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Mission Statement of the Colorado Toy Train Foundation

 The Colorado Toy Train Foundation is dedicated to providing an educational experience to the public encompassing the history of toy and model trains and operation of toy trains while promoting the hobby of toy train collection and operation.


· It will be the mission of the Foundation to document the evolution and colorful history of toy train manufacturing and marketing.


· The Foundation will both display and actively operate a wide variety of toy and model trains in various gauges and scales for the enjoyment and enlightenment of the general public.


· The Foundation will provide education to the public regarding collecting and operating toy trains through periodic seminars and demonstrations.


· The Foundation will teach model railroading basic skills including: design of train layouts, construction of model railroad benchwork, electrical wiring techniques, creation of realistically-modeled scenic terrain and miniature structure building with a special emphasis on youthful enthusiasts.

Close-up of boxed Lionel trains and accessories for enthusiasts and hobbyists.

The Colorado Toy Train Foundation wants you to know that the contact person for anyone interested in selling or auctioning trains through the 

Colorado Toy Train Foundation is now our President John Cullen.


He can be reached by phone at   303-877-6799 or by email at coloradotoytrains@msn.com 

2026 CTTF Auction Dates

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  Date                                        Gauge                                           Location    

September 12, 2026       O & S Gauge Auction          CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

October 3, 2026                HO, N & Z Gauge Auction CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

November 14, 2026        O, S & G Gauge Auction      CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

2026 CTTF Seminars

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We are working on our 2026 seminar schedule.   Currently it looks like this, but dates and topics may change. 

Date                                Seminar                                                   Location    

June 6, 2026               MTH DCS                                             CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

July 18, 2026              Lionel Collection Series              CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

August 15, 2026       Lionel Collection Series              CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

Sept. 26, 2026            Terrain Workshop                          CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

October 17, 2026     Lionel Collection Series             CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

November 7, 2026   Landscaping Workshop              CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood

December 5, 2026   Structures and Detailing            CTTF Headquarters 171 S. Van Gordon, Lakewood


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