MODEL TRAINS
TRACK & LAYOUTS

Your first train set

Compare first train sets with dated store prices and NMRA starting points.

Choose the railway you want to build.

The NMRA guide starts with scale, space, and the type of railway you want to model.

Check the store description for the set contents. A passenger car set is not always a complete powered train set.

Read the store details.

  • Check the exact scale and gauge.
  • Check which track and power items the set includes.
  • Read the store age warnings exactly as listed.
  • Confirm the current store price before you buy.

Start with the catalog.

The saved train sets range from $49.99 to $995.00. These are catalog prices, not a full layout cost.

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Source: nmra-start. Read 2026-11-15.

Questions from the workbench.

Does every train set include power and track?

Do not assume this. Check the contents on the exact store listing.

Does the catalog price include a complete layout?

No. The catalog price belongs to the listed item or set. Check the contents, taxes, and shipping at the store.