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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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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.

 

 

 

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Origins of the LCCA - 1995 interview with Jim Gates

Jun 6, 2024, 23:12
Back in August, 1995 The Lion Roars published the first of six subsequent articles about the history of the LCCA. These six articles celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the LCCA. This, the first of that series is an in depth interview with the club founder Jim Gates (Charter Member #1) done by Dennis DeVito (HM #6758). Sit back and re-live those earlier days from the eyes of Jim Gates.
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Back in August, 1995 The Lion Roars published the first of six subsequent articles about the history of the LCCA.  These six articles celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the LCCA.  This, the first of that series is an in-depth interview with the club founder Jim Gates (Charter Member #1) done by Dennis DeVito (HM #6758).  Sit back and re-live those earlier days from the eyes of Jim Gates.

The original article is available here in PDF form by clicking the links below.  LOG IN TO MEMBER'S ONLY SECTION TO VIEW 

 - August 1995 - page 18 - Click Here

 - August 1995 - page 19 - Click Here

 - August 1995 - page 22 - Click Here

 - August 1995 - Page 23 - Click Here

Thank You Jim for your insights, motivation, perseverance, and leadership even from the club's earliest days.  The Seeds you planted grew into "The Best Toy Train Club on the Planet!"
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