The Library is open to all visitors, and houses a unique collection of information on the history and characteristics of toy trains in the United States and elsewhere.
Administered by a professional librarian and dedicated volunteers, the library's collection of over 17,000 items includes:
• 1500 research books, plus instruction books,
repair guides, and parts lists
• Historical materials on toy train makers
• Greenberg Guides and Auction Lists
(for self-determination of value, no appraisals)
• Railroad and toy train periodical collections
• 15,000 Trade catalogs and advertising of
manufacturers and retailers, many long gone
• Postcards and photographs, almost 100 years
of images of children with toy trains
• Children's Corner books and toys (Also click for
our 
web section.)
Librarian Jan Athey |
In addition, the library houses the archives of the Train Collectors Association. More detailed information is available in an
article from The Train Collectors Quarterly (large file, high speed connection suggested), written by Librarian Jan Athey, with assistance from Library Chairman Ron Morris.
Special research services are available. For our fee schedule, click here. Sorry, but the Train Collectors Association and Reference Library do not perform appraisals or provide values for toy trains.
