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Train Collectors Association ™

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The Train Collectors Association (TCA) is one of the largest and most respected collecting societies in the world.

We focus on toy trains, collecting, buying and selling, and the passion of the hobby.

11/06/2026

Title: Electric Trains Are Fun All Year

Object Name: Newspaper Clipping January 1952

Scope & Content: Mechanics & Handicraft. "Electric Trains Are Fun All Year." Article about hobby of toy trains.

Original scan # 01.5.19

11/02/2026

---> Another Spoof email is making the rounds

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Title: Hafner Roundabout

Description: Hafner "Roundabout" is one of the earliest toys built by William F. Hafner. Built in 1901-02, it is powered by a clockwork motor similar to the ones used in later Clockwork locomotives.

Researched from "The History of the Hafner Manufacturing Company" by Paul A. Doyle. A picture of this item appears in the article.

Original scan # P2015.032.001

10/09/2026

Title: "G-Scale" Trains For Family Fun

Sub Title: Ready To Run Starter Set Big Enough for Small Hands, Weather Resistant Train Runs Indoors & Outdoors, Get On Board 365 Days A Year!!!

Summary: Lehmann catalog from LGB of America featuring LGB passenger and freight starter sets, freight cars, locomotives, passenger cars, track, buildings, and accessories in G scale, as well as Rigi cableways and Gnomy animal, locomotive, street car, and truck friction-powered toys.

Enlarged from original scan # L2019.19.5

10/06/2026

There have been reports that some members are receiving a direct message from TCA President Harold Shapiro. This is a scam/phishing email, do not open or click any links, simply delete the message. No TCA officer will send you an unsolicited email. All official emails are distributed via MailChimp in our usual eBlast format.

10/06/2026

Title: Fleischmann Diamond Jubilee

Summary: Fleischmann advertising flyer, 1962

Enlarged from original scan # 90.173.2j

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300 Paradise Lane
Ronks, PA
17572

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.tcatrains.org/

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