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The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is home to one of the most prominent member organizations of model train collectors in the world. Our site offers news, photos, videos, and event information to all Lionel train enthusiasts, and our worldwide membership of nearly 10,000 members enjoys additional benefits, including an exclusive network to buy, sell, and trade Lionel model trains and other brands. 


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Lionel Acquired by Round 2

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LCCA Offers Exclusive VisionLine GP40

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LCCA Highlights GG1's

Check out member John Pirrello’s collection of GG1’s.  See how many you can name running in this short video clip and the road names. There is a longer video back in our YouTube channels catalog if you want to see more of John’s, beautiful layout in its entirety.

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Visit the Home Layouts of other LCCA Members by linking to our Home Layout Video Page

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See These and many more member home layouts on our Home Page Layouts

 

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BREAKING NEWS

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The Lionel Collectors Club of America is thrilled to announce the update and release of three cornerstone collections in our Digital Archives: the complete four‑volume Holtmann Consumer Catalog Archives (1900–1995), the fully restored Osterhoff Postwar Instruction Sheets Volumes 1–4, and the complete run of Lionel Consumer Catalogs from 1996–2010. Together, these releases span more than a century of Lionel history, now presented with crisp digital reproduction, standardized navigation, and a clean, modern interface designed for effortless exploration.

As we continue our multi‑phase restoration project, please note that additional sections of the Digital Archives remain under construction and will return to the website as each collection is finalized. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we rebuild this museum‑grade resource for all Lionel enthusiasts.

 

 

 

Featured News

Jim Gates Celebrates Another Birthday!

Jun 6, 2024, 23:12
Yes, we all get older, but we all take time out to celebrate birthdays. One person who has affected the life of each LCCA member is its founder, Jim Gates, CM 1. His birthday is coming up and the LCCA BOD has suggested each member consider sending Jim a birthday wish card.
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Yes, we all get older, but we all take time out to celebrate birthdays. One person who has affected the life of each LCCA member is its founder, Jim Gates, CM 1. His birthday is coming up and the LCCA BOD has suggested each member consider sending Jim a birthday wish card with he following message.

The LCCA Leadership Team asks all of our members to join us in wishing our founder, Mr. Jim Gates, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  Toward the end of June, Jim will be celebrating his 87th birthday.  Jim does not use email so if you would like to drop him a happy birthday wish you may do so via the USPS.  Jim’s address is 1721 Bateman Street, Perry, Iowa 50220.  And a special thanks to all of those members who have already done so!

Thanks to all members for sending a card. And thanks Jim for taking that step in 1970 to start the LCCA. To read about this early history of the LCCA, click here for the full interview from 1995 with Jim as he discusses his actions and thoughts at that time.
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