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Check out member John Pirrello’s collection of GG1’s. See how many you can name running in this short video clip and the road names. There is a longer video back in our YouTube channels catalog if you want to see more of John’s, beautiful layout in its entirety.
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The Lionel Collectors Club of America is thrilled to announce the update and release of three cornerstone collections in our Digital Archives: the complete four‑volume Holtmann Consumer Catalog Archives (1900–1995), the fully restored Osterhoff Postwar Instruction Sheets Volumes 1–4, and the complete run of Lionel Consumer Catalogs from 1996–2010. Together, these releases span more than a century of Lionel history, now presented with crisp digital reproduction, standardized navigation, and a clean, modern interface designed for effortless exploration.
As we continue our multi‑phase restoration project, please note that additional sections of the Digital Archives remain under construction and will return to the website as each collection is finalized. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we rebuild this museum‑grade resource for all Lionel enthusiasts.
LCCA ANNOUNCES THE 2025 ELECTION RESULTS
The club elected two directors and a president-elect.
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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 [...]
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April 22, 2026 LCCA "Dutch Treat" dinner at Smokey Bones in York, PA
LCCA "Dutch Treat" dinner at Smokey Bones in York, PA
Read ArticleNEW VERSION 2.0 Modular Railroad Manual
The New Version 2.0 Lionel/LCCA Modular Layout has been released containing 20 additional pages [...]
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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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Joe Snook’s home layout
During our National Convention in Omaha Nebraska last summer LCCA cameras had the opportunity to [...]
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The LCCA Store
The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) provides an online store for the sale if its [...]
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Praesidian Capital’s Portfolio Company Round 2 Acquires Lionel, LLC
Lionel, LLC, the beloved maker of Lionel trains and the Brand we all love has been acquired by [...]
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LCCA’s New Video Update Series
The LCCA has recorded a series of videos for our membership which you’ll find both entertaining [...]
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2026 LCCA Election of Officers
This year, the following positions will be filled by election: Directors (3), and a Secretary. [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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