The Model Railroad Club of Toronto was formed in 1938. Building an O scale (1:48) model railroad depicting the Canadian railway scene c.1959.
Members build, maintain and operate the O scale Central Ontario Railway, one of Canada's largest permanent model railroads. Club was founded in 1938 and has had four locations, having moved recently from its long time home in Liberty Village to friendly East York.
New crossing gates at Borden Street in Lilleyburg. Using MTH's version with additional flashing lights added using 3D printed housings. Still needs longer arms and figure out how to slow the arm speed. Apparently the gate watchman is thrilled now that he has something to do....
04/08/2026
Having fun with Google Gemini to add sunset background...
Central Ontario #113 passing Mattawa with a northbound passenger train.
03/20/2026
The Bentley's Bay turn seen switching at Mount Batton and then seen with CORY train 4 heading south with an Approach Medium signal at the Mt Batton interlocking.
02/22/2026
Join us today on our last show day of February! We weren't always the Central Ontario Railway... Here's an early snap of our home at Union Station. Notice the third rail in the photos, that was the standard back then, making it easier to wire and to operate.
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02/01/2026
Join us for Show Day 1 - Feb 1 from 11-4!
This bridge has stood the test of time. It's one of the first things you see on entering the Model Railroad Club of Toronto. Legend has it the thrifty Erv Coleman constructed it from coffee cans in the '40s. I wonder what brand of coffee that was?? 🤔
01/10/2026
Make it a railfan weekend!
Go to Barrie Saturday/Sunday and come to TO on Family Day!
11/17/2025
Sharing this sad news. He will be missed.
Our friend Russ Milland, Toronto Railway Historical Association founding member, director and chief systems officer, has died at the age of 80. We miss him terribly. We will be sharing more about Russ’s life in the days to come.
08/09/2025
Latest work on the MRCT's Branchline and the start of construction at Port Coleman
Speeder Ride on the CORY Branchline the last major section of construction at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto is Port Coleman. The original branchline was 30 feet of shoo fly track. Still lo...
08/01/2025
The Lilleyburg piggyback terminal gets an office building. Check out the interior detailing. This is the work of Bill C, one of our many craft persons.