Bookmark and Share

News Channel

NEW - Lionel Catalog Scans for years 1996-2010

NEW - Lionel Catalog Scans for years 1996-2010. These newly added scans cover the Lionel Catalogs issued in the years 1996-2010. With all Lionel Catalogs from 1900 to 1995 available in the printed archives of this website and Lionel Catalogs from 2011 to current on the Lionel site, the LCCA website offers ALL LIONEL CATALOGS FROM 1900 TO CURRENT. An added bonus is the inclusion of Century Club Catalogs. more

LCCA’s New Video Update Series

The LCCA has recorded a series of videos for our membership which you’ll find both entertaining and helpful. The club values our members and we want them to use all of the many benefits the club has to offer. The LCCA completed the initial series of short videos introducing many of the LCCA’s benefits and programs to both longtime members and those who have just joined. Other videos will follow. These videos will serve to peel back the first layer of how to effectively use your LCCA membership. more

LCCA PRESENTED WITH PROCLAMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

At the 2023 LCCA convention banquet on Saturday, July 29, in Concord, NC, William C. Dusch, Mayor of the city of Concord, honored LCCA and Lionel L.L.C by issuing two proclamations naming Saturday as “Lionel Collectors Club of America and Lionel L. L. C. Day in Concord.” We appreciate Mayor Dusch recognizing our club as an important visitor to the city and for recognizing the contributions Lionel LLC makes to the community. more

Benefits of being an LCCA Member

Most LCCA members feel the biggest benefit of membership is the camaraderie, the friendships, the exchange of ideas and information on the hobby and the overall welcomeness of the club. Members receive a host of publications, hobby news, a huge library of Lionel history including all annual catalogs, extensive postwar manuals and documents, and the opportunity to purchase club collectables and Lionel products. Lionel and their team make a personal appearance at the Annual Convention. more

Origins of the LCCA - 1995 interview with Jim Gates

Back in August, 1995 The Lion Roars published the first of six subsequent articles about the history of the LCCA. These six articles celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the LCCA. This, the first of that series is an in depth interview with the club founder Jim Gates (Charter Member #1) done by Dennis DeVito (HM #6758). Sit back and re-live those earlier days from the eyes of Jim Gates. more