Canadian Toy Train Association

Jan. 28, 2024 - CTTA Monthly Club Meeting
2024-01-28 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Join us for our Monthly Club meeting!
Doors open at 10:30Lunch at 12:00 Business meeting at 12:30Table sales and Auction

Jan. 20, 2024 - CTTA Bus Trip to Puyallup. Special Event.
2024-01-20 06:30 - 20:30 | Washington State Fair, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
Join us for our Annual Bus Trip.
$90 all inclusive.
Register NOW!

Dec. 17, 2023 - CTTA Monthly Club Meeting
2023-12-17 11:00 - 14:00 | BC

Nov. 26, 2023 - CTTA Monthly Club Meeting
2023-11-26 11:00 - 14:00 | BC

Nov. 4 - 5: Vancouver Train Expo
2023-11-04 10:00 - 2023-11-05 17:00 | PNE Forum, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver Train Expo at the PNE Forum. BC’s largest model train show, featuring the Canadian Toy Train Association modular layout.

November 4th 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday November 5th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
At the Pacific National Exhibition Forum Building, Vancouver, B. C.

Operating model train displays in all sizes, modeling demonstrations,
activities for children of all ages, vendors and much more!

Oct. 29, 2023 - CTTA Monthly Club Meeting
2023-10-29 11:00 - 14:00 | BC

Oct. 14 - Cloverdale Model Train & Hobby Show
2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 Street, Surrey, BC, Canada
CLOVERDALE FAIRGROUNDS at the SHANNON HALL, 6050 176 STREET, Cloverdale (Surrey)

Friday, Oct 13 is the early set up day for Vendors from 15:00 – 20:00
Saturday, Oct 14 is a morning set up for vendors from 08:00 – 10:00
SHOW TIME … 10:00 – 16:00
After show breakdown begins at 16:00

You may respond to email FP9ABA for the moment, however, a NEW EMAIL will be in effect next week for all Vendors and train related questions.

The NEW EMAIL (effective NEXT WEEK) is..CLOVERDALETRAINSHOW@GMAIL.COM

There will be a new email for e transfers for table rentals etc. Cheques are also accepted as per last year.

Thank you everyone.

Respectfully,

BRIAN PETERS

October 8 - COOTTS meet
2023-10-08 12:00 - 16:00 | BC
The semi annual COOTTS (Collectors Of Old Toy Trains) meet goes Oct 8 at the Olliver Woods Community Centre in Nanaimo, 12:00am to 4:00pm.
For more information, contact Russ Etherington at russ.etherington@telus.net or 250-658-0068

Oct. 7-8 - Lynden, WA Train Show
2023-10-07 09:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | BC
THIS SHOW ENJOYED BY THOUSANDS EACH YEAR IS ONE OF THE LARGEST SHOWS ON THE WEST COAST. THERE ARE RUNNING MODULES IN ALL GAUGES OF MODEL TRAINS AND CIRCUS DISPLAYS. THERE WILL ALSO BE MEMORABILIA, A SWAP MEET, DEALER TABLES AND WORKSHOPS.
PROCEEDS OF THIS EVENT BENEFIT LIONS COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
2022 TRAIN SHOW:
SATURDAY OCT. 7th 9AM-5PM
SUNDAY OCT. 8th 10AM-4PM
Admission:
Adults – $7.00 U.S.,
Seniors $6.00,
Family up to 6 people $22.00
Ages 6-12 $5.00,
Under 6 free.

LYNDEN LIONS CLUB 38th ANNUAL
MODEL TRAIN AND TOY SHOW
DATES: Saturday 7 October (9-5), Sunday 8 October (10-4)
(Setup: Friday 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 7 to 8:30 AM)
LOCATION: Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Henry Jansen
Agricultural Bldg., 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA. 98264
Exhibitors and vendors, reserve your space now! Exhibitors should specify on the reservation form the overall floor space they need, including stanchions if used. Tables for vendors are $35 for the first table, and $30 each for additional tables. Folding chairs and passes will be provided. Power is available at all locations, but please specify if you need it on the reservation form. We will attempt to honor requests for specific locations. Your space cannot be guaranteed until funds are received.
ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES.
Admission: Adults $7.00 U.S., Seniors $6.00, Family up to 6 people $22,
Ages 6-12 $5.00, under age 6 free.
Friday evening there will be a complimentary pizza feed for show participants. R.V. spaces are available at the fairgrounds with electricity, water, restrooms, showers, $25 per night, with a pay dumpstation available. Please pay before the show starts on Sunday. Parking for other vehicles is free. There are many hotels/motels in nearby Bellingham.
In Lynden there are:
The Inn at Lynden, 360-306-8542:
and the Windmill Inn Lynden, 360-354-3424.
Please complete and return the enclosed reservation form by Sept. 29. If space
becomes limited, reservations will be honored in the order they are received.
All profits from the show benefit Lion’s club projects. Feel free to copy the poster
and post it where you work or play. Looking forward to seeing you at the show.

