Modular Layout Corner Modifications for Large Radius Curves
Modular Layout Corner Modifications for Large Radius Curves
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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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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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October 25 - 26, 2025 Carquinez Toy Train Operating Museum
Carquinez Toy Train Operating Museum Show (CTTOM), Crockett, CA
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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.
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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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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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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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History of Scranton as a railroad town from its earliest days till it became a National Park
Scranton, Pennsylvania, has a rich history as a railroad town, deeply intertwined with the rise of the coal and steel industries.
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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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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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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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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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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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