2022 LCCA NASHVILLE CONVENTION REPORT (from 8/7/21 virtual meeting)
Presentation by Dennis DeVito (HM6758) 2022 LCCA Nashville Convention Chair at the August 7, 2021 LCCA Virtual Business Meeting.
Read ArticleLCCA invites Other Train Clubs to Concord! #LCCAConcord
The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) invites members of other train clubs to join in the fun and activities promised for the 2023 LCCA National Convention in Concord North Carolina, the home of Lionel.
Read ArticleNASCAR Teams included in Tour 19 include JRM and Team Penske
(Visit shops, museums, pit stops, etc., of the giants of NASCAR. This tour includes stops at two of the most recognizable team names in NASCAR today. The LCCA thanks both JR Motorsports (JRM) and Team Penske for welcoming LCCA Convention Attendees to their shops. Here is more about both teams.
Read ArticleAirports and Airlines Serving Concord.
Concord is served by both Charolotte International Airport (CLT) and a smaller regional airport, Concord-Padgett (JQF). CLT is serviced by most major airlines, while Allegiant Air flies into Concord-Padgett.
Read Article53rd Anniversary Concord Convention Blog - #LCCAConcord
With our Nashville convention successfully concluded, our focus is now on Concord in 2023 (July 24-29, 2023). Much has already been done on events, tours and commemorative products. This blog will document updates to and will follow the Concord Convention developments. #LCCAConcord
Read ArticleLCCA 53rd Annual Convention will be held in Concord the home of Lionel
The LCCA 53rd National Convention will be held in Concord, NC, the home of Lionel, July 24-29, 2023. Lionel has said they are excited to have LCCA members visit in Concord, not only because they don’t have to travel to another city for their seminar and presentation, but because they are genuinely excited about our visit. They are eager to share all things Lionel with LCCA members and convention attendees.
Read ArticleRecap of the LCCA 2023 Annual Convention in Concord
The LCCA 53rd Annual Convention was held in Concord, North Carolina, the home of Lionel. Over 400 members (800 in total) attended. Lionel assisted in the planning. The joint efforts of Lionel and the LCCA resulted in a Great convention. This recap of this wonderful week gives a great summary of one of the BEST LCCA CONVENTIONS YET!.
Read ArticleThe 2023 LCCA Convention Now Open - Summary Documentation
Here in one place are the Summary Documentations for the 2023 LCCA Convention. All you need to know in one place.
Read ArticleLCCA 2021 Election Results Announced
The club is pleased to announce the results of the 2021 election for Present-elect, Treasurer and two Director positions.
Read ArticleLionel 'Poker Run' at the Concord Convention
For the first time, the LCCA Convention will host a 'Poker Run'. This fun activity is sponsored by our friends at Lionel who are committed to having a good time during the week and awarding some nice prizes by week's end.
Read ArticleCelebrate LCCA's 50th with Two Special UP Cars
Celebrate LCCA's 50th with Two Special UP Cars - Gold Ore and Black Gold. The Convention is cancelled - but the registration gift and what was to be the 2020 Omaha on site car are both available. These two cars will be an integral part of the new UP Set being developed buy the LCCA Product Development Team.
Read ArticleLCCA Introduces Die-Cast Vehicles Set #3
LCCA members can now own a fleet of three new limited-edition 1:48 scale die-cast delivery vehicles especially designed to transport soft drinks to all their thirsty scale population. Or you can just display them with the first six die-cast vehicles in the exclusive LCCA series. Either way, you will love these standout collectible custom vehicles.
Read Article50th LCCA Convention Message from LCCA President Harry Hampson
Harry Hampson, LCCA President, welcomes all LCCA members and their families to the 50th Annual LCCA Convention in Omaha Nebraska!
Read ArticleLCCA Releases the Banquet Trolley from the 51st Convention in Scranton
Now Available for Immediate Delivery! The Lionel/LCCA 2021 Convention Banquet Trolley. The Convention was cancelled, but the banquet trolley was not. Its limited production of 50 units makes it a very low production item. It is the perfect companion to the registratin trolley with reverse colors and has a Scranton 'The Electric City' logo on each side in the middle. This is the fifth convention banquet trolley adding to the Reno, Chicago, Boston, and Indianapolis editions.
Read ArticleLCCA Opens New Tours for its 2023 Convention!
LCCA opens new tours for its 2023 Convention! The response to the 2023 Concord Convention has been exceptional. Two tours, the visit to the Lionel Facility, and the Wednesday NASCAR Motor Sports tour to multiple racing team shops quickly filled up. The Lionel and the LCCA have been able to open an additional tour to the Lionel facility on Wednesday morning and another Wednesday tour to visit two different NASCAR racing teams.
Read ArticleeTrak- Phase 1 Complete - Time to enter ads! - 6
The online, real-time version of the LCCA’s Interchange Track publication where members can buy/sell/swap trains and train related items. This FREE service to LCCA members contains listings and connects knowledgeable buyers and sellers. Items are better suited to collectors, narratives are dependably accurate, and asking prices are in line with current marketplace values. Quite unlike eBay, eTrak isn’t a flea-market-style auction with transaction fees.
Read ArticleLCCA introduces the 2020 Omaha Convention Union Pacific Two Car Set.
The club celebrates its 50th year with this two-car set of Union Pacific Lionel-made cars. The two-car LCCA Union Pacific 50th Anniversary Set will be shipped in a specially designed and decorated commemorative box which highlights your club's 50 years of Lionel Train fun.
Read ArticleLCCA Announces 2023 Election Results - 60
LCCA Announces the Winners of the 2023 election of Officers and Directors. Please join your LCCA Leadership Team in congratulating the following newly elected officers and directors. We thank them for their service to our club in the capacities shown below. And a special thank you to everyone who put their name forward.
Read ArticleAngela Trotta Thomas 50th Anniversary LCCA Painting Raffle - 3
The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is starting a year-long celebration commemorating our 50th Anniversary year. As part of this celebration, the LCCA has commissioned Lionel Licensed artist Angela Trotta Thomas to create an original painting entitled “LCCA 45 Years of Fun!” that will be raffled off during the LCCA 50th Annual Convention banquet in Omaha NE on Saturday evening July 25, 2020. This 18x24 oil on canvas painting is signed by Angela.
Read ArticleLCCA Product Development Team Announces the 2020 Christmas Car!
LCCA Product Development Team Announces the 2020 Christmas Car! Up on the Rooftop is Old Saint Nick! The club’s Product Development Team of Sal Gambino and Dave Miller just released the photographs of the 2020 Christmas car. This year the LCCA is proud to offer its members a beautiful Lionel-made O gauge boxcar featuring Santa with his big bag of toys on the rooftop. Of course, the car has iconic Christmas images on both sides as well as the roof.
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