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LCCA Walking Brakeman Car -

As part of the celebration of the Lionel Railroader's (LRRC) members joining the Lionel Collector's Club of America we have created a Special Car to commemorate this event. The LCCA/LRRC Walking Brakeman Car honors this history melding of two great Lionel clubs with a colorful action car that is worthy of ownership by anyone that loves Lionel Trains. more

Mint Car Design Contest

We have heard it said that product design of a new Lionel product really is not that hard. Well let's see. The LCCA will sponsor a Mint Car design contest with the winning design submitted to Lionel to produce an LCCA exclusive product. For those of you who have said for years, "why don't they make the cars I want", here is your chance to "have it your way". more

LCCA OFFERS 2014 Christmas car - continues a long LRRC Tradition

Now that the Best Toy Train Club and the Best Toy Train Manufacturer have merged, to complete the merger of LRRC and LCCA and to welcome our new members, we've created a car commemorating the year it happened! This great Postwar-inspired Christmas themed boxcar symbolizes the merger and will be a memorable addition to your train collection as well as a perfect Christmas gift for any toy train enthusiast more

2014 Convention Trolley and Monon Train Ride on-site cars sold out

Sales to Members of the 'Limited Post Convention Offer' first printed in the September 'Interchange Track' have been brisk. As of this morning, both the 2014 South Shore Trolley and the Monon 'Train Ride" car have sold out. There are no more available of these two items. Limited quantities of the Black Die-Cast Steam Crew Truck and both versions of the Autorack and Racers are still available. Remaining quantities of both will be listed in the web store on Monday, Sept 15. more

2014 Monon Convention Car has been shipped

Good news regarding the Monon 2014 Convention car - it has arrived at our business office and has shipped on Wednesday 8/13. Members who ordered can expect 2 individual packages, one with car from the business office and one with your unique 2014 pin and Personalized billboard insert mailed via USPS. All cars and insert packs should be delivered by August 22. Thanks to all members who ordered this car. more

2014 Convention Cars offered to eligible registered LCCA Members

For the first time the LCCA offered to all registered convention members the opportunity to purchase the Convention on site car, whether or not they actually attended. All they had to do was to register. Production was limited to 400 available units. more

LCCA 30 Minute Video “A Lifetime of Happiness Collecting Lionel Trains”

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is proud to announce the sale of a 28 minute LCCA video "A Lifetime of Happiness Collecting Lionel Trains”. This exclusive LCCA video production aired on the RFD cable TV program “I Love Toy Trains” (a Tom McComas Productions) on Thursday May 1, 2014. This video was produced as part of the LCCA’s stated constitutional purpose “to promote and foster an interest in Lionel trains.” more

The LCCA Introduces Its Newest Set - Just In Time For Boston!

Inspired by the Genius of Lou Caponi, this magnificent set projects the Might and Majesty of Northeastern Railroad influence. True Boston and Maine motive power with matching caboose start and end this set in the somewhat elusive Minuteman Livery. more

Boston and Maine Features

The LCCA B&M set is headed by a LionChief Plus diesel in B&M Minuteman livery. Feature set has been updated by Lionel. more

LCCA Texas Special Flatcar with Helicopter - Attaching Chains

Your LCCA Texas Special Flatcar with Helicopter is supplied with two metal chains. These are used to secure the helicopter to the flatcar. These metal chains have elastic and can be stretched. To install the chains, first position the helicopter on the flatcar so that none of it extends beyond the length of the car. The chains are placed over the landing sled as shown in the Photo 1 and hooked to the undercarriage as shown in Photo 2. more

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