Special Event - Oct 6 - Perry, IA - meet with Jim Gates CM #1
Special Event - Oct 6 - Perry, IA - (updated story - August 1) meet with Jim Gates CM #1 On Oct 6, the LCCA will be back in Perry IA to celebrate the history of the LCCA with club founder and charter member #CM1 Jim Gates. Jim and his wife Josephine will be hosting and open house at their home and a train show and swap meet at the community center across the street.
Contact Jim at (515) 210-5718 or Al Kolis (248) 709-4137
Click on the video links below to view two videos of Charter Member #CM1 and club founder Jim Gates. This will explain the humble beginning of our club, the Lionel Collectors Club of America - the LCCA.
Jim Gates Interview #1
Jim Gates Interview #2