Best selling Model railway locomotives
Here’s a ranking of the best selling Model railway locomotives. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. LGB Christmas Train Starter Set
This starter set includes a vintage train consisting of a tender locomotive and two passenger cars with a festive design. The locomotive is equipped with a powerful ball-bearing Bühler motor, as well as a front light and a smoke generator. The set also includes a complete track circle, a power supply, and a speed controller. Train length is 85 cm.
2. Märklin H0 my world - Starter set ICE 3
Battery-powered train with magnetic couplings between the individual cars. Permanently coupled unit consisting of a powered end car and a passenger car with an integrated battery compartment. The train features 3 speed levels for forward and reverse operation, 3 sound functions, and a dual headlight signal. The length of the train is 63 cm. The package includes 15 curved plastic tracks, 10 straight plastic tracks, 1 left-hand switch, 1 right-hand switch, and a wireless, handy Märklin Power Control Stick. A uncoupler as well as 4 AA and 2 AAA batteries are also included. Can be expanded with plastic tracks from the Märklin my world range.
3. Roco H0 Ro electric locomotive 193 692-1, Setg (Dcc)
In April 2022, Salzburg Railway Logistics GmbH presented the new Vectron multi-system locomotive 193 692 in Salzburg. In keeping with the company's tradition, the locomotive is dedicated to the theme "Wood works." It conveys the message of the material wood in its many facets. Whether round timber, sawn timber, wood chips, etc. – wood is also one of the most important transport goods for the internationally operating logistics company.
Model railway locomotive
−47%
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EUR161,– currently EUR302,84 new
Roco H0 Ro electric locomotive 193 692-1, Setg (Dcc)
Track H0
4. Trix H0 25992 H0 Electric locomotive class 1020 of the ÖBB
The H0 electric locomotive series 1020 of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) by Trix express is a detailed replica of the heavy freight electric locomotive, originally known as BR E 94. This locomotive impresses with its authentic fir green base color and the precise reproduction of its operational state from 1955. With a length of 1020 millimeters, it is an impressive model for collectors and model railway enthusiasts. The use of high-quality metal ensures a robust construction and durability. This locomotive is not only a highlight on any model railway layout but also a piece of Austrian railway history.
- Detailed replica of the ÖBB electric locomotive series 1020
- Made from high-quality metal for increased stability
- Authentic color representation in fir green
- Suitable for model railway layouts in H0 scale.
5. Märklin 39133 H0 E-Lok BR 151 der DB AG
In the late 1960s, the Deutsche Bundesbahn recognized that the standard locomotives of classes 140 and 150 were insufficient to meet the growing transportation demands. One was too weak (BR 140), and the other was too slow (BR 150). A new type of locomotive was needed. What the engineers then put on the tracks was, in simple terms, a six-axle version of the 140. However, the frame and bogies were inspired by the class 103. The new machine was classified as class 151. With 170 units, it became a defining feature of heavy freight trains. Initially, the locomotives sported a beautiful chrome oxide green livery before switching to the elegant ocean blue/beige. Eventually, after their phase in orient red, they appeared in bright traffic red with single-arm pantographs instead of the original scissors-type current collectors. In this outfit, they were actively in service until the end of their days with DB Cargo in the summer of 2024. Model railway enthusiasts, on the other hand, can expect a significantly longer service life for the 151. Prototype: Electric locomotive class 151 of Deutsche Bahn AG. Basic color scheme in traffic red. Operating number 151 035-3. Operational condition from 2008. Model: With digital decoder mfx+ and extensive sound functions. Regulated high-performance drive with centrally mounted flywheel. Each bogie drives two axles via a cardan shaft. Traction tires. Direction-dependent three-light headlight and two red tail lights conventionally operational, digitally switchable. Headlight on locomotive sides 2 and 1 can be separately switched off digitally. Double-A light function. Cab lighting changes with the direction of travel, and engine room lighting is digitally switchable. Additionally, a starting lamp can be digitally switched depending on the direction of travel. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs. With buffer storage. Detailed roof structures with newly designed single-arm pantographs.
Model railway locomotive
−11%
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EUR329,74 currently EUR368,97 new
Märklin 39133 H0 E-Lok BR 151 der DB AG
Track H0
6. Fleischmann N Fl 3-part set rack railway, private railway
Cogwheel railways radiate a unique fascination with their exceptional combination of mountain scenery and bold track layouts, featuring numerous bridges and tunnels. The movement of the train is facilitated by a cogwheel engaging with a rack rail located in the middle of the track, as the usual friction between wheel and rail is insufficient for the steep gradients. In cogwheel railways of the so-called mixed system, where friction sections alternate with rack sections depending on the incline, the pulling force is exerted by the same machine. In the Alps, there are particularly many private cogwheel railways that are very popular among tourists from all over the world.
Model railway locomotive
only 1 piece
EUR325,44
Fleischmann N Fl 3-part set rack railway, private railway
Track N
7. Piko E-Lok BR 388 Metrans Cargo Ep VI DCS
New for 2025: The Series 187, as the first representative of the now third Traxx series from Bombardier, embodies a state-of-the-art electric locomotive with bogies for systems operating at 15 kV and 16.7 Hz as well as 25 kV 50 Hz alternating current. A special feature of the new machine is its 180 kW diesel auxiliary engine, which enables it to traverse short sections without overhead lines at a speed of about 50 km/h.
Model railway locomotive
Returned & Tested
EUR431,48 currently EUR469,– new
Piko E-Lok BR 388 Metrans Cargo Ep VI DCS
Track H0
8. Märklin Digital Start Set Freight Train Era III
Model: The locomotive features an mfx digital decoder and a special motor with a flywheel. It has three powered axles and traction tires. The triple headlights change with the direction of travel, operate in conventional mode, and can be controlled digitally. The cars are equipped with close couplings and guiding mechanisms. The train length is 51.0 cm.
Included in the package are 12 curved tracks, 4 straight tracks, and 4 straight tracks. A track connector box, a switching power supply, and a Mobile Station are also included. An illustrated manual with many tips and ideas is provided. This set can be expanded with the C-track extension sets and the entire C-track program.
Highlights:
- The ideal entry into the digital world of Märklin H0.
- Automatic registration at the Mobile Station with the integrated mfx decoder.
- Easy-to-assemble C-track layout.
9. Roco 78527 H0 Electric locomotive 1116 088-6 of the ÖBB
Roco 78527 H0 ÖBB electric locomotive 1116 088-6.
Model railway locomotive
Returned & Tested
EUR331,24 currently EUR360,04 new
Roco 78527 H0 Electric locomotive 1116 088-6 of the ÖBB
Track H0
10. Piko Electric locomotive BR 115 DB AG VI + DSS PluX22
The electric locomotive BR 115 features a prototypical paint scheme and printing of DB AG in Era VI. The model impresses with a perfectly replicated roof equipment, including finely detailed metal pantographs, numerous attached parts, and delicate bogies. The powerful motor with flywheels ensures smooth running. The model is equipped with direction-dependent lighting that switches between white and red, as well as digitally controllable lighting in the cab. The latter can be utilized by retrofitting a compatible decoder via the PluX22 interface. Additionally, the locomotive is prepared for sound with the largest possible speaker.
Model railway locomotive
−44%
Returned & Tested
EUR157,84 currently EUR282,13 new
Piko Electric locomotive BR 115 DB AG VI + DSS PluX22
Track H0
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