752 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (73%).
r/modeltrains Traffic & Engagement r/modeltrains Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/modeltrains Most Active Times When r/modeltrains Is Most Active
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r/modeltrains Flair Performance r/modeltrains Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotives | 150 (20.0%) | 79 |
| Help Needed | 128 (17.0%) | 15 |
| Question | 109 (14.5%) | 22 |
| Show and Tell | 108 (14.4%) | 94 |
| Layout | 79 (10.5%) | 138 |
| Structures & Scenery | 54 (7.2%) | 89 |
| Rolling Stock | 50 (6.7%) | 73 |
| Track Plan | 29 (3.9%) | 15 |
| Electrical | 17 (2.3%) | 22 |
| Exhibition | 9 (1.2%) | 56 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/modeltrains Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/modeltrains
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| layout | 68 (9.0%) | 107 | 8 |
| scale | 66 (8.8%) | 72 | 6 |
| model | 65 (8.6%) | 47 | 8 |
| train | 63 (8.4%) | 59 | 9 |
| help | 51 (6.8%) | 13 | 6 |
| trains | 33 (4.4%) | 75 | 10 |
| first | 32 (4.3%) | 69 | 5 |
| track | 31 (4.1%) | 33 | 8 |
| need | 20 (2.7%) | 33 | 8 |
| gauge | 19 (2.5%) | 58 | 6 |
r/modeltrains Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/modeltrains
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 10 | 40 |
r/modeltrains Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/modeltrains
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Had a custom painting made for my layout
I met a legend on Friday and his layout did not disappoint.
Kingdom of Railways (Království železnic) in Prague
Got this free on Marketplace and feeling overwhelmed, where to start?
Which maniac is this?
Burn scar on the prairie module
Made some N scale apple trees today!
My kids are absolutely captivated by the shelf layout I just finished.
2 double headers
L&N #1327 a 2-8-0 crosses our namesake river…
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Had a custom painting made for my layout | 1.2K | 41 | image | Aug 13 |
| I met a legend on Friday and his layout did not disappoint. | 1.1K | 34 | image | Aug 2 |
| Kingdom of Railways (Království železnic) in Prague | 936 | 14 | image | Aug 5 |
| Got this free on Marketplace and feeling overwhelmed, where to start? | 882 | 42 | image | Aug 12 |
| Which maniac is this? | 849 | 35 | image | Aug 3 |
| Burn scar on the prairie module | 804 | 27 | image | Aug 10 |
| Made some N scale apple trees today! | 753 | 33 | image | Aug 16 |
| My kids are absolutely captivated by the shelf layout I just finished. | 724 | 36 | image | Aug 30 |
| 2 double headers | 629 | 15 | image | Aug 18 |
| L&N #1327 a 2-8-0 crosses our namesake river… | 527 | 19 | image | Aug 1 |
r/modeltrains Audience Overlap r/modeltrains Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/modeltrains FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/modeltrains
What's the best time to post on r/modeltrains?
Based on posting volume, r/modeltrains is most active on Sundays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/modeltrains?
r/modeltrains averages 24 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/modeltrains get?
Posts on r/modeltrains average about 64 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/modeltrains get most?
On r/modeltrains, most posts are image posts (73%)