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Mark March 22, 2014 on Your Calendar for Lionel’s Second Annual Red Capet Warehouse Sale!

 

Our friends at Lionel LLC invite all LCCA members and their families to their Second Annual Red Carpet Warehouse Sale event at their facility in Concord, NC, (near Charlotte) on Saturday, March 22.  On Friday evening (March 21), we will gather for a Dutch treat dinner with the team from Lionel.  Lionel promises to have discounted prices on dozens of products on sale. Show your LCCA membership card at the door as a pre-requisite for entering this event. Lionel Railroad Club members will also be invited to participate, but the event will not be open to the public.  The Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad will be set up and operational during this family friendly event.  This will be a great opportunity to do some Lionel shopping.  Take the kids along so they can see Lionel’s own operating toy train layouts in action. A huge selection of Lionel O-gauge train sets, refurbished products, track pieces, scratch and dent items, plus new NASCAR die-cast cars will be available along with limited quantities of special-priced door busters. Cash and credit cards accepted. Come and see the Lionel archives that were moved from their Michigan facility to Concord NC. 

 

This promises to be a successful sequel to last year’s event. If you’re in the area, drop by and say hello to the folks at Lionel and the LCCA and wander through the rows of orange and blue boxes at the Lionel warehouse at:

 

6301 Performance Drive,

Concord, NC.

The facility is near Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Phone: 855-552-1960.

 

Specific information such as the event hours on Saturday and the Friday evening Dutch Treat dinner along with hotel recommendations will be forthcoming.  Please refer to the Special Events Tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org for upcoming information and details.

 

We hope you can make this great event! Attached are some photos taken during the 11-9-13 Lionel Sale.  

 

Best regards,

 

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by trainman13:

Is this open to junior members?

Absolutely!  This event is open to all LCCA Junior Members and their immediate family and to all LCCA Regular Members and their immediate family. We encourage people to bring their families and kids.  They will all enjoy the Lionel operating toy train layouts and displays!

 

Al Kolis 

Originally Posted by hold*on:

Am I reading the announcement correctly in that it seems like the sale hours will be on Saturday only; not Friday night and Saturday like last November's times?  Look forward to receiving more details as they are developed.

Yes, you are reading that correctly.  The sale willbe on Saturday only.  

 

Additional details will follow.

 

Al Kolis 

Originally Posted by katy409:

Hi Al, how can my wife get a LCCA card so she can attend the Red Carpet event? I have work conflict that day. Thanks, Art


Art,

 

As a family member, she is eligible to attend and particpate.  Have her bring your LCCA membership card and her ID, and there should be no problem.

 

I hope she saves a lot of money and buys a whole bunch of Lionel trains at discuounted prices!

 

Al K.

Originally Posted by Santa Fe VA:

Al----will you personally be at this event?

Am I missing anything if I can't get there until first thing Saturday morning?

Yes,  I plan to be at this great event.  You will miss the casual Dutch treat dinner on Friday evening.  A few key Lionel people will attend this Friday night dinner.  You will not miss any of the sales if you show up at the opening on Saturday morning.

 

Any questions, please call me at 248 70-4137

 

Al Kolis

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Originally Posted by Bob Karas:

Where is a good motel place to stay close by?


Bob,

 

Here is some local hotel information.  Sorry it took so long to get you the information. 

 

SpringHill Suites Charlotte Concord Mills/Speedway

7811 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC ‎

(704) 979-2500

Courtyard Charlotte Concord

7201 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC ‎

(704) 453-2600

 

Residence Inn Charlotte Concord

7601 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC ‎

(704) 454-7862

 

 

There are also the following hotels nearby,

Embassy Suites

Hilton Garden Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites

 

 Any questions, please call me at 248 709-4137.

 

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

agkolis@comcast.net

 

March 22, 2014 Lionel’s Second Annual Red Capet Warehouse Sale  Update (update with hours, Hotel info and proposed seminar schedule)

 Our friends at Lionel LLC invite all LCCA members and their families to their Second Annual Red Carpet Warehouse Sale event at their facility in Concord, NC, (near Charlotte) on Saturday, March 22  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   On Friday evening (March 21), we will gather for a Dutch treat dinner with the team from Lionel (location is still TBD) .  Lionel promises to have discounted prices on dozens of products on sale. Show your LCCA membership card at the door as a pre-requisite for entering this event. Lionel Railroad Club members will also be invited to participate, but the event will not be open to the public.  The Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad will be set up and operational during this family friendly event.  This will be a great opportunity to do some Lionel shopping.  Take the kids along so they can see Lionel’s own operating toy train layouts in action. A huge selection of Lionel O-gauge train sets, refurbished products, track pieces, scratch and dent items, plus new NASCAR die-cast cars will be available along with limited quantities of special-priced door busters. Cash and credit cards accepted. Come and see the Lionel archives that were moved from their Michigan facility to Concord NC. 

 

This promises to be a successful sequel to last year’s event. If you’re in the area, drop by and say hello to the folks at Lionel and the LCCA and wander through the rows of orange and blue boxes at the Lionel warehouse at:

 

6301 Performance Drive,

Concord, NC.

The facility is near Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Phone: 855-552-1960.

 Hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

We are also proud to announce the following proposed schedule for Seminars.  These seminars will be very informative, educational, entertaining and most of all fun!   Thank you LCCA Director Roger Farkash and Lionel’s Mike Reagan for making these presentations

 

 

Seminars:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presenter

 

Topic

 

Start Time

 

Length

Mike Reagan

 

LionChief™ Plus Engines

 

9:00 AM

 

:30 Min

Roger Farkash

 

"Scenery How to Seminar".

