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Fall Means Indoor Railroading for the Model Railroad Enthusiast

I really love the fall season.  Every year, as the days get colder, it is a reminder of the fun hobby of model railroading. And although it truly is not a seasonal hobby for me, it is the time of year the focus comes back indoors after the fun warm days of summer. Last night…

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What They Say:

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…

S. S.

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

R. M.

Lowell, I just want you to know – you make this hobby fun!

Dan D.

I look forward to continuing to buy trains from my favorite special run train maker. That’s how I think of you now, “The Train Maker”.  And speaking of cool trains, I just received a box loaded with great looking Texas Special cars. Thanks.  I certainly look forward to all the new releases you are planning.

J D

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

Rick S.

Every new release from your Signature Series gets me revved up for the rails.

Bill S.

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

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.

Charles

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

J.Wallace

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