Welcome to the Canadian Toy Train Association
We are a fraternal organization of model railroaders, train collectors and operators based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Our Club includes men and women from all walks of life. Many members are located in the Vancouver and lower mainland areas of BC, but we have about 200 members across Canada and the United States.
Our primary focus has been the collectible O gauge, S gauge and Standard gauge model trains made by Lionel, MTH, American Flyer, Marx, Hornby, Bing and many other manufacturers from the early 1900’s through to the hi-tech digital control trains available today. New and used model trains and accessories of all eras and scales are found to buy and sell at our meets.
We commission manufacturers to make unique and highly collectible custom runs of Canadian Trains for operating and collecting that would otherwise never be produced.
We operate a large 5-track Modular Layout at local Hobby Shows in BC and WA.
We welcome new members and guests!
Club Car Sales
July production, coming soon – PGE Crane 60′ tender!
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.
CTTA Canadian Flyer Newsletter
The JUNE 2025 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!
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!
From February, 2025: 4 train action! VIA Passenger train, CN Grain Train, and two mixed freights. DCS and Legacy on both levels.
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!
Stay up to date with our events
July 12 & 13 – CTTA Layout display at Burnaby Central Railway – week 1
Saturday July 12 & Sunday July 13 11 am – 5:00 PM. Join us during our 3-week engagement at the Burnaby Central Railway to run trains! Run Club trains or bring your own!
July 19 & 20 – CTTA Layout display at Burnaby Central Railway – week 2
Saturday July 19 & Sunday July 20 , 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Join us during our 3-week engagement at the Burnaby Central Railway to run trains! Run Club trains or bring your own!
July 26 & 27 – CTTA Layout display at Burnaby Central Railway – week 3
Saturday July 26 & Sunday July 27, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Join us during our 3-week engagement at the Burnaby Central Railway to run trains! Run Club trains or bring your own!