Arnold N Scale 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 N Scale Trains For Sale
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 Vintage Arnold Rapido N Trains Engine + Tender + 5 Cars Made in West Germany $49.95 End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 9:26:12 PST Buy It Now for only: $56.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Arnold Rapido N Scale 4 Piece Shorty Southern Pacific Daylight Passenger Car Set $59.95 End Date: Thursday Feb-16-2012 4:53:41 PST Buy It Now for only: $59.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Arnold N RTR 10000 gal tank car SHELL 1265 NOS $5.50 (3 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 13:03:15 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Arnold Rapido 0 6 0 Steam Engine $79.99 End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 15:39:42 PST Buy It Now for only: $99.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 N SCALE VERY RARE ARNOLD FIVE CAR GERMAN RAIL TRAIN SET IN EXCELLENT CONDITION $299.00 End Date: Wednesday Feb-8-2012 19:35:05 PST Buy It Now for only: $299.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ARNOLD RAPIDO N 9mm ESSO tank car 0405 in original box $14.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 16:17:44 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ARNOLD RAPIDO N 2x4x4 locomotive 2275 in original box Mallet Tenderlok BR 96 $99.99 End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 16:29:39 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
 N ARNOLD RAPIDO 20 PIECES 8 RAD CURVED 90 DEG TRACK $5.00 End Date: Monday Feb-27-2012 18:33:42 PST Buy It Now for only: $5.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ARNOLD RAPIDO yard type crocodile engine $29.99 End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 16:32:52 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
 N Scale Arnold Alco S2 Diesel Locomotive 5023 Union Pacific Rapido Couplers rc13 $37.87 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 18:16:11 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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 trains are 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 N Scale Trains 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