Johnny Farnen

  • We do prewar tinplate too!

    We do prewar tinplate too!

    I picked up this set from a member over at the OGR forum a while back.…

  • Fully Restored, Ready to Run!

    Fully Restored, Ready to Run!

    The first wave of 2026 is completely sold out, so here comes wave two! All these…

  • Now on eBay Store:

    Now on eBay Store:

    The last of our pre-restored 2025 locomotives are now live on our eBay store. These units…

  • WOW!

    WOW!

    The response to our expansion into commissioned restoration and repair services was much larger than expected!…

  • Coming Soon!

    Coming Soon!

    Our first wave of restorations for 2026 will be available soon!

  • Now featuring period-correct wire on all motors!

    Now featuring period-correct wire on all motors!

    Big Jack’s Trains is proud to announce that all of our restorations now feature reproduction period…

  • Celebrating our 200th Restoration!

    Celebrating our 200th Restoration!

    That’s right folks, BJTNE has completed (save for a boiler stamp) our 200th locomotive!

  • Upgrayedd!

    Upgrayedd!

    We are continuously improving our shop! To ensure your project doesn’t get lost in the mix,…

  • Open for Business!

    Open for Business!

    We’ve spent over a year preparing for this day! Big Jack’s Trains is now accepting commission…