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Lionel and LCCA Are Headed to Boston ( July 20-25, 2015

 

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) and Lionel LLC invite you and all your friends to the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA  Wednesday July 22, 2015 through Saturday July 25 to enjoy Lionel’s operating layouts and display.  The LCCA is hosting its 45th  Annual convention at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for the entire week of July 20-25.   As part of our convention, Lionel will bring their O-gauge operating layout along with other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   We invite you to spread the word and bring your family, friends and neighbors to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains at the Double Tree Hotel Wednesday thru Saturday.   We have the following exciting LCCA Special Events planned for the general public throughout the week.   

 

-Honorary Engineer For the Day Event Wednesday July 22  9:00 AM-11:00 AM   A Child from a local MA organization that honors wishes of children with life threatening illness will be designated the “Honorary Engineer for the Day”  This child will take the Lionel Legacy hand held remote control unit at start the running of Lionel trains on the Lionel toy train operation layout and display.   This is the grand opening of the Lionel operating layout and display.  You will not want to miss out on this great experience.

 

- An Autism Awareness Day Thursday July 23  9:00 AM -2:00 PM  The LCCA is hosting a special event with the local Autism Speaks organization.  We invite families affected by autism to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains on Thursday July 23 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lionel LLC and LCCA will have three distinctive  types of model toy train layouts for children of different ages and needs to interact with.  Children will be able to see and experience Lionel’s operating layout and display as well as other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   The Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad Layout will also be set up and operational.     

-Lionel Operating Layout and display. We welcome the general public to attend both of these events and during  the following hours of general operation.       

     Wednesday July 22 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

     Thursday July 23, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

     Friday July 24 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

     Saturday July 25   9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

-Come and meet with Lionel President Howard Hitchcock and the team from Lionel.   See Lionel’s new product line on display in and operation. 

Lionel Mascot Lenny the Lion will also be making a special guest appearance.    

-LCCA will be celebrating its 45th anniversary.

-Lionel will be celebrating its 115th year of making model trains for “children of all ages”.—

- Free Toy Train Show on Saturday July 25 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  Model train swap meet open to the public free of charge.  Donations will be accepted at door to local children’s hospital. 

Please spread the word and come over to the Double Tree Hotel July 23-25, 2015 in Danvers MA to experience the magic of Lionel Trains and the camaraderie of the LCCA. This will be a family friendly, hands-on, interactive, fun and Lionel Train filled experience.  Come and meet with Lionel representatives and LCCA members who make the LCCA “The Best Toy Train Club on the Planet!”     

 

For more detailed information about the LCCA’s 45th Annual Convention, please visit the “Convention” Tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org or contact me at 248 709-4137agkolis@comcast.net

We hope all of you can attend and have some F. U. N.!!

Best regards,

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

 

About the LCCA – 

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is a national, not-for profit, volunteer organization which was formed by Jim Gates of Perry IA along with 83 other charter members back in 1970.  The club has grown over the years and has approximately 13,000 members from all around the world, but predominantly in the US.  The purpose of the club is to "promote and foster interest, research, education and enjoyment of Lionel trains from 1900 to the present in particular and by association, all toy trains in general.  The motto of our club is “ A Lifetime of Happiness Collecting Lionel Trains”.  

Current LCCA President Dennis DeVito has established a club goal of reaching out and having direct contact with at least 2600 LCCA members and family members this year with the Special Events Program.  President DeVito and the entire LCCA Board of Directors are committing the resources to this family oriented Special Events Program in an effort to expand the club by recruiting new members, retaining current members and promoting the hobby.  We are constantly reaching out and trying to attract new and younger people who may have never experienced the magic of Lionel trains.  We have several LCCA Special Events scheduled in various cities all around the country.  For more information go to the "Special Events" tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org

 

 

About Autism

Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders – caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, and repetitive behaviors. An estimated 1 in 68 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum.

 

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $550 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 60 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.

 

 

 

 

 

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For those LCCA Conventioneers flying into Logan International Airport, here are some transportation to host hotel options for your consideration.

