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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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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Modular Layout Portable Power for the LCCA Modular Railroad
Modular Layout Portable Power for the LCCA Modular Railroad
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Distribution 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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Electrical Power Demystified
Ever wonder how the wonder of Lionel works? What does a battery, a magnet, and a paperclip have in common with your favorite Lionel engine?
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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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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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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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LCCA Registration and Cancellation Policy
The LCCA invites and welcomes members to attend the annual LCCA Convention and Business Meeting and encourages them to register early. The LCCA understands that sometimes, even the most solid of plans change and a member who registers in a timely manner would need to cancel their reservation.
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Convention Trading Hall Policy
The LCCA Annual Convention each year hosts the popular Trading Hall on Friday Evening and continuing through Saturday afternoon. Friday evening and the first hour on Convention Saturday are open exclusively to REGISTERED ATTENDEES with Convention Badges.
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Modular 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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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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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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2025 Convention Registration Gift
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 Delaware and Hudson livery.
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Airports and Airlines Serving Scranton and Hotel Shuttle Availability
Scranton is served by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
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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.
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Origins of the LCCA - 1995 interview with Jim Gates
Back in August, 1995 The Lion Roars published the first of six subsequent articles about the history of the LCCA. These six articles celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the LCCA. This, the first of that series is an in depth interview with the club founder Jim Gates (Charter Member #1) done by Dennis DeVito (HM #6758). Sit back and re-live those earlier days from the eyes of Jim Gates.
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