There’s something wonderful about picking out the perfect gift for someone in your life. Whether it’s their birthday, a holiday, a going away party, or you just want to show them you appreciate them, getting them a great gift is vital.
People with specific hobbies or passions love getting gifts that reflect that. So, for a train lover, getting anything as a gift that revolves around steam engines or other trains is a good way to show that you know enough about them to understand what they might like.
If you have a train lover in your life but are at a loss with what you should get as a present, we’ve got you covered. Here are 25 gifts for train lovers!
I Dream I’m a Train Socks
There’s nothing like getting a fun pair of socks as a gift for someone, especially when they feature one of the receiver’s favorite things. These socks feature train symbols, and then on the bottom, they say, “I don’t snore; I dream I’m on a train.” They’re long socks sized for men but also make a great gift for women. These novelty socks are super soft and fun to wear.
Vintage Train Embossed Journal
This vintage embossed journal is one of the most beautiful gifts you can get for a train lover. It’s a gray journal with bronze and gold embossing that looks elegant. This leather journal features trains and a black and gold pen that matches the elegance. The paper is high-quality, has a silk bookmark, and is almost too pretty to write in, but they will.
Personalized Train Keychain
If you’re looking for a simple yet thoughtful gift for the train lover, this personalized train keychain is a great choice. The keychain has a small silver train and a little pendant to put the receiver’s initials or whatever you want. The best part is that you can have the initial on a stamped circle or as a stand-alone letter pendant.
Wooden Train Whistle
This wooden train whistle is the perfect little gift for any train lover, regardless of age. It’s a simple wooden train whistle that can fit into anyone’s gift-buying budget, and whoever you give it to will feel like a real train conductor. We love that it features a little train on one side. Kids will love playing with it, and it also makes a cute decoration to go with their collection of other train items.
Still Plays With Trains Coffee Mug
A coffee mug is always a safe and well-received gift. A train lover will love this simple white coffee mug that features an intricate train and says, “still plays with trains.” They will love the mug, whether they want to drink out of it or place it in their train room as a decor item. It holds 11 ounces, is ceramic, and is safe to put in the microwave and dishwasher.
Blowin’ Steam Boxers
Not all gifts need to be overly sentimental or meaningful, and these boxers are a great gift that will surely get a laugh. Plus, they’re still useful! The boxers are bright red and don’t look like much on the front, but on the back, it has a large train and says “blowin’ steam.” It’s a funny joke, and any train lover will love the pun and the fact you thought of something with trains that’s fun.
My Little Golden Book About Trains
Consider the My Little Golden Book About Trains for those looking for a present to get a kid who loves trains. The book is educational but something fun for those who have a passion for trains. As you read it with the kid or they read it themself, they’ll learn facts about trains through colorful illustrations. Anyone can love this book, but it’s best for two to five-year-olds.
Nice Dream Train Light
Who says you’re too old for a night light? This Nice Dream Train Light is a 3D night light of an intricate train. It’s great for people of all ages, and just because it’s marketed as a night light, it doesn’t mean you can’t use it throughout the day. We love this gift because it’s remote-controlled, and you can choose from over 12 different colors for the train whenever you want.
Personalized Train With Magnets
Another gift idea for the child train lover is this personalized train with magnets. It’s a toy but could also be a cute decor item. Each part of the train features a different letter of the person’s name. Then there’s the front and caboose of the train that look like regular train parts. It comes in a neutral wood tone, so it’ll match whatever other decor or toys they have in their room.
Locomotive Beer Bottle Opener
If the person you’re buying a gift for loves trains and beer, then why not get them a train beer bottle opener? This sturdy bottle opener can easily tackle bottle caps, and the train’s sculpting is very detailed. It’s lightweight and easy for them to bring with them, and the durability should help it last for years. You can choose between a silver or bronze opener.
Steam Train Throw Blanket
Novelty throw blankets are a great gift for anyone. The blanket is perfect for leaving on your sofa or at the end of the bed. It’s super soft thanks to being made with a soft flannel and fleece material. The blanket is entirely black and white, besides the yellow light that the train has. It’s high-quality and doesn’t shed. You can choose three sizes: 50″ x40″, 60″ x50″, or 80″ x60″.
Vintage Railroad Train Patent Posters
Most people who love trains have a room or section of a space specifically for their love of all things locomotive. If that’s the person you’re buying a gift for, then these vintage railroad train patent posters are the perfect addition to their collection. You get four unframed posters with each purchase, and each one shows something a little different about the structure of trains.
