| 2002 Annual LCCA Convention - Pittsburgh, Pa. |
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The LCCA membership concluded their 2002 annual convention in Pittsburgh, Pa. Browse through the images and descriptions below to see the family oriented, fun filled excitement shared by the LCCA members and their family. Visit this site often to view updates.
This year's annual convention was held on the waterfront in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, July 23-27. Set at the point where three great rivers converge, Pittsburgh is the city of the Steelers and much more. It holds many train-related activities in the city and region. The tour programs included an Amtrak excursion to famous Horseshoe Curve as well as the Altoona Railroad Museum. There was a full day at the Carnegie Science Museum with a huge (2400 square feet) O-gauge train layout. There was the Lionel Seminar later at the convention hotel. In addition, tours to the nearby Pennsylvania Trolley Museum were offered.
This year's convention had something for everyone in the family and was capped off with the traditional closing banquet with gifts piled high on every table and a very special silent auction. The banquet was held aboard the riverboat "Majestic."
Members received some special surprises at this year's convention, including a special Lionel® registration car. Members who attended the LCCA day at the Carnegie Science Center received a special Lionel® submarine car to commemorate the day. In addition, a very special on-site car was created to honor Dick Maddox and his retirement from Lionel®.
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Scenes from the 2002 LCCA Convention
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View from Amtrack excursion train at Horseshoe Curve |
Westylvania Excursion on Amtrak
This custom LCCA Amtrak tour took the LCCA members from Pittsburgh to Altoona using Amtrak Fleetliner service. The tour included the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, a railroader's lunch, a tour of the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and a stop at the Horsehoe Curve National Historic Landmark.
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Trolley Museum & Pittsburgh History Center
This tour started with a tour of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum where members were able to see, learn about and actually ride Pennsylvania's historic electric rail vehicles dating back to the turn of the century. The next stop was the Heinz Regional History center where members were able to take a journey through time from the arrival of the first settlers to the present in this 15,000 square-foot museum.
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LCCA members take a trolley excursion aboard an operational trolley |
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View of the Carnegie Science Center from the riverboat |
LCCA Day at Carnegie Science Center, Presented by Lionel®
This daylong adventure of discovery started with a short boat trip accross the river to the acclaimed Carnegie Science Center. Each conventioneer enjoyed access to all attractions (including the Omni Theater and train layout), a catered lunch, and recieved a very special commemorative train car.
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Pittsburgh Area HiRailers Modular Layout
The Pittsburgh Area HiRailers, along with club members from Washington D.C. and New York, brought their layout components and operated a layout for the enjoyment of the people who attended the convention.
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Pittsburgh HiRailers display their modular layout for the conventioneers |
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Members exchange LCCA Collector's Cards and camaraderie at the Get Acquainted Party |
Get Acquainted Party
This year's get acquainted party featured distribution of the first series of LCCA Collectable Trading Cards featuring the Lionel® Postwar catalogues. Members had to trade between those at the social function to complete their own set of cards. The party featured food and live entertainment. In addition, the mayor of Pittsburgh spoke to the convention.
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LCCA Trading Hall
The Trading Hall provided LCCA members a chance to buy/sell/trade their train and train-related items.
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Example of the trading floor activity |
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Dinner aboard the riverboat Majestic |
LCCA Reception and Banquet
This year's banquet was held aboard the riverboat Majestic. There were plenty of prizes and give-aways. In addition, a silent auction of Lionel® related merchandise and raffel of LCCA items were held.
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A special thanks goes to Bob Carter and Ed Richter for sharing their convention pictures
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