December 8, LCCA Joins NJ Hi-Railers For Open House Event in Paterson, NJ (Recap)
The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) was proud to be part of an open house Holiday Season event at the New Jersey Hi-Railers Club in Paterson NJ on Sunday December 8 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. LCCA members and the general public came and appreciated the NJ Hi-Railers’ massive and highly detailed toy train layout. Guests came and saw the layout used in the filming of the season ending episode of the HBO popular Cable TV series “The Sopranos”. Every also enjoyed the NJ Hi-Railer’s Standard Gauge Lionel Layout which was previously owned and operated by the late night TV show personality and avid Lionel train enthusiast, Tom Snyder. After Tom Snyder passed away, his livelong companion Pam Burke donated this layout to the club.
Hundreds of kids, their family and friends all came out to enjoy the NJ Hi-Railers Club’s 185’long, highly detailed operating toy train layout. The food prepared by Chef Vinnie’s was enjoyed by all. The LCCA presented NJ Hi-Railers’ Ruth Horning with her very first Lionel train, a LCCA Lionel Lines Switcher engine from our 2013 Annual Convention in Chattanooga TN.
A highlight of the event was when the LCCA honored Lionel’s Joe Fea and his wife Janet. Joe recently retired from his position as “Director of Special Events” for Lionel after 7 years of service. Joe also played a vital role with the LCCA/Lionel Fastrack Modular Railroad layout and other special events. We presented Joe with a plaque thanking him for his years of service and support of the LCCA. Thank you again Joe for everything you have done to support the LCCA. Best of luck with your future endeavors.
We want to thank Bernie Callen, Jim DiMeo, Ruth Horning and the entire NJ Hi-railers for hosting such a fun and worthwhile event. You really know how to throw a great party! Thanks again.
Al Kolis
President Elect & Special Events Manager
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248 709-4137
