Looking for info on old California train clubs: MTA, ITBA and IETCA | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

PaperTRWOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I've been organizing my older train club periodicals, and have a big hole in my knowledge of several California-based train clubs from long ago.

1) MTA: Model Train Association. Started in 1968 and I believe disbanded in the late 1970's. Published the "M.T.A. Express" magazine, starting in January of 1968. Anyone know what the last issue was?

2) ITBA: International Toy Buff's [sic] Association. Started in 1974 by Bill Harris, who also started TTOS. Lasted at least through 1978. This club included toys as well as toy trains. Published the "Toy Topics" magazine, starting in January of 1974. Anyone know what the last issue was?

3) IETCA: Inland Empire Train Collectors Association. Started about 1979 and lasted through the late 1980's, I think. They published a newsletter called "The Smokestack" but I've never seen any issues. Even though this club has "Train Collectors Association" in its name, it was NOT ever affiliated with the TCA.

I realize the heyday for most of these clubs was 30-40 years ago, but is there anyone out there that was a member of any of them, and might you have any info to share?

Thanks-

Todd

1/19/1511:57 PM

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Prewar PappyOGR Forum Member

Todd,

I'll contact a friend in the, SSJVD/TTOS he's one of the division founders. Is it agreeable that I give him your email?

"Pappy"

PaperTRWOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Pappy,

No problems on giving out my e-mail address. I really appreciate the help!

Are there any other Californians out there that have connections to these clubs?

Thanks!

TRW

1/20/1512:34 PM

PaperTRWOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Still looking for any info on the three California-based train clubs: MTA, ITBA and IETCA.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Todd

Prewar PappyOGR Forum Member

Todd,

If you would, Please send a copy of your opening inquiry to my email. I will forward it to friends in Fresno, Sacramento and all points in between.

PaperTRWOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

E-mail is on its way. Thanks Pappy!

TRW

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