Operation Toy Train is proud to announce its largest and most expansive schedule yet for the 2025 season. This annual project of the non-profit organization TOYX, Inc. is dedicated to running
special trains throughout the United States that collect and deliver donated toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. With collection events planned in 69 towns across five states, Operation
Toy Train will roll into communities from California to Connecticut throughout November and December. The 2025 collection train season begins the weekend of November 15 and concludes December 14,
featuring several new stops along the way. From small towns in rural Pennsylvania and upstate New York to the bustling suburban sprawl in northern New Jersey and southern California, the train stops in the
centers of local communities, where residents are invited to visit the train and its crew, donate new unwrapped toys, and meet Santa Claus in person.
“This year’s schedule represents the most ambitious expansion of Operation Toy Train in our 17-year history,” said Carolyn Hoffman, president of TOYX. “We’re excited to welcome new communities aboard
and continue spreading holiday joy to children and families in need.”
New operations in 2025 include the Northern Division of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway in central New York State and the East Penn Railroad in southeastern Pennsylvania. Operation Toy Train
has released its list of dates and locations today; a complete and finalized schedule, including exact times, locations, and event details, will be released in October.
The trains are staffed entirely by volunteers and are made possible through partnerships with ten railroads and numerous community organizations. Each stop transforms into a holiday celebration complete with
historic railcars, photo opportunities with Santa, and a powerful reminder of the season’s spirit of giving. All donated toys support local chapters of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and stay local in the communities where they are collected.
To view the 2025 schedule and learn how to get involved — either as a volunteer, sponsor, or donor — visit www.OperationToyTrain.org.
-via Press Release
