Awards

Model railway enthusiasts were first invited to vote for their favourite models from the past year in 2007, when the inaugural Model of the Year Awards took place to crown the best models released in 2006. Organised by Model Rail Magazine and voted for by its readers, along with readers of the online magazine Model Railway Express (MREmag) and later RMweb forum members, Bachmann has enjoyed many successes in the Model of the Year awards.

In 2015 RMweb launched its own awards, the British Railway Modelling Awards, in association with BRM Magazine and, most recently, Hornby Magazine introduced its Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards in 2018.

Bachmann has enjoyed unprecedented success in each of the three awards and is proud to hold the title of the most decorated manufacturer* across the model railway awards. With each award voted for by the public, every prize awarded to Bachmann is a humbling recognition of the passion and precision that our teams in the UK and overseas put into every product that we make. Motivated by your support, we shall go on developing the best models, in the hope that these too will enjoy your similar successes in the future. Thank you for voting for us!

*Bachmann Europe has been voted Manufacturer of the Year more times than any other manufacturer

 

Model of the Year Awards

Organised by Model Rail Magazine

 

2022

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Model of the Year - Graham Farish Class 319 EMU

OO9 Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge

OO9 Scale Model of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge Mainline Hunslet

 

2021

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline LNWR Improved Precedent

OO9 Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge

OO9 Scale Model of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge Double Fairlie

 

2020

OO Scale Multiple Unit of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 117 DMU

OO Scale Rolling Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Ransomes & Rapier 45T Crane

 

Model of the Decade (2010-2019)

OO Scale Multiple Unit of the Decade - Bachmann Branchline Midland Pullman

N Scale Steam Locomotive of the Decade - Graham Farish Merchant Navy

N Scale Coaching Stock of the Decade - Graham Farish Birdcage Coaches

N Scale Rolling Stock of the Decade - Graham Farish China Clay Wagons

OO9 Scale Model of the Decade - Bachmann Narrow Gauge Baldwin 10-12-D

 

2019

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Rolling Stock of the Year - Graham Farish Birdcage Coaches

OO9 Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge

 

2018

OO Scale Diesel & Electric Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 70 (Modified)

OO9 Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge

OO9 Scale Model of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge Baldwin 10-12-D

 

2017

OO Scale Multiple Unit of the Year - Bachmann Branchline 4TC

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish Castle Class

N Scale Rolling Stock of the Year - Graham Farish Hawksworth Autocoach

Electronic Accessory of the Year - Woodland Scenics Just Plug Streetlights

 

2015

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Multiple Unit of the Year - Bachmann Branchline London Underground S Stock

OO Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Hawksworth Autocoach

OO Scale Wagon of the Year - Bachmann Branchline SR PMV/CCT

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish Merchant Navy

N Scale Diesel & Electric of the Year - Graham Farish Class 31

N Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Graham Farish Hawksworth Coaches

N Scale Wagon of the Year - Graham Farish Van B Bogie Luggage Van / Graham Farish MR Brakevan (joint winners)

 

2014

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Diesel & Electric Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 40

OO Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline LMS Inspection Saloon

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish LMS Duchess

N Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Graham Farish BR Mk1 Sleeping Car

N Scale Wagon of the Year - Graham Farish China Clay Wagons

 

2013

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline L&YR Tank

OO Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline MK1 Sleeping Car

OO Scale Wagon of the Year - Bachmann Branchline 'Polybulk' Bogie Hopper

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Steam Locomotive - Graham Farish Ivatt Class 2MT

N Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Graham Farish Bulleid Coaches

N Scale Wagon of the Year - Graham Farish 24 Ton Ore Hopper

 

2012

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline C Class

OO Scale Diesel/Electric Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 85

OO Scale Multiple Unit of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Midland Pullman

OO Scale Wagon of the Year - Bachmann Branchline SR Pill Box Brake Van

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish WD Austerity

N Scale Diesel & Electric Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish Class 20

N Scale Multiple Unit of the Year - Graham Farish Midland Pullman

N Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Graham Farish LMS Inspection Saloon

