Tidewater Big Train Operators Club
Majoring in G, 1/2, 3/8 Scales on Gauge l
Who We Are
Tidewater Big Train Operators (TBTO) has existed uniterrupted since it's founding in 1985. The
organization's continuous existence places it among one of the oldest garden railroad clubs in the US.
Being family oriented, the club membership consists of over 65 families from the greater Tidewater,
Virginia area and beyond.
TBTO activities include:
- Promotion of family enjoyment of the large scale
train hobby through sharing model and garden railroading skills while promoting fellowship among it's members.
- Displays of model trains to entertain and educate the general public on various aspects of
the hobby thus providing education and historical perspective relating to America's rail industry.
- Assisting charitable organizations by providing model railroading displays in support of various
fund raising activities. An annual Holiday Train Show, consisting of many layouts is exhibited and free to the public.
- Supporting various educational displays at schools and libraries.
The Tidewater Big Train Operators, Inc. membership continues to grow each year while we also seek to
expand public contact with children of all ages.
Annual dues are $20 / family ... payable in the month of June (prorated on a quarterly basis after
October 1).
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