Who is the Toy Train Operating Society (TTOS)?
The Toy Train Operating Society is a fraternal organization dedicated to the operating and collecting of toy trains of all makes and eras. Founded in 1966 and incorporated in 1968, TTOS has over 5,400 members around the world. The society is organized geographically into 21 divisions that have regular meets throughout the United States and Canada. For information on the TTOS Division nearest to you, see our Divisions page. Each year in August TTOS presents a national convention, which is usually sponsored by a local TTOS division. Each convention features a wide variety of toy train layouts, railroad-related tours, train rides, and other interesting tours. Each convention starts with a warm and friendly welcoming party where old friends meet again and new friendships are made. Other convention activities include a trading hall filled with toy train items, fabulous auctions, and a grand banquet. The Grand Canyon Division hosted our 1999 convention in Scottsdale, AZ, and the Southern Pac
