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Zephyr Stop in Glenwood Springs: Journey from the Past

Zephyr Stop in Glenwood Springs – Mike Danneman’s Journey from the Past… Our train charter this past February was a great journey back in time. Riding the classic railcars of the California Zephyr really is traveling in style. My friend Mike Danneman, who is an amazing rail photographer, artist and model railroader, came along for part…

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What They Say:

D.K.

I am speechless!  The AFT Showcase car is everything I hoped it would be; and more.

G.D.

Lowell, thanks to you and your company SP&S modelers (myself included) are having a much easier time modeling the North Bank Road. Thank you for your hard work!

Jerry

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

B.L.

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

J D

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

K.

I am looking forward to many more releases in the new year. I stayed up really late on Christmas to talk to Santa when he came by our house. I asked him for an n-scale SP&S 700, and he said that was out of his league and I’d better call you.

George H.

Blunt End Observation is a GRAND SLAM! I’ve wanted this car for ages but never figured out a good way to kitbash it.

D.G.

Nothing better than receiving that white box from Lowell Smith.

G.P.

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

R. K.

You are in my book one of the very best.