Everything your spreadsheet never had
Model Train Tracker turns a box on the shelf into a fully cataloged, valued, and protected collection — starting with a single photo.
Catalog by photo
Snap the end of the box. Model Train Tracker reads the brand, road name, and catalog number, then creates the item for you. Complete with specs, image, and current market value. No typing, no catalog number search.
- Upload a picture, or point your phone at the box label
- We match it against over 100,000+ products
- The item lands in your collection, fully filled in
Over 100,000+ product catalog
Every major scale and the leading brands — Lionel, MTH, Atlas, and more — are already cataloged, so the moment we identify an item its details are ready to go.
- N, HO, O, S, G, and more scales
- Lionel, MTH, Atlas, and more. Our database has over 600 model train and accessory manufacturers.
- New products added continuously
Smart auto-fill by catalog number or description
When you'd rather type, enter a catalog number and the specs, image, and value will automatically populate. Same clean record, your choice of output.
- Enter a catalog number
- Specs, image, and value populate instantly
Live market value, refreshed regularly
Model Train Tracker tracks secondary-market sources and refreshes values regularly, so each item reflects current real-world worth. You can always override a value manually.
- Secondary-market pricing, updated regularly
- Per-item and total collection value
- Manual override whenever you want
Insurance-ready PDF & Excel exports
Generate an itemized report with photos, catalog numbers, and total insured value in one click — perfect for coverage, appraisals, or estate records. Available on every plan, including Free.
- One-click PDF or Excel
- Photos, catalog numbers, and total value
- Available on Free and Collector
Wishlist & on-order tracking
Track what you want and what's already on the way. Set targets and get price alerts when wishlist items hit the number you're waiting for.
- Wishlist with target prices and alerts
- On-order items with all the details and shop ordered from
- One click to add to wishlist and on-order to your collection
Photos, QR labels & receipts
Attach your own photos and product receipts, then print QR labels for shelves and display cases so any item is a tap away.
- Attach your own photographs
- Printable QR labels for shelves and cases
- Attach product receipts so you always know what you've paid and can justify it to insurance
Maintenance logs
Keep a full service history for every item and track what you spend on parts and maintenance over time.
- Per-item maintenance and service history
- Cost tracking of parts and maintenance per item
- Increase the value of your collection with detailed logs
See it on your own collection
Add your first items by photo in minutes — free up to 20 items, no credit card.
Start tracking free