Been a member since 1999. Great group of people.
Paul
I am proud to have been a member of LCCA for many years now. Great people, great publication, great collectible products. My opinion, if anyone is serious (or even mildly interested) about Lionel trains, they should seriously consider becoming a member of this fine organization!
Bob Osterhoff
Been a member for 20 years now. Great conventions in 1993 and 2000, where LCCA members got to see the Lionel factory, Madison Hardware and Richard Kughn's Carail collection.
Been a proud LCCA member for three years now.
Originally Posted by Cho Cho Wally:
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
Wally,
The LCCA is a national organization. Our constitution prohibits local chapters. So, in addition to our week long conventions in July, we have Special Events and train shows in various cities all around the country. If you know some people willing to host an event in your area, please let me know. We have three train shows scheduled for the first weekend in March (FL, KY & CA). I think we hosted over 35 Special events last year from Boston MA, Buffalo NY, to Texas, Chicago, Lexington KY, Arizona and California and places inbetween.
We produce limited edition LCCA products from train sets to individual cars, LCCA bridges made by TW Design of Dallas TX, LCCA Diecast cars and trucks made by Diecast Direct etc. We have a full range of limited edition products at various price points. We have specials on Lionel catalogued items from time to time. Often the savings from suggested retail price exceeds the cost of a membership.
The LCCA publishes a hard copy buy/sell publication named the Interchange Track. It is mailed to our members 4X year and includes repair shops who are also members.
We also have a web based E -Track buy/sell section in the Members Only section of our website www.lionelcollectors.org. This is available 24 hours/day, 7days/week, 365 days/year.
If you have any questions, please call 248 709-4137
Al Kolis
I travel all week so when I arrived home last Thursday my packet was waiting for me. IMMEDIATELY opened it and started checking out "Interchange Track". Unfortunately my copy was cut too narrow as numbers on the edges of the page were cut off.
A quick email and then a reply that a new copy would be on it's way. Perfect.
Then I get a follow up call Sunday night! Now this is service!
Thanks LCCA!
I joined the TCA back in the 80s, and the LCCA several years ago. Of the two, I am leaning more to the LCCA due to their publications and website. I wish the LCCA would have more prototypical cars (like the TCA) for their conventions and chapters across the US, but they seem to be the fastest growing club.
