Welcome to the Big Train Operator Club

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Special News We'll be including our 2026 Calendar as a free bonus to our Members in the Winter issue of the BTO Magazine. This year you can get extra copies for friends and family mailed to you directly.  $12 ea. for BTO Members.  $15 ea. for other Large Scale enthusiasts. Mail your order and check to BTO c/o John Groot 4 Saslow Ct. Quarryville, PA  17566  please include your Member number or to use PayPal, please see the BTO Store. contact  JohnGroot@aol.com

In 2026 Our BTO Convention is being planned
for Scranton, PA

Proposed dates: July 20-25, 2026 - not finalized yet

The BTO club is a group of enthusiasts, hobbyists, and collectors
who devote much of their time and energy to Large-Scale trains.

The club was founded in 1978
(formerly the LGB Model Railroad Club or LGBMRRC) 
and now has members throughout the
United States and in several countries.
Become a Member and get involved

Keep Watching the site for More News

We hope to have more info on AML Cars very soon.