RPO Newsbag

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!

What size is the train under your tree?

One of the fun things about the holiday season is the chance to have friends and family visit. In our family we enjoy a nice meal and fellowship followed by games being played. Decorating the house has always been a fun thing to do but decorating the Christmas Tree has been one of my favorite…

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Latest On The Track

RS-ALASKA Centennial Coach NENENA

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GN ‘simplified’ Power Set F7 A&B -FINAL BILLING

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RailSmith- Illinois Central Coach Pair

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RailSmith- ATSF Chair Pair

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What They Say:

J.Wallace

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

S. Reames

I received my observation/business car today and – like all of my other cars from you – I love it!

Jerry E.

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

Paul G.

I just received my Carolwood Pacific cars yesterday. They are exquisite! Every attention to detail was paid here, and I can’t thank you enough for putting this into production.  They are going to look amazing, circling my main Street miniatures display.

J.R.

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

P.B.

Thanks for all the great trains – it’s nice to have such wonderful rolling stock on the layout.

R.L.

Ferdinand Magellan is great! This really fits your mission of offering significant cars that otherwise wouldn’t be produced.

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”.

Jerry

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

K L

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…