Canadian Toy Train Association

We make great trains happen!

Like these special MTH Railking BC Electric SW-8 and BC Hydro MP15 switchers for CTTA. 

We love Electric Trains!

Lionel Milwaukee Road & MTH Great Northern engines under catenary on Mark Horne’s layout.

We love Canadian National Modern Diesel power!

SD70M-2 locomotives.  Lionel and MTH side by side ready for action!

We love passenger diesel power!

Like these MTH VIA Rail F40PH-2 engines triple-heading on Kyle Miller’s layout. 

We love riding in the Observation Car!

Lionel 2023 Canadian National wooden passenger cars on Mark Horne’s layout.

We love prewar American Flyer!

Like this 1936 UP Streamliner and Hiawatha on Jim Barrett’s layout.

We love big steam!

Like this Sunset Models Canadian Pacific K-1 4-8-4 on Brian Beard’s layout.

We love kitbashing to prototype!

Like this custom painted and detailed Lionel Berkshire converted to a CN Northern by Dan Gory.

 

Welcome to the Canadian Toy Train Association

Club Car Sales

Coming soon – PGE Crane 60′ tender! Order NOW!  

CTTA is pleased to announce the long awaited PGE Crane Tender from MTH, to accompany the Crane Car produced in 2018. The car comes in 2 road numbers for 3-rail track. Delivery in 2025. 

Our exclusive limited edition ‘O’ Gauge Club Cars are available for members and hobbyists to buy. Check out what’s coming next, and see our Club Cars production history here!

Become a Member

Join us for a club meeting online if you can, or become a member wherever you are. Annual dues are $25. Not a CTTA member? Join now.

Canadian Flyer Newsletter

The OCTOBER 2024 issue is the latest. Get it here now!

All issues feature: President’s report, door prize and raffle prize winner photos, upcoming events & club meets, Editor’s corner and always a few surprises!

COOTTS Island News – September Edition.

Thanks to Ken Lockley for the latest update from our Vancouver Island Collectors of Old Toy Trains.

Features

Member Articles & Features

Check out Member’s train travel adventures, Toy Train history, Railways history, resources for hobbyists and much more! 

CTTA Trains in action! 

Kyle’s latest CTTA Mainline Minute video here!

Check out our CTTA YouTube channel, featuring playlists of member’s trains in action with CTTA Club cars.

Landscape modeling made easy!

A cheap, quick and clean approach to landscape modeling from member Ian Clarke of London, Ontario. Thanks Ian! 

CTTA 2025 Bus Trip

Register now! Our annual bus trip to the Great Train Show.

Join us for our super fun, full day outing to the Great Train Show in Puyallup, WA with stops at the Electric Train Shop in Burien and Eastside  Trains in Kirkland. Your ticket is all inclusive and features deluxe motor coach transportation and dinner at Brooklyn Brother’s Pizza.

Stay up to date with our events

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