Virginia Train Collectors Association

The Virginia Train Collectors Association, Inc. is based in Richmond, VA.  The organization was founded in 1976 by a group of train collectors from Central Virginia. Since then, the VTCA has expanded to embrace collectors & operators for all model train scales and gauges. Our goal is to promote the model railroading hobby to include G, O, S, HO, N and Z scale model trains. We promote by having (1) a showroom in Richmond where our layouts are open to the public, (2) sponsor train shows several times a year, (3) maintain a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/VirginiaTrainCollectors/) listing upcoming events as well as member collections and layouts, (4) a website (www.vatraincollectors.com) where we post articles, photos, videos and news about our activities, and (5) this YouTube channel started in 2025.

The VTCA has 200 +members and we are also seeking new members to participate in our layouts, shows, and events as well as build their own layouts. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)9 organization.