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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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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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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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Video Introduction to the Lionel Historical Model Train Archives

Jun 6, 2024, 23:12
The LCCA Proudly Announces the formation of the LCCA Historical Model Train Archive and adds to it in December 2020 two new sections, one on Ives and one on Pre-war American Flyer. Here are two Videos, the first is the History of the HSL Digital Lionel Archives and the second a HOW TO to better utilize the LCCA Historical Model Train Archives on the LCCA site.
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The LCCA Proudly Announces the formation of the LCCA Historical Model Train Archive and adds two new sections to it in December 2020, one on Ives Trains and one on Pre-war American Flyer.  The original Lionel Digital Archives was based on work done by John Holtmann, combining it with other historic documents to form a more comprehensive archive from a multitude of sources.  Stay tune as more documents are added.

John Holtmann, of HSL, working together with Bill Schmeelk of the LCCA has put together two videos, one to highlight the history and creation of the archives and a second as a user guide to get the best out of the collection. To fully appreciate what is offered and to get pointers on how to use the archives effectively, take the few moments to watch these videos.  Even those members who are familiar with web navigation may well learn a few tricks.  Learn more about the "Features" section offering comprehensive catalog history and analysis, the complete and flexible "Search" function to look for items across various catalog years and the "Index" function which offers a written listing of products in various issues.  After watching the videos, connect directly to the archives by Clicking Here.  Be sure to log in as a member

Look and Listen to John Holtmann explain how to best use the LCCA Historical Model Train Archive.



John provides his personal input on how to get the most out of the LCCA Historical Model Train Archives


The LCCA appreciates the work done by HSL, John Holtmann and Lionel to produce this superb collection of archive material.  The Officers and Directors voted to obtain this archive from HSL and as a result of commutation between the club and HSL, the LCCA was able to purchase the rights for the members of the LCCA in celebration of its 50th Anniversary.  These archives formed the basis for The Lionel Historical Model Train Archive, and it can be viewed, read and printed at no cost to members for personal use.  All other rights are reserved.

After watching the videos, connect directly to the archives by Clicking Here.  Be sure to log in as a member

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