Model Railroad Talk

By Model Railroad Talk

What's Model Railroad Talk about?

Model Railroad discussions from an everyday normal guy perspective for everyday Model Railroaders. We discuss anything that involves this great hobby.

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Model Railroad Talk episodes:

06.08.2024
Episode 60 - Eric Talks about the GP60 series of locmotives
Eric O. joins us again to talk about the GP60 series of locomotives. https://www.youtube.com/@warbonds Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
06.01.2024
Episode 59 - Burn't Out
Do you feel like you get burned out? We talk about what to look for and ways to avoid burnout. Also we discuss some things to look for in in online sellers to make sure you find good ones. Like what...
05.25.2024
Episode 58 - Waste of Time & Money?
We talk about if this hobby is a waste of time & money, Can this hobby be used to help teach children in schools, & if your thinking about getting into audio or videos to share your love of the...
05.18.2024
Episode 57 - Kalmbach Sells MR & other publications
We discuss Kalmbach Media and them selling Model Railroader and their other magazines and books. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
05.11.2024
Episode 56 - Kits & Model All Year?
We talk about railcar kits vs ready to run & do you model all year or just seasonal? Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
05.04.2024
Episode 55 - Steve R. Joins us
We discuss research and not just jumping in when getting into the hobby. facebook.com/gprsouthernrailroad Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
04.27.2024
Episode 54 - Do You Detail Your Railroad?
We talk about detailing your railroad in ways a lot of modelers don't think. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
04.20.2024
Episode 53 - Multi Level
We talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages of multi level layouts Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
04.13.2024
Episode 52 - Thinking Ahead
We talk about Thinking / Planning ahead for your railroad. Discuss a listener email. Updates on the Iowa Eastern Railroad & More. www.Trainsarefun.com www.Riverrail.org www.Handlaidtrack.com Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a...
04.06.2024
Episode 51 - Crossing the Scale Boundries
Working in other scales to help in modeling in your scale. Update on the Iowa Eastern RR. Fast Tracks - www.handlaidtrack.com Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message:...
03.30.2024
Episode 50 - Eric O. & Steve Rowland Join
Eric O. & Steve Rowland join the episode and we have a general conversation on Model Railroading. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
03.23.2024
Episode 49 - Rail Joiners/Wires & Much More
We discuss soldering wires to rails or using Rail joiners with wire soldered to them. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
03.16.2024
Episode 48 - Various Stuff!
We just chit chat about several different things. www.TRAINSAREFUN.com Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
03.09.2024
Episode 47 - Groups, Associations, others
We discuss the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) www.NMRA.org, and Historical societies, and special interest groups. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
03.02.2024
Episode 46 - Re Learning Curve
We Talk about learning curves and re-learning curves. In the second half we discuss some things to think about if you are looking at doing operations on your railroad. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok...
02.24.2024
Episode 45 - Eric Explains EMD SD's
We have Eric O. With us again. This time he explains some of the differences between EMD's SD40, SD40-2, & SD45 locomotives. YouTube: Warbonds - Eric;s Channel Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for...
02.17.2024
Episode 44 - Do you Jump Around?
We discuss jumping around on projects to not get burnt out. www.modelbuildings.org Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
02.10.2024
Episode 43 - Slow Or Fast?
We discuss Turnout Control. www.digitrax.com www.circuitron.com www.atlasrr.com Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
02.03.2024
Episode 42 - Iowa Eastern-SOLD!
We have sold the Iowa Eastern Rail. We also talk about purchasing equipment for your railroad. Muddcreekmodels.com www.Trainsarefun.com Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
01.27.2024
Episode 41 - DCC Starter Tips & Wood Craftsman Kits
We give tips on what to think about when looking for a DCC System and Tips on tools to use for building wood craftsman kits. https://muddcreekmodels.com/ Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk ---...
01.20.2024
Episode 40 - Small Space Modeling
We discuss modeling in small spaces, Listener Emails, & product reviews. www.muddcreekmodels.com www.jonosjunction.com Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
01.13.2024
Episode 39 - Listener Frank Joins us
A listener Frank from California Joins us. Contact Frank at [email protected] Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
01.06.2024
Episode 38 - 2024!
We just chit chat about trains! Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
12.30.2023
EPISODE 37 - Final Episode of 2023
