Arnold modellbahn trains

Arnold is a historic name in the world of model railroading, best known for pioneering the scale 1:160, commonly referred to as N gauge. Founded in Nuremberg, Germany, the brand set the gold standard for miniaturized railway engineering throughout the mid-20th century. Over the decades, Arnold became synonymous with high-quality locomotives and rolling stock, catering to serious collectors and hobbyists globally.

Following the brand's acquisition by the British Hornby Group, production was modernized and largely relocated to manufacturing facilities in Asia to maintain competitiveness. Today, Arnold continues to lead the N scale market as part of Hornby's international portfolio, which also includes brands like Rivarossi and Jouef. The brand represents a blend of German engineering heritage and contemporary global distribution.