Welcome to The Tinplate Train Times, an online resource focusing on collecting and operating standard and 0 gauge tinplate toy trains and accessories and modern tinplate reproductions. This site will feature articles that focus exclusively on tinplate toy trains and the people who collect and operate them. It will be an independent, free, and non-commercial site whose purpose is informational and intended solely for the enjoyment of hobbyists.
Jim Kelly, TCA 99-49842
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Featured articles will change on a monthly basis
A Standard Gauge Tinplate Trolley Exits Bert Schuck's Burplaspa Tunnel
Photo by Jon Hinderer - SGMA, Inc. Altoona TTOS 2007
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May 12
2010
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Dream City RailwayPosted by royjames in Tinplate Trains |
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Hi there,
I have built an O gauge railway system that is loosely based on UK London's railways. 30 trains run through 17 stations. I have posted a short clip of part of this railway on youtube. If you wish for a look type dream city railway into the search box on the youtube
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Apr 20
2010
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Article initially published by Frank Samaritano in 2003.
Many toy train enthusiasts enjoy this time of the year most because the holidays bring back our favorite toy train childhood memories. Tinplate collector and operator Frank Samaritano looks forward to the holiday season and installing
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Apr 19
2010
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Here follows an A. C Gilbert Heritage Society newsletter article written by SGMA member Jim Kelly featuring his Erector models on display at the Oaks, PA WGHS show in January 2009.
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Apr 18
2010
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Huge Crowds Jam Local Highways - Some Attendees Unable To Reach Expo Center
The Standard Gauge Module Association (SGMA) presented what may be the largest ever operating standard gauge layout seen by the public at the World's Greatest Hobby Show On Tour (WGHS) at Oaks, PA on January 3rd
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Apr 17
2010
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One of the two huge buildings that house Train Fair.
After months of preparation including the construction of dozens of modules in both Malvern, Pennsylvania (a suburb of Philadelphia) and in Syracuse, NY, two chapters of the Standard Gauge Module Association joined together to present one
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Apr 16
2010
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New TTML table placeholders
TTMLers gather Friday morning at the back of the Fairgrounds restaurant
Door prizes this time!
TTML members listen to Clem Clement's presentation.
Clem is always busy and in demand at York. Nevertheless, he takes time to
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Apr 15
2010
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Members of the Toy Trains Mailing List (TTML) met for their traditional breakfast in the York fairgrounds restaurant on Friday morning, October 20, 2006. Spirits were running high as TTML members renewed acquaintances and discussed Thursday's TCA Eastern Division meet opening session the
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Apr 14
2010
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York October 2005 In PicturesPosted by JimKelly in Trains, Tinplate Trains |
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The Eastern Division-TCA Fall 2005 York meet featured some important changes including the expansion of the meet to three days and the opening of two new halls and the closing of two others. Opening the meet on Thursday forced many attendees and dealers to alter long-standing schedules. The
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Apr 13
2010
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Do You Live Within A Reasonable Driving Distance Of Allentown, PA? If So, Put This Twice-yearly Train Meet On Your "Must Attend" List!
York is probably the favorite train meet of most tinplaters. However, those of us who live in the vicinity of Allentown, PA are indeed lucky to be able to
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Apr 12
2010
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A Tinplate Christmas PutzPosted by TinplateTrainTimes in Trains, Tinplate Trains |
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Article initially published by Rev. Philip K. Smith in 2008.
During the tinplate era, freight trains and passenger trains thundered through Topton, PA, the top of the grade halfway between Reading and Allentown on the East Penn Branch of the Reading (then Conrail, now Norfolk Southern). On a