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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!

Oregon Trunk Fishing Trip

Last week I had the special opportunity to go fishing with my son, Jeremy. Life is busy, but given the chance to have a day with him, made me happy to take it! We love to fly fish, and rarely take the time to enjoy such a fun hobby, so off we headed to one…

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What They Say:

J. Arenas

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

Anonymous

What a trip! We had a great time- exceeded our expectations by a mile. The Silver Lariat was simply stunning. A gem on the rails. The scenery and weather were perfect. The delays were not an issue for us at all. All just a good days work on the railroad! Thank you for all the…

Dan & Nina D.

So glad our big Alaska trip happened when it did.  It was the trip of a lifetime for me and Nina, thank you so much for organizing it.

Jerry

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

Charlie S.

Thank you for producing such well researched quality offerings.

J. Echlin

Many thanks for your superb offerings and beautiful work!

Bill S.

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

A.M.

“You seem to be the shining light in an industry that’s seen a lot of change since the early 2000’s when I was last in the hobby”.

G.P.

I just received the “The Great Locomotive Chase” set from the Walt Disney Family Museum. Very nicely done!

D.

“You have no idea how excited I am about these cars . . .”