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
