Burlington Northern (BN)

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Shop Burlington Northern model trains for sale, including BN locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, train sets, and collectible railroad models in the unmistakable Cascade Green scheme. Trainz offers a changing selection of new, pre-owned, vintage, and hard-to-find BN trains for adding to a layout or collection.

Find the Burlington Northern model train you need to complete a consist or build out your BN freight roster, or shop more Model Trains from railroads across different eras and scales.

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Find Cascade Green diesels, freight cars, cabooses and collectible BN equipment.

Shop Burlington Northern model trains for sale, including Cascade Green diesel locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, train sets and collectible BN railroad models. Depending on current inventory, Trainz may offer new, used, pre-owned, vintage, discontinued, estate-fresh and hard-to-find Burlington Northern equipment in multiple scales.

Formed in 1970 through the merger of the Great Northern, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, Spokane, Portland & Seattle and Northern Pacific, Burlington Northern became known for its Cascade Green locomotives and heavy western freight operations.

Cascade Green Power & Freight on the Move

Explore signature BN diesel locomotives and the rolling stock they hauled.

Burlington Northern collectors can build a freight roster around familiar locomotive classes and the equipment used in coal, grain, intermodal and merchandise service.

Classic Cascade Green Diesel Power

Popular Burlington Northern locomotives include SD40-2s, GP38-2s, GP50s, GP60s, SD45s and SD60Ms. These diesels offer choices for collectors recreating BN operations from the 1970s into the 1990s.

Heavy Haulers and Distinctive Locomotives

Collectors also look for C30-7s, C44-9Ws, F45s and classic F-units, reflecting the variety of motive power used across Burlington Northern's western network.

Coal, Grain and Merchandise Freight

Build complete freight consists with BN boxcars, covered hoppers, coal hoppers, gondolas, flat cars and cabooses. Depending on inventory, passenger equipment may also be available for collectors representing Burlington Northern's early years.

Building a Burlington Northern Roster

Choose models by manufacturer, scale and the BN era you want to represent.

Who Makes Burlington Northern Models?

Trainz inventory may include Burlington Northern models from Lionel, MTH, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Walthers, Rapido, InterMountain, Bowser, ScaleTrains, Kato and Micro-Trains, depending on current availability.

From Cascade Green to the BNSF Era

Whether you're looking for an affordable freight car, a ready-to-run diesel or a collectible limited-production release, BN models can help recreate railroad operations from the 1970 merger through the formation of BNSF in 1995. Common model scales include HO Scale, N Scale and O Gauge, along with other scales depending on the manufacturer.

Looking to Sell Your Burlington Northern Collection?

Explore options for selling BN locomotives, rolling stock and complete collections.

Trainz buys Burlington Northern model train collections, including Cascade Green locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, brass models, boxed sets and estate collections. Visit Sell My Trains to learn about selling individual pieces or an entire BN roster.

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Burlington Northern FAQs

Answers about BN history, collectible equipment, manufacturers and scales.

What does BN stand for on model trains?

BN stands for Burlington Northern Railroad.

What are the most collectible Burlington Northern model trains?

Collectors frequently search for Cascade Green SD40-2s, GP38-2s, F45s, SD45s, cabooses, coal trains, grain hoppers and other Burlington Northern freight equipment.

Did Burlington Northern become BNSF?

Yes. Burlington Northern merged with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway in 1995 to form BNSF Railway.

Does Trainz sell used Burlington Northern model trains?

Yes. Trainz regularly offers used, pre-owned, vintage, discontinued, collectible and hard-to-find Burlington Northern locomotives, freight cars, cabooses and train sets, depending on inventory.

What scales are Burlington Northern trains available in?

Burlington Northern models are commonly available in HO Scale, N Scale, O Gauge and other popular model railroad scales, depending on the manufacturer.