LCCA commemoratives are not sold in train stores or through dealers. They are offered exclusively to club members through its publications, on site at its Annual Convention, or at the online LCCA Store (accessible only to LCCA members).

LCCA Convention Cars
The LCCA designs and Lionel produces a limited-edition Convention Car every year. The design of the car is generally based on the locale of the Convention. A limited number of these are produced, so the cars become instant collectibles.

2009 Convention Car Sacramento, CA BNSF Mechanical Reefer

2008 Convention Car Buffalo, NY Two PS-2 Covered Hoppers

2007 Convention Car Chicago, IL C&NW/UP Tank Car

2006 Convention Car Denver, CO UP Auxiliary Power Car

2005 Convention Car St. Louis, MO Frisco Flat Car with two speeders

LCCA On-site Convention Cars
Especially collectible are the highly prized On-site Convention cars. The On-site Convention Cars are available for purchase only to club members who attend the Convention in person. Each car is thematically linked to the region of the Convention. The quantity produced is very limited, assuring rarity.

2009 On-site Convention Car Sacramento, CA To Be Announced

2008 On-site Convention Car Buffalo, NY Anchor Bar Reefer

2007 On-site Convention Car Chicago, IL C&O Ballast Tamper Car

2006 On-site Convention Car Denver, CO UP Chrome Tank Car

2005 On-site Convention Car St. Louis, MO Operating Giraffe Car, Green

LCCA On-site Convention Banquet Cars
A relatively recent and highly prized collectible, the Banquet Car is presented to a small number of lucky recipients during the festive banquet that concludes each Convention on Saturday evening. These unique cars are offered by a random pattern to one guest per table, and the suspenseful process is always a fun-filled mystery. Because this car is gifted - never sold - to a few fortunate recipients, it is a special treasure to collectors and operators.

2009 On-site Convention Banquet Car To Be Announced

2008 On-site Convention Banquet Car NYC Container Gondola w/Graffiti

2007 On-site Convention Banquet Car Mrs. O'Leary's Dairy Farm Cattle Car

2006 On-site Convention Banquet Car Rio Grande Chase Gondola

2005 On-site Convention Banquet Car Operating Giraffe Car, Pink