Concept Cars & Convention Season!

The National N Scale Convention is only five weeks away! Last year we were in Roanoke, Virginia. This year, it is the west coast, and we will be in Sacramento, California, June 21-28th. The show and swap meet on Friday and Saturday, the 26th and 27th is open to the public Friday noon to 4pm and Saturday all day. So there is no excuse. This will be a great show, and if you have never been to a National N Scale Convention, it is so much fun with great people. Here is a web link to their web site and more information: http://www.nationalnscaleconvention.com

Next to ship: Executive Line Southern Pacific’s business cars – THIS WEEK!!

NP Mainstreeter’s RPO car will ship on June 3rd.

Great American Circus – Release #28 will be ready before the end of June.

American Freedom Train – Release #11 on or close to June 8th.

Besides being busy with these regular releases, I am just finishing up this years Concept Car. I am so excited about this year’s piece! This ‘idea’ has been in my head for 5+ years and it actually took 2+ years to make!!! No guesses, just hope to see you at my table on Friday morning at the swap-a-rama! This one is a real work! I love this stuff!

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Lowell Smith

A native of Portland, Oregon, Lowell Smith married his church choir sweetheart Barb in 1978. After a lifetime of rail-fanning, Lowell and Barb ventured out in 1992 to launch a new business in Portland, Oregon. Read more

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M. Magliaro

I received my #99 business card in the mail today. It looks superb. Thank you for another wonderful job. You are really filling a niche.

Charles

“You have received many compliments when I have run my RailSmith cars with my friends.”

J. LaBoda

To say the least this is a HUGE development for N-scale and I, along with a number of others, are indebted to you for making these cars possible. Thanks so very much!!!

R. K.

You are in my book one of the very best.

J. Arenas

Wow… You made my dream come true with the CK Holiday! I am a great admirer of your work.

B.L.

Thank you ever so much for being such an integral part of the model railroading hobby!

R. M.

Lowell, I just want you to know – you make this hobby fun!

Bill S.

That car is about the greatest thing I’ve ever seen in N scale!  Excellent work!

Jerry

I really am enjoying what you are producing, Lowell! Thanks for doing it. Jerry

K. Lyons

I want to be like you when I grow up!