Lionel Operating Train Society


	Lionel Operating Train Society www.lots-trains.org

		"There is great pleasure in operating Lionel^® and Lionel^® compatible toy trains and accessories!"


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Welcome to the Lionel Operating Train Society (LOTS). The members of LOTS are united by their love of operating and collecting Lionel toy trains. Members have a variety of interests within the hobby. Among the various interests, most are involved with scenery, electronics, operations, lighting, accessories and repairing motors. The most important and common denominator for all is having fun!


	*Membership Benefits Include:*


	The SWITCHER Magazine - Six issues per year, no paid advertising! Full of informative information on the hobby Limited Edition Lionel Collector Cars - Unique & creative cars with striking graphics in a variety of styles! Exciting Conventions! - "We plan great conventions, so you can plan on having a GREAT TIME!" Reno, NV ~ July 7 - 13, 2013 (Scroll down for more details) and Pittsburgh, PA - July 5 - 12, 2014 Club Owned "Kid Friendly" Modular Layout -Visit us at a train show near you! Outstanding Web-site with a "Members Only" Section Track Changes - Buy, Sell or Trade your trains with other club members. Membership Roster - List of all dues current members of LOTS. Lionel LLC Catalogs - LOTS Members will receive Volumes 1 & 2 Lionel Catalogs by mail direct from Lionel.


	Annual Convention Information - We Plan Great Conventions, so you can plan on having a GREAT TIME!!! Join LOTS today, so you can come to Reno with the LOTS' family!


	LOTS 34th Annual Convention Rendezvous in Reno, Nevada Reno/Sparks, NV - JA Nugget Resort and Casino


		Convention Tours:

	Two-Day One Night Tour to California State Railroad Museum Home Layouts in Grass Valley, CA Virginia & Truckee Steam Excursion V&T Locomotive Shop Tour Historic Virginia City, Nevada Lake Tahoe - M.S. Dixie Cruise Nevada State Railroad Museum with ride on McKeen Motor Car Nevada State Museum Carson City Mint Building National Automobile Museum - "The Harrah Collection" Western Pacific Railroad Museum - "Run-a-Locomotive" Thunderbird Lodge - Lake Tahoe Home Layout Tours Sparks Heritage Museum Visit with Reps. from Lionel LLC




	Click the 2013 Convention Logo for complete details.


	LOTS Convention Hotel: John Ascuaga's Nugget Resort Hotel and Casino 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV Adjacent to Union Pacific's Sparks, NV Rail Yard Railfan from your room!! Book Your Room Reservations LOTS Group Code GLOTS13 Group Rate: $89 or $99 plus tax. View room types when you click the reservations link above. Register by Phone: 800-843-2427

		LOTS Members: Register Online Today!


	*Annual Train Show Announcements*


	Model Train Show - July 12 - 13, 2013 Grand Sierra Resort & Casino 2500 E. 2nd Street, Reno, NV




		Shuttle bus transportation between hotels will be provided.


		Open to Registered Convention Attendees: July 12, 2013 - 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and July 13, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

	Open to the Public: July 13, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $5 per person


	*Limited Edition Lionel Collector Cars*


	If you are not a Member of LOTS, please become a Member first. Click the link above "Join LOTS Today!" After you join, you will be given a code to use for your Member number on all order forms on this site.


	The following LOTS cars are available for sale. Click the picture of the car you want to purchase for more details and ordering instructions. Don't miss out!!! Order these cars today!


	Union Pacific Single Unit Maxi-Stack® Lionel #58553 Available to LOTS and TTOS Members ~ Deadline to Order - ~~3/25/2013~~ - When this ad is removed.




	Sierra Railroad Company Beer Car Lionel Standard O #58533 Available to LOTS and TTOS Members Deadline to Order- ~~April 10, 2013~~



				Santa Fe Transparent Boxcar - Lionel #58535 Still Available - 1st Come, 1st Served (Run of 600)




		Sierra Railroad Company Beer Car Lionel S Gauge O # 41000 Available to LOTS and TTOS Members Deadline to Order- ~~April 10, 2013~~



			Tennessee Aquarium Car - Lionel #52553 Still Available - 1st Come, 1st Served (Run of 700)