Great Weekend Ahead for LCCA Special Events
This is a friendly reminder about two great LCCA Special Events to be held this weekend, March 1 & 2. On Saturday, March 1, the LCCA will be at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw GA for Autism Awareness Day. On Saturday and Sunday, March 1 & 2 you will have an opportunity to see the new LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad Layout at RealRail’s 36th Annual Train & Model Railroad Expo in Palmetto Fl. If you are in Southern Florida or near the Atlanta GA area, please consider attending these great family friendly events.
March 1, 2014LCCA &Southern Museum to Host Autism Awareness Day –Kennesaw GA
This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming LCCA Special Event held this Saturday, March 1, in Kennesaw GA. The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) in conjunction with the Autism Speaks Organization and the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw GA , will host a special day for families affected by autism on March 1 from 9 am - noon. Three different types of model train layouts for children of different ages and needs will be provided by Lionel, LCCA and the museum. Other features include a sensory friendly room with puzzles and activities and special showings of the museum’s Great Locomotive Chase movie. Staff and volunteers from Autism Speaks will be present to assist during the event and offer information and local resources for families.
The LCCA is inviting all members to attend this interactive, Lionel train filled Special Events. Invite your family and friends to experience the magic of Lionel trains and the home of “the General” Steam Locomotive made famous in the Civil War’s Great Train Chase of 1862.
Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors (60+) and $5.50 for children (ages 4 – 12). Any autistic visitors as well as Lionel Collector Club of America members will receive a $1 discount. Reservations for tickets and further information will be available beginning January 8 on the museum website, southernmuseum.org. Reservations are recommended.
For more information on this event, contact Al Kolis at 248 709-4137 or Dena Bush, at 770-427-2117, extension 3184, or e-mail dbush@kennesaw-ga.gov.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks, founded in 2005, is now the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a possible cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. To learn more, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.
About The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is a prominent north Georgia attraction boasting 40,000 square feet of exhibit space, an 8,000 square foot interactive Jolley Education Center, a library/ archive (which through an expansion next year will receive an additional 15,000 square feet of archival space), and a gift shop. The Museum houses three permanent exhibitions: one featuring the importance of railroads during the Civil War, another focused on the “Great Locomotive Chase,” which includes the famous locomotive, General, and a third on the Glover Machine Works, a turn-of-the-century locomotive manufacturer. The Museum also accommodates temporary exhibits developed internally or hosted through the Museum’s affiliation with the Smithsonian Institute. The Museum offers a variety of adult and children’s educational programs, including events at the Museum, as well as an extensive outreach program. Open seven days a week, the Museum attracts over 42,000 visitors annually through educational offerings for all ages ranging from family events, “Mommy and Me” for pre-school audiences, school-aged tours, and special programs for adults and seniors.
LCCA Invites You Attend a March 1-2 Train
Show in Palmetto Fl.
The Lionel Collector Club of America (LCCA) invites you to attend RealRail’s 36th Annual Train & Model Railroad Expo on March 1 & 2, 2014 at the Manatee Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd. Hours will be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, and from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday. Attractions will include more than 150 tables, six layouts, as well as the famous Tampa Lego Group and the S-Scale disaster. Plenty of free parking will be available. Admission: $8 Adults; children under 13 admitted free. LCCA members will be admitted for $6 with valid membership card. For additional information, contact: Steven at (941) 321-5847; e-mail: stevenhaber2012@gmail.com or visit: www.realrail.org
Come to this family friendly train show, stop by the LCCA display and meet with LCCA Club Secretary Harry Hampson and his lovely wife Bridgette. Come and see a new local LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad layout in action.
The LCCA is seeking members in the Florida area who have an interest in participating in a LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad Activity. We are looking for members who want to build sections and bring them to this Special Event Train Show. If you have an interest, please contact Bob Eberley for more details. You can build a module from scratch on your own, you can purchase a modular kit from the LCCA or Lionel, or you can have a company such as TW TrainWorx design and build a customer modular section for you. If you do not have the room to have your own layout, this modular activity is a great way for you to run your Lionel Legacy trains with fellow member and friends. Get your friends together and build them as a group project. If you have a company, school, scout group etc you can custom decorate your modules as a personal expression of your interests. Have fun with this project and help introduce the magic of Lionel trains to an entire new generation of people
For additional information about this modular layout , please contact:
Bob Eberley
941-722-4722
We hope you can participate in this fun group activity. Members from all over the country are starting to build their own LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad layouts. Groups in San Jose, California, Dallas TX, Concord NC, York PA, Little Rock AR, Norfolk VA, Cleveland OH, Pittsburgh PA and Jacksonville FL, etc are all starting on building their own layouts for their regional events. We are planning to host future regional and national events with this LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad system. Bring your modules to Indianapolis IN this summer for our 44th Annual Convention, July 21-26, 2014. I guarantee you will have a great time! Contact Bill Schmeelk (bill@wellingtonent.com) to reserve a spot in the Layout
We hope you consider participating in this fun and exciting activity. We believe this will help introduce Lionel trains and our hobby to an entire new generation of future train enthusiasts. After all, why do you have an interest in Lionel toy trains today? For me, I know the reason I love Lionel Trains today is because I liked and played with my Lionel Trains as a child. So plant the seed and spread the word!
If you have any questions, or are interested in coordinating a 'LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad' in your area, please contact me at 248-709-4137 or agkolis@comcast.net
Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this two day, family friendly train show. Invite your family and friends for a day of fun! Come and see the LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad in action, meet with other LCCA members and Harry Hampson. All LCCA members who attend will receive a special commemorative LCCA commemorative billboard sheet and a LCCA Special Event Pin.
Best regards,
Al Kolis
President Elect & Special Events Manager
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248 709-4137
