The Purist category allows builders to enter LEGO railway and railroad related models which use only genuine LEGO elements.
- Models must be railway / railroad themed
- Models must be physically built only – no digital models are permitted in this category
- Models must be created using only unmodified LEGO elements – third party and custom parts, wheels, rods, track and other items are not permitted in this category
- Cut or otherwise altered LEGO elements are not permitted in this category
- Builders must be aged 18 years or older to enter during the entry window
All entries in this category will be judged at a global level only.
How entries to the Brick Train Awards are judged
Entries to the Brick Train Awards are judged by fellow LEGO train fans from the worldwide community.
- Builders enter this models via the Brick Train Awards website during the entry dates.
- Brick Train Awards publish entries on our social media accounts and website for everyone to enjoy.
- Once entries close, our judges review each model and create a shortlist of their favourites for each category.
- Judges in each region (Americas, Europe & Middle East, Australasia and Oceana) discuss their shortlist and select a winner in each category.
- All judges meet and discuss global winners for each category - a very hard task!
- Winners are announced in a video published on the Brick Train Awards website, and winners are contacted by email to confirm their shipping details.