Standard boxcar (non-insulated)In production
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ScaleTrains HO Scale Models
TrainDex tracks 647 HO scale models from ScaleTrains across 125 active marketplace listings.
About ScaleTrains
ScaleTrains is an American model railroad manufacturer that emerged from a consolidation of several established brands in the hobby industry. The company operates from a foundation built in part on the legacy of ExactRail, a well-regarded producer of freight car models that had earned a reputation for high dimensional accuracy and fine detail work. Over time, ScaleTrains expanded its reach by incorporating additional product lines and acquiring the Fox Valley Models brand, broadening its catalog significantly. Today the company markets its HO scale offerings through its website at scaletrains.com and has become one of the more prominent names in the contemporary North American model railroad market.
ScaleTrains has distinguished itself by offering products across multiple tiers of detail and price, allowing hobbyists at different levels of investment to find something suitable. The Rivet Counter line represents the company's highest standard of fidelity, aimed at serious collectors and modelers who demand the closest possible match to prototype equipment in terms of dimensions, paint, and lettering accuracy. The Operator line serves those who want solid, well-made models at a more accessible price point, while the Museum Quality designation within the Rivet Counter series signals an especially exacting standard of finish and research. The Kit Classics line nods toward more traditional modeling practices by offering assembly-oriented products. With roughly 647 HO scale models represented across these various lines, the company maintains one of the more extensive catalogs among specialty manufacturers.
Within the model railroading community, ScaleTrains has developed a following particularly among modelers focused on modern and contemporary American prototype equipment, including diesel locomotives and freight cars typical of Class I railroad operations. The company's willingness to produce road-specific lettering variations and to research prototype details carefully has earned it considerable respect among hobbyists who prioritize accuracy. The incorporation of features such as factory-installed Digital Command Control compatibility and sound-equipped variants in many locomotive offerings has also helped the brand appeal to a broad cross-section of the hobby, from casual operators to dedicated collectors.
647
Models
125
Active Listings
$24–$657
Price Range
$185
Avg Price
Product Lines
ScaleTrains models span 9 product lines.
ExactRailExactRail EvolutionExactRail ExpressFox Valley ModelsKit ClassicsMuseum QualityOperatorRivet CounterRivet Counter (Museum Quality)
Prototypes Modeled
Real Train Database →Real-world equipment types that ScaleTrains produces in HO scale
Standard boxcar (non-insulated)Bi-level enclosed autorackSmall covered hopperCoil gondola (with covers)+more from 623 additional models
Railroads Modeled
Railroads Directory →ScaleTrains produces HO models in liveries for 19 railroads.
Atchison, Topeka & Santa FeBNSF RailwayBurlington NorthernCanadian National RailwayCanadian Pacific Kansas CityChicago, Burlington & QuincyConrailCSX TransportationElgin, Joliet & Eastern RailwayKansas City SouthernLehigh Valley RailroadMilwaukee Road (CMStP&P)Norfolk & Western RailwayNorfolk Southern RailwaySouthern PacificTrinity Industries Leasing Co.TTX CompanyUnion Pacific RailroadUtah Railway
ScaleTrains Models
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**YANKEETOWN** SD38 2 #20 Rivet Counter SXT33160, DCC Rdy
SKU SXT33160 · Rivet Counter
premiumDCCIn production
Standard boxcar (non-insulated)In production
Bi-level enclosed autorackIn production
Bi-level enclosed autorackIn production
Bi-level enclosed autorackIn production
Bi-level enclosed autorackIn production
Bi-level enclosed autorackIn production
Small covered hopperIn production
In production
2-8-4 Berkshire
Fox Valley Models
In production
premiumIn production
Small covered hopperIn production
Small covered hopperIn production
33146 FRISCO SD38 2 RIVET COUNTER DIESEL + BOX
Rivet Counter
premiumIn production
premiumIn production
DCCSoundIn production
40' 70-Ton 4-Bay Open Hopper
Kit Classics
In production
40' PS-1 Boxcar
Kit Classics
In production
40' Transition Era Reefer
Kit Classics
In production
Coil gondola (with covers)In production
Coil gondola (with covers)In production
5 unit Backpacker Wel Car TTX SXT32839
SKU SXT32839 · TTX Company
In production
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many HO scale models does ScaleTrains make?
ScaleTrains currently has 647 HO scale models tracked on TrainDex.
What product lines does ScaleTrains offer?
ScaleTrains offers 9 product lines: ExactRail, ExactRail Evolution, ExactRail Express, Fox Valley Models, Kit Classics, Museum Quality, Operator, Rivet Counter, Rivet Counter (Museum Quality).
What railroads does ScaleTrains model?
ScaleTrains produces HO scale models in liveries for 19 railroads, including Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, BNSF Railway, Burlington Northern, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, and more.
Where can I buy ScaleTrains HO scale trains?
There are currently 125 active listings for ScaleTrains HO scale models on TrainDex, aggregated from eBay and specialty hobby retailers.