RPO Newsbag

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Railroad Christmas Joy

I truly believe that this hobby is one of the greatest in the world. The spirit of camaraderie we share makes us a tight knit group. Some of the people that I consider to be my closest friends are my “brothers in rail”. They know my family and I have met many of theirs. I…

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Latest On The Track

What They Say:

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!!!

Rad J.

Lowell, I am very pleased with the N Scale Ferdinand Magellan Presidential car. As a retired US Secret Service agent I have conducted security advances for the president and his family traveling by train. I have done a lot of research on the Ferdinand Magellan and the model has excellent detail. It will be an…

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…

Bill S.

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

J.Wallace

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

Jerry

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

J D

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

J. Arenas

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

Charlie S.

Thank you for producing such well researched quality offerings.

G.P.

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