The Desert Division is a very active division in the TCA. In addition
to our regular meets there is an annual picnic, holiday party, golf tournament,
layout visits and our open to the public swap meet in November that we call
"The Turkey Meet". We welcome all train enthusiasts and hobbyists, collectors and operators. Our members are friendly and knowledgeable and willing to share their experience and wisdom with their fellow members.
So check our calendar and stop by the JC Hall during one of our regular meets and visit a while. You can meet some nice folks, you can enjoy a coffee and doughnut and you might see some interesting trains.

 

Train Collectors Association Mission Statement: "To develop an appreciation of and to preserve an important segment of history - Tinplate Toy Trains - through research, education, community outreach, fellowship, establishment of collecting standards, and to promote the growth and enjoyment of collecting and operating toy, model and scale trains."

• Free Admittance to the Monthly Meetings and Mini Swap Meets
• Receive the Monthly Division Newsletter the "Dispatch"
• Enjoy the Fellowship of Collecting, Selling, or Trading Toy Trains
• Receive the Train Collector's "Quarterly" Magazine, dedicated to Tinplate Trains
• Receive the National Headquarters News six times a Year
• Access to the National TCA x- change where Members can post Free listings of items for Sale, Trade or want to Buy
• Attend our Annual Christmas Banquet
• Special Commemorative Car Sales offered by the various Manufacturers

Qualifications for Membership

Any person who collects or operates trains, who collects any items relating to trains, or professes a serious interest therein may apply for membership. Applicants must file a membership application and must be recommended by two regular members.