ARE LCCA MEMBERS HIDING UNDER A ROCK?

When are some of the great accessories shown at last York eg IRS demolished building becoming a reality? I have seen no postings or literature from LCCA.

How about an on and off LCCA member?  I was a member and at the 1975 Convention.

If so, I'd like to ask an LCCA member or members this-

The TCA 2009 Lionel Standard O Convention Car did not have "Blt by Lionel" on it.  Standard O cars are supposed to represent scale cars.  How opposed would LCCA members be if the "Blt by Lionel" was removed from some Standard O equipment, perhaps as a special Standard O line of cars?

Has the LCCA ever done anything like this?

BTW I have very high regard for the LCCA, so there is nothing negative nor does this have any negative implications with regard to the LCCA.  Also, I would insist on the "Blt by" to be on any conventional Lionel piece.  This is about Lionel enhancing the scale value of the scale cars they produce.

Here is the TCA 2009 Standard O reefer (if you pop it out you can see the lettering clearly and there is no "Blt by Lionel"):

ALL the accessories are currently at LIONEL and will get built. CHINA, OH THAT DARN CHINA JUST TAKES SO LONG TO GIVE QUOTES. Then it's off to other Lionel vendors to find better costing or look for better quality control. It is a very long and PAINFUL process.

thanks

louie

IN case you havent noticed we have been putting LCCA under the cars but not blt. by LIONEL. I suppose i could try and request it for 2013.

thanks

louie

Lou,

I'm awaiting more information on an LCCA 'S' Guage Set!

Phil

I am certain that there are plenty of LCCA members here discussing all sorts of things.  But this is the OGRR board.

Two points. First IMO is that if you have too many LCCA centered posts you may end up with a LCCA forum down a side alley like TCA York.

Second, the desire to reply can be suppressed as a lot of messages get little air time because a correct or accurate reply isn't coming from a popular person.

C'mon, Lou.  You do a GREAT job of keeping folks informed on the status of LCCA projects.  There's not much more to say other than keep up the good work. 

Guys that have ordered LCCA projects have little to do but wait for delivery.

Too much chatter usually results in eventual China, Lionel or even LCCA bashing.

By the way, I'm also eagerly waiting to see what the S/Flyer project will be.

Rusty

LOU give us an update on the NORFOLK PS-1 BOXCAR DELIVERY.

GG1GUYY

Perhaps they are saving their discussions for the day when the LCCA has their own forums.

Give these guys a break, we discuss Lionel and it's not a Lionel forum, we discuss MTH and it's not a MTH. Forum. If your not interested don't read or post, pretty simple. 

I like to hear from Lou to hear what is going on with the Lcca and their products, after all it's about trains and that is what this forum is about. Also being a Lcca member I really enjoy it. 

Dave

OK, what is the best estimate for the Texas Special diesels to hit the production line in China.

I also don't hear of/from two other clubs..on here or elsewhere.....one of which I

used to belong to, thought I did, but have no recent mail from,  but am not sure still exists (these were/are? "national" clubs).. Have some "national" tinplate oriented clubs pulled up track and disappeared?

What are the names of those other national clubs?

I would assume he is referring to the Toy Train Operating Society (TTOS) and the Lionel Operating Train Society (LOTS).

IN case you havent noticed we have been putting LCCA under the cars but not blt. by LIONEL. I suppose i could try and request it for 2013.

Lou, thanks for the reply.  In an earlier post you asked what the LCCA could do, I thought you were already doing great.  I was unaware of the Standard O w/o the "built by".

I will join again just to get those cars.  You do have a great organization.

It has nothing to do with your post, but I did start a topic about the FasTrack Module System. It even has pretty pictures. It is certainly LCCA related. Not much of a response so far.

LCCA related topic

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It has nothing to do with your post, but I did start a topic about the FasTrack Module System. It even has pretty pictures. It is certainly LCCA related. Not much of a response so far.

I lost track of the status of the FasTrack modular system. Have the specfications been fleshed out and published?

Thanks, Allan, those were the two I was thinking of...and haven't SEEN mentioned

on here...are both TTOS and LOTS still functioning?

LOTS is still functioning.

The LCCA published preliminary specifications.

It is one of the links on their Fastrack Modular page.

Hi Lou,

Any plans for 21st Century diesel locomotives with the Legacy Control System and Legacy RailSounds?  

Lou,

I thought of another LCCA topic.

I seem to recall LCCA was going to post a video of a question and answer session with Jerry Calabrese from the Norfolk convention. What is the status of the video? I haven't heard any news about the Q & A.

Thank you for the link to the modular specifications. The following is a quote from the web page:

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The LCCA is proud to be working with Lionel on this project. While this is an "open architecture" design and available for anyone to use, Lionel will offer multiple kit options for general use. If you do attempt to construct your own module, be advised the required dimensional tolerances on either curve module might be a challenge for novice modular builders.  Participants are encouraged to apply a sealer to the top surface of the module, but this is not a requirement.

I think this bodes ill for the effort.

IMHO, discouraging people from building the modules themselves, and pushing them towards purchasing a kit from Lionel (sure to be expensive), is going to kill a lot of interest.

I don't see anything in the statement that say someone HAS to puchase a kit from Lionel.  All it says is "required dimensional tolerance on either curve module might be a challenge for novice..."

A modular system has to set standards and they need to be adhered to to be successful.  I've observed several groups in other scales over the years where they play it fast and loose with standards and they spend more time troubleshooting than running trains.

Rusty

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A modular system has to set standards and they need to be adhered to to be successful.  I've observed several groups in other scales over the years where they play it fast and loose with standards and they spend more time troubleshooting than running trains.

I guess that is true.  But key is the fact that they do have a reasonable number of participants.

I have participated in the Tinplate Trackers modular system, and my older son built several N-trak modules and participated in the local club. His first module didn't come out that well, but the local guys encouraged him, and put them in their public set-ups. His third module, which is the only one he still has, came out great.
Along the way he picked up some valuable carpentry skills.

our members are on here on the ogr forum too. its all about trains anyway. give us a break buddy.

thanks

louie

only if LIONEL permits us to make one available through the club. it really is their call buddy

louie

Hi Lou, sorry it took me so long to post an answer but some dumb-*** parked his truck on top of my rock.

In  any case, are you going to have any items at York for us to see? Also, how about an LCCA Hump-Yard accessory. I know you have been bouncing it around in your head for years now, so what do you think, can it be done?

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our members are on here on the ogr forum too.

I am well aware. I happen to be an LCCA member.

Our volunteers are still working on the Jerry Caabrese video interview.   Stay tuned to our website www.lionelcollectors.org

Al K.

Al, thanks for the update.

Since neither you or Lou commented on my idea about creating the FasTrack modules in RR-Track, and my separate topic only received one reply, it sounds like there is not enough interest in making it happen.

Neither Lou or I are on the modular committe.  One member of our team  tried version 5 of RR-Track with its new  module feature, but was not able to duplicate the corner modules and have them connect properly.  Our team memer e-mailed the person   who wrote the program, but we did not hear back - and that was months ago. We will try to 

Al, thanks for the info.

Glad to hear some of the folks involved with the modules are looking into RR-Track. If it is feasible, I think it could be really useful.

I appreciate the efforts of all the LCCA volunteers. Thanks for your dedication.