Northern Pacific

Shop Northern Pacific model trains for a complete NP roster or one hard-to-find addition. Trainz inventory may include steam and diesel locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, train sets, brass models, and North Coast Limited equipment in brand-new, used, pre-owned, vintage, discontinued, and collectible condition.

Some buyers focus on a specific era, scale, locomotive class, or named train. Others build mixed Northern Pacific consists with NP boxcars, reefers, hoppers, gondolas, flat cars, tank cars, passenger equipment, and cabooses as new inventory arrives.

Northern Pacific steam collectors often search for Z-5 Yellowstone 2-8-8-4s, Northerns, Challengers, Mikados, and Pacifics. Popular diesel choices include NP F3s, F7s, GP7s, GP9s, RS-3s, and SD45s for transition-era and late Northern Pacific layouts.

The North Coast Limited remains the railroad's best-known passenger train, with matching locomotives, two-tone green passenger cars, observation cars, and complete consists drawing strong collector interest. Mainstreeter and Alaskan models can also add variety to an NP passenger roster.

Northern Pacific trains have been produced in HO Scale, N Scale, O Gauge, and brass. Depending on availability, Trainz may carry NP models from Lionel, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Rapido, Kato, Walthers, InterMountain, Micro-Trains, Bowser, and brass importers.

Trainz also buys Northern Pacific model trains, from individual locomotives and freight cars to brass engines, North Coast Limited consists, boxed models, and complete estate collections. See how Trainz buys model train collections.

What does NP mean on a model train?

NP is the reporting mark used for the Northern Pacific Railway.

What Northern Pacific model trains are most collectible?

Popular choices include Z-5 Yellowstones, North Coast Limited passenger equipment, F units, GP7s, GP9s, cabooses, and limited-production brass locomotives.

Did Northern Pacific become Burlington Northern?

Yes. In 1970, Northern Pacific merged with the Great Northern, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, and Spokane, Portland & Seattle to form Burlington Northern.

What scales are Northern Pacific trains available in?

NP locomotives and rolling stock are commonly available in HO Scale, N Scale, O Gauge, and brass, depending on the model and manufacturer.

Does Trainz sell used Northern Pacific trains?

Yes. Inventory may include used, pre-owned, vintage, discontinued, collectible, and hard-to-find Northern Pacific model trains.