Train Collectors Society

The Train Collectors Society, based in the UK, was formed 30 years ago. It is a voluntary run not for profit club for people who are interested in or want to collect or operate toy trains and commercial model railways. We have no limitations as to gauge or scale, manufacturer, nationality or age - hence our slogan
‘Any make, Any gauge, Any age’

To Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the TCS and reflect the huge success of the Train Collector Magazine we have produced a high quality binder to store 12 issues of the Magazine.

To celebrate the TCS's 30th Anniversary Year
A commemorative Dapol Wagon is available, HERE

TCS Newsletter Full Archive NOW available on CD ROM

Our Purpose

We offer an opportunity for like minded individuals to make contact, contribute their knowledge and experience, perhaps learn from others while enjoying this great hobby.

Some members are interested in the mainstream British makers such as Hornby or Triang/Rovex Hornby - and we have some of THE experts on these trains among our members. But others enjoy and share more obscure tastes. such as the smaller British makers, the delights of French tinplate, the majesty of US Lionel, and the confusion and interest of Chinese made trains.

The point of the TCS is that we are able to share these passions. Toy trains were not produced in isolation but from a very competitive and international industry. The TCS is a complement to the various single make clubs that exist (and indeed many of our members are also active in these associations) and provides opportunities and insights that no single make group could.

Based in the UK we also have members in mainland Europe The US, Australasia and the Far East.

This Site

Is intended to provided an introduction both the TCS and more generally to the hobby. It is divided into the following sections:

Membership	Find out more about what you can get from the TCS, including a comprehensive Spares Directory, details of other clubs, and Calendar with an application form as well.
TCS Journal	The New Journal of the TCS the Train Collector Magazine can be found HERE The original Journal is available at the TCS News, including an index, remaining back numbers, issues on CD-ROM,
Events	Where to actually see and buy some old trains, and meet fellow collectors.
The Hobby	What it is, a history of toy trains, TCS Displays, Members Exhibits, and some photos that may be of interest.
Links	Other sites you may like to visit, and a comprehensive list of other specialist clubs and societies connected with our hobby.
Calendar	2009 edition, sent to members with the Christmas edition of the Train Collector, and will be available to new members

Contact Information

Win one of this years fantastic full colour TCS Calendars (worth it just for the photographs) Find the animated Calendar picture hidden on the Site. E-mail tcsweb@ntlworld.com with the location for your chance to get one of these Calendars.