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March 15, 2014 - Springfield MO OMRA Train Show

Save the date, March 15, 2014 LCCA Special Event Returns to the Heartland (Springfield MO) Train Show & Swap Meet. We had so much success this past year, we plan to be back in Springfield MO for the Ozarks Model Railroad Association's 36th Annual Model Train Show and Swap Meet in Springfield, MO, Saturday, March 15, 2014. more

May 4 - Special Event in Marceline, MO - Walt Disney Museum

The LCCA will be present in Marceline, MO – the hometown of Walt Disney – on May 4 for an all-day celebration of the Disney legacy through story exhibits at the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, BNSF locomotive and train car exhibits, and the Second Annual Model Train Show and Sale at the Walsworth Community Center (WCC). more

LCCA Members Have A Blast - Lionel/LCCA Red Carpet Event in Concord (recap)

Lionel and the LCCA hosted a true Red Carpet Event in Concord NC on Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23. The first of kind event was held at the new offices of Lionel. This open house event provided our members with an "up close and personal" glimpse of Lionel's operations there. more

Peterson - April 13

LCCA is proud to announce a Special Event commemorating the 151st Anniversary of The Great Train Chase of 1862. See an all day event (April 13, 2013) in Paterson NJ to commemorate the 151st Anniversary of the Great Train Chase of 1862. We will have several activities planned at the Paterson Museum throughout the day with activities in the afternoon at the NJ Hi-Railers club followed by a private buffet dinner in the evening (see schedule of events below) . more

SATURDAY!!!! BIG AUCTION AT THE RED CARPET - JUST ANNOUNCED

LIONEL HAS JUST ANNOUNCED 30 MINUTES AGO THAT IT IS HOLDING AN AUCTION ON SATURDAY MARCH 23 AT THE RED CARPET EVENT. more

March 16 Special Event in Springfield, MO (Event Recap)

The Train Show presented by the Ozark Model Railroad Association (OMRA) and co-sponsored as a Special Event by the LCCA included several participative activities for families with children. The FasTrack Layout Building Contest (FLBC) developed by TLR Editor Mike Mottler (RM 12394) was presented through LCCA as part of that trend. more

Mar 9/10 LCCA Has Another Successful Special Event In California (Recap) .

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) was out west in California again for a two day train show and expo at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara CA on March 9 & 10, 2013. On Saturday March 9 at 12:00 LCCA Immediate Past President and Special Events Manager Al Kolis conducted a clinic introducing the new LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad system. more

Seminars Finalized for Red Carpet Event - March23

The seminar schedule for the Red Carpet Event has been announced! Seminars on Scenery tips and effects (Roger Farkash), Lionel / LCCA Modular Layout (Bill Schmeelk) - A discussion on S-Gauge (ed Boyle of OGR) - and Lionel Parts and Service (Mike Reagan of Lionel). There will be morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) seminar sessions. Be sure to attend. There is no cost to event attendees. more

March 2 Special Co-Sponsored Event in Lexington (Recap)

The LCCA returned to the Bluegrass with a joint LCCA/TCA Train Meet held in Lexington, KY, on Saturday, March 2. More than 800 members, adults, and children in attendance had a good time. The meet was hosted by club members Winfrey Adkins, Larry Black, Bob Jacobs, and Harry Overtoom. About 30 LCCA members commented, “It was nice to have the club back in Lexington!” more

LCCA Has Very Successful WHOT Show In San Mateo CA (Recap)

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) had a very successful World's Greatest Hobby on Tour (WGHOT) show in San Mateo, CA on March 2 & 3. We were very successful in introducing the club and the magic of Lionel trains to thousands of visitors. The LCCA's mini-layout attracted a huge crowd all weekend long. more

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