N Scale Trains

Shop N Scale trains for sale, including locomotives, rolling stock, train sets, 9mm track, parts, accessories, scenery, and collectible models. Trainz carries new and pre-owned N Scale equipment along with vintage, discontinued, collectible, estate-find, and hard-to-find trains as inventory becomes available.

Whether you're starting your first railroad, expanding an established layout, or searching for a particular locomotive, car, set, track system, or replacement part, use the categories and manufacturer collections below to narrow your search.

N Scale Locomotives & Specialty Trains

Shop N Scale locomotives by power type, browse all engines and rolling stock together, or explore collectible brass models.

Locos & Rolling Stock All engines & train cars Diesel Locomotives Switchers & road diesels Steam Locomotives Steam engines & trains Electric Locomotives Electric railway power Brass N Scale Trains Collectible brass models

N Scale Rolling Stock & Train Sets

Build complete N Scale trains with freight cars, passenger equipment, rail transit cars, and train sets.

Freight Cars Freight rolling stock Passenger Cars Coaches & passenger cars Rail Transit Cars Transit & commuter equipment Train Sets Starter & complete sets Thomas Trains Thomas & Friends

N Scale Track, Parts & Layout

Find 9mm track, replacement parts, accessories, and scenery for building, repairing, expanding, and detailing an N Scale railroad.

N Scale Track 9mm track & switches N Scale Train Parts Repair & replacement parts N Scale Accessories Buildings, figures & details N Scale Scenery Landscape & layout scenery

Shop N Scale Trains by Manufacturer

Browse dedicated N Scale collections from popular model train manufacturers.

Atlas Bachmann Broadway Limited Kato Micro-Trains

N Scale model trains are popular because they allow hobbyists to fit more railroad into less space. Their compact size makes it possible to run longer trains, build larger yards, create broader scenes, and include more industries and trackwork than many larger scales allow in the same area.

In North America, N Scale is typically modeled at approximately 1:160 and standard N Scale trains run on 9mm gauge track. Other proportions are used in some markets and applications. If you're comparing N Scale with other train sizes, our Model Train Scales Explained guide explains the major model train scales and their differences.

N Scale railroads can represent almost any era or type of railroading, from steam-era branch lines and passenger service to modern freight, intermodal operations, commuter trains, switching layouts, and large mainline railroads.

A railroad can grow with additional locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, train sets, track, structures, scenery, figures, vehicles, and other accessories. The compact size of N Scale gives modelers room to balance realistic train operation with scenery and longer runs.

Standard N Scale trains operate on 9mm gauge track. Layouts may use sectional track, integrated-roadbed systems, flex track, switches, turnouts, crossings, and other track components depending on the railroad and manufacturer.

N Scale locomotives may be designed for conventional DC operation, DCC-ready, factory-equipped with DCC, or equipped with sound depending on the model and production run. Track systems can also differ in rail profile, roadbed, joiners, geometry, and connection methods, so check compatibility when combining products.

Trainz regularly offers pre-owned N Scale trains alongside new inventory, giving shoppers opportunities to find vintage models, discontinued releases, collectible locomotives and rolling stock, estate finds, new old stock, train lots, and hard-to-find road names.

Because Trainz purchases collections throughout the year, inventory changes frequently. Older locomotives, cars, train sets, track, accessories, brass models, parts, and other N Scale equipment can appear alongside current releases as collections are acquired.

Trainz brings together current-production N Scale equipment and an ever-changing selection of pre-owned trains from collections. That gives shoppers access to everything from everyday locomotives, cars, track, and train sets to discontinued releases and models that may no longer be available through traditional retail channels.

Whether you're starting a railroad, replacing a missing car, searching for an older locomotive, completing a passenger consist, expanding a track system, or restoring equipment already in your collection, the available selection changes as new products and collections arrive.

Trainz purchases qualifying N Scale model train collections that may include locomotives, rolling stock, train sets, track, structures, scenery, accessories, parts, brass models, and other railroad equipment.

Whether you're downsizing a collection or helping with an estate, visit Sell My Trains – How It Works to learn more about selling your N Scale trains to Trainz.

What scale is N Scale?

In North America, N Scale is typically approximately 1:160, meaning a model is about 1/160 the size of its full-size prototype. Standard N Scale trains run on 9mm gauge track.

What is the difference between N Scale and N Gauge?

Scale refers to the proportional size of the model, while gauge refers to the distance between the rails. Standard N Scale trains use 9mm gauge track, which is why N Scale and N Gauge are often used interchangeably in everyday model railroading.

Are N Scale trains good for smaller spaces?

Yes. N Scale's compact size allows longer trains, more track, larger yards, and more scenery to fit into a given space compared with many larger model train scales.

What types of N Scale trains are available?

N Scale includes steam, diesel, and electric locomotives; freight and passenger cars; train sets; rail transit equipment; track; structures; scenery; accessories; parts; brass models; and other model railroad equipment.

What are popular N Scale train brands?

Well-known N Scale manufacturers include Atlas, Kato, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, and Micro-Trains. Trainz may also carry N Scale products from other active and discontinued manufacturers as inventory becomes available.

Can I mix N Scale train brands?

Often, yes. Standard N Scale equipment generally uses 9mm gauge track, but compatibility can vary by couplers, wheelsets, electrical system, minimum curve requirements, and track system. Check individual product specifications when combining equipment.

Does Trainz sell used N Scale trains?

Yes. Depending on current inventory, Trainz may offer used, pre-owned, vintage, discontinued, collectible, estate-find, new old stock, and hard-to-find N Scale trains.

Does Trainz buy N Scale train collections?

Yes. Trainz purchases qualifying N Scale train collections and larger model railroad collections. Learn more about selling your model train collection to Trainz.