Virginian (VGN)

Virginian Railway Model Trains For Sale

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Shop Virginian Railway model trains for sale, including VGN locomotives, coal hoppers, cabooses, and collectible Virginian Railway freight equipment. Browse new arrivals, pre-owned models, vintage pieces, estate finds, and hard-to-find Virginian releases.

Known for powerful electric locomotives and heavy Appalachian coal trains, the Virginian remains a favorite among collectors of classic eastern railroads. Explore more model trains.

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Discover Virginian steam, electric and coal-hauling equipment.

Shop Virginian Railway model trains, including articulated steam locomotives, EL-C electric locomotives, coal hoppers, cabooses and other VGN freight equipment. The Virginian earned its reputation hauling heavy coal trains through West Virginia and Virginia before merging with Norfolk & Western in 1959.

Find Virginian Railway models for Appalachian coal operations, mountain grades and historic freight layouts, from collectible locomotives to rolling stock in HO Scale, N Scale, O Gauge and other scales.

Virginian Railway Coal Trains and Locomotive Power

Explore the steam, electric and freight equipment that defined the VGN.

The Virginian Railway's compact network supported some of the most demanding coal-hauling operations in the Appalachian region, inspiring modelers of heavy freight and mountain railroading.

H8 Articulated Steam and 2-10-10-2 Power

Collectors seek Virginian H8 articulated steam locomotives and distinctive 2-10-10-2 locomotives to recreate the railroad's heavy coal drags and challenging mountain grades.

EL-C Electric Locomotives

Virginian EL-C electric locomotives represent the railroad's pioneering use of electric power in demanding freight service. They are a recognizable choice for collectors interested in Appalachian electrification.

Coal Hoppers and Appalachian Freight

Coal hoppers, cabooses and other VGN freight equipment help build convincing coal trains. Virginian models also suit layouts featuring later diesel power and connections with neighboring railroads.

Build a Virginian Railway Freight Roster

Find manufacturers and equipment for a coal-hauling layout.

Manufacturers of Virginian Models

Virginian Railway models have been produced by Lionel, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Walthers, Rapido, Bowser, InterMountain and ScaleTrains. Availability varies by scale, model and production run.

Steam, Electric, Diesel and Rolling Stock

Look for articulated steam engines, EL-C electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, coal hoppers and cabooses. Trainz inventory may include new arrivals, pre-owned models, vintage releases, retired production runs, estate finds and hard-to-find Virginian equipment.

Selling a Virginian Railway Model Train Collection?

Learn about selling qualifying VGN locomotive and freight collections.

Whether your collection includes articulated locomotives, Virginian coal hoppers, cabooses or other railroad equipment, Trainz reviews qualifying model train collections from hobbyists and estates. Visit Sell My Trains to learn more about selling your collection.

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Virginian Railway Model Train FAQs

Answers about collectible VGN equipment, makers and history.

What are the most collectible Virginian Railway model trains?

Collectors often look for Virginian EL-C electric locomotives, H8 articulated steam locomotives, 2-10-10-2 locomotives, coal hoppers, cabooses and other VGN freight equipment.

Who makes Virginian Railway model trains?

Manufacturers including Lionel, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Walthers, Rapido, Bowser, InterMountain and ScaleTrains have produced Virginian models in multiple scales.

What happened to the Virginian Railway?

The Virginian Railway merged with Norfolk & Western in 1959. Its locomotives, coal hoppers and distinctive paint schemes remain popular with collectors.

Why is the Virginian Railway popular with collectors?

Its combination of heavy coal operations, famous electric locomotives, powerful articulated steam engines and relatively short independent history makes Virginian a distinctive fallen flag railroad to model.