Al Kolis 

 

LCCA Transportation to Convention Site
By Frank San Severino [RM 31196] & Ken Beliveau [RM 24035]

With the Convention Headquarters being located at the Doubletree North Shore Hotel in Danvers, MA, on Boston’s North Shore, finding public transportation from the Logan International Airport can be broken down into several different types, which are outlined below.

The hotel is located approximately 20 miles from Logan and 22.2 miles from Downtown Boston.Because of its location, travel time from Logan may require 30-35 minutes with light traffic and much longer depending upon the day and time travelling. 

The Tour Transportation Committee has compiled a list of transportation options for conventioneers to consider.

Destination Partners, Inc. [DPI]
Destination Partners, Inc. who are our partners in making tour arrangements have also made arrangements for individualized shuttle/limo service to and from Logan for individuals, families or groups for those who do not want to use some of the alternatives provided below. Using this service, reservations for transportation can be made in advance. Use the following link for more information:
http://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl…'

Double Tree Hotel
The hotel does not offer a direct shuttle service to Logan International Airport. However, the hoteldoes offer a free shuttle service TO and FROM the Logan Express North Shore Terminal in Peabody, MA, about 10 miles and taking about 15 minutes from the hotel. To access this shuttle if you are taking the Logan Express simply call the Hotel from the Logan Express North ShoreTerminal and the hotel shuttle will pick up. When leaving the Hotel the procedure is reversed. The normal hours of operation for the hotel shuttle are from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. If arriving earlier or later, contact the hotel for other options from the hotel to the Terminal at 978-777-2500.

Logan Express
https://www.massport.com/l…/to-and-from-logan/logan-express/

Logan Express is a non-stop bus service to and from Logan International Airport to its North Shore Terminal located at 164 Newbury Street (US Route 1 south), Peabody, MA. The service stops at all the Logan Airport Terminals (A, B, C, D and E – International Terminal). Service from Logan to Peabody starts at 4:15 AM every hour with the last service being at 1:15 AM. Service from Peabody to Logan is 4:15 AM and the last trip is at 10:15 PM.

A one way fare is $ 12.00 and round trip is $ 22.00. Senior fare (65+) is $ 11.00 and $ 20.00
Children (17 and under) are free. Time for the trip is between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Refer to the previous information about the hotel shuttle to/from the North Shore Terminal.

Ferry Boat Service
A wonderful way to get to the hotel from Logan is by ferry boat!
Boston Harbor Cruise http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/salem-ferry/features/ (offers service from Boston’s Long Wharf to Salem Wharf. The Fast Ferry, The Nathaniel Bowditch, is 92 feet long and has a capacity of 149 passengers. The Ferry is owned by the City of Salem and operated under contract by Boston Harbor Cruises. Cost of a round trip adult (age 12-64) ticket $ 29.00. Senior ticket (age 65+) $ 24.00, Children aged 3-11 is $ 24.00.

 


Departure times from Boston: Monday – Thursday and Sunday 9:30, 11:00 AM, 2:30, 5:30 and 8:00 PM; Friday and Saturday the last Ferry out is at 9:00 PM; Departure times from Salem: Monday – Thursday 7:00, 10:30 AM, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 PM; Friday last Ferry out is at 8:00 PM;
Saturday, the first Ferry out is 8:00 AM and the last is at 8:00 PM; Sunday first Ferry out is 8:00 AM and the last is at 7:00 PM.

To use this service from the airport, you need to take the MASS PORT shuttle Route 66 bus. This would bring you to the Logan Ferry Dock and you need to take the MBTA Harbor Express across the harbor to Rowe’s Wharf, where you would transfer to the Boston Harbor Cruise.

The trip ends at the Salem Ferry Dock at 10 Blaney St. Salem is one of the oldest and historic Towns in Massachusetts! It was here that the famous Salem Witch Trail took place in 1692 and home to famed author Nathaniel Hawthorne who wrote the Scarlet Letter.

