Louisville & Nashville (L&N)

Explore Louisville & Nashville Trains Across Multiple Scales

Browse Louisville & Nashville model trains for sale, including L&N locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, and collectible railroad models. Trainz may have new, pre-owned, vintage, collectible, and hard-to-find L&N equipment from different manufacturers and eras.

Known for famous trains like the Humming Bird and Pan-American, L&N remains a favorite with collectors of classic southern railroads. Explore more model trains from every railroad and era.

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Explore L&N steam locomotives, classic diesels, passenger trains and freight equipment.

Shop Louisville & Nashville model trains for sale, including L&N steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, cabooses and train sets. Find new, pre-owned, vintage, discontinued and hard-to-find railroad models as inventory becomes available.

The Louisville & Nashville Railroad connected major cities throughout the Southeast, carrying coal, agricultural products, manufactured goods and passengers. Its heavy freight operations and celebrated passenger trains make L&N a favorite for layouts depicting steam-era railroading, first-generation diesels and classic southeastern service.

Humming Bird, Pan-American and Big Emma Heritage

Discover the signature passenger trains and locomotive power of the L&N.

Louisville & Nashville models bring together memorable passenger trains, powerful steam locomotives and versatile diesel freight equipment.

Humming Bird and Pan-American Passenger Trains

The Humming Bird and Pan-American were among the railroad's best-known passenger services. Matching passenger cars, streamlined consists and E8 locomotives help modelers recreate classic southeastern passenger operations.

Big Emma Steam Locomotives

The L&N's famous "Big Emma" 2-8-4 steam locomotives remain highly recognizable prototypes for collectors interested in heavy steam and the railroad's transition era.

GP7, GP9 and Freight Operations

GP7 and GP9 diesels, freight cars and cabooses offer options for modeling the railroad's busy coal, agricultural and merchandise traffic across the Southeast.

Build a Louisville & Nashville Railroad Roster

Find L&N manufacturers, locomotive classes and matching rolling stock.

Manufacturers of L&N Models

Louisville & Nashville equipment has been produced by Lionel, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Walthers, Rapido, Bowser, ScaleTrains and Kato. Available releases vary by locomotive, scale and production run.

Passenger, Steam and Freight Collections

Build a roster around Big Emma 2-8-4 steam locomotives, GP7 and GP9 diesels, E8 passenger power, Humming Bird or Pan-American passenger equipment, or classic L&N freight cars and cabooses. Collectors can find models representing multiple eras and popular scales.

Selling a Louisville & Nashville Collection?

Learn about options for qualifying L&N model train and estate collections.

Whether your collection includes Big Emma steam locomotives, L&N diesels, passenger equipment or freight cars, Trainz reviews qualifying collections and estate collections containing multiple pieces. Visit Sell My Trains to explore your selling options.

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Louisville & Nashville Model Train FAQs

Answers about L&N history, popular models and manufacturers.

Does the Louisville & Nashville Railroad still exist?

No. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad became part of the CSX Transportation family through a series of mergers during the 1980s. Its locomotives and rolling stock remain popular with collectors.

What are the most collectible Louisville & Nashville model trains?

Collectors often search for Big Emma steam locomotives, Humming Bird and Pan-American passenger equipment, GP7 and GP9 diesels, E8 locomotives, cabooses and freight cars.

Who makes Louisville & Nashville model trains?

Manufacturers including Lionel, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Walthers, Rapido, Bowser, ScaleTrains and Kato have produced Louisville & Nashville Railroad models.

What does L&N stand for?

L&N is the widely recognized abbreviation for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, one of the best-known railroads in the southeastern United States.