2024 LCCA Convention and Year End Product - not updated
The 53rd LCCA National Convention held in Concord, NC in late July of 2023 was not only highly successful, but it was also noteworthily in so many ways. By the Numbers, 418 members registered (with over 800 in attendance). 2,810 tour seats were sold. 600 attendees were able to visit the Lionel Facility in Concord. The LCCA and its members celebrated this week with the introduction of a number of new and exciting products.
Read ArticleLCCA Christmas Cars Series
The story of the annual LCCA Christmas cars starts in July 2014 during the LCCA Indianapolis convention. It was at the convention that final agreement was reached on the joining of the Lionel Railroad Club (LRRC) to the LCCA. The LCCA has continued the year end cars that were initially started with the LRRC.
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Lionel sends 2024 Catalog to LCCA Members
Lionel has announced its 2024 Catalog and has it posted on their website. It is also available and can be reached from the LCCA site. As in prior years, Lionel has sent the 2024 catalog to all LCCA addresses (US and Canada only) with current active memberships on record at the business office on November 2020.
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Introducing a Key Member of LCCA's Convention Art and Product Design Team
We would like to introduce a key member of the LCCA’s convention art and product design team, Karen Bowen. This article will highlight her work with various pieces of convention art, i.e. our annual convention logo and collectible pins as well as artwork and related details used on LCCA products.
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LCCA Announces 2024 Convention Car - A UP Boat Loader
LCCA Announces 2024 Convention Car celebrating its 54th Anniversary Convention in Omaha this July. The car, a boat carrier, comes with 4 multicolored boats and is another in the LCCA UP series of cars. The LCCA will be offering several other UP cars before and after the convention. This yellow and red car has silver sprung trucks, has the UP full herald and proudly carries the American Flag.
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Lionel sends 2021 Catalog to LCCA Members
Lionel has announced its 2021 Catalog and has it posted on their website. It is also available and can be reached from the LCCA site. As in prior years, Lionel has sent the 2021 catalog to all LCCA addresses (US and Canada only) with current active memberships on record at the business office on November 6, 2020.
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June Issue of the Interchange Track now online
The June 2025 edition of Interchange Track has been posted to the LCCA's website in the digital publications section.
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LCCA Launches New Website
The LCCA Announces the launch of a new website. See it live at lionelcollectors.org
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Colorado Railroad Museum-High Plains 3 Railers Special Event April 30-May 3, 2026
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December 6, 2025 National Lionel Train Day
December 6, 2025, is National Lionel Train Day
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December 6-7, 2025 Carquinez Toy Train Operating Museum
Carquinez Toy Train Operating Museum Show (CTTOM), Crockett, CA
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October 25 - 26, 2025 Carquinez Toy Train Operating Museum
Carquinez Toy Train Operating Museum Show (CTTOM), Crockett, CA
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April 22, 2026 LCCA "Dutch Treat" dinner at Smokey Bones in York, PA
LCCA "Dutch Treat" dinner at Smokey Bones in York, PA
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October 22, 2025 LCCA "Dutch Treat" dinner at Smokey Bones in York, PA
LCCA "Dutch Treat" dinner at Smokey Bones in York, PA
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2026 LCCA Election of Officers
This year, the following positions will be filled by election: Directors (3), and a Secretary. The Nominating Committee has begun the process of accepting nominations of qualified members through February 1, 2026. Any member can nominate a candidate, and any member can nominate himself/herself.
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2023 On-Site Convention Car #2
This standard O tank car is painted in the Aberdeen Carolina & Western livery to commemorate our train ride from the 2023 Convention in Concord, North Carolina.
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July 21-26, 2025 - LCCA Hosts its 55th Annual Anniversary Convention in Scranton, PA
The 2025 LCCA convention is being held in Scranton, PA on July 20-26, 2025
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2024 Krispy Kreme Boxcar
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world! Its iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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