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LCCA 2020 Convention to be held in Omaha, Nebraska cancelled.

Due to the worldwide pandemic created by the Covid-19 virus, the club’s leadership has elected not to go forward with this year’s convention, scheduled for July 19 through July 25, 2020. After reviewing all of the relevant facts and health concerns involving large gatherings and the potential to expose our members to the virus, the board of directors decided to cancel the event effective immediately. more

2020 50th LCCA Convention Registration Gift

This year's gift for those members registering for the 2020 LCCA Annual Convention in Omaha and staying for 3 nights at the Host Hotel will be a custom Lionel produced illuminated UP Mint car with a silver bullion load. more

50th Anniversary Convention Blog - #LCCA2020

This blog is the continuing update for information on LCCA 2020 Convention, our 50th! Come back often for updates and current status of the convention. Remember #LCCA2020 more

LCCA to Hold its 50th Annual Convention in Omaha!

Founded in 1854, the city of Omaha has always been a dynamic, energetic city continually transforming itself. Whether it was the Native American Indian tribes, pioneers, railroad laborers or meat packers, everyone who came to call Omaha home helped shape its current cultural diversity, hard work ethic, and friendly demeanor. Named after an American Indian Tribe, Omaha means "Those going against the wind or current", Omahans proudly continue to live up to the name. more

LCCA Announces 2nd Convention Hotel!

Early registrations for the 2020 LCCA convention in Omaha have been tremendous, resulting in room nights selling out at the host Hilton hotel. The LCCA has oversold its block of rooms for the week of our convention at the $139 rate. At this time, many of these are still available, however, our 2020 registrations continue to exceed prior years’ conventions. If you are planning to attend, you are encouraged to register for the convention and the Hilton hotel ASAP to avoid being disappointed. more

LCCA Opens up 4 Additional Tours!

The LCCA's 50th Annual Convention is shaping up to be one of our most attended Conventions. Current registration trends have attendance well above prior years. Tours and Events are quickly filling up and as of early March, a number of tours have already been completely sold out. The LCCA now has announced that sold out tours have been augmented by similar tours now open. Check out these tours at our web store! more

Are you ready for one of the best Lionel Collectors Conventions?

Are you ready for one of the best Lionel Collectors Conventions? We will be celebrating our 50th Convention. Can you believe it, LCCA is turning 50! This promises to be one of the best Conventions, with great excursions, special offerings in our company store, a packed and fun trading hall and a exciting banquet on Saturday Night. Please save the dates: July 19-25, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska. more