Canadian Toy Train Association

Publications

Publications we like

Check out these fine magazines that are dedicated to collecting and operating the larger gauges, or Canadian Railway modeller. O gauge, O scale, S gauge, Standard gauge, G gauge and HO scale are all to be found in these publications.

Classic Toy Trains – Is the most popular and widely read mag among O and S gauge collectors and operators. Published 9 times per year.  CTT issues include layout features, information about building structures, electrical wiring, enhancing toy train layouts, track plans, repair and maintenance tips, profiles of collectible prewar, postwar and modern trains, and more.
Editor’s note – CTTA Club Car releases are advertised in CTT.

O-Gauge Rail-Roading Magazine: http://www.ogaugerr.com/

O Gauge Railroading – a 2-rail & 3-rail journal, is published 7 times per year. This magazine is dedicated to O Scale & O Gauge model railroading and scale model train operations and craftsmanship. Issues include product reviews, layout features, information about building structures, electrical wiring, enhancing toy train layouts, track plans, ‘backshop’ repair and maintenance tips, profiles of collectible prewar, postwar and modern trains, and more.
Editor’s note – CTTA Club Car releases are advertised in OGR.

Canadian Railway Modeller Magazine: http://www.cdnrwymod.com/body.htm

CANADIAN RAILWAY MODELLER Magazine (CRM) was created in 1989 by North Kildonan Publications to serve the railway hobbyist interested in modelling all aspects of the Canadian railway scene. It’s available at hobby shops everywhere throughout Canada and at many U.S. locations. Overseas too! A complete list of hobby shops that carry Canadian Railway Modeller is in every issue.

Model Railroader Magazine: http://mrr.trains.com/magazine

Model Railroader has been the leading model train magazine for the past 75 years.  Each month, we bring you step-by-step modeling projects, fascinating photo tours of model train layouts, unbiased product reviews, new product announcements, tips from the experts and much more!

The O Scale Resource – Online magazine: http://oscaleresource.com/

Check out this fine O Scale Resource online magazine. Geared towards modelers who enjoy building and running more ‘scale’ like trains and railroading operations in O gauge. The online and print editions feature construction techniques, kit-bashing, photo galleries and other historical information to help modelers achieve scale and prototypically accurate models and layout features. The magazine is published bimonthly in an easy to use format. There is no fee or registration required to view the magazine. You can also download a copy, if you would like. Back issues are always available.

The S Scale Resource – Online magazine: http://sscaleresource.com/

Check out this fine S Scale Resource online magazine. Geared towards modelers who enjoy building and running more ‘scale’ like trains and railroading operations in S gauge. The online and print editions feature construction techniques, kit-bashing, photo galleries and other historical information to help modelers achieve scale and prototypically accurate models and layout features. The magazine is published bimonthly in an easy to use format. There is no fee or registration required to view the magazine. You can also download a copy, if you would like. Back issues are always available.

Canadian National Railway Historical Association – Formerly CN Lines Special Interest Group

The Canadian National Railways Historical Association (CNRHA), formerly the CN Lines Special Interest Group, is an international self-sustaining operational research and historical society that exclusively focuses on the Canadian National family of railways, and actively promotes the art of modelling them accurately.

Canadian Pacific Historical Association – Formerly Canadian Pacific Special Interest Group (CP SIG)

CPHA is a non-profit historical association dedicated to sharing information about the Canadian Pacific Railway and its subsidiaries, past and present. Our high quality magazine, CP TRACKS, contains photographs, scale drawings, historical information, and articles on the CPR, as well as the Soo Line, DAR, E&N and CP Electric Lines. Whether you are a modeller and/or historian whose interests are either steam, transition, early diesel or the latest 4400HP GE monsters, there is something for everyone in every information-packed issue.