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HE LION® ROAR MAGAZINE OF THE LIONEL COLLECTORS CLUB OF AMERICA T Volume 42, No. 1, October, 2012 S The Ultimate Quest - Shopping for Toy Trains PRESENTS ITS UNIQUE DESIGN MADE BY LIONEL® A unique Texas Special train set for your collection FREE Texas Special Diamond Transport Mint Car Ultra-cool Set Box The initial offer of this expandable train set includes the Cow The packaging of this and Calf NW2 diesel pair and a train set is as dramatic as FREE first-time-ever variation of the train itself! the popular Mint Car. It’s loaded No wonder hobbyists with sparkling faux diamonds! consider LCCA “the Car is equipped with twin interior best toy train club on the lights. This car cannot be ordered separately; it’s a bonus when planet!” you order the intial set. Three Other Matching Products Will Be Available in 2013. LCCA is now developing add-on cars to complete this set as shown below. Purchasers of the initial train set will receive preference when ordering the add-on cars. Texas Special Flat Car with Helicopter Texas Special Tank Car Texas Special Bay Window Caboose MAIL THIS ORDER FORM OR PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE Once submitted, LCCA will consider this a firm order and not refundable. Limit: one set. DO THE MATH SEND YOUR PAYMENT [ ] 1 Texas Special Initial Train Set (Cow, Calf, & Mint Car) [ ] My check or money order for the total amount of this order is enclosed and [ ] Plan A: one payment in full @ $499.95 $__________ made payable to “LCCA” with “TS” written on the memo line. [ ] Plan B: two payments: $200 non-refundable deposit now, $__________ and the balance due later prior to shipment. [ ] Charge the amount shown to my credit card as shown below. NOTE: This option must be paid with a credit card [ ] Plan A – payment in full Subtotal $__________ [ ] Plan B – a non-refundable deposit of $200 is due now. The balance will [ ] Illinois residents: add sales tax — (7.5% of subtotal) $__________ be charged to the same credit card account just prior to shipment. [ ] S&H&I, add-on $25 $__________ Delivery of the initial train set expected in mid 2013. Total (in U.S. funds): $__________ Delivery of the three add-on cars expected later in 2013. Credit Card Account No.: ________________________________________ Exp.: ____________ [ ] Discover [ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa Code: ____________ Signature: ____________________________________________________ _______________________ (3 digits on back of card) By my signature, I authorize LCCA to charge my account for the amount due according to the terms and conditions cited herein. Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ LCCA Member Number: ____________________ Shipping Address: ______________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ______ Zip + 4: ________________ Phone: ( ) ___________________________ e-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mail this order form (or a photocopy) to the best toy train club on the planet: LCCA Business Office • Dept TS/TLR-10-12 • P.O. Box 529 • Peru, IL 61354-0529 Order online at: www.lionelcollectors.org — go to “LCCA Store.” To submit an order by fax: 815-223-0791. Contents LCCA Services, Notices, and Leadership Business Office Officers Appointees LCCA Business Office services are limited to provid- Dennis DeVito, President Mike Battaglia ing or processing changes of address, changes of 570 Brookside Avenue Liaison to LCCA Business Office Conv’tn phone number, “make good” copies of The Lion Algonquin, IL 60102-6824 1361 Deerfield Street Recap Roars, applications for membership, replacement 847-658-8776 or 574-870-0391 St. Joseph, MI 49085 Page 18 membership cards, reinstatements, death notices, Con- [email protected] [email protected] vention registration, and orders for club collectibles at Immed. Past President the club’s website at www.lionelcollectors.org, by e-mail at: Al Kolis, Larry A. Black [email protected], by fax at 815-223-0791, or by 4315 Saint Andrews Drive IT and Web Manager mail at: P.O. Box 529, Peru, IL 61354-0529. Howell, MI 48843-7469 209 Denison Way 248-709-4137 Frankfort, KY 40601-0003 TLR Copyright Notice [email protected] 502-695-4355 Our The LCCA is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. Louis J. Caponi, President-elect [email protected] © Retire- Copyright 2012, Lionel Collectors Club of America. 