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Interview with LCCA Charter Member #30 - Thomas Rains of Des Moines, IA

As part of the Lionel Collectors Club of America's 40th anniversary year-long celebration, we met with Charter Member #30, Thomas Rains of Des Moines. Watch the video below to see our interview with Tom. Listen to his recollection of how he met Charter Member #1 (Jim Gates) and joined the club, and learn more about the origin of our great club and its first Convention held in Des Moines in 1970.

Thank you, Tom, for meeting with us and sharing your thoughts with fellow LCCA members and guests visiting this website.