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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!

The Great Locomotive Chase

Since I can remember, I have always had an interest in the American Civil War, and have been rather fascinated by many stories of the family hardships that the War Between the States caused. In 1992, I traveled to the NMRA convention in Columbus, OH. It was my first time ‘back east’ and since the…

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What They Say:

Jerry

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

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”.

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.

Jerry E.

Received GN A10 today. Absolutely stunning! I am very pleased. Thank You all.

D.K.

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

Charles

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

B.L.

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

J.R.

Lowell, I received my Great Locomotive Chase set today. “THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.” Keep up the good work.

R.M.

You know I’m always looking forward to the next release and its arrival with great anticipation. I treasure my Lowell Smith Signature collection.

J.Wallace

AFT is a real dream come true for me. Thanks for all your hard work!