BricksMcgee Posted August 29 Hi folks, it’s that time of year again already! I’ve had a hectic year so apologies for the silence since last year - we’ve added 2 new categories (one for purist builds as a user suggested here, and a “build challenge”), and entries will open on Sunday again. Look forward to seeing what everyone has been building again! - The Brick Train Awards are back for their fifth year, with 17 categories to enter your models in. From steam, diesel and electric locomotive categories to wagons, scenery and even a “purist” category for those builders who don’t use custom parts such as wheels and rods. The awards started in 2020, and to celebrate their 5th year a new “build challenge” category allows builders to submit a new, railway-related physical or digital LEGO build which fits within a cube of 16 studs. Each entry is shared on the Brick Train Awards social accounts too, so it’s worth following on Instagram and Facebook for a month full of LEGO train goodness in your feeds! Entering your models is free, and can be done from 1st - 30th September 2024 at bricktrainawards.com where information on each category is listed. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges from the international LEGO train community, and prizes for the global winners are kindly provided by Trixbrix.eu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeddytheSpoon Posted August 30 Small question on the eligibility dates - I see in the FAQs it goes back to September 1st 2022, does that mean the models need to have been completed before September 1st this year? Or is September 30th the cut-off? Say, if someone has a consist that's still work-in-progress... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BricksMcgee Posted August 30 41 minutes ago, TeddytheSpoon said: Small question on the eligibility dates - I see in the FAQs it goes back to September 1st 2022, does that mean the models need to have been completed before September 1st this year? Or is September 30th the cut-off? Say, if someone has a consist that's still work-in-progress... Hello! It’s fine if the model is completed by 30th September - I know we have some people still building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoch17 Posted August 30 @BricksMcgee Just a thought - there really needs to be a 'railway-related structure' category. I have a bridge and switch tower that don't fit really any of the categories except 'purist'... and that doesn't feel like a good fit IMO. I also fairly sure other people have stations, sheds, switch towers, bridges and other structures they'd like to enter - but can't. Maybe next year, if possible? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BricksMcgee Posted August 30 9 minutes ago, Murdoch17 said: @BricksMcgee Just a thought - there really needs to be a 'railway-related structure' category. I have a bridge and switch tower that don't fit really any of the categories except 'purist'... and that doesn't feel like a good fit IMO. I also fairly sure other people have stations, sheds, switch towers, bridges and other structures they'd like to enter - but can't. Maybe next year, if possible? We did used to have one, but it didn’t receive enough entries to be worthwhile, sadly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoch17 Posted August 30 48 minutes ago, BricksMcgee said: We did used to have one, but it didn’t receive enough entries to be worthwhile, sadly! Well that's sad, and I'm sorry to hear that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TuffTuffTuff Posted August 31 @BricksMcgee Are custom stickers and third party electronics like sbrick allowed in the "purist" category? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BricksMcgee Posted August 31 1 hour ago, TuffTuffTuff said: @BricksMcgee Are custom stickers and third party electronics like sbrick allowed in the "purist" category? Nope, all needs to be original LEGO parts please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
