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LCCA To Conduct Live Ham Radio Broadcast on 7-21-14 Live Steam Excursion

Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) invite members and guests who are also Ham Radio operators to participate in a special event operating aboard the July 21 NKP 765 live steam train excursion during our 44th Annual Convention in Indianapolis, IN. While we are traveling under steam you may contact Ed Richter (WB8BHL). Ed has made arrangements for a live Ham Radio broadcast (with QSL cards) from this moving train during our train excursion. This will be the first use of Ham Radio by LCCA. more

Pre-production Samples of 2014 Registration Car

Good News - Just received the pre-production samples of the 2014 LCCA Indianapolis Convention registration gift. This operating bump and go trolley is the free registration gift to the first 400 members who register for the convention AND stay 3 nights in the host hotel. more

Notch 6 Podcast Episode 30 Reviews New LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Layout

Notch 6 Podcast Episode 30 “Part 2 with Former Lionel President Richard Maddox” features Derek Thomas’s product review of the new LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad layout section. LCCA Member Derek Thomas is in the process of building a new LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular RR section that he plans to bring to the LCCA’s upcoming 44th Annual Convention to be held at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis IN, July 20-26, 2014 more

Call for Modular Railroad Sections at Indy Convention

This is the time to become part of the Lionel/LCCA Modular railroad system! We are planning to have our members build and bring modular sections to Indy. The corners are there - and with modules from Members, we can build a large layout. Build a unit and be part of the master layout. Deco as you see fit, from raw plywood to full scale decorama, choice is yours. more

LCCA’s Convention Tour Attraction Makes Local Indianapolis News

Mr. Muffin’s aka Steve Nelson and his train layout make the local Indianapolis Star news on 3-28-14. Please visit Mr. Muffin's Trains in Indianapolis Star for the complete story. LCCA Conventioneers will have an opportunity to visit Mr. Muffins during our upcoming 44th Annual convention held July 20-26. more

Indy update - March 19, 2014 - Indy Convention and Then Some

Registration count is up, tours are filling up, but there are still many exciting tours still open. Register early - do not delay. As the late Lou Caponi was often heard to say, “You snooze, you lose”. Lots to do at LCCA Conventions - try to be part of them. more

Bring a Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad Section to Indy (July 20-26)

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is actively seeking members who want to participate and bring their Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modules to our 44th Annual Convention at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis IN, July 20-26,2014. If you have a module built to Lionel/LCCA's national standard, bring it it Indy, more

Definitive Information on Purchasing the 2014 LCCA Convention On-site Car

Over the years the LCCA has produced some very unique on-site cars for members attending the annual convention. These items have been produced in limited quantities and have proven to be very desirable collectibles. We have regularly and often heard from our members who have been unable to attend the conventions for health, timing or financial reasons. This year, all members can register and purchase the on-site car and four Die Cast autos. more

2014 Convention Tours - Detailed Info, photos and Site Links

For a complete listing of all tours for the LCCA 2014 Indianapolis convention, be sure to link to the Convention overview page - Tours overview. This page lists each event with specific information and gives links to each event. Be sure to look here for tours details and a better understanding of each tour. more

Tour 12 - No tickets Available - Amtrak Beech Grove Facility

The Convention Committee really appreciates the interest you have shown for Tour 12 Amtrak Beech Grove Facility. Unfortunately, at this time we are limited by Amtrak in the capacity of the tour. more

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