How many of you are LCCA members?

Been a member for 5 years. Their publications are top notch!

We are very happy. With the sets offered and also the convention cars as well. We have not purchased all of them, but they are well done. We went to one of the LCCA events last year @ NJ highrailers, and my boys loved it. It was well done and the club members are wonderful hosts.

I am proud to say that I am a member also. This is a first class PROGRESSIVE organization that promotes our hobby very effectively. Very neat products and as Ben has said, some of the nicest people in the hobby that administer this organization.

 

I highly recommend it to those who are not members.

I was then I found that I was going in a different direction. but I think they do have a place in the hobby.

I am a member.  Glad I did, fun people, progressive as said above, and it put me in contact with another lcca member whom had an item I had been looking for for quite some time.

Joined in 1978 and have been a memeber since. I've enjoyed 4 conventions and always look forward to the publications and various special cars over the years. I think it's worth the annual dues.

Does the LCCA sent Lionel catalogs to their members?  I believe the LRRC does.

 

Doug

Member benifits

1. The Lion Roars magazine

2. e-track

3. Interchange track mag buy sell

4. Collectibles

5. Annual conventions

6. Special events

7. Special offers

8. Lionel Catalogs free current courtesy of the company

9 .electronic E news

Thanks Larry

 

Doug

Yes, I'm a member (TCA, also). Been to a couple of LCCA conventions - one so long

ago we toured the Lionel factory in Michigan.

Bought a couple of LCCA specials - the die-cast 0-4-0 was a steal. Keep 'em coming (I

want my re-issued 221 steamer!).

 

I don't really "do" anything with either group (York, once), but it keeps me in touch with

a few things. The LCCA magazine is often very child-oriented; not being a parent, I really

don't care for a lot of it - but there are other things there. The LCCA is certainly worth

$35.00 per year. (How much did that steak and a couple of drinks run you last

night?)

if they actually make some of the accessories that have been highlighted on this forum, i will join.

Lionel typically sends catalogs to our most current LCCA member roster list. .These catalogs are compliments of Lionel.  They may cross reference specific groups and send one catalog/person. 

 

 

And yes, I think the $35/membership fee is worth it.   The dues can be more then offset by the savings incurred; if you purchase some Lionel products that are offered during LCCA special sales.  You can also check out some of our exclusive LCCA videos in the video gallery section on our website www.lionelcollectors.org.  We have Facebook pages for our adult regular members and one for our Junior Members.  We have a very close working relationship with Lionel and we work together on many projects.  For instance, the Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad standards was developed by a committee of LCCA  members.   There are numerous benefits for belonging to our all volunteer club.  Most of all,we have FUN!   If anyone has any questions or needs more info, please call  me at 248 709-4137.

 

 

Al Kolis

Immediate Past-President 

Lionel Collectors Club of America

LCCA has a new member!

 

Doug

I am in TCA. York is great and nearby; people have spoken to me about LCCA, LOTS, and some other multi-scale clubs but I actually need some money fro trains!

I'm a long time member of TCA and I joined LCCA 4 years ago and never regreted that decision. My wife and I have attended many TCA national conventions and every LCCA convention has more than measured up. We have always had a great time and we made many new friends. In Dallas and also Norfolk, LCCA made a great effort to help the local Boy Scouts obtain their railroading merit badge. My wife and I, along with many others volunteered to help and close to 200 Scouts obtained their badges at the Norfolk convention. LCCA's close relationship with Lionel has enabled many young children to bring home a new train set from the convention. LCCA opens their convention train display to the general public and actively promotes the convention on local TV. For those who are concerned about the "graying of the hobby" LCCA's efforts are a positive step in reaching out to the younger generation and it makes me proud to be a member.

Least you think only the kids have fun, rest assured that us "big kids" have plenty adult fun too!

 

Eric Hofberg

TCA, LCCA

I joined in the  past year. I was at a small train show in Crown Point, Indiana, and ran into Mr. Devito (sp?), who was the club president at the time. We talked for a while, about Lionel trains and the LCCA.

 

I was impressed that this guy showed up at a small (2 dozen vendors, give or take) show and talked with anyone who wanted to. I sent in the application a week or so later ,which is a decision I do not regret.

 

J White

Read the reviews, OK, I'm in!

Been a member for a number of years and think the LCCA does a fantastic job!

 

Andy

Joined last year.  I'm pleased with the info and opportunities.  Haven't attended any meetings/conventions.

Ron

I'm a member and I think it is a good value.  Great publications and great conventions!

 

Jeff Davis

Overall, LCCA is the best, bar none.  I joined in 1970 (I think) and have no regrets whatsoever.  I'm been to Jim's home and he's been to ours and Jim is first class in my book.  The LCCA will be around for a long time.

I have been a member since 1986 or 87 when I joined up at the Little Rock convention. I have got to admit that an LCCA convention always has much more to see and do then the TCA conventions.

 

Richard 

I joined the day of the Charles Ro Open House that they hosted. So far, I am very happy, and the folks I met and dealt with were very friendly and welcoming.

 

Regards

I've never been a member of LCCA.  After reading all the above posts, I think I may become a member , soon.

 

Richie

Richie,

 

Welcome to the club!   You can join on-line at www.lionelcollectors.org.

 Just go to the "join the club" tab on our main page. 

 

If you have any questions, pleasea call me at 248 709-4137

 

Al Kolis

immediate Past President

Lionel Collectors Club of America

Confirmed, I just paid!

It's a great club! "The Lion Roars" is always informative, usually has something of interest for even the most discriminating of those in the hobby, is well written and has great photos. Lou Caponi, Al Kolis, et al, are extrordinarily knowledgable and truly dedicated to the sustainability and promotion of O gauge model railroading. Their many yearly functions are geographically diverse (giving more people in more places more train fun), educational, and ALWAYS worth attending. I am proud to call myself an LCCA member.

I think I've been a member of the LCCA since 1978 :-)  great publications, great people running it and the conventions I've been to were top notch.

I'm a member.I joined last year to get the triple T set and it arrived Saturday.Beautiful to say the least.In the mean time I realized this club is a class act and I have all intentions of remaining a member.

joined in 1975 in ST.  LOUIS.  LOCOMOTION

Jeff,

 

Thank you and welcome to the club!  If you need anything, please call me at 248 709-4137.  If you just want to talk trains, let me know.

 

Al K. 

Can't remember when I joined. All I know is I have fun at every LCCA Annual Convention and other function I have attended over the years and that is good enough for me!

 

We LCCA folks really know how to have fun and enjoy trains.

 

Proud to be a member.

 

Ed Boyle

 

Yup, I am. 

 

John

I joined LCCA this morning. Thanks for all the recommendations everyone!

Hi BRAD,

 

WELCOME TO THE CLUB YOU WILL ENJOY IT.

 

GG1GUYY

SAL GAMBINO

DIRECTOR/LCCA

Been a member since July 1975.  Joined TCA and LCCA same time!  Never regretted it!

Great info, great members!

 

Lawrence J. Williams

TCA 75-8293

LCCA 1429

 

Al Kolis

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

1. Are there local/regional meets? Tougher to travel long distances now.

2. Prices of "specials" seem high. Is this usually the case?

3. "Buy-Sell-Wanted" a big component of membership?

4. Recommended repair/upgrade shops?

 

Thanks.   Wally