Train Decanter Set
This train decanter set is an elegant and personalized gift you can get the train lover in your life. It comes with one decanter and then two rocks glasses. The rocks glasses both feature a train, while the decanter has the same train, but you can personalize up to four lines of text. For an additional cost, you can add two or four more glasses inside a wooden display case.
Utility Tote With a Train
Not all gifts need to be over the top. A simple gift for a train enthusiast could be this large utility tote that features a train. The bag is massive, with dimensions of 33″ x 11.4″ x 12.6″. The bag features a train on all four sides and is made of abrasion-resistant material. The handles are durable, so they don’t need to worry about them breaking when they load the bag with items.
Ticket To Ride Board Game
The Ticket To Ride Board Game is one of the best gifts we found for train lovers. It’s a game suitable for anyone over eight years old, and two to five people can enjoy playing it together. It usually only takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete a game. Each person has cards with train lines to different cities, and they work to collect cards that allow them to place their trains to complete multiple train lines. Placing trains on the specified train paths. This popular game is a big hit for everyone who loves board games!
Personalized Metal Train Sign
This personalized metal train sign is perfect if you want to get them something they can hang in their train room or where they keep most of their trains and train items. The sign is circular and mono-color. You can choose black, gold, rose gold, silver, or bronze. Each one has a large train, and you can personalize the bottom with their name or whatever you want.
Toscano All Aboard Locomotive Train Wall Clock
Another great decor item that’s also functional. The Toscano wall clock is multicolored and looks rustic but elegant at the same time. The neutral tones allow it to fit in well with other decor in the train lover’s home. It’s only 9.5″ tall, so that it won’t take up too much space on the wall. It’s an analog clock with Roman numerals rather than standard numbers. It needs one AA battery.
I Like Trains and Maybe Three People T-Shirt
Everyone needs at least one tee shirt that showcases one of their special interests. This I Like Trains and Maybe Three People tee shirt is perfect for train enthusiasts. The shirt is comfortable, and you can choose from several sizes for men, women, and children. It comes in a few color options, but the black makes the yellow and other colors on the shirt really pop.
Vintage Steam Engine Mousepad
For the train lover who works at a computer but would much rather be on a train, this mousepad can brighten up their office. The mousepad is standard size and features a vintage steam engine on the track with a bright blue sky behind it. The mousepad is made with a soft fabric, and the manufacturers make sure to include an anti-slip rubber backing so it doesn’t slide.
Locomotive 3D Wooden Puzzle
Puzzles are an excellent gift for many people. This puzzle is unique because it’s a 3D wooden puzzle of a train. It’s even a propelled mechanical model. It’s a brain teaser, so if you have a friend, family member, or someone in your life who loves trains and puzzles, this is the gift for them. The best part is that they can display the train as a decor item once they finish it.
Just a Girl Who Loves Trains Pillow
Adding fun throw pillows to the couch is a nice way to express yourself. If the person you’re looking for a gift for is someone who loves trains and doesn’t mind having that displayed throughout their home, this Just a Girl Who Loves Trains Pillow will put a smile on their face. The pillow is fluffy and comfortable and comes in two sizes. It only comes in black and white.
Train Engineer Railroad Hat
Even if you’re not a huge train fan, everyone knows about the hats that railroad engineers wear. Any train lover will love having their own railroad hat to wear or display in their home. The hat is a blue and white pinstripe design with a small train embroidered right on the front. It’s made with denim, so it’s a durable hat you can easily throw in the washing machine if it gets dirty.
Railway Historical Train Steampunk Pocket Watch Promontory Point Utah
This pocket watch is one of the most beautiful and fascinating gifts you can get from the train lover in your life. It’s a solid brass color and pays homage to The Great Race to Promontory Point. It’s a significant moment in steam engine history that any train lover will know about or want to learn about. They’ll probably want to proudly display it somewhere in their home.
The Historical Guide to North American Railroads
Trains are more than just fun to look at or collect; they have a rich history in the US and worldwide. The Historical Guide to North American Railroads shows amazing photos, railroad maps, and the history behind more than 150 railroads. They’ll love reading about the railway industry, prominent trains, and moments in the history of trains in North America.
Canadian Pacific Railway Map
Railroad maps are part of what many train lovers find fascinating about trains. The Canadian Pacific Railway is one of the largest in North America, so getting them a poster of this map could be the perfect gift. It’s a neutral-colored map of the northern half of the US and then Canada. It highlights the railways in red that this specific railway follows.

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