• Lionel Operating Train Society

    “There is great pleasure in operating Lionel® and Lionel® compatible toy trains and accessories!”

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  • ANNUAL CONVENTION

    Knoxville, Tennessee
    July 9-16, 2023

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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!

Join LOTS Today!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Exciting Conventions!

  • “We plan great conventions, so you can plan on having a GREAT TIME!”
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Limited Edition Lionel Collector Cars

  • Unique & creative cars in a variety of styles!

The SWITCHER Magazine

  • Six issues per year, no paid advertising!

Club Owned “Kid Friendly” Modular Layout

  • Visit us at a train show near you

Track Changes

  • Buy, Sell or Trade your trains with other club members.

Informative Website with a Members Only Section

  • The LOTS website is the online hub where you can renew your membership, login to view past Switcher articles, view Track Changes and more!

Membership Roster

  • List of all dues current members of LOTS.

Lionel LLC Catalogs

  • LOTS Members receive Lionel Catalogs by mail, direct from Lionel.

Annual Convention Information

LOTS 46th Annual Convention, Auction and Model Train Show

Akron, Ohio – July 6-12, 2025

Hotel Information –

Hilton Garden Inn, 1307 E Market St, Akron, OH

Registration is now open $139.00 + tax/per night.

You must register by June 14 to receive the discounted rate.

Click here to make a reservation.

O Gauge Toy Train Auction –

July 11, 2025 – Hilton Garden Inn Akron – 1307 E Market St, Akron, Ohio

No Reserve, No Registration Fee and No Buyer’s Premium Live/In person Toy Train Auction!

Viewing 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Auction starts at 7:00 pm.

Rubber City Model Train Show

Emidio’s Expo Center – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

July 12, 2025: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$8.00 per person. Under 12 is FREE! Free Parking!

Train Show Features:

Train Layouts & Displays –

Buying & Selling Trains & Related Items

Train Drag Races – 11:00 am – Loaner engines available. Visit the drag race area to register for the race. Prizes are awarded to the top two winners in 4 age brackets.

Online registration for Vendors will open on January 1, 2025. Please call Javen: 316-two-5-three-5918 or email or email – lotstrainshow (at) gmail.com  for more information.

Limited Edition Lionel Collector Cars

The following LOTS cars are available for purchase now! Some will ship 3-7 business days after your order is processed others are available on a “pre-order” basis.

Click the picture of the car you want to purchase for more details and ordering instructions.

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LOTS - MTH Cylindrical Hopper Car
Lionel-LOTS CPKC Sunflower Oil Tank Car

LOTS LATEST NEWS

LOTS Articles, Tips, and Reviews

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LOTS - MTH Cylindrical Hopper Car
Lionel-LOTS CPKC Sunflower Oil Tank Car