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Japan’s assortment of high-quality model trains is truly astounding, and it speaks to the country’s equally deep love of miniature recreations and fascination with all things locomotive. Combined, hobby builders get a real treat of exquisitely detailed model trains that run as seamlessly as the real thing, just in much tinier spaces. Trane Trains are part of this legacy, specializing in modern Japanese railways, including sleek Shinkansen, famous Tokyo subway cars, and iconic Japanese tourist lines. Trane models are especially thoughtful for people who have lived or spent a while in Japan and long for pleasant reminders of that time.
Trane Up Your Model Building with Confidence
Start laying the tracks on your building hobby with high-quality trains! Select from a variety of cars, ready to run or as standalone decorative die-casts, ready to make a big statement while taking up very little space.
Despite their smaller sizes, Trane’s trains are made with excellent attention to detail and with an eye for durability. Select one or more, and make sure to also stock up on essential building tools, parts, and fun train accessories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the sizes of scale mean?
There are several main varieties of scale used worldwide for hobby building, which is why, if you know your scale, you can efficiently run Japanese trains on equipment from Europe or North America. That’s because, for gauge, scale refers to the size of the tracks that the trains run on, and this has to match your train’s scale for them to run. Read more about scale here!
What scale sizes do Trane trains generally use?
In model trains, scale also refers to the size of the model relative to its real-life equivalent. In keeping with trends in Japanese hobby building, Trane model trains tend to use N-scale and Z-scale trains because they are proportionally the smallest available.
Can I mix and match brands for my model trains?
The short answer is that you can, which is why the size of scale matters so much: it creates universality so you can run a train with a Tomix chassis or a Kato coupler. However, there may be minor discrepancies between manufacturers, so always make sure to apply each piece firmly but gently.
What kind of electrical source do I need?
Voltage and battery type are both specific to your Trane model’s scale, and the train itself, and the philosophies behind electrical powering are among the most intriguing technical parts of the hobby. Also, you’ll be able to find more specific information by reading directions or disclaimers on the specific page of the Trane train you’re looking at.