RPO Newsbag
This is the Lowell Smith Signature Series and RailSmith blog, (or perhaps it's better called, ‘stories around the caboose stove’). Either way, bookmark this page for updates as they happen and check back regularly!
For the Love of Trains
I often get asked “where do you get these ideas”? Well, if you know me, it’s not a short answer. Nor is it a simple response. But like most of you, I have always loved trains. As you might know, I’m a railroad modeler. I love to build the miniature world and operate the trains…
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Will you see all the trains you want in your lifetime?
Will you see all the trains you want in your lifetime? Creating an exact model of a passenger train comes one-car-at-a-time. Only Kato has given us complete train sets. But, hold that thought… As a consumer we want it all and are pretty fickle about criticism of those manufacturers when they decorate a car that…
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City of Prineville Railway: A new chapter
On January 14th Barb and I celebrated 40 years of marriage. On that day, we moved the last truck of household goods from our home of 27 years in Portland, to the Central Oregon town of Prineville. You may have heard of the ‘City of Prineville Railway’. You may have been wondering ‘what happened to…
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King of the Cowboys
Years ago when Barb and I met Roy Rogers Jr. “Dusty” as he is known, it was a very special moment. Being able to include this name in our Great American Circus and Wild West Show is just a treat! It is a shame most kids today do not know of Roy Rogers. Time moves…
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Noah Elias and Lowell Smith Team Up to Bring TRAINS to The Kid In Me
I’ve had the privilege of meeting and working with some incredibly talented individuals over the years. Recently, a good friend of mine, Noah Elias, approached me with an idea I have been so excited about. This partnership and project has already been a highlight, and I’m thrilled to finally get to share it with you.…
Read More »Announcing National Park Centennial Gift Boxes
On the eve of the Centennial Birthday of our country’s National Park Service, as we celebrate 100 years of beauty stewardship and preservation, I’ve coincided the release of the ‘Signatures of America‘ gift box sets. These cars from my National Park Series, have a special road number (ending in ‘2’), have not been available for over 10 years…
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Ferdinand Magellan: Body Style A Smashing Success!
The Ferdinand Magellan is the first in this line with the brand new body style which Micro Trains made just for Lowell Smith Signature Series. The original Ferdinand Magellan railcar was built in 1929 by the Pullman Company as a private car. It was one of six similar cars constructed in two batches. They were…
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Announcing the Ferdinand Magellan: Releasing Feb. 2016!
U.S. No. 1 This is one of those announcements that I have been looking forward to for quite awhile! Micro-Trains has created a brand-new car for my Executive Line Series. This project has been in the works for a very long time, and the time has come for it’s unveiling. New car sides were created…
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Christmas 2015 at the Walt Disney Family Museum
This weekend I will be down in San Francisco at the Walt Disney Family Museum for the release of this year’s Christmas car. The 2015 car came out great and I can not wait for you all to see it! You can get more information about the event on the Walt Disney Family Museum website…
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Save the Date!
I am so excited to announce the release date of this year’s Christmas car! Please join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum on Saturday, December 5th, for a great time and the 2015 unveiling. Barb and I will be there between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. If you have never visited The Walt Disney Family Museum,…
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