LCCA Day in Norfolk VA
Norfolk, Virginia, Mayor Paul D. Fraim will attend the Lionel Collectors Club of America's (LCCA) 42nd Annual convention on Wednesday morning, July 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Norfolk VA Marriott Waterside hotel to be the official "starter" of the Lionel trains, on the fabulous Lionel train layout on public display in the Norfolk Ballroom of the hotel. This 65' long Lionel layout was designed and built by TW Design of Dallas TX. Click here to view this spectacular Lionel Layout. Lionel 65 foot Layout
The public is invited to come see and experience the magic of Lionel trains running on this wonderful layout and cheer the honorable mayor on as he becomes an engineer for a day. This special event is free and kids of all ages will be amazed at the sights and sounds that Lionel has incorporated into their latest model train engines.
The LCCA is working with the local Virginian Make-A-Wish Foundation (MAW) to invite a special child to participate in this layout opening ceremony. To see images from the ceremony during the LCCA Convention in Dallas TX last year, click on the video link. Mayor at Opening Ceremony - Last year
The LCCA invites all of the local public and LCCA members to participate in this fun and entertaining special event. For more information about other tours and special events to be held during our 42nd Annual Convention, go to the Convention page on this website. There is still time to sign up and register for our convention! We hope to see you there!
Al Kolis
Immediate Past President and Special Events Manager