Ferdinand Magellan: Body Style A Smashing Success!

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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  1. Mark Brereton on January 27, 2018 at 8:59 am

    I would like to obtain the n scale ferdinand magellan observation car. Where can I purchase it?

    • Lowell Smith on March 20, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      I have no suggestions other then the secondary market. Good luck Mark!

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