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Big Sky Blue: Glacier Park Tour Reflections

Big Sky Blue is a pretty good way to describe our amazing trip in September!  Our trip up the California coast, through Oregon and on to the great state of Montana, was just a delight!  Every aspect was fun.  Those that came along had lots to say about ‘doing this again’. We were greeted at East…

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What They Say:

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…

J D

Thanks, Lowell, for another awesome addition to an already incredible train.

S. S.

I got my new Santa Fe business cars, they are superb and worth the wait ten times over.

R. LeBrun

Thank you for all that you do for the N Scale community. Your products by far, in my opinion, are the top of the line when it comes to N Scale Trains and I am always on the lookout for them when they come up for auction.

Jerry

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

K. Lyons

Thank you for everything you’ve done and everything you do for the modeling community. I can honestly say that my enjoyment of the hobby has benefited greatly because of you.

Ray F.

I just wanted you to know my O gauge Hood River Pears car came yesterday in perfect condition. This car is just beautiful I can’t wait for the next one to come out. Keep up the good work.

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!!!

D.

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

J. Arenas

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