail app has something for everyone. Download the app today and join the community of model railway fans. PLEASE NOTE: This app is more reliable in OS 8.0 and higher. The app may not work well with any Android operating system from OS 4 or before. Anything from Lollipop onwards is good. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your Google Wallet account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same period length, unless you change your subscriptions preferences in your settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase, though no cancellation of the current subscription will be allowed during an active subscription period. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Terms of Use https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 Privacy Policy https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-20250411

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.19. Since v4.25 it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.33 LATEST Sep 30, 2025 65.4 MB TRUSTED v4.26 Oct 31, 2024 68 MB TRUSTED v4.25 Jun 3, 2024 65.9 MB TRUSTED v4.19 Aug 7, 2023 53.5 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 30, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Bauer Vertriebs KG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 30, 2025
Validated against Google Play Sep 30, 2025
Signed byCN=Bauermedia, OU=modelrail_20141024025325, O=Bauer Vertriebs KG, L=Hamburg, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)CA:0E:3D:BF:1B:B8:74:30:FA:DD:A9:15:FF:F3:F0:A3:56:8B:45:E2
File MD58fce36709bd9b5225b7c95b3facabfa6
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Model Rail Magazine requests 18 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bauermedia.modelrail.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Model Rail Magazine APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Model Rail Magazine for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 4.19 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.19 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Model Rail Magazine free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Model Rail Magazine APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8fce36709bd9b5225b7c95b3facabfa6.