# Model Train Tracker

> Model Train Tracker is a SaaS web app that helps model railroad collectors
> catalog, value, and protect their collections. Add any locomotive, car, or set
> by taking a photo of the box — the app identifies it, fills in the details,
> and tracks its market value automatically. Tagline: "Love it. Collect it. Track it."

## What it is
- A purpose-built collection manager for model train collectors (N, HO, O, S, G, and more scales).
- Replaces spreadsheets with photo-based cataloging, live valuations, and insurance-ready exports.
- The app runs at https://app.modeltraintracker.com. This site is the marketing website.

## Who it's for
- Serious hobbyist model railroad collectors who track their collection today in spreadsheets
  and want something purpose-built. They value their collection as both a passion and an asset.

## Key features
- Catalog by photo: snap the box end; MTT photo analysis reads the brand, road name, and catalog number and creates the item.
- Over 100,000+ product reference catalog across all major scales and brands (Lionel, MTH, Atlas, and more).
- Smart auto-fill by catalog number or description when you prefer typing.
- Live market value, refreshed regularly from secondary-market sources (manual override available).
- Insurance-ready PDF and Excel exports with photos, catalog numbers, and total insured value.
- Wishlist and on-order tracking with price alerts.
- Your own photos, printable QR labels, and per-item maintenance logs.

## Pricing
- Free: $0 forever. 20 items, 20 MTT photo analysis scans/month, 1 photo per item, the full 100,000+ catalog, MSRP and total collection value, and insurance-ready PDF/Excel exports. No credit card required.
- Collector: $95/year or $8.99/month. 150 items, 150 MTT photo analysis scans/month, 4 photos per item, current market value, insurance-ready exports, and a 30-day onboarding burst. Everything in Free.
- Curator: $189/year or $17.99/month. Unlimited items and MTT photo analysis scans, 6 photos per item, live revaluation with value history and price alerts, and priority catalog requests and support. Everything in Collector.
- Annual plans include one month free. No trial needed — start free and upgrade when you outgrow 20 items.

## Primary pages
- Home: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/
- Features: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/features
- How it works: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/how-it-works
- Pricing: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/pricing
- Blog: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog
- FAQ: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/faq
- About: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/about
- Contact: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/contact

## Articles
- 2026-08-03 — What Are My Model Trains Worth? The Six Things That Drive Value: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/what-are-my-model-trains-worth
- 2026-07-27 — Setting Out Cars: What to Know Before You Sell Part of Your Collection: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/selling-part-of-your-collection
- 2026-07-23 — Lionel's 2026 Pre-Order Window Is Open — How to Order Without Regret: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/lionel-2026-preorder-window
- 2026-07-14 — When the Collection Outgrows the Shelves: Finding Any Piece in Under a Minute: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/organize-a-collection-youve-outgrown
- 2026-07-09 — The Summer Service Session: A Maintenance Habit That Pays You Back: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/model-train-maintenance-habit
- 2026-07-01 — Does the Original Box Really Matter? What Condition Does to a Train's Value: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/does-the-original-box-matter
- 2026-06-23 — Why Every Collector Needs an Inventory (Before They Wish They Had One): https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/why-every-collector-needs-an-inventory
- 2026-06-16 — The Model Train Hobby in 2026: What's Changing, and What It Means for Your Collection: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/model-train-hobby-2026-whats-changing
- 2026-06-09 — Would Your Insurance Actually Cover Your Trains? A Collector's Reality Check: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/will-your-insurance-cover-your-trains
- 2026-06-02 — How to Work a Train Show Like a Pro: Buy Smart, Never Double-Buy: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/how-to-work-a-train-show
- 2026-05-26 — Inherited a Model Train Collection? Here's How to Catalog, Value, and Decide What to Do: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/blog/inherited-a-model-train-collection

## Key facts (safe to quote)
- Catalog size: over 100,000+ products from 600+ manufacturers.
- Free plan item limit: 20 items (20 MTT photo analysis scans/month, 1 photo per item).
- Collector plan price: $95/year ($8.99/month) — 150 items, 150 MTT photo analysis scans/month, 4 photos per item.
- Curator plan price: $189/year ($17.99/month) — unlimited items and MTT photo analysis scans, 6 photos per item.
- Annual plans include one month free.
- Supported scales: N, HO, O, S, G, and more.
- Example brands: Lionel, MTH, Atlas.
- Full reference for AI assistants: https://www.modeltraintracker.com/llms-full.txt
- Sign up / sign in: https://app.modeltraintracker.com