HAPPY HOLIDAYS THE LCCA WAY: The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) has announced a limited-edition Christmas car made by Lionel. The commemorative O gauge model is a no. 6464-style boxcar with die-cast metal trucks and couplers and festive Christmas 2015 decorations. Only 550 cars will be produced. The car costs $69.99 plus $10 shipping and is available to members only. Orders must be placed no later than Nov. 30, 2015. Forms for ordering the car and LCCA membership information can be found at www.lionelcollectors.org.
THE MENARDS FREIGHT TRAIN KEEPS A’ ROLLING: Coming soon from Menards are two more traditionally sized boxcars to add to your O gauge fleet: The nos. 2792633 Canadian National boxcar and 2792637 Baltimore & Ohio boxcar. The cars cost $19.99 each plus shipping, or ship free to your local Menards store. Check www.menards.com for product availability.
UK TOY TRAINS: Michael Foster has published the first volume in a planned four-volume series called British Toy Trains. Book 1 covers Astra, Burnett, Chad Valley, Palitoy, and Whitanco and includes trains, accessories, and rolling stock, along with electric, clockwork, and floor toys. The 134-page book includes 200 photos and costs $25 plus shipping. The book is available in the U.S. from Caboose Hobbies at 303-777-6766 or go to www.caboosehobbies.com.
HOUSE YOUR LOCOS: The latest Menards structure for your O gauge railroad is the no. 2792675 Chicago & North Western locomotive maintenance shed. The structure comes with scenery and includes worker figures, exterior lighting, and an illuminated C&NW sign. Don’t forget Jack the dog is posed on the accessory. The structure measures 20¼ inches long, 6½ inches high, and 9 inches wide. The locomotive maintenance shed costs $69.99 plus shipping (or ship free to your local Menards store). Order at www.menards.com.
