TOYX Operation Toy Train

08/22/2026

The special trains collect new, unwrapped toys for local distribution through the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation and other community toy campaigns.

08/14/2026

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 TOY COLLECTION TRAIN SCHEDULE! We're visiting 69 towns in five states this year, and adding a whole new run on the Sierra Railroad in California! We'll be announcing times and specific locations later in the year (likely October) - stay tuned, and learn more at https://www.operationtoytrain.org !

08/12/2026

Stay tuned - our 2026 dates and locations list will be available on Friday!

08/01/2026

Toys donated to this campaign end up on our train in December!

Toys for Throttle Seeking 2026 Sponsors

Toys for Throttle is officially preparing for our 2026 season, and we are actively seeking sponsors who want to make a meaningful impact in our New Jersey communities.

Our mission remains at the heart of everything we do:
Bringing joy, dignity, and hope to children and families who need it most.
Thanks to the incredible support of last year’s sponsors and donors, we delivered:
Nearly $26,000 in community impact
Almost 5,000 toys
62 brand‑new bicycles

This year, we’re expanding our reach through three major fundraising events:
🎸 Battle of the Bands — August
🏍️🚗 Car & Bike Show — October
🍽️ Annual Charity Dinner — November

Each event offers unique opportunities for sponsors to gain visibility, support local families, and stand behind a mission that truly changes lives.
If your business or organization is interested in partnering with us for the 2026 season, we would be honored to connect.

Together, we can make this our biggest and most impactful year yet.

07/20/2026

Sending positive vibes this morning to our friends at Deposit Fire Department as they keep working to clean up after this weekend’s tornado 🌪️

03/31/2026

What a sad day! The Railroad Museum of New England won't be the same without Turbo. 😢

01/23/2026

We are pleased to announce that the City of Port Jervis, NY has initiated conversations with TOYX regarding a new, direct lease on the Erie Turntable property.

We are optimistic that a mutually beneficial agreement will be reached to continue and expand TOYX’s ongoing preservation and interpretation of this City-owned historic site, as well as provide a public space for residents and visitors to experience TOYX’s own railcars and artifacts that are so critical to the City’s heritage.

TOYX is grateful to the City of Port Jervis for this opportunity to renew our partnership. Further updates will be posted at the conclusion of lease negotiations.

01/22/2026

Our 2025 toy collection train on the East Penn Railroad made the front cover of the February 2026 issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!