SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 21, 1999 THE GREAT TRAIN STORE COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-13158 75-2539189 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 14180 Dallas Parkway, Suite 618, Dallas, Texas 75240 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (972) 392-1599 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) --------------------- Item 5. Other Events. On December 21, 1999, The Great Train Store Company issued a press release announcing the transfer of trading of its common stock from the Nasdaq Small-Cap Market to the OTC Bulletin Board. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits: Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Text of press release, dated December 21, 1999, issued by the Great Train Store Company. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: December 22, 1999 THE GREAT TRAIN STORE COMPANY By: /s/ James H. Levi ------------------------------------------- James H. Levi President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Text of press release, dated December 21, 1999, issued by the Great Train Store Company.