One would need to take a taxi from the dock to the hotel and it would be about 25 – 30 minutes and about 10 miles. For information about taxis, refer to the following section.

Taxi Cab Services
Presently, three taxi companies provide service from the Salem Commuter Rail Station, the Ferry Landing and from Logan Express North Shore Terminal to the hotel.
1.) Tri-City Taxi 978-531-7966
2.) North Shore Taxi 978-532-2222
3.) Ameri-Cab 978-744-7440

Taxis to the hotel can be found at the Salem Commuter Rail Station when trains are expected from Boston. Some of these Companies will take reservations and will meet specific trains on request. The typical charge is approximately $20. The ride is approximately 20-25 minutes.

Depending upon the company, service to and from Logan and South Station in Boston is also available. The charge ranges from approximately $50 to/from Logan and $60 to/from South Station. Some offer minivans or SUVs which can also be requested.

Commuter Rail and Rapid Transit
The website provides additional information:  http://www.mbta.com/ 
For those attending who wish to use public transportation, or the T as we call it, from Logan International Airport, attendees must take the shuttle from Logan to the rapid transit Blue Line, inbound, then transfer to the Orange Line to North Station and take a commuter rail Rockport or Newburyport Line trains, both stop at Salem. By the way, North Station and these commuter lines once belonged to the Boston and Maine Railroad. Those of you using the Rapid Transit will be travelling on the oldest public transportation system in the United States!
Logan Shuttle to Blue Line rapid transit subway
Shuttle Bus No. 22 serves Terminals A & B
Shuttle Bus No. 33 serves Terminals C & D
Shuttle Bus No. 55 serves all terminals during off peak hours, early morning and 
late night.

To reach North Station via the Blue Line: Blue Line inbound 3 stops to State Street and change to the Orange Line outbound 2 stops to North Station and take either Newburyport or Rockpot trains

Those arriving via AMTRAK at South Station, which served the old New York, Hew Haven and Hartford Railroad would take the Red Line inbound one stop to Washington St/Downtown Crossing and change to an Orange Line outbound train for 3 stops to North Station and change to Commuter Rail for either a Rockport or Newburyport Line train.

Alternative Airports

For those conventioneers who do not want to fly into Logan International Airport, there are other possibilities in the area and travel to the airport will require additional travel arrangements.
1. T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island is about 90 minutes and 86 miles away. Travel time is subject to traffic on Interstate 95 and Mass Route 128.
2. Manchester Airport in New Hampshire is 45 miles and an hour away.
3. Bradley Airport, Windsor Lock, Connecticut is 131 miles away and trip would be little over two hours.

All of the airports offer car rental services.

Our Convention hotel is located on Massachusetts historic North Shore, many of these towns and cities were settled well before the American Revolution and also boast many neat sites to visit. The modes of transportation to get to the hotel offer attendees the chance to see some of the area by land, rail and see

 
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The LCCA's 45th Annual Convention started Sunday evening with LCCA Club  President Dennis DeVito's "Presidents Welcome Reception" event.  The LCCA convention is held at the Doubletree Hotel in Danvers MA July 20-25.  Thanks to all of the LCCA members for attending and participating in our convention.  A surprise Birthday Cake was  presented to Convention Co- Manager "Boston Bob" sometimes known as "Beanie Bob" Carter at this party.
 
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The LCCA's 45th Annual Convention is in full swing today.   Five bus loads of LCCA conventioneers departed the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for a Conway  Scenic Railroad train excursion in New Hampshire.  The  LCCA convention is held at the Doubletree Hotel in Danvers MA July 20-25. Thanks to all of the LCCA members for attending and participating in our convention. 

 

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 Five bus loads of LCCA conventioneers had a great day on Monday, July 20 th aboard the Conway  Scenic Railroad train in New Hampshire.  It was a beautiful day and everyone  had a great and safe day.  

The  LCCA convention is held at the Doubletree Hotel in Danvers MA July 20-25.   Starting on Wednesday, we invite the general public to come to the Double Tree Hotel to enjoy  the Lionel operating layouts.  Please  invite all of your friends and family to the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers.

