Quick Summary: 

Nightwatch Trains specializes in buying and selling collectible N scale and HO scale model trains with a unique hybrid product offering that combines quality locomotives with modern DCC control systems, sound decoders, scenery materials, precision tools, and layout components. 

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Brass Trains: Our Focus

We offer a curated selection of brass locomotives from popular names including Pacific Fast Mail, Westside Model Company, Challenger Imports, Key Imports, and Overland Models.

Our hybrid approach serves model railroad collectors, hobbyists, and layout builders seeking authentic brass locomotives, quality N & HO scale model trains, and cutting-edge digital command control upgrades, realistic scenery materials, and precision modeling tools.

Our Train Inventory...

Spans both N scale (1:160) and HO scale (1:87), including:

• Steam Locomotives: Quality model trains and brass steam engines in both N and HO scales from major manufacturers including articulated, cab forward, and standard steam power
• Diesel Locomotives: First and second generation diesel models, switchers, road freight, and passenger units in N and HO scales
• Electric Locomotives: Unique electric passenger and freight locomotives in HO scale brass construction
• Logging Locomotives: Precision crafted brass steam locomotives designed for timber and forestry operations 
• Rolling Stock: Freight cars, passenger cars, and specialty rolling stock in N and HO scales

Products to Build & Enhance Your Railroad Layout

Beyond our focus on buying and selling HO scale locomotives, Nightwatch Trains provides a selection of products to build and enhance your train layout: 

DCC & Sound Systems: Level up your layout with our selection of digital command control systems and sound decoders. From basic DCC installations to advanced sound decoder programming, we carry the technology that brings realistic railroad operations to your layout from popular manufacturers like Digitrax, SoundTraxx & TCS. 

Buildings & Scenery: Create authentic railroad scenes with our selection of building structures and scenery materials that bring realism to your model railroad layout. Whether you prefer the popular Built and Ready Woodland Scenics designs or would rather architect your own building from a Walthers budget-friendly kit, check out our offerings. 

Tools & Parts: Because every model railroader needs the right components to get the job done...We stock many of the essential small parts, tools, and accessories that keep your trains running smoothly and your projects moving forward - from brands like NWSL, Walthers and more. 

Top Quality Brands in N & HO Scale Locomotives

As an Authorized Retailer for industry-leading brands, we bring you quality products from top names in the model railroading hobby: InterMountain Railway, Bowser, Walthers, Digitrax, SoundTraxx, TCS (Train Control Systems) and NWSL.

• InterMountain Railway: Precision-engineered HO scale locomotives and rolling stock
• Bowser: Ready-to-run HO and N scale locomotives, freight cars, and precision detail parts known for their historical accuracy and craftsmanship.
• Walthers: a leading model railroading company in the world with their own extensive line of locomotives, rolling stock, structures, and scenery products.
• Digitrax: Advanced DCC systems and components for sophisticated train control
• SoundTraxx: Premium sound decoders and audio solutions for realistic locomotive sounds
• TCS: High quality DCC Decoders and Control Systems for model railroads. The home of WOWSound!
• NWSL: Precision drive components, motors, gears, and detail parts for HO, N, and other scale model trains and locomotives.

Model Railroading: A Bridge Between Two Worlds

In a world more digital than ever before, model railroading offers a welcome return to the fulfillment that hands-on creativity offers - hobbyists can design, build, and problem-solve with their own two hands as they create miniature worlds. 

As a hobby, model railroading has a unique ability to bridge generations, foster real-world connections, and cultivate skills in an age where such tangible experiences seem to be increasingly rare.