2008
Monk Bar Model Shop in York was the 2008 Bachmann Europe Plc retailer of the year. The presentation of the award was timed to coincide with the 45th anniversary of this long established family owned business, a feat well worth mentioning!
Situated in the ancient and popular city of York, the shop is next to Monk Bar, one of the four medieval gateways into the walled city, and a short walk from major tourist attractions that include York Minster and the cities museums. As the city has a long & proud association with the rail industry and it is of no surprise to find a gem of a model shop housed within its walls.
From enthusiastic visitors on days out to the National Rail Museum, to international tourists calling in to purchase souvenirs are often found frequenting the shop whilst on their sight-seeing trips to one of the great railway destinations of the world.
Based along traditional lines, the Monk Bar Model Shop has large stocks of OO & N Bachmann products, with a great selection of American, Branchline, Graham Farish, Scenecraft and Woodland Scenic products and accessories always available, either at the premises, via a mail order telephone service 01904 659423 or through the shop's website www.collectable-models.co.uk
David Haarhaus, Sales & Marketing Manager for Bachmann Europe Plc said "We are very pleased that Monk Bar Model Shop has won this award. They have been supporters of all Bachmann Brands for many years and it is right that they are acknowledged as a first class retailer for all model and hobby products. We look forward to working with the Masheder family through 2009 and beyond".
2006
Kernow Model Rail Centre, 98A Trelowarren Street Camborne Cornwall, TR14 8AN
Kernow Model Rail Centre in Camborne has become the 2006 Bachmann Europe Plc retailer of the year. The presentation of the award was timed to coincide with the 5th birthday celebrations of the Cornwall based store which were held over the weekend of the 22nd September. The new E-Z Command Dynamis digital control system was demonstrated throughout the day by local Bachmann sales representative and DCC expert Tony Lowe, while other Bachmann representatives were on hand to answer the questions that the large number of visitors wished to pose.
Left to Right:Bachmann Area Representative Tony Lowe, Kevin George, Trevor Kay, Greg Edwards, Chris Trerise and David Haarhaus, Bachmann Sales Manager
David Haarhaus, sales and marketing manager for Bachmann Europe, said "I have been very impressed with the constant growth that Kernow Model Rail Centre has achieved. In Model Shop terms they are a youngster at just 5 years old, but their positive 'can do' attitude has quickly gained a good reputation for high quality service from both Cornish and International customers"
Kernow Model Centre have regularly commissioned exclusive items from Bachmann Europe and this year has seen two of their most popular model releases to date. A London Transport liveried Pannier Tank Engine and Guards Van. Laura Eaton, from the Bachmann Product development office said "We have to work closely with all customers who ask us to produce an item in bespoke livery for them, Kernow Model Rail Centre are always a joy to work with as the livery reference material they supply is so comprehensive and easy to follow".
Proprietor Chris Trerise said "It is a great honour to be given this award, it is due to the hard work and dedication of all members of the Kernow team, including Steve Parker and Rob Kay who could not be here today. We simply try to keep a good stock of all the items that our customers want to purchase at competitive prices and then provide quality after sales service. We feel that the large amount of repeat and regular customers that we have is vindication of this policy. Our first five years have flown past, we are all looking forward to what the next 5 years will hold".
We offer Kernow Model Rail Centre our congratulations and a prosperous future.
2005
J&N Models, Louth, Lincolnshire
Neil and Jill Gladwin (from whom J&N Models gets its name) was started in 2004 as a way to get Neil away the shift patterns that he was having to work with his previous employer.
From the start J&N Models have aimed to provide their customers with a broad selection of items from all scales of the Model railway scene "By doing this we have gained a good reputation for supplying items that modellers cannot obtain from other stores" said Neil. J&N stock all products from the Bachmann Portfolio including Ott-Lite and Liliput.
2004
John Dutfield of Wards Yard 133 Springfield Park Road Chelmsford Essex
John‘s customers nominated the business for the friendly service and willingness to offer advice on all aspects of Railway Modelling. John started the business some 12 years ago following a long career in the Banking Industry. His model shops caters for all aspects of the Hobby trade including Model Railways, Slot Racing, Plastic Kits and Radios Control. His business has grown steadily with customer retention being a key motivation. John and his business partner Heather Wilkinson are pictured receiving the award, as voted by Bachmann Club Members, from the Bachmann Area Sales Representative Barry Wright and David Haarhaus Bachmann Sales Manager.
Congratulations to John and his team. John would be delighted to meet you if you are in the area
Left to Right: Sales Assistant, Stuart Wilkinson, Bachmann Europe Sales Manager David Haarhaus, Heather Wilkinson, Barry Wright, Area Sales Representative, Bachmann Europe, John Dutfield
2003
Richard Dalton (centre) of the Train Shop in Morecombe is presented with the Bachmann Retailer of the Year Award by both our current and former northern sales representatives, Ron Jones (right) and David Scott outside his shop in Pedder Street.
2002
The award for 2002 goes to Mr Bill Lawrence of 'Transport Treasures' of Aston Clinton. Bill was nominated because of his friendly attitude and willingness to help all of his customers on all aspects of Bachmann rolling stock. Left to right are Dave Haarhaus, Sales and Marketing Manager, Bill Lawrence, and Robyn Goss, area representative.
2001
Bachmann Retailer of the Year award for 2001 went to Alton Model Railway Centre. The award was presented to Bob Treacher (middle) by Dave Haarhaus (left),Sales Manager of Bachmann Industries. Gerrard Rowlands, Area Sales Executive, is on the right.
