Piko Trains

PIKO gives model railroaders plenty to shop across G, HO, TT, and N Scale. The lineup stretches from steam, diesel, and electric locomotives to freight cars, passenger equipment, train sets, track, buildings, digital products, and accessories, with the exact selection varying by scale.

G Scale is especially prominent at Trainz and can be explored through PIKO G Scale and PIKO G Scale Steam Locomotives. PIKO HO, TT, and N Scale trains can also appear here as inventory changes, giving shoppers one place to browse the brand across multiple sizes and railroad traditions.

Some shoppers come to PIKO looking for a specific locomotive; others are building an entire train. PIKO offers steam, diesel, and electric motive power along with freight and passenger rolling stock representing a wide variety of prototypes, railroads, railways, and eras.

Locomotives

PIKO locomotives range from European electric and diesel power to steam and North American prototypes. Features vary by individual model and can include analog operation, digital control, sound, lighting, smoke, and other functions.

Freight & Passenger Cars

Freight cars and passenger coaches make it possible to build a matching consist, expand a starter set, or hunt for a particular road name or railway. Changing Trainz inventory can also bring older cars back into the mix alongside newer releases.

Train Sets & Starter Sets

For shoppers who want to get running without choosing every piece separately, PIKO also produces complete starter sets. Depending on the scale and release, sets can combine a locomotive and cars with track, power, or control equipment.

PIKO currently produces model trains in G, HO, TT, and N Scale, but each range has its own strengths. HO and G are PIKO's broadest model railroad systems, while TT and N focus more heavily on locomotives and rolling stock.

PIKO G Scale

PIKO's Large Scale range is built around much more than trains, with starter sets, G-Track, buildings, controls, and accessories supporting indoor and garden railways. Rather than duplicating that entire shopping universe here, browse the dedicated PIKO G Scale collection.

PIKO HO Scale

HO is another full-line PIKO system, combining locomotives and cars with starter sets, A-Track, structures, accessories, and digital products. Its extensive European selection is joined by North American models for shoppers interested in American railroads.

PIKO TT & N Scale

For smaller layouts, PIKO's TT and N Scale ranges offer another way into the brand, with locomotives and rolling stock representing a variety of European prototypes and other releases.

In its full-line HO and G ranges, PIKO can take a railroad well beyond the locomotive and cars. Track systems, stations and other structures, power products, digital equipment, and accessories give modelers options for building and expanding within the same brand.

PIKO Track & Buildings

PIKO offers A-Track for HO and G-Track for G Scale, along with switches and other components for layout expansion. Its structure catalog adds stations, houses, industrial buildings, and other scenes, with the G Scale range particularly relevant to garden railroad and garden railway modelers.

Digital & Control Equipment

PIKO also supports analog and digital operation. Available control systems and locomotive features depend on the scale and individual product, so model-specific compatibility is worth checking when adding digital equipment, sound, or other operating features.

PIKO was founded in Germany in 1949, and that heritage remains easy to spot in its extensive selection of European locomotives and rolling stock. Today the company produces model trains in G, HO, TT, and N Scale and remains headquartered in Sonneberg, Germany.

European railways are only part of the story. PIKO also offers North American locomotives, cars, and train sets, making the brand relevant whether your interests lean toward German and continental railways, American railroads, or a little of both.

A PIKO model disappearing from the current catalog does not necessarily mean the hunt is over. Trainz regularly acquires model train collections, bringing pre-owned locomotives, cars, sets, structures, track, and accessories back into circulation.

That makes Trainz worth checking when you're searching for a discontinued locomotive, an older road name, another passenger or freight car to complete a train, or a PIKO release you missed when it was new. Model numbers, scale, road name, control system, condition, and packaging can all help distinguish similar versions.

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

Is PIKO a German model train company?

Yes. PIKO was founded in Germany in 1949 and is headquartered in Sonneberg. The company produces model trains and accessories for customers around the world.

What scales does PIKO make?

PIKO currently produces G, HO, TT, and N Scale model trains. HO and G have the broadest PIKO product ecosystems, while TT and N concentrate more heavily on locomotives and rolling stock.

Is PIKO still making model trains?

Yes. PIKO remains an active model train manufacturer and continues to release new products across its current scales.

Does PIKO make American model trains?

Yes. Although PIKO has strong German and European roots, its catalog also includes North American locomotives, rolling stock, and train sets.

Are PIKO trains DCC compatible?

PIKO offers analog and digital products, including locomotives with different levels of digital preparation or installed equipment. DCC capability and included features should be checked for the specific model.

Can PIKO trains run with other brands?

They often can when the equipment uses the same scale, track gauge, electrical system, and compatible couplers. Check the requirements of the individual locomotive, car, track system, or control product when combining manufacturers.

Are PIKO G Scale trains compatible with LGB?

PIKO and LGB G Scale equipment both operate on 45 mm gauge track, and PIKO states that its G-Track is compatible with most other G Scale track brands. Couplers, minimum curves, power requirements, and digital systems can still vary between individual products.

Where can I buy older or discontinued PIKO trains?

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