Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

The Pennsylvania Railroad, commonly known as the PRR or Pennsy, offers model railroaders an enormous range of equipment to collect and operate. From steam and electric power to diesels, passenger trains, freight cars, and cabooses, Pennsylvania Railroad model trains can represent many different periods of American railroading.

PRR's distinctive locomotives and passenger equipment make it especially popular with modelers building northeastern layouts. Whether you're recreating a mainline passenger train, freight operation, or adding a single Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive to your roster, there are models covering many eras and types of service.

Among the most recognizable Pennsylvania Railroad models are GG1 electric locomotives and K4s Pacific steam locomotives. The PRR developed the GG1 for its extensive electrified territory, while the K4s became its standard passenger steam locomotive and could be found across the railroad's passenger operations.

Collectors also look for Pennsylvania Railroad passenger equipment representing famous trains such as the Broadway Limited, along with steam, diesel, and electric locomotives for building complete PRR consists.

PRR models have been produced by many well-known model train manufacturers, giving collectors choices across scales, eras, and levels of detail. Depending on availability, Trainz inventory may include locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, train sets, and other Pennsylvania Railroad equipment.

Shoppers can find new and pre-owned models alongside vintage, discontinued, estate-find, and hard-to-find PRR releases. That changing inventory can be especially useful when you're searching for a specific locomotive, matching car, or missing piece for an established Pennsylvania Railroad consist.

Trainz buys qualifying Pennsylvania Railroad collections, from individual PRR locomotives and rolling stock to larger collections assembled over many years. Vintage trains, collectible releases, passenger equipment, freight cars, and complete train sets may all be of interest.

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Does the Pennsylvania Railroad still exist?

No. The Pennsylvania Railroad merged with the New York Central in 1968 to form Penn Central. PRR nevertheless remains one of the best-known historic railroad names represented in model railroading.

What are some famous Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives?

The GG1 electric locomotive and K4s Pacific steam locomotive are two of the most recognizable PRR locomotive types. Modelers can also find Pennsylvania Railroad diesel locomotives and many other steam and electric classes representing different periods of PRR operation.

What was the Broadway Limited?

The Broadway Limited was one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's premier passenger trains, operating between New York and Chicago. PRR passenger cars and locomotives representing the Broadway Limited are popular choices for modelers building Pennsylvania Railroad passenger consists.

What Pennsylvania Railroad model trains can I collect?

Depending on scale and manufacturer, collectors can find PRR steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, cabooses, train sets, and other railroad equipment covering multiple eras of Pennsylvania Railroad history.