About r/nscalemodeltrains
N-Scale model railroading, N-Scale trains
The community at a glance
r/nscalemodeltrains is a Subreddit for Scale Model Artists with roughly 16K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Model Making communities list.
Roughly 7K members have joined in the past year.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2024: 4K members
- 2025: 5K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 624 members
- Dec: 1K members
- Jan: 873 members
- Oct: 4K members
Flair
- Question67 posts in the past month
- Kato Santa Fe super Chief observation car hidden compartment
- Elegant solution for movable piers with adjustable heights?
- What's the next step??
#167QuestionKato Santa Fe super Chief observation car hidden compartment · Elegant solution for movable piers with adjustable heights? · What's the next step?? - Layout Showcase34 posts in the past month
- Downtown
- Hi! I have just discovered this subreddit (I am a frequent poster in r/modeltrains). This is my N scale home office layout.
- And this is a demonstration of a train going through the layout posted above.
#234Layout ShowcaseDowntown · Hi! I have just discovered this subreddit (I am a frequent poster in r/modeltrains). This is my N scale home office layout. · And this is a demonstration of a train going through the layout posted above. - Rolling Stock34 posts in the past month
- Steam or Diesel? Yes....
- I thought I was done with this boxcar, but a few hobos decided to hop onboard.
- Rapido Turboliner
#334Rolling StockSteam or Diesel? Yes.... · I thought I was done with this boxcar, but a few hobos decided to hop onboard. · Rapido Turboliner - Layout Planning25 posts in the past month
- First N Scale Set and Loving It
- Current “testing” layout.
- My first layout, built it on my IKEA shelf
#425Layout PlanningFirst N Scale Set and Loving It · Current “testing” layout. · My first layout, built it on my IKEA shelf - N Scale Shopping/Deals14 posts in the past month
- My very first N scale set I got myself for Christmas 🤣
- I had a REALLY productive time bargain hunting in Japan/A mini guide to good stores in Osaka and Tokyo areas.
- First n gauge
#514N Scale Shopping/DealsMy very first N scale set I got myself for Christmas 🤣 · I had a REALLY productive time bargain hunting in Japan/A mini guide to good stores in Osaka and Tokyo areas. · First n gauge
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/nscalemodeltrains for?
- Best for Scale Model Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/nscalemodeltrains free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/nscalemodeltrains have?
- Roughly 16K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/nscalemodeltrains on?
- r/nscalemodeltrains runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/nscalemodeltrains cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/nscalemodeltrains is organized under Scale Model Artists.
- How do I join r/nscalemodeltrains?
- You can join r/nscalemodeltrains by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Model Making communities like?
- Communities for scale model builders working with plastic models, miniatures, and military figures. You will find dedicated forums and subreddits for hobbyists working across military, automotive, and sci-fi genres, with communities for sharing builds, painting tips, and kit reviews.
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