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Cottonbelt division

President:   RICHARD WARD

The Cottonbelt Division of the Train Collectors Association was established in 1988. It covers Tennessee, west of the Tennessee River, all of Mississippi and Alabama, and Florida, west of the Apalachicola River. It is one of the smallest divisions in the TCA, yet it covers a vast amount of territory, stretching over six hundred miles between its most distant points.
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The Cottonbelt is composed of three chapters: 

The Gulf Wind Chapter covers southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, and the western panhandle of Florida. It includes Jackson, Mississippi, Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama, and several coastal towns and cities across these states as far east as Apalachiacola, FL.

The Magic Valley Chapter covers northern Alabama and includes the cities of Huntsville and Birmingham.

Finally, the Casey Jones Chapter covers northern Mississippi, roughly north of a line between Greenville and Columbus, and western Tennessee.

Information about upcoming Cottonbelt shows and events can be found here.

Casey Jones chapter

The Casey Jones Chapter exists to preserve and promote the hobby of collecting and operating toy trains in our local communities. 2019 marks our 40th year. Our chapter dates back to 1979 and has been a part of the Cottonbelt Division since the division was formed in 1988. Most of our members live in or near the Greater Memphis Area.

Our primary focus is on collecting and operating Standard, O and S gauge toy trains. These trains range from whimsical tinplate toys to modern and sophisticated miniature scale reproductions of the real thing. We are proud to be part of one of the most recognized organizations in the hobby devoted to the collecting, operating and preservation of these great trains.

President:   Bill Autry
Vice President:   Nep Maury
Secretary:   Len Burke
Treasurer:   Richard Gonzales
​Kids Club:  Mike and Liz Kelly

Casey Jones chapter shows

The Casey Jones Chapter hosts five train shows per year in the Memphis area. They usually occur on the first Saturday of October, December, February, April and June. Shows provide an opportunity to see toy trains in action and purchase items from TCA members. Their main purpose is to enable members and enthusiasts to participate in the collecting aspect of the hobby. They are also an important way to introduce new people to the hobby. The Chapter strives to make sure the shows offer something for everyone.

40th Anniversary Season

Fall Kick-off - October 6th, 2018
​Holiday Show - December 1st
Winter - February 2nd, 2019
Spring - April 6th
Summer - June 1st

Shows run 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at:
St. George's Episcopal Church
2425 S. Germantown Rd.
Germantown, TN  38138

 

SELL WITH US

​TCA members may reserve tables to sell trains and related collectible items at Casey Jones Chapter shows. Prices are $10 per table ($8 for 3 or more tables).

Reserve your table here today.

Not a member? See below.

 

stay informed

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CONSIDER JOINING THE TCA

Joining the Train Collectors Association is a great way to get more involved in the hobby. It provides lots of benefits for toy train enthusiasts, including:

• The ability to sell trains at TCA-National or TCA-Division/Chapter sponsored meets and shows (see below)
• Various on-line and print publications, including The Train Collectors Quarterly, TCA e*Train, and others
• Access to exclusive content on "membership only" areas of the TCA Web sites
• Free access to the National Toy Train Museum and use of the library services
• Insurance programs for collectors​

The TCA also offers programs for kids and younger people, including TCA Kids Club.
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​More information on TCA programs and how to join can be found here.

Interested in learning more about the Cottonbelt Division or Casey Jones Chapter of the Train Collectors Association or have a comment or question?