Passenger Train Sets

Shop passenger train sets and train-only consists in HO, N and On30. Compare the locomotive, passenger cars, railway, scale and package contents to choose a train for a scenic railroad, a modern passenger route or an existing layout.

Know whether the box includes a layout

A passenger train and a complete starter railroad are different purchases. KATO 10-1788 supplies an N scale Amtrak ALC-42 locomotive and three Superliner cars; it does not include track or a controller. Other listings identify included track and power equipment. Read the exact set's contents before planning a first layout.

Compare passenger-train subjects

• Modern Amtrak: Compare the N scale KATO ALC-42 & Superliner 10-1788 pack with the HO Bachmann Acela II 01206. These represent different trains and scales.
• Scenic passenger service: Explore Bachmann McKinley Explorer 00783, Denali Express 00784 and Durango & Silverton 00710 by locomotive and passenger-car style.
• Character and narrow-gauge subjects: Compare Bachmann Emily's Passenger Set 24031 in N with East Broad Top Rockhill Limited 25026 in On30.

Plan curves, controls and expansion

Check minimum curve requirements and the space needed by the supplied track. Match the couplers, control system and scale before adding cars. Confirm lighting, sound and decoder equipment on the selected model rather than assuming every passenger set includes them.

Browse HO train sets, N scale sets and train packs, or all Bachmann train sets.