WELCOME TO THE GREAT LAKES DIVISION OF THE TCA!



 

Click HERE for a special message from GLD President Charlie Easton


 

Click HERE for the latest edition of the GLD Semaphore Newletter

Edited by Bryan Persing !


PLEASE CLICK ON "UPCOMMING MEETS" IN THE SITE DIRECTORY AT THE LEFT FOR LATESTEST MEET INFORMATION!


 

You have found your way to the home page of the GREAT LAKES DIVISION of the TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATIONS!

From this page, you can use the buttons at the left to navigate to various Toy Train sites, including Manufacturer's and other TCA sites. You will also have all the latest information on upcoming train shows.

We are looking for interesting articles, pictures or anything else that reflects division history or activity. We will also publish articles, pictures and videos that offer a personal perspective or reflection on Toy Trains in general or one particular piece that has a special meaning for you. All photos should be in a .jpg format and any written articles should preferably be composed be in Microsoft Word. Anyone wishing to submit videos should first upload them to YouTube and I will provide a link to that video on the website along with any background you wish to supply. All content is subject to approval by the GLD President. You can e-mail the material  by just clicking on the webmaster link at the bottom of the page.



Kids and Teens!

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Latest Division News!!!

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PHOTOS FROM THE FIRST TRAIN MEET OF THE SEASON

9/21/2024

Looking over the layout, a view of many of our dealers

Mod Squad Layout, Passenger Station and Platforms

Mod Squad Layout, A view Down the Main Line


 

Chapter News


Lake Erie Chapter

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The Lake Erie Chapter of the Great Lakes Division is celebrating its 60th Anniversary! It was formed on April 18th, 1964, as a chapter of the Eastern Division, and actually pre-dated the formation of the Great Lakes Division by two years!


Western Michigan Chapter

Click HERE for information about the Western Michigan Chapter

For upcomming meet information, use the "Upcomming Meets" link in the navigation bar at the left.

 


Ohio River Chapter

OFFICERS

President: Dayle Burrier; E-Mail: dburrier@fuse.net; Phone:513-260-3665

Vice President: Frank Donze; E-Mail: Frankdonze.tca@gmail.com; Phone:425-837-2276

Sec/Treas: Michael Jordan; E-Mail: byerjordan@msn.com; Phone:513-375-7169

 

Click HERE for a complete listing and information on ORC Meets for 2024-2025!


 

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