r/nscalemodeltrains

Community Overview

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.

On Reddit
Established 2012
16K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +7K members
Growth: +84.0% / year

Member 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

  • Question
    67 posts in the past month
    1. Kato Santa Fe super Chief observation car hidden compartment
    2. Elegant solution for movable piers with adjustable heights?
    3. What's the next step??
    #1
    Question
    Kato Santa Fe super Chief observation car hidden compartment · Elegant solution for movable piers with adjustable heights? · What's the next step??
    67
  • Layout Showcase
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Downtown
    2. Hi! I have just discovered this subreddit (I am a frequent poster in r/modeltrains). This is my N scale home office layout.
    3. And this is a demonstration of a train going through the layout posted above.
    #2
    Layout Showcase
    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.
    34
  • Rolling Stock
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Steam or Diesel? Yes....
    2. I thought I was done with this boxcar, but a few hobos decided to hop onboard.
    3. Rapido Turboliner
    #3
    Rolling Stock
    Steam or Diesel? Yes.... · I thought I was done with this boxcar, but a few hobos decided to hop onboard. · Rapido Turboliner
    34
  • Layout Planning
    25 posts in the past month
    1. First N Scale Set and Loving It
    2. Current “testing” layout.
    3. My first layout, built it on my IKEA shelf
    #4
    Layout Planning
    First N Scale Set and Loving It · Current “testing” layout. · My first layout, built it on my IKEA shelf
    25
  • N Scale Shopping/Deals
    14 posts in the past month
    1. My very first N scale set I got myself for Christmas 🤣
    2. I had a REALLY productive time bargain hunting in Japan/A mini guide to good stores in Osaka and Tokyo areas.
    3. First n gauge
    #5
    N Scale Shopping/Deals
    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
    14

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.