r/modeltrains is a subreddit with 121k members. The community frequently discusses train, layout, trains, scale, and modeling, and they frequently recommend/review glue, beginner set, and 3d printer, and the most common flair used is show and tell, locomotives, question, help needed, and structures & scenery.
A community for all Model Railway enthusiasts and new people curious about the hobby.
Popular Topics in r/modeltrains
#1
Train
7 posts
#2
Layout
5 posts
#3
Trains
4 posts
#4
Scale
4 posts
#5
Modeling
2 posts
#6
Rolling Stock
2 posts
#7
Ho
2 posts
#8
Coal
2 posts
#9
Locomotive
2 posts
#10
Sound
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/modeltrains
Glue
11 reviews
#1
PVA
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Testors
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Loctite
4.0★ from 1 review
Beginner Set
10 reviews
#1
Kato
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Hornby
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Bachmann
4.0★ from 2 reviews
3d Printer
5 reviews
#1
Bambu Labs
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Creality
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Prusa
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/modeltrains
#1
Show and Tell
: "Running some old school SP"
26 posts
#2
Locomotives
: "My Kato N scale UP 4014 runs at the Hershey History Center!"
15 posts
#3
Question
: "Does the Coca cola train need to exist?"
15 posts
#4
Help Needed
: "Looking to see what shade of blue Tyco used for this model. Is it possible Tru-Color would have something close?"
15 posts
#5
Structures & Scenery
: "Another motorized item working"
9 posts
#6
Layout
: "Walking out to their train"
5 posts
#7
Rolling Stock
: "Got some center beams !"
5 posts
#8
Electrical
: "Lighting power options"
3 posts
#9
Exhibition
: "PRR 5884 ready for service!"
2 posts
#10
Meta
: "UK modellers, in light of Count Binface's pledge to nationalise model railways, how will your layout be affected?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/modeltrains
Yearly
+18k members(17.2%)
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Last updated: July 12, 2026