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Pacific Northwest's Premier Model Train Shop

The Northwest's Finest
Model Trains & Repair

From vintage steam locomotives to modern DCC layouts, we carry an extraordinary selection for collectors and enthusiasts. Expert repair service with decades of experience behind every workbench.

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What We Do

Sales & Inventory

New and vintage locomotives, rolling stock, track, DCC systems, and hard-to-find collectibles from Lionel, Bachmann, Hornby, and more.

Expert Repair

Certified technicians for all scales — HO, N, O, G, and everything in between. We service old and new, analog and DCC.

Layout Design

Full Pacific Northwest landscape layouts — mountains, forests, trestles, and coastal scenes. Custom commissions welcome.

Appraisals

Collection valuation from certified experts. Decades of regional and national market knowledge at your service.

Club & Classes

Monthly clinics, youth programs, and our NW Model Railroad Club meets the first Saturday of every month.

Events & Shows

Seasonal shows, swap meets, manufacturer demos, and special holiday running events throughout the year.

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Lionel · Bachmann · Hornby — curated selection, all scales

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Expert Repair & Service

Our certified technicians have been repairing model trains since before DCC existed. We service every scale, every era, and every manufacturer — from vintage pre-war Lionel O gauge to modern sound-equipped HO. If it runs on rails, we can fix it.

Motor & Drive Repair

Worn gears, brushes, armatures, and flywheels. We rebuild what others replace.

DCC Installation

Decoder fitting for any loco. Sound decoders, keep-alive capacitors, stay-alive installs.

Electrical Diagnosis

Short circuits, broken pickups, intermittent running, lighting failures — fully diagnosed.

Body & Detail Work

Broken handrails, missing details, cracked shells, paint touch-ups, and weathering.

Lubrication & Service

Full strip-down clean and re-lube service. Extends the life of any locomotive significantly.

Track & Layout Faults

Dead spots, power routing, DCC bus wiring, switch machine faults — we troubleshoot it all.

Service Turnaround

2–5
Days · Simple Service
1–2
Weeks · Full Overhaul
Free
Diagnosis
All
Scales Accepted

We call before proceeding with any repair that exceeds the estimate. All repairs carry a 90-day warranty on parts and labour. Drop your locomotive in-store or contact us to discuss a mail-in service.

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Our Story

About Trains Northwest

"Keeping the Northwest on Track"

Trains Northwest is the Pacific Northwest's destination for model trains, expert repair, and a collector community that keeps the hobby alive for the next generation. We are specialists at repairing and servicing all types of model trains — both old and new — and we carry an extraordinary selection of locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories from the world's leading manufacturers.

We believe model railroading is more than a hobby. It is a living connection to the history of the Pacific Northwest — to the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Union Pacific lines that shaped this region. Every locomotive we sell, repair, and celebrate carries that heritage forward.

Our team brings decades of hands-on experience to every workbench and every sales conversation. Whether you are a first-time buyer looking for a starter set or a veteran collector tracking down a specific pre-war locomotive, you will find knowledgeable, passionate staff who love trains as much as you do.

Our Commitment

We guarantee your satisfaction with every repair we perform. We call before proceeding, we explain what we find, and we deliver what we promise. Our repair technicians are trained across all scales and eras, from Lionel's earliest tinplate to the latest DCC sound systems.

As we build our own direct supplier inventory, we are partnering with Amazon to ensure you can access the full range of Lionel, Bachmann, and Hornby products immediately — with the convenience of Prime shipping — while we work toward stocking everything in-store.

Store Information

LocationPacific Northwest, USA
HoursTue–Sat: 10am–6pm
Sun–Mon: Closed
Contactinfo@trainsnw.com
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Email info@trainsnw.com
Store Hours Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Location Pacific Northwest, USA
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Service Bay Free diagnosis on all repairs
90-day warranty on all work

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