 

Al Kolis 

 


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Lionel Licensed artist Angela Trotta Thomas's original painting "LCCA 45 Years of Fun!" is at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA attending the LCCA's 45th Annual convention July 20-25.  Some lucky LCCA member will win this painting on Saturday night during our banquet.  
 
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Today, Lionel's team arrived at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for the Lionel Collectors Club of America's (LCCA)  45th Annual Convention held July 20-25.   Lionel is setting up their operating toy train layouts and display at the hotel  for LCCA club members and the general public to experience and enjoy.   Please see below more details about our upcoming Special Events and our hours of operation.  Please bring your family and friends to this hands-on, interactive exhibit and experience the magic of Lionel Trains.

 
Please spread the word!
 
Al Kolis
President Elect
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248 709-4137




Lionel and LCCA Headed to Boston ( July 20-25, 2015)

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) and Lionel LLC invite you and all your friends to the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA Wednesday July 22, 2015 through Saturday July 25 to enjoy Lionel’s operating layouts and display.  The LCCA is hosting its 45th  Annual convention at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for the entire week of July 20-25.   As part of our convention, Lionel will bring their O-gauge operating layout along with other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   We invite you to spread the word and bring your family, friends and neighbors to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains at the Double Tree Hotel Wednesday thru Saturday.  We have the following exciting LCCA Special Events planned for the general public throughout the week.

-Honorary Engineer For the DayEvent Wednesday July 22  9:00 AM-11:00 AM  A Child from a local MA organization that honors wishes of children with life threatening illness will be designated the “Honorary Engineer for the Day”  This child will take the Lionel Legacy hand held remote control unit at start the running of Lionel trains on the Lionel toy train operation layout and display.   This is the grand opening of the Lionel operating layout and display.  You will not want to miss out on this great experience.

- An Autism Awareness DayThursday July 23  9:00 AM -2:00 PM<x-apple-data-detectors://16>  The LCCA is hosting a special event with the local Autism Speaks organization.  We invite families affected by autism to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains on Thursday July 23 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Lionel LLC and LCCA will have three distinctive  types of model toy train layouts for children of different ages and needs to interact with.  Children will be able to see and experience Lionel’s operating layout and display as well as other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   The Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad Layout will also be set up and operational.
-Lionel Operating Layout and display. We welcome the general public to attend both of these events and during  the following hours of general operation.
    Wednesday July 22 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 
    Thursday July 23, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 
    Friday July 24 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Saturday July 25   9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
-Come and meet with Lionel President Howard Hitchcock and the team from Lionel.   See Lionel’s new product line on display in and operation.
- Lionel Mascot Lenny the Lionwill also be making a special guest appearance.
-LCCA will be celebrating its 45th anniversary.
-Lionel will be celebrating its 115thyear of making model trains for “children of all ages”.—
- Free Toy Train Show on Saturday July 25 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.   Model train swap meet open to the public free of charge.  Donations will be accepted at door to local children’s hospital.
Please spread the word and come over to the Double Tree Hotel July 23-25, 2015 in Danvers MA to experience the magic of Lionel Trains and the camaraderie of the LCCA. This will be a family friendly, hands-on, interactive, fun and Lionel Train filled experience.  Come and meet with Lionel representatives and LCCA members who make the LCCA “The Best Toy Train Club on the Planet!”

For more detailed information about the LCCA’s 45th Annual Convention, please visit the “Convention” Tab on our websitewww.lionelcollectors.org or contact me at 248 709-4137agkolis@comcast.net
We hope all of you can attend and have some F. U. N.!!
Best regards,
Al Kolis
President Elect & Special Events Manager
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248 709-4137<tel:248%20709-4137>
agkolis@comcast.net<mailto:agkolis@comcast.net>







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Last night, Lionel Collectors Club of America ( LCCA) members had the opportunity to experience and enjoy some classic New England seafood.  LCCA members enjoyed a New England clam bake on a tour as part of the LCCA's 45th Annual Convention held at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.  

