7 Model Trains We Love (Including the Flåm Railway!)
Are you as fond of trains and model trains and train carriages as we are at Memories from Norway? Then you have come to the right place!
Below you will find models of trains that you can find around Norway. If you're looking for a local treat, we even have model train carriages from the world-famous The Flåm Railway.
Did you know? Our storage and physical store (Memories from Flåm) are located just a stone’s throw from the Flåm Railway!
Norwegian Model Trains and The Flåm Railway Model Trains
Many people are big fans of model trains, train carriages and trains in general.
We at Memories from Norway wants to make the search for your next model train easier. We have a variety of model trains from around Norway and from Flåm's pride, The Flåm Railway.
In this post, we have created a list with our model trains and wagons with information that may be useful in the search for the next train for your collection.
#1 Train Model Locomotive NSB EL11.2078 Green DC
NMJ Topline model of the NSB El 11.2078 in the green original livery.
This is a super detailed Topline model of the El 11 in its green livery with sunshades over the front windows and with all details on the body, roof and undercarriage. It has a metal chassis with a mid motor and two flywheels and cardan axel with power on all axels.
The El 11 was a light, universal locomotive for passenger and freight service that was well adapted for Norwegian conditions, and it was easy to drive (or so we’ve been told). It was used on all the electrified networks in Norway and in the trains to Karlstad and Gothenburg in Sweden.
#2 Train Model Locomotive NSB EL11b.2146 Red/Black Roof DC
NMJ Topline model of the NSB El 11b.2146 in the red/black livery with yellow snowplows.
This is a detailed model with a metal chassis and motor with double flywheels. It has NEM short couplings mechanism, MTC, and a 21-pin decoder interface. The light in both driver is cabins included.
This is the same locomotive as mentioned above; the El 11. However, it comes in a different finish from the green original.
#3 Train Model Locomotive NSB EL11b.2145 Golden Version DC
NMJ Topline model of NSB.El 11.2145, "the Golden Calf"
This model is a very special and rare version of the El11b 2145 with the nickname "Gullkalven". It’s one of a kind with golden stripes (instead of cream color) and 2 windows without window protection gitters.
The model is highly detailed, with a metal chassis and motor with double flywheels. NEM short couplings mechanism, and a light in both driver cabins is included.
The EL 11.2145 with the golden stripes and logo was made for the celebration of the electrification of the Oslo Bergen Line on in December 1964.
The 2145 locomotive pulled the opening train over the mountain with King Olav V onboard his "Kings Coach" carriage.
#4 Train Model Locomotive NSB EL17.2231 New Design Red DC
NMJ Topline model of the NSB EL17.2231 in new design red/black livery.
Another super detailed Topline model, specifically of the El 17 series 2. It has a metal chassis, a new and improved chassis with Canon motor and double cardan axels that ensures a good driving experience.
The EL 17 was built by ABB, BBC and Henschel and delivered to NSB in two series.
- Series I in 1981, 2221-2226 in a reddish brown colour with black sides.
- Series II in 1987, 2226-2232 in the new design of red/black livery.
From 1997-1997 the El 17 was used for all kinds of regional trains. Starting in 1998, 6 El 17 locomotives were painted green and put into service on the famous Flåm Railway.
#5 Train Model Locomotive NSB EL11.2102 Red/Black Roof DC
NMJ Topline model NSB 11.2102 in the red/black livery with yellow snowplows, DC.
This is also a detailed Topline model of the El 11 in its new design from 1983 and with all details on the body, roof and undercarriage. It has a metal chassis with middle motor with two flywheels and cardan axel with driving on all axels.
#6 Train Model Locomotive NSB EL17.2223 Old Design Red DC
NMJ Topline model of the NSB EL17.2223 in reddish brown/black livery.
A Topline model of the El 17 2223 series 1, with a metal chassis, new and improved chassis with Canon motor and double cardan axels gives very good driving performance.
#7 The Flåm Railway B3-5 25584 - B3-5 25637 - B3-5 25668
This is an official Flåm Railway Topline Model Train by Norsk Modelljernbane (NMJ).
With details and decor in the new, green colours, and an exclusive design made for the Flåm Railway Museum/Memories from Norway.
The scale of this model is H0 / 1:87, and the track width is H0 / 16mm.
We have 3 different model train carriages from The Flåm Railway. You can find these exclusively Memories from Norway and The Flåm Railway Museum.
As you can see, here at Memories from Norway you will find something that fits most train enthusiasts, whether it is for yourself or as a gift to someone you know who is interested in trains, model trains and model train carriages.
We have an expression in Norway that goes “tøffere enn toget”, which translates to “Tougher than the train”. Are you tougher than the train?
