LCCA invites Other Train Clubs to Denver!
The LCCA invites members of other train clubs to join in the fun and activities promised for the Denver LCCA convention. Members of other train clubs, both local and national (ie LOTS, TCA, TTOS, NMRA, etc) have the opportunity to take advantage of a limited time opportunity.
Read ArticleModular Layout Corner Modifications for Large Radius Curves
Modular Layout Corner Modifications for Large Radius Curves
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2024 Registration Gift
Designed specifically for the 2024 Annual Convention held in Omaha, Nebraska, the LCCA presents a BNSF Gondola with Coil Covers.
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LCCA visits the home layout of Al and Cindy Matey
LCCA cameras got the opportunity to explore our member Al (RM9942) and Cindy Matey’s comprehensive train collection.
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Video Introduction to the Lionel Historical Model Train Archives
The LCCA Proudly Announces the formation of the LCCA Historical Model Train Archive and adds to it in December 2020 two new sections, one on Ives and one on Pre-war American Flyer. Here are two Videos, the first is the History of the HSL Digital Lionel Archives and the second a HOW TO to better utilize the LCCA Historical Model Train Archives on the LCCA site.
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Review of Lionel Base 3 by LCCA’s Kevin Davis at the LCCA Omaha Convention
Kevin Davis, the LCCA FasTrack Modular Layout Coordinator discusses various aspects of the Base 3 and how it performed.
Read ArticleModular Layout Portable Power for the LCCA Modular Railroad
Modular Layout Portable Power for the LCCA Modular Railroad
Read ArticleDistribution of Lionel Catalogs to LCCA Members
Distribution of Lionel Catalogs - Throughout the year the LCCA business office receives numerous inquiries about Lionel catalogs. Following are some facts which may help members better understand how the catalogs are provided.
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Introducing Patrick Cudzilo, LCCA's new Junior Member Coordinator!
Hi Jr. Members! I want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Patrick Cudzilo and I am the new Jr. Members club coordinator!! I am really excited to start my new position as your director and to keep this the best train club on the planet!
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Joe Snook’s home layout
During our National Convention in Omaha Nebraska last summer LCCA cameras had the opportunity to visit Member and Nebraska-Iowa Railroader Joe Snook’s home layout.
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2024 SP Gondola w/Coil Covers
Here is another unique piece of rolling stock for your train collection brought to you by the LCCA. This Lionel made gondola comes with 2 removeable coil covers and is finished in the Southern Pacific Black Widow livery.
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Anatomy of an LCCA Convention
The annual LCCA convention has been a favorite time of fun and fellowship for many of our members. Held during one of the last two weeks of July per our Constitution, the convention changes cities each year, moving around the US to visit and explore all areas of our country, focusing where available on current train excursions that exist in that locale.
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Important to Maintain Active Membership Status
It is important as a club member to monitor your club membership renewal date, Failure to keep your dues current will result in you no longer an active member of the LCCA.
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LCCA receives Donation for Support of Junior Member and Children's Program
The LCCA recently received an unsolicited donation of $1,000 from a Charitable Trust based in Georgia to support club-sponsored Special Events focused on kids. The Coker Creek Trust (CCT) once again recognizes the Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) for its charitable work in our nation’s communities.
Read ArticleModular Railroad - Making Forests from Trees!
The April 2019 issue of TLR contained an article by our Modular Layout Author David Bjorkman (RM 30924) on how to use Pine Cone Trees on Modular Layouts. Of Course, this method works on any layout. Find out how to utilize this budget/wallet friendly way to spruce up your modules
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2026 LCCA Convention Registration Information
This page contains all you need to know about the 2026 LCCA Denver Convention and the information needed for hotel registrations.
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The LCCA Supports Junior Members at Special Events
ALl Junior Members (JM's) are welcome at LCCA Special Events
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2024 On-Site Convention Car #1
The LCCA selected Omaha Nebraska as the city to host its 2024 Annual Convention. Omaha Steaks is arguably one of the most nationally known things in Omaha, so what better thing to decorate a Lionel,
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Drive-in Theater for your Layout Lionelville Citizens
LCCA member Pat Cudzilo (RM 33893) has built a functional drive-in theater on his layout and shows us how to do the same. For those of us old enough to remember some really pleasant evenings spent with our friends at the drive-in, Patrick's recreation is really a fair representation (if proportionally condensed) of the real thing.
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Colorado Railroad Museum-High Plains 3 Railers Special Event April 30-May 3, 2026
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