N Scale Steam Era Wagon of the Year - Graham Farish SR Pill Box Brake Van

N Scale Modern Era Wagon of the Year - Graham Farish JJA Autoballaster

 

2011

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Multiple Unit of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Derby Lightweight DMU

OO Scale Modern Wagon of the Year - Bachmann Branchline FNA Nuclear Wagon

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish Peppercorn A1

N Scale Multiple Unit of the Year - Graham Farish 4CEP EMU

N Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Graham Farish BR Mk1 Coach Range

 

2010

Lifetime Achievement Award - Merl Evans

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 7F

OO Scale Diesel/Electric Model of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 105 DMU

OO Scale Steam/Diesel Rolling Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline BR Mk1 TPO

OO Scale Modern Rolling Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline JJA Autoballaster

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Diesel/Electric Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish DP1 Deltic

 

2009

Model of the Decade (2000-2009) - Bachmann Branchline DP1 Deltic

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline GWR City of Truro

OO Scale Diesel/Electric Model of the Year - Bachmann Branchline 4CEP EMU

Editor’s Special Prize for Innovation - Bachmann Branchline 4CEP EMU

 

2008

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class G2/G2A

OO Scale Diesel/Electric Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline DP1 Deltic

OO Scale Steam Era Wagon of the Year - Bachmann Branchline BR 12T Ventilated Vans

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Diesel/Electric Model of the Year - Graham Farish Class 108 DMU

N Scale Rolling Stock of the Year - Graham Farish Stanier Coaches

 

2007

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Diesel/Electric Model of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 108 DMU

OO Scale Wagon of the Year - Bachmann Branchline 'Sealion' Ballast Hopper

 

2006

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 9F

OO Scale Rolling Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline BR Mk1 Pullman Coaches

 

British Railway Modelling Awards

In association with BRM and RMweb

 

2022

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish/EFE Rail

N Scale Motive Power of the Year - Graham Farish Class 90

OO9 Scale Model of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge Mainline Hunslet

 

2021

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline CR Class 812

OO Scale Diesel and Electric Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 47

N Scale Rolling Stock of the Year - EFE Rail Shark Ballast Brake Van

OO9 Scale Model of the Year - Bachmann Narrow Gauge Double Fairlie

Innovation of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 47 Tinted Windscreens & Motorised Fans

 

2020

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish/EFE Rail

N Scale Motive Power of the Year - Graham Farish 8F

 

2019

OO Scale Wagon of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Ransomes & Rapier 45T Steam Crane

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Motive Power of the Year - Graham Farish C Class

Innovation of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Ransomes & Rapier 45T Steam Crane

 

2017

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Birdcage Coaches

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Motive Power of the Year - Graham Farish Class 40

N Scale Rolling Stock of the Year - Graham Farish Hawksworth Autocoach

 

2016

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish Standard 4MT Tank

N Scale Diesel & Electric Model of the Year - Graham Farish Class 108 DMU with SOUND

 

2015

Overall Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

OO Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Branchline

OO Scale Diesel & Electric Locomotive of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Class 43 Warship

OO Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Bachmann Branchline Hawksworth Autocoach

N Scale Manufacturer of the Year - Graham Farish

N Scale Steam Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish Merchant Navy

N Scale Diesel & Electric Locomotive of the Year - Graham Farish Class 31

N Scale Coaching Stock of the Year - Graham Farish Hawksworth Coaches

N Scale Wagon of the Year - Graham Farish Midland Brake Van

 

 

 

Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards

Organised by Hornby Magazine

 

2022

Best N Scale Locomotive - Graham Farish Class 319/769 EMU

Best OO9 Scale Locomotive - Bachmann Narrow Gauge Double Fairlie

 

2020

Best OO Scale Carriage or Wagon - Bachmann Branchline Ransomes & Rapier 45T Steam Crane

Best N Scale Locomotive - EFE Rail Class 17

Best N Scale Carriage or Wagon - Graham Farish Thompson Coaches

 

2019

Best N Scale Locomotive - Graham Farish Western Pullman

Best N Scale Carriage or Wagon - Graham Farish Birdcage Coaches

 

2018

Manufacturer of the Year - Bachmann Europe

Best N Scale Locomotive - Graham Farish Class 40