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Arnold  N-Scale Model Trains

Arnold, a Nuremberg company, was founded by Karl Arnold in 1906. Its product line included model trains, tin toys, model ships, doll house items and other toys.

During the early 1900's, the movement toward smaller model railroad scales began. It was during this time period that O scale model trains were introduced. HO and OO scales soon followed in the 1930's and the 1940's. The 1950's introduced TT or Table Top scale, which compared to N scale is a bit larger at a ratio of 1/120th the size of it real life prototype.

ARNOLD 2-8-2 BR41 SMOKER WAR TRAIN  PAINTED  WINTERCAMO
ARNOLD 2-8-2 BR41 SMOKER WAR TRAIN PAINTED WINTERCAMO
Paypal   US $425.00
GERMAN WWII ELE CUSTOM PAINTED& DECALED WINTER CAMO
GERMAN WWII ELE CUSTOM PAINTED& DECALED WINTER CAMO
Paypal   US $375.00
 RARE N-SCALE KATO  DB  2-8-2  GERMAN STEAM ENGINE BR86
RARE N-SCALE KATO DB 2-8-2 GERMAN STEAM ENGINE BR86
Paypal   US $199.99
GERMAN LEOPOLD RAIL GUN N SCALE WINTER CAMO W CREW NEW
GERMAN LEOPOLD RAIL GUN N SCALE WINTER CAMO W CREW NEW
Paypal   US $190.00
N SCALE RAPIDO PENNSYLVANIA GG1 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
N SCALE RAPIDO PENNSYLVANIA GG1 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
Paypal   US $180.00
Nscale Arnold
Nscale Arnold "Eilzug Garnitur" Passenger Train
Paypal   US $170.00
ARNOLD 0-6-0 WAR TRAIN CUSTOM PAINTED& DECALED WINTER
ARNOLD 0-6-0 WAR TRAIN CUSTOM PAINTED& DECALED WINTER
Paypal   US $110.00
Arnold Modelleisenbahn Spur N #2557 RARE
Arnold Modelleisenbahn Spur N #2557 RARE
Paypal   US $109.99
N Scale PRR Pennsylvania 0275M Locomotive 3p OB
N Scale PRR Pennsylvania 0275M Locomotive 3p OB
   US $108.49
Arnold N Gauge Central Unit Control 80 Keyboard Memory
Arnold N Gauge Central Unit Control 80 Keyboard Memory
Paypal   US $200.00
ARNOLD PENNSYLVANIA GG1 (DARK GREEN)
ARNOLD PENNSYLVANIA GG1 (DARK GREEN)
Paypal   US $129.99
ARNOLD ,RAPIDO ,Layout , N-Scale
ARNOLD ,RAPIDO ,Layout , N-Scale
Paypal   US $99.99
ARNOLD 0-8-8-0 T DR  CLASS 96 MALLET
ARNOLD 0-8-8-0 T DR CLASS 96 MALLET
Paypal   US $99.00
Rare Arnold 2066 Diesel locomotive Köf II Super Nice!
Rare Arnold 2066 Diesel locomotive Köf II Super Nice!
Paypal   US $89.99
Arnold Rapido Electric Locomotive  #0231 or 2310
Arnold Rapido Electric Locomotive #0231 or 2310
Paypal   US $69.95
Arnold Rapido Locomotive  with Coal Car  #0251
Arnold Rapido Locomotive with Coal Car #0251
Paypal   US $60.99
Arnold PRR 63' Shorty Passenger Cars Lot of 8 LikeNew
Arnold PRR 63' Shorty Passenger Cars Lot of 8 LikeNew
Paypal   US $59.99
N Scale~Arnold Alco S-2 Canadian National #8116 NIB
N Scale~Arnold Alco S-2 Canadian National #8116 NIB
Paypal   US $59.99
N Scale~Arnold Alco S-2 Canadian National #8132~ NIB
N Scale~Arnold Alco S-2 Canadian National #8132~ NIB
Paypal   US $59.99
Arnold Rapido Southern Pacific Daylight Passenger Cars
Arnold Rapido Southern Pacific Daylight Passenger Cars
Paypal   US $59.95
Arnold Rapido Locomotive with Coal Car #2215
Arnold Rapido Locomotive with Coal Car #2215
Paypal   US $52.99
Arnold N Gauge Control 180 Digital Microprocessor Unit
Arnold N Gauge Control 180 Digital Microprocessor Unit
Paypal   US $150.00
Arnold N Gauge 7060 Commander 6 Digital Unit Mint/BOXED
Arnold N Gauge 7060 Commander 6 Digital Unit Mint/BOXED
Paypal   US $100.00
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While N scale currently has greater popularity than TT scale, TT scale's popularity is growing. Considered a niche model railroading scale, TT is growing in popularity in East Germany, Eastern Europe, and the UK.

Today, N scale is the second most popular model railroad scale in the world. Although Arnold was not the sole developer of N scale, it was the forerunner for the new technology. Under the management of Hornby International, Arnold still produces quality locomotives and rolling stock.

Arnold History Timeline

* 1960 - 1962, Arnold marketed the Arnold Rapido 200 product
* 1962 - Birth of N Scale
* 1963 - 1967, Introduction of the Rapido Coupler, and the beginning of its widespread use in N-Scale
* 1964 The term N Scale comes into use
* 1968 - 1970, Introduction of Arnold turntable and roundhouse
* 1995 and beyond - Arnold files for bankruptcy and is now under control of Hornby International of the UK

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