 

10:00 AM

 

:45 Min

Mike Reagan

 

Evolution of Lionel - Technology Focus

 

11:00 AM

 

1 Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Reagan

 

LionChief™ Plus Engines

 

1:00 PM

 

:30 Min

Roger Farkash

 

"Scenery How to Seminar".

 

1:45 PM

 

:45 Min

Mike Reagan

 

Evolution of Lionel - Technology Focus

 

2:45 PM

 

1 Hour

 

Specific information about Friday evening Dutch Treat dinner will be forthcoming.  Please refer to the Special Events Tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org for upcoming information and details.

Here are some possible hotel recommendations.

SpringHill Suites Charlotte Concord Mills/Speedway

7811 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC ‎

(704) 979-2500

 

Courtyard Charlotte Concord

7201 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC ‎

(704) 453-2600

Residence Inn Charlotte Concord

7601 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC ‎

(704) 454-7862

 

 

There are also the following hotels nearby:

Embassy Suites

Hilton Garden Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites

We hope you can make this great event! 

 Best regards,

 Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

 

Originally Posted by LIRR Steamer:

Hi Al

 

will folks be able to pay the fees and become a LCCA member at the door the day of the event?

Yes, walk-in are welcome.  Yes you can join the. LCCA on-site.  We will accept cash, master Card/visa and Discover credit cards

Please  look me up when you are there.

 

Al Kolis

Originally Posted by Bob Karas:

Anything on the dinner on Fri night?

March 21, 2014 Concord NC, - Casual Dutch Treat Dinner and Social Event Prior to Lionel’s  3-22-14 Red Carpet Event

 

LCCA members, family and friends are all invited to attend a casual, informal get together on Friday evening March 21, 2014 at Sticky Fingers Smoke House  Restaurant  in York, Concord NC 28027  (704 979-7427 ). This will be a Dutch Treat event starting at 6:30 PM till?   Gratuities will not be automatically included in your individual bills.   In addition to good barbecue food, this restaurant also has a bar that serves alcohol.  This  Pre- Red Carpet Special Event is a great opportunity to meet with some representatives from Lionel as well as fellow members from all over the country.

Sticky Fingers Smokehouse

8021 Concord Mills Blvd.

Concord, N.C. 28027

(704) 979-7427

 

If you are planning to attend, please send me an e-mail at agkolis@comcas.net  with the number of people attending in your party.  We welcome walk-ins, but we want to work with the restaurant so we can best serve our crowd. 


Let's get together and talk trains in Concord NC!   Meet with Representative of Lionel, LCCA officers and directors, volunteers and most importantly, other LCCA members from all around the country. We look forward to seeing you all there! Spread the word to your fellow LCCA members.  Invite your friends, and encourage them to join our club.  We know how to have F. U. N!  If you have any questions, please contact: Al Kolis - 248-790-4137

Remember, as part of the LCCA Special Events program, LCCA President Dennis DeVito has increased the goal and we need to reach out and meet with 2,300 LCCA members during the next 12 months. We encourage you to participate, bring your entire family and attend these LCCA special events.  If you have an interest or ideas about hosting a LCCA special event in your area, please contact Al Kolis at agkolis@comcast.net or 248-709-4137. We are looking for family oriented, train related, fun LCCA special events in your area.

Al Kolis
President Elect & Special Events Manager
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248-709-4137

 

 


Lionel’s Saturday March 22 Red Carpet Event

 

Sometimes, the best vacations are the ones planned at the last minute.  You can make a serendipitous trip to Concord NC to visit the Lionel Facility in North Carolina this Saturday.   Come to visit with the folks at Lionel, and to have a lot of fun at a great LCCA Special Event with other LCCA members.  This event is a wonderful opportunity to purchase Lionel product at great prices.  Just think about how much money you will save! 

 

This event is open for all LCCA and LRRC Members. If you are not a member, we will be accepting applications at the door.  So take the trip over to Concord and have a day full of Lionel trains, LCCA friends,  Meet with Lionel’s team,  experience Lionel operating layouts including the new LCCA/Lionel FasTrack Modular Railroad Layout, be entertained with great seminars conducted by TW TrainWorx’s Roger Farkash and Lionel’s Mike Reagan, game activities with prizes and many more surprises. 

 

There will be workshops, games, and seminars in addition to all the product sales opportunities. Lunch can be purchased on site. There is a dinner planned on Friday for folks who will be in town at "Sticky Bones' located close to hotels and the Lionel facility.  OGR’s Ed Boyle ( & LCCA Member) will be there representing OGR during this event.   Come and meet with Ed  at the OGR display.  

 

This is truly a special Event for any of you who Love Lionel and Lionel Trains.  Come to see Lionel’s updated facility,  their coveted historical archives, talk with Lionel Leadership, have a dutch-treat dinner with fellow members, attend informative seminars, see layouts, consider some seriously good deals on product, and be prepared for a really FUN time!  Children are welcome to attend. There is  no-cost for admission to attend this LCCA Special Event. 

 

Any questions, please call me at 248 709-4137

See you in Concord!

 

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

I, too, would like to know when the next event would be so I could attend as well. 

 

I do have one question though.  I was thumbing through the photos that Al posted in the first post on this thread and I noticed that some of the guys packed their carts with tons of stuff.

 

Are the deals that Lionel puts together for these events really that good where you could fill up a cart with some goodies?

Originally Posted by MMarauder03:

I, too, would like to know when the next event would be so I could attend as well. 

 

I do have one question though.  I was thumbing through the photos that Al posted in the first post on this thread and I noticed that some of the guys packed their carts with tons of stuff.

 

Are the deals that Lionel puts together for these events really that good where you could fill up a cart with some goodies?

Yes, there were great deals on a lot of Lionel items!

 

Al K.

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