T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division
T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division is not associated with the Toy Train Operating Society
The T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division Schedule of 2025 Monthly Train meets to be conducted at the Arcadia Masonic Center are now posted. Please visit the Activities page to view the full schedule for 2025.
The T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division's purpose is to further the hobby of operating and collecting toy trains through the sharing of knowledge and fun with our fellow members.
Our club promotes the hobby through multiple programs including organizing and holding monthly train meets at the Masonic Center in Arcadia, Ca. At these meets, model and antique toy trains are traded by the membership, there is an auction held, there are operating layouts and model train displays, there is also a train repair clinic. Several times a year, a local parts dealer brings a vast inventory of replacement and repair parts to sell. Any persons seeking out information or help with toy or model train layout design/setup, toy or model train restoration and advice are welcome to attend a monthly meet to engage our knowledgeable club members who will be more than happy to assist and advise. The camaraderie of other operators/collectors is something special that is enjoyed at these train meets.
T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division members have developed and constructed a large portable operating train layout which is displayed at various locations throughout Southern California during the year, as well as at our monthly train meets in Arcadia. Other club members bring their own portable or modular layouts to the meets as well. You will typically see 'O' scale high-rail, O gauge 3-rail, Standard/Wide gauge and HO scale operating layouts at the monthly T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division meets. These layouts support running of TMCC, DCS and conventionally powered electric engines. And of course, any mechanical/clockwork powered locomotives too! Please feel free to bring your own trains to run on these layouts.T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division was founded in 1966. The T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division was incorporated in 1985.
The T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division keeps its members up to date with a quarterly newsletter containing articles, photos, and details of upcoming events.
Exploring the T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division web site
The Activities Page is where the dates, times and location of our monthly train meet can be found. There is a meet schedule, a list of activities and fees. There is also a
printable map image designating the location of the Arcadia Masonic Center, driving directions, and an on-line fillable signup form for those who wish to opt-in to receive electronic notifications via email of the club's activities.
The Membership Page is for those who are interested in learning how to join the division. The page contains a printable application form and there is a discussion about the benefits of membership in T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division.
The Photo Gallery Page is a navigable photo montage displaying some memorable moments from past T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division train meets, Picnics and Cal-Stewart meets.
The Newsletter Page contains an on-line downloadable copy of the latest issue of the T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division 'Limited' newsletter as well as on-line copies of previous editions of the T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division 'Limiteds'. You must have Adobe Acrobat viewer to be able to see the newsletters.
On the Contact Us Page you will find a list of our current members of the T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division Board of Directors and the Southwestern hot-line telephone number. Please feel free to contact us with your questions or comments. To send a message to any BOD member simply click on their name, or you can also use the general mailbox info@ttos-sw.org
T.T.O.S. Southwestern Division
1108 West Palm Ave.
Burbank, Ca 91506
818-848-2653