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LCCA's  Honorary Engineer For the Day Event  Wednesday July 22  9:00 AM-11:00 AM   Mathew, Age 10 from a local MA organization that honors wishes of children with life threatening illness was designated the “Honorary Engineer for the  Day"   Mathew and his brother  Joseph (honorary conductor of the day " took the  Lionel Legacy hand held remote control unit at start the running of Lionel trains on the Lionel toy train operation layout and display.   This is the grand opening of the Lionel operating layout and display during the Lionel Collectors Club of America's (LCCA)  45th Annual Convention held at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA. Thank you Lionel for  your support and generosity!

 
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LCCA member and host of Notch 6 podcast Derek Thomas, is here at the Double Tree hotel along with his family attending the LCCA's 45th Annual Convention July 20-25.  Derek is hosting daily podcasts from the hotel capturing the the daily events and activities of the convention,   Go to www.notch6.com and listen to Derek talk about ongoing events.  Thank you Derek for your continued support of the LCCA.
 
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Yesterday, LCCA Junior members and some not so Junior members had a great time making little trains from life savers.  This was a junior member activity during the LCCA's 45 Th Annual convention held at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.  The LCCA convention will continue through Saturday, July 25.  If you are in the area, please stop by the Double Tree Hotel and see Lionel's impressive, hands-on, interactive toy train layout.
 
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LCCA members had a great time at the "Get Acquainted" Party last night at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.  As part of LCCA's 45th Annual  Convention lasting through Saturday July 25. Members enjoyed good food, great music from the 1950's, 60's and 70's.  Some members will need  a heavy dose of Motrin today after all of the dancing they did last night!

Al K. 

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LCCA members had a great time yesterday during Angela Trotta Thomas's painting class at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.  As part of LCCA's 45th Annual  Convention lasting through Saturday July 25. Angela hosted a"Learn  to Draw a Lionel Train" class for our Junior Members and another painting class for our Regular Adult members. As you can tell from these photos,our group is very talented and had al lot  of fun.  Thank you Angela for hosting these classes.

 

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Team Lionel hosted the "Lionel Seminar" on Friday July 24 at the Double Tree Hotel during the LCCA's 45 th Annual Convention in Danvers MA.  Lionel CEO Howard Hitchcock announced the "Honorary Lionel President For a Day" contest .    You must be a LCCA member to participate.  Stay tuned for future announcements and details.  Thank you Howard and the entire Lionel Team for hosting this seminar.  Our members found it to be very informative  and entertaining.
 
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The LCCA's 45th Annual Convention in Danvers MA concluded last night with a Saturday evening banquet.  The evening started with the LCCA Junior Members and our Charter Members leading the crowd in saying our Pledge of Allegiance.  Lionel President Howard Hitchcock presented LCCA President Dennis DeVito with some bling, a golden L ( Lionel not Loser)   The gauntlet and challenge has been thrown for another friendly competition between Lionel's Mike Reagan and the LCCA at  next year's LCCA convention to be held in the airport Hilton Hotel in Kansas City MO July 24-30, 2016.
 
Hope to see you there.
 
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Here is some of the limited edition products available to LCCA members during our 45th Annual Convention held this past week.  Lionel gifted a "LCCA 45th Anniversary"  watch to each and every conventioneer.  Every registered conventioneer that stayed at the Danvers Double Tree Hotel received their own trolley as a gift.  Other gifts include LCCA special pins.  The LCCA Switching Tracks Traveling boxcar made appearances throughout the convention.  Everyone who attended the Saturday evening banquet received their LCCA Made in Americ Billboard frame and special meal insert. Members had a chance to purchase the LCCA on-site car, a flat bed with two trailers, one commemorating Lionel's 115 year anniversary and the other commemorating LCCA's 45th Anniversary.  We also offered a special Conway Scenic RR boxcar.  This train excursion was one of our tour train rides.
 
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