Explore Chicago Metra model trains for sale, including Metra locomotives, passenger cars, commuter train sets, and collectible railroad models. Trainz may have new, pre-owned, collectible, rare, and hard-to-find Metra models as inventory becomes available.
Shop Chicago Metra model trains, Gallery Cars, and modern commuter equipment, or browse more model trains for contemporary layouts and collections.
Shop Chicago Metra model trains to recreate the commuter rail service that has connected downtown Chicago with northeastern Illinois communities since 1984. From busy terminals to suburban stations, Metra locomotives and passenger cars bring everyday Chicago railroading to model layouts.
Browse Metra F40PH, MP36PH-3S and F59PHI locomotive models, distinctive bi-level Gallery Cars, commuter coaches and complete train sets. Our changing inventory may include new, pre-owned, discontinued and hard-to-find releases.
Metra is known for its frequent passenger service, recognizable commuter equipment and the mix of urban and suburban settings found across its Chicago-area routes.
Metra's distinctive Gallery Cars and other bi-level commuter coaches are popular choices for realistic rush-hour consists, especially when paired with matching locomotives.
Collectors look for F40PH, MP36PH-3S and F59PHI diesel locomotives to model familiar Metra passenger operations and build complete commuter train sets.
Metra equipment works naturally with contemporary freight railroads, urban scenery, station platforms and shared mainline scenes throughout the Chicago region.
Metra models have been offered by Kato, Atlas, Athearn, Walthers, Rapido and Bachmann, depending on the prototype, production run and scale. Availability ranges from individual locomotives and coaches to complete sets.
Pair a Metra locomotive with Gallery Cars, bi-level passenger coaches and other commuter equipment. Whether you're adding one locomotive or assembling a rush-hour train, these models suit modern passenger-focused layouts.
Metra collections may include commuter locomotives, Gallery Cars, passenger coaches and contemporary train sets gathered over many years. If you're considering selling a larger collection or estate collection with multiple pieces, Trainz reviews qualifying collections through Sell My Trains.
How It WorksYes. Metra continues to provide commuter rail service throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and remains one of the largest commuter rail systems in the United States.
Metra is best known for its Gallery Cars, bi-level commuter coaches, F40PH and MP36PH locomotives, and extensive commuter rail network serving Chicago and northeastern Illinois.
Collectors frequently search for Metra F40PH locomotives, MP36PH-3S locomotives, Gallery Cars, bi-level passenger coaches, commuter train sets and Chicago Metra railroad models.
Manufacturers including Kato, Atlas, Athearn, Walthers, Rapido and Bachmann have produced Metra locomotives, passenger cars, commuter coaches and train sets.
