The G-Scale & LGB Specialists
Trainli
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Trainli is our specialty retailer and resource hub for G-scale model railroading, with a strong focus on LGB (now under Märklin) products, parts, accessories, and expert services. Based in Reno, Nevada, Trainli serves both hobbyists and serious modelers with products imported from around the world and specialized offerings you won’t find at typical hobby shops. (trainli.com)
Product lineup
Products lineup
Locomotives & Rolling Stock
New locomotives and rolling stock in G-scale from top brands like LGB, TRAINLINE GartenBahnen, KISS, Pullman, Piko, and more.
Track & Track Accessories
G-scale track and rails in brass and NpB (a premium alternative to stainless steel).
Switches (turnouts) in straight, curved, 3-way, and specialty configurations.
Turntables, crossings, cog rail, rail clamps, and other layout hardware.
Tools & Layout Enhancements
The world’s best rail benders for laying accurate, smooth curved track in G-scale (and tools for other scales too). TL5
Track accessories like ties, clamps, and rail joiners.
Products lineup
LGB Parts & Repair Components
Trainli carries an extensive inventory of genuine LGB replacement parts for locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories. This includes:
Motors, wheels, gears, and chassis parts Circuit boards and electronics
Couplers, lanterns, brake components, smoke units, pick-up shoes, and more
Explosion diagrams and part lookup resources to assist in ordering correct parts.
Buildings, Figures & Scenery
Scale buildings, bridges, and structural kits to populate your layout
Figures, vehicles, and accessories from brands like Pola and American Diorama.
Pre-Owned & Rare Items
Trainli offers a Certified Pre-Owned department where locomotives, rolling stock, track, and accessories are inspected, performance-tested, and condition certified—a way to acquire rare, discontinued, or hard-to-find items. They can often be upgraded with DCC sound upon request.
2. Services — Built Around Your Hobby
Professional Repair & Restoration
Trainli provides expert repair and restoration services for G-scale trains, specializing in LGB but also servicing other brands like Bachmann and USA Trains. Typical services include:
- Diagnostic inspections
- Motor, pickup shoe, and worn part replacement
- Cosmetic and mechanical restoration
- Quick turnaround times.
DCC Installation & Custom Electrification
Trainli offers custom Digital Command Control (DCC) installations and sound upgrades, typically using ZIMO decoders, though other brands like ESU and LGB decoders are also supported. These installations include:
- Complete rewiring of locomotives
- Removal of outdated electronics
- Documentation and sometimes video guides for functions and usage.
3. Knowledge & Community Resources
Trainli goes beyond products by offering a suite of support and educational resources for model railroaders:
- Trainli TV and Trainli Tech TV video channels that demonstrate products, installations, layout tours, and tips for hobbyists. (Alpine & Western Pacific Railroad)
- Tech Tips, Know-How Guides, and LGB Info Pages covering motors, DCC control (including LGB MTS information), part diagrams, and user manuals.
- DCC calculators, FAQs, and how-to resources to help hobbyists of all experience levels get the most from their equipment.
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Why TrainLi?
Their innovation and commitment to quality make TrainLi the trusted foundation for model railroaders around the globe — and the reason our Northern Nevada railway runs flawlessly year-round.
