LCCA introduces new 2026 Denver Convention Poster
For a convention first, the Denver Convention will be promoted with a brand-new full-size poster.
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The LCCA Website
The purpose of the Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) website is to serve as a resource and community hub for enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Lionel trains and model railroading. Specifically, the website serves several key functions
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Important to Maintain Active Membership
It is important as a club member to monitor your club membership renewal date which can be found on your membership card or on-line in the upper right corner after you have logged into the LCCA web page. Non-payment of dues will result in loss of member benefits.
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Comparison of LCCA Membership Types
To help individuals better understand the types of LCCA Membership opportunities, here is a chart comparing the 4 principle LCCA Membership types.
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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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July 20-25, 2026 - LCCA Hosts its 56th Annual Anniversary Convention in Denver, CO.
The 2026 LCCA Convention is being held in Denver, CO on July 20-25, 2026
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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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LCCA Announces Lionel Visionline Offering - CSX Vision GP40-2 Diesel #6382 - NOW SOLD OUT
The LCCA is proud to be able to offer this unique LEGACY model exclusively to its members. This is an opportunity for a first class, highly detailed, full feature produced by our friends at Lionel.
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Review of Recent Updates and Upgrades to Lionel Fastrack
After 20 years, Lionel FasTrack has become a successful transition from the earlier tubular track, offering many advantages in use and applications. Much of the success of FasTrack has to do with the track itself, its attractive geometry and of course its more realistic appearance with simulated ties and roadbed. Here is a short history of FasTrack along with a chart of select sizes for the most efficient use of filling straight track gaps.
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LCCA Adds to its Video Library. Watch and Subscribe!
We’ve got another outstanding video to share! LCCA Videographer/Photographer, Ed Richter has created a fun and easy animated project for your layout. Titled "Put together a fun and easy animated project for your layout”, this video documents a small project that any member should be able to duplicate.
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The LCCA announces its Southern Pacific Black Widow Passenger Set
The LCCA is proud to introduce its next Lionel Train Set offering. This new set is an SP Black Widow FT Diesel with three passenger cars all painted in the Black Widow livery paint scheme. The Black Widow design has been celebrated as one of the best yet it lasted only for a few years,
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LCCA Announces Addition to Digital Publications Pages
The LCCA has acquired the entire publications Collection of Bob Osterhoff, a total of 15 different categories of publications. The first portion to be released is the 4-part series on Postwar Instruction Sheets. Members can view this treasure trove of information on long sought after Postwar Instruction Sheets by first logging onto the LCCA site using their member codes and put digital publications in the search bar.
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LCCA Members have a 10% Discount at the Lionel Store - lionel.com
How To Receive Your Lionel Product Discount - Membership in the LCCA includes a 10% discount on products ordered through the Lionel LLC store. To receive your discount, call the Lionel Store (800-628-6202) and give the sales representative your name and LCCA club member number. You will be given the final price and pay with a credit card over the phone.
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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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LCCA Announces a Pair of Doodlebugs for the Holidays
The LCCA Alaska Doodlebug (SKU 2401760) comes in the beautiful blue and yellow colors of Alaska Railroad. And yes, the Alaska railroad did use doodlebugs.
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2026 Rio Grand Gondola with Coil Covers
Designed specifically for the 2026 Annual Convention held in Denver Colorado, the LCCA presents a Denver and Rio Grande Gondola with Coil Covers
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LCCA ANNOUNCES THE 2025 ELECTION RESULTS
The club elected two directors and a president-elect.
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