610 Andrew Road Barrie W. Braden ment All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be Springfield, PA 19064-3816 Editor, eTrack & Interchange Track reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, 484-431-8529 10607 Serenity Sound Layout electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and [email protected] Page 29 Magnolia, TX 77354-3244 recording for any purpose. Kenneth J. Kelley, Treasurer 281-252-8153 [email protected] USPS Notices 10390 S. Sierrita Mtn Road, PMB 71 John R. (Bob) Carter, Jr. The Lion Roars (USPS 11-994) and (ISSN No. 1079- Tucson, AZ 85736-1442 0993) is published 5x/year in February, April, June, Co-manager, LCCA Convention President’s Report 2 520-299-3243 2205 Westridge Drive October and December by the Lionel Collectors Club of [email protected] Toy Trunk Railroad 3 America, P.O. Box 529, Peru, IL 61354-0529. Subscription Plano, TX 75075-8314 rate of $15 per year is paid through membership dues. Harry Hampson, Secretary 972-424-0678 Secretary’s Reports 4 Periodical postage paid at Peru, IL 61354-9801 and ad- 2117 East Kendall Circle [email protected] Trains in the Basement 9 ditional mailing offices. Virginia Beach, VA 23451-1743 Jenny Kraus 757-406-9636 JM Program Coordinator Special Events Are Special 11 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: [email protected] LCCA The Lion Roars 13613 Birchwood Avenue Making Magic with Modules 16 P.O. Box 529 Directors Rosemount, MN 55068 Peru, IL 61354-0529. Sal Gambino, Jr. 651-270-7430 2012 Convention Recap 18 4135 Knorr Street [email protected] LCCA and Lionel Philadelphia, PA 19135-2133 1976 Convention Car 25 Lionel L.L.C. is a registered trademark. Lionel copy- Louis J. Caponi 215-708-1504 Manager, Product Development In Memoriam – Mike Braga 26 righted materials, including Lenny the Lion (a company [email protected] trademark), are used with its permission. The LCCA is Co-manager, LCCA Convention Barrel Loader Upgrade 27 not affiliated with Lionel or Lionel L.L.C. Opinions and Johnny Ourso 610 Andrew Road 2400 N. Conestoga Avenue Springfield, PA 19064-3816 Our Retirement Layout 29 comments made in by-lined columns in this publication do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Board Tucson, AZ 85749-8275 484-431-8529 Lionel News & Views 31 of Directors or the views of officers and appointed of- 520-749-3750 [email protected] ficials; nor do they indicate a club endorsement of any [email protected] Barry Findley The Tinplate Cannonball 34 products mentioned. Harry Overtoom Chair, Constitution Committee A Lionel Puzzlement IBC 3409 Fleetwood Drive Chair, Finance Committee People to Contact Lexington, KY 40502-3504 3414 Old Cantrell Road On the Cover Secretary – Inquiries about membership lapses and admin- 859-619-7730 Little Rock, AR 72202-1860 istrative support. [email protected] 501-664-8525 Membership Chair – Joining LCCA and membership [email protected] HE LION® ROAR MAGAZINE OF THE LIONEL COLLECTORS CLUB OF AMERICA T Volume 42, No. 1, October, 2012 S questions. Bill Schmeelk Immediate Past President – Complaint against another 15 Birchwood Lane Al Kolis, Manager, Special Events member. Hillsdale, NJ 07642-1303 Membership Chair 4315 Saint Andrews Drive President – Always available and as a last resort. 201-497-8179 [email protected] Howell, MI 48843-7469 248-709-4137 [email protected] Visit our website for Mike H. Mottler Editor, The Lion Roars timely club news: 22 Water Oak Drive The Ultimate Quest - Shopping for Toy Trains Conway, AR 72034-3430 www.lionelcollectors.org 501-327-8747 The Trading Hall during the [email protected] Convention is a shopping frenzy. Scouts and Trains During the recent LCCA Convention in Norfolk, VA, Boy and Girl Scouts attended informational clinics that prepared them to earn the Railroading Merit Badge. More than 150 scouts benefitted from this educational activity. Photographs provided by Shirley Hunter The Lion Roars 1 Dennis DeVito RM 6758 Report from our President Looking Back, Points on the Agenda Looking Forward These points define our plans for the his report is the first of my second- upcoming months. year term as club President. Boy, the 1. The primary task I see is to serve the HIGHLIGHT: first year went by fast! As this second existing membership. This is best done T year begins, I’m pleased to report that by continuing to provide quality “Volunteer the club is strong, in good financial shape, publications, quality products, and timely and well poised for the future. I continually support of member questions and issues. participation review and evaluate LCCA actions and activities in the past and also look to the 2. Seek new members for the LCCA is the fuel for future in anticipation of new and exciting through promotional offers and personal adventures for club members. invitations. our “vehicle” – The main takeaway from last year is that it 3. Enhance the LCCA Special Events takes a lot of volunteer members working program by increasing the number like gas in the together as a dedicated team to accomplish of events, diversifying their location what that we did. Volunteer participation is geographically, and encouraging tank (or juice in the fuel for our “vehicle” – like gas in the participation. tank (or juice in the battery) for our journey 4. Create and implement a DMO (Digital the battery) for along the Train Hobby Highway. Membership Option) for LCCA. While most of my first-year goals were 5. Enhance and improve the Junior our journey along achieved, the targeted number of lapsed club Membership Program.