PIKO G Scale

PIKO G Scale gives large-scale modelers plenty of ways to build, run, and keep expanding a railroad. Shop locomotives, freight and passenger cars, starter sets, track, buildings, digital equipment, and accessories for everything from a simple first train to an established indoor layout or outdoor garden railway.

PIKO's G Scale line is commonly represented at 1:22.5 and combines the size and presence of Large Scale trains with equipment designed for serious model railroad operation. Trainz adds another reason to explore, with current products appearing alongside pre-owned collections, older releases, and unexpected PIKO finds.

Steam, diesel, and electric power all have a place in the PIKO G Scale locomotive lineup. With both American and European prototypes represented, shoppers can choose motive power to match very different railroad eras, regions, and styles.

PIKO G Scale Diesel Locomotives

Diesel locomotives are an important part of the PIKO Large Scale lineup, ranging from compact industrial and switching engines to larger road diesels. American railroad paint schemes and European prototypes can both appear, with operating and digital features varying by model.

PIKO G Scale Electric Locomotives

Electric power brings another side of PIKO's European heritage to G Scale. PIKO has produced electric locomotives based on recognizable European prototypes, with analog, digital, and sound-equipped configurations depending on the individual release.

PIKO G Scale Steam Locomotives

Prefer steam? PIKO has produced everything from American-style Moguls and switchers to German and other European steam power. Shop the dedicated PIKO G Scale Steam Locomotives collection for a deeper look at PIKO steam engines.

A PIKO G Scale starter set can put a complete train on the rails without piecing everything together individually. Depending on the set, shoppers can find freight or passenger trains powered by steam or diesel locomotives, along with battery and radio-control options and seasonal favorites such as Christmas trains.

Starter sets can include the locomotive, cars, track, and the power or control equipment needed to begin operating, although contents vary by set. They are an easy entry into PIKO G Scale and can also provide the foundation for a much larger railroad as more track, cars, buildings, and accessories are added.

Older and pre-owned PIKO G Scale train sets can surface at Trainz too, including discontinued themes and railroad names that may no longer be available in the current lineup.

A locomotive is only the beginning. PIKO G Scale freight and passenger cars make it possible to expand a starter set, build a longer consist, or assemble trains around a favorite railroad, railway, or era.

The PIKO rolling stock catalog spans American and European prototypes, with freight equipment, passenger coaches, and other cars appearing in changing road names and decorations. Trainz's mix of new and pre-owned inventory can make this especially useful when you're searching for another car to complement equipment you already own.

PIKO G Scale goes well beyond the trains themselves. Track, switches, buildings, power equipment, digital control, and accessories make it possible to grow a basic loop into a complete Large Scale railroad indoors or out in the garden.

PIKO G Scale Track

PIKO G-Track uses Code 332 solid brass rail and includes straight and curved sections, switches, crossings, track sets, and other components. PIKO states that its track is compatible with most other brands of G Scale track, giving modelers flexibility when starting a new railroad or expanding an existing one.

PIKO G Scale Buildings & Accessories

Stations, houses, industrial structures, commercial buildings, and other accessories help turn the track into a railroad. Many PIKO G Scale products are made with outdoor operation in mind, making the line especially relevant for garden railroad and garden railway layouts.

Power, R/C & Digital Control

PIKO supports several approaches to operating G Scale trains, including conventional analog power, radio-control products, and its G Scale digital system. The right setup depends on the locomotives, layout size, and type of operation you want, so check compatibility and individual product specifications when adding control equipment.

PIKO continues to introduce new G Scale trains, but individual locomotives, cars, starter sets, road names, buildings, and accessories change over time. Trainz regularly acquires model train collections, bringing pre-owned PIKO G Scale equipment back onto the market alongside newer products.

That changing inventory makes browsing part of the fun. An older locomotive, discontinued starter set, matching passenger car, building, or accessory that has become difficult to find new can turn up again when another collection arrives.

If you're hunting for one particular PIKO G Scale product, model numbers, road names, control systems, included components, and condition can help distinguish similar releases.

Trainz buys qualifying model train collections that can include PIKO G Scale locomotives, rolling stock, train sets, track, buildings, parts, and accessories. Whether you're selling a few Large Scale pieces or a larger garden railroad collection, learn how the process works through Sell My Trains – How It Works.

What scale are PIKO G Scale trains?

PIKO's G Scale garden railway line is commonly represented at 1:22.5. G Scale is also commonly described as Large Scale and uses 45 mm gauge track.

What does PIKO make in G Scale?

PIKO's G Scale range includes steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, freight and passenger cars, starter sets, track, buildings, accessories, and power and digital-control equipment.

Can PIKO G Scale trains run outdoors?

Yes. PIKO designs its G Scale range with garden railroading in mind, and many PIKO trains, track products, buildings, and accessories are suitable for outdoor layouts. Follow the care and installation recommendations for each individual product.

Is PIKO G Scale track compatible with other G Scale brands?

PIKO states that its Code 332 G-Track is compatible with most other brands of G Scale track. Track geometry and connections should still be checked when combining systems.

Does PIKO make G Scale starter sets?

Yes. PIKO offers G Scale starter sets in a variety of themes, including freight and passenger trains, with steam, diesel, battery, radio-control, and seasonal options appearing in the lineup.

Are PIKO G Scale trains analog or digital?

PIKO G Scale includes conventional analog equipment as well as digital products, and certain locomotives and sets use radio-control or battery-powered systems. The control setup varies by individual model.

Can I still buy older or discontinued PIKO G Scale trains?

Yes. Trainz regularly acquires pre-owned model train collections, so changing inventory can include older and discontinued PIKO G Scale locomotives, rolling stock, train sets, track, buildings, and accessories.