Brass Model Trains

Brass model trains are known for their highly detailed finish and fine craftsmanship. Usually made in limited runs, these are prized by collectors who often keep them on display and never run them at all, though others use them to great advantage in their layouts. They have a solid feel and an impressive look.

Brass model trains really got their start in Japan. Early models were built by individual craftsmen and distributed by International Models in New York. Tenshodo is one of the earliest and still the best known of the Japanese companies while many models were also produced by United, a company that literally represented many of the individual craftsmen and brought them together under one name. The best known importer at the time was Pacific Fast Mail (PFM).

Manufacturing has since moved to Korea where the name Samhongsa was known for extremely high quality, though they no longer manufacture brass trains. Some of the better known Korean companies doing good work today are Ajin, Sam Model Tech and Boo-Rim.

Though the purchase price of a brass train is usually much higher than its plastic counterpart, they retain and often increase in value over the years. Brass models are not for everyone but if you appreciate fine engineering and craftsmanship, you may be the kind of person who should consider starting a brass train collection today.


BACHMANN, 1 32, BRASS QJ 2-10-2 STEAM LOCO IRON OX #6800
BACHMANN, 1 32, BRASS QJ 2-10-2 STEAM LOCO IRON OX #6800
$4,729.00
Time Left: 27d 9h 48m
BACHMANN, 1 32, BRASS QJ 2-10-2 STEAM LOCO #2470 `ZHU DE`
BACHMANN, 1 32, BRASS QJ 2-10-2 STEAM LOCO #2470 `ZHU DE`
$4,545.00
Time Left: 27d 9h 48m
BRASS PFM TENSHODO CROWN GN 2-6-6-2 L-1 RARE U P 1 of 3
BRASS PFM TENSHODO CROWN GN 2-6-6-2 L-1 RARE U P 1 of 3
$3,200.00
Time Left: 1d 13h 32m
BRASS PFM UNITED TOBY BUILT CROWN N&W 4-8-4 J
BRASS PFM UNITED TOBY BUILT CROWN N&W 4-8-4 J
$2,995.00
Time Left: 10d 23h 21m
BRASS RWC-DZ01 CB&Q 1936 DENVER ZEPHYR 12-CAR SET NEW
BRASS RWC-DZ01 CB&Q 1936 DENVER ZEPHYR 12-CAR SET NEW
$2,995.00
Time Left: 26d 11h 45m
BRASS TENSHODO HANDBUILT AT&SF 2-10-4 F P BLACK #5026
BRASS TENSHODO HANDBUILT AT&SF 2-10-4 F P BLACK #5026
$2,950.00
Time Left: 1d 13h 31m
2603 AZL 1941 SP Coast Delight 12 car Ajin Brass set
2603 AZL 1941 SP Coast Delight 12 car Ajin Brass set
$2,895.00
Time Left: 19d 19h 53m
MILWAUKEE ROAD HIAWATHA 10 CAR BRASS PASS. CAR SET!
MILWAUKEE ROAD HIAWATHA 10 CAR BRASS PASS. CAR SET!
$2,799.99
Time Left: 23d 10h 22m
BRASS CIL-2510.1 SP 4-8-8-2 AC-8 #4189 F P
BRASS CIL-2510.1 SP 4-8-8-2 AC-8 #4189 F P
$2,495.95
Time Left: 6d 2h 20m
PRECISION SCALE BRASS NY CENTRAL 11-CAR 1939 MERCURY
PRECISION SCALE BRASS NY CENTRAL 11-CAR 1939 MERCURY
$2,495.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 6h 45m
BRASS PFM UNITED HANDBUILT GN 2-6-6-2 L-2 C P #1800
BRASS PFM UNITED HANDBUILT GN 2-6-6-2 L-2 C P #1800
$2,495.00
Time Left: 10d 23h 23m
BRASS W&R NORTHERN PACIFIC Z-3
BRASS W&R NORTHERN PACIFIC Z-3
$2,249.99
Time Left: 16d 3h 44m
NMS09 HO BRASS DUAL TRACK WIDTH ROCHESTER BEAVER BRIDGE
NMS09 HO BRASS DUAL TRACK WIDTH ROCHESTER BEAVER BRIDGE
$2,155.00
Time Left: 4d 18h 55m
NMS09 HO BRASS DUAL TRACK WIDTH ROCHESTER BEAVER BRIDGE
NMS09 HO BRASS DUAL TRACK WIDTH ROCHESTER BEAVER BRIDGE
$2,155.00
Time Left: 9d 18h 52m
NMS09 HO BRASS DUAL TRACK WIDTH ROCHESTER BEAVER BRIDGE
NMS09 HO BRASS DUAL TRACK WIDTH ROCHESTER BEAVER BRIDGE
$2,155.00
Time Left: 22d 13h 59m
BRASS 2 RAIL O SCALE UNION PACIFIC (UP) 4-6-6-4 STEAM
BRASS 2 RAIL O SCALE UNION PACIFIC (UP) 4-6-6-4 STEAM
$2,051.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 2d 9h 39m
BRASS W&R NORTHERN PACIFIC Q-1 4-6-2 WITH SNOWPLOW
BRASS W&R NORTHERN PACIFIC Q-1 4-6-2 WITH SNOWPLOW
$1,999.99
Time Left: 5d 12m
BRASS W&R NORTHER PACIFC Q-1 4-6-2 FP BLACK
BRASS W&R NORTHER PACIFC Q-1 4-6-2 FP BLACK
$1,999.99
Time Left: 5d 43m
Brass HO BGM Victorian Railways Unstreamlined S Class
Brass HO BGM Victorian Railways Unstreamlined S Class
$1,988.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 8d 23h 23m
BRASS W&R NORTHERN PACIFIC LIMITED EDITION #5 CLASS W-2
BRASS W&R NORTHERN PACIFIC LIMITED EDITION #5 CLASS W-2
$1,899.99
Time Left: 16d 22h 43m