Sept. 24 - CTTA 2023 Annual General Meeting
2023-09-24 11:00 - 14:00 | BC

Sept. 24 - Victoria Model Railway Show
2023-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada

Sept. 17 - North America Online ZOOM Club Meet
2023-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM Online
Please join us online! We hope to see you Sunday for a North America members meet prior to our AGM and kick off for the 2023-2024 CTTA Season! All members will receive an invitation by email. Meeting starts at NOON Pacific Time!

Sept 10 - CTTA Layout display at CN Family Day - Thornton Yard
2023-09-10 10:00 - 16:00 | CN Thornton Yard, 13477 116th Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada

Aug 26 & 27 - CTTA Layout display at Burnaby Central Railway - week 3
2023-08-26 10:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00 | Burnaby Central Railway, 120 N Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6K1, Canada

Aug 19 & 20 - CTTA Layout display at Burnaby Central Railway - week 2
2023-08-19 10:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 | Burnaby Central Railway, 120 N Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6K1, Canada

Aug 13 - Parksville, BC: Railway Day
2023-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | BC
Parksville Museum is Hosting a railway Day Train Show and swap meet Featuring live music by the TOPAZZ Band Sunday Aug 13, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission by Donation Parksville Museum, 1245 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2E5

Aug 12 & 13 - CTTA Layout display at Burnaby Central Railway
2023-08-12 10:00 - 2023-08-13 17:00 | Burnaby Central Railway, 120 N Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6K1, Canada

June 2023 Club Meet
2023-06-25 11:00 - 15:00 | BC
We hope to see you Sunday! All members and guests welcome. Doors open at 10:30. Business Meeting at 12:30. Table sales, auction and door prizes. Lunch, drinks, coffee and dessert. Fun for all!

May 2023 Club Meet
2023-05-28 11:00 - 15:00 | BC

Nanaimo, BC: May COOTTS meet
2023-05-07 12:00 - 16:00 | BC
The semi annual COOTTS (Collectors Of Old Toy Trains) meet goes May 7 at the Olliver Woods Community Centre in Nanaimo, 12:00am to 4:00pm.
For more information, contact Russ Etherington at russ.etherington@telus.net or 250-658-0068

April 2023 Club Meet
2023-04-30 11:00 - 15:00 | BC

Calgary, AB: Supertrain
2023-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 | BC
SUPERTRAIN
2023
will be held
April 15 & 16, 2023
at the Genesis Centre
7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary

Calgary, AB: Supertrain 2023
2023-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 | BC
SUPERTRAIN
2023
will be held
April 15 & 16, 2023
at the Genesis Centre
7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.

Nanaimo, BC: Model Train Show
2023-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 | BC
Sunday, April 2, 2023
10AM-4PM
Beban Park Recreation Centre
2300 Bowen Road
Nanaimo BC
New this year!
EXHIBITION TABLES
Bring your models for display – pre-registration preferred.
DEMONSTRATION TABLE
Scenery and Trees by Tom Beaton and Phil Holden

March 2023 Club Meet
2023-03-26 11:00 - 14:30 | BC

Sea-to-Sky Model Train & Hobby Show
2023-03-18 10:00 - 2023-03-19 16:00 | BC
Saturday March 18, 2023 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday March 19, 2023 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Railway Museum of British Columbia
39645 Government Road Squamish B.C.
Join us for lots of trains and Family fun!
Show tickets available at the gate. Free Parking.
For best price, buy tickets online before the show!
SPECIAL OFFER:
Each adult admission ticket for the show gives you a 50% off coupon for one Summer 2023 Regular Season admission. (You get 2 coupons for a family pack purchase)

March 2023 NA ZOOM Meet
2023-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 | BC
We’ll discuss all the fun things that have been happening with the Club, the trains we run and the train shows we’ve been to over the past few months. Feel free to bring along an update and a show and tell item if you wish!

Hope to see you there!

Topic: CTTA Club Meet – North America Update – Kyle Miller’s Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 5, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82963925192?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 829 6392 5192
Passcode: [REDACTED]

February Club Meet
2023-02-26 10:30 - 15:00 | BC

Monroe, WA: Washington State Train Show
2023-02-25 10:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00 | BC
United NorthWest Model Railroad Club presents
30th Washington State Model Train Show and Marketplace to benefit Snohomish County 4-H Foundation
February 25th & 26th, 2023. The show will be in the same buildings as the 2019 show at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA.
Location:
Evergreen State Fairgrounds
14405 179th Avenue SE
Monroe, WA 98272

January Club Meet
2023-01-29 10:30 - 14:30 | BC
