414 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (71%).
r/TrainPorn Traffic & Engagement r/TrainPorn Traffic & Engagement
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r/TrainPorn Most Active Times When r/TrainPorn Is Most Active
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r/TrainPorn Flair Performance r/TrainPorn Flair Performance
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r/TrainPorn Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/TrainPorn
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | 70 (16.9%) | 74 | 2 |
| photo | 57 (13.8%) | 112 | 2 |
| pacific | 33 (8.0%) | 71 | 2 |
| big | 31 (7.5%) | 58 | 2 |
| belongs | 31 (7.5%) | 73 | 2 |
| southern | 30 (7.3%) | 88 | 2 |
| union | 29 (7.0%) | 73 | 2 |
| emd | 27 (6.5%) | 78 | 1 |
| railroad | 27 (6.5%) | 77 | 2 |
| boy | 26 (6.3%) | 64 | 2 |
r/TrainPorn Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/TrainPorn
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 60 | 7 |
| youtube.com | 29 | 4 |
| i.imgur.com | 18 | 197 |
| americantrainvideoreviews.com | 4 | 10 |
r/TrainPorn Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/TrainPorn
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
THE yellow belly Hudson
The Richmond Triple Crossing: A Historic 1995 Convergence of CSX and Norfolk Southern Locomotives in Virginia.
Santa Fe freight train.Photo by Steve Patterson.
1941 Pontiac and Burlington Zephyr. Credit in photo.
Union Pacific 4014 & Reading 2102 - Super Steam Stars (Taken July 1st, 2026)
Wabash
My largest, most detailed painting of a DC train station
Union Pacific 4014 leaving Salina,KS.
1975, British Columbia. Photo by Steve Patterson.
Milwaukee Road, “Little Joe”, 1973. Photo by Richard Steinheimer
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE yellow belly Hudson | 614 | 24 | image | Jul 9 |
| The Richmond Triple Crossing: A Historic 1995 Convergence of CSX and Norfolk Southern Locomotives in Virginia. | 558 | 8 | image | Jul 22 |
| Santa Fe freight train.Photo by Steve Patterson. | 469 | 6 | image | Jul 19 |
| 1941 Pontiac and Burlington Zephyr. Credit in photo. | 423 | 1 | image | Jul 29 |
| Union Pacific 4014 & Reading 2102 - Super Steam Stars (Taken July 1st, 2026) | 405 | 9 | image | Jul 12 |
| Wabash | 404 | 9 | image | Jul 8 |
| My largest, most detailed painting of a DC train station | 404 | 20 | image | Jul 5 |
| Union Pacific 4014 leaving Salina,KS. | 377 | 5 | image | Jul 30 |
| 1975, British Columbia. Photo by Steve Patterson. | 372 | 7 | image | Jul 15 |
| Milwaukee Road, “Little Joe”, 1973. Photo by Richard Steinheimer | 343 | 6 | image | Jul 18 |
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r/TrainPorn FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/TrainPorn
What's the best time to post on r/TrainPorn?
Based on posting volume, r/TrainPorn is most active on Thursdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/TrainPorn?
r/TrainPorn averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/TrainPorn get?
Posts on r/TrainPorn average about 66 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/TrainPorn get most?
On r/TrainPorn, most posts are image posts (71%)