In this episode we go back and recap the Episodes of 2023! Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
12.23.2023
Episode 36 - DCC Options & Reflective Tape
We discuss what things you can do with DCC vs. DC & Adding reflective tape to your equipment. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
12.16.2023
Episode 35 - Listener Benjamin Joins us
We discuss Prototype, Freelance, & Proto-Freelance modeling, N scale sectional track vs flex track, & N Scale couplers! Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
12.09.2023
Episode 34 - Couplers?!?!?!?
We discuss couplers. Various styles and pros & cons of them. Likewhat you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok Account as well for videos!!! www.ModelRailroadTalk.com [email protected] www.Patreon.com/ModelRailroadTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
12.02.2023
Episode 33 - Roadbed or Not?
We discuss advantages and disadvantages of either using roadbed or not. Also what kinds. We give you some tips if you are thinking about creating your own model railroad podcast. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our...
11.25.2023
Episode 32 - How do you prefer your Modeling?
We discuss Solo, Small group, & Club style modeling. Also the Quad City Society Model of Engineers Open house, and finally your spouse / significant other and the hobby. Like what you hear, check out our YouTube channel & our TikTok...
11.18.2023
Episode 31 - DCC - CV's...... HUH?!?!?
We discuss DCC (Digital Command Control) CV'c (Configuration Variables). What they do, and give some recommendations for what you may want to change first. We give you a review on Modelbrickyard.com and an update on our layout the Iowa Eastern...
11.11.2023
Episode 30 - Keep you Railroad Fire Burning
In this episode we talk about ways to keep your interest in model railroading going without physically modeling. Also give an update on the Iowa eastern Railroad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
11.04.2023
Episode 29 - Detail Railcars
In this episode we discuss ideas for detailing railcars, using an erasure to change road numbers, & we do a review on Jono's Junction Wayside Details --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
10.28.2023
Episode 28 - Outside the box for building
In this episode we discuss going outside what the main stream does to build your railroad. Also Using the "small guy" for model railroad products. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
10.21.2023
Episode 27 - How big of a DCC system do I need?
We discuss some ideas when choosing a DCC system. We also talk about LED vs Incandescent lights for locomotive. We review Evan Designs thunder kit for their lightning kit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
10.14.2023
Episode 26 - Layout For Kids / Graffiti
We discuss Building a layout for kids, Adding graffiti to railroad equipment. We review Steel Highway quarterly magazine --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
10.07.2023
EPISODE 25 - Guest Host
For our 25th episode we asked Eric O. to come on and be a guest host. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
09.30.2023
Episode 24 - Online World or Print World of Information?
Using online to get information and not having access to catalogs as much anymore. Use small cameras on cars for inspecting track during install process --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
09.23.2023
Episode 23 - BPI, Kit-Bash, or Scratchbuild. Getting into the Hobby
We discuss advantages & disadvantages of BPI ( Building Per Instructions), Kit-bashing, & Scratch building. We also give tips for someone who may be interested in joining the hobby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
09.16.2023
Episode 22 - Keep from getting burnt out!
We discuss ways to keep the hobby alive for you and not get burnt out while building a model railroad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
09.09.2023
Episode 21 - How do you get into the hobby
We discuss getting into the hobby, updates on the Iowa Eastern Railroad, & review the book "The Model Railroader's Handbook" by Kalmbach Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
09.02.2023
Episode 20 - Adding Equipment to your RR & Homemade Ballast
We discuss adding cars & locomotives to your railroad if they are not the right reporting marks. Also we talk about using crushed walnut shells for ballast AND we review 4 Products from Evan Designs. www.EvanDesigns.com --- Send in a voice...
08.26.2023
Episode 19 - Steam or Diesel
We have Benjamin back on and we discuss Steam or Diesel and Modular vs. Permanent layouts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
08.19.2023
Episode 18 - Listener Eric Joins us.
We have a listener on the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
08.12.2023
Episode 17 - Are you a collector of non MR items?
In this episode we discuss using non conventional model railroad items for our railroads & we talk about the Model Railroad Revolution! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
08.05.2023
Episode 16 - Structures & Weathering
In this episode we discuss the different kinds of structures (i.e. plastic, wood) AND we talk about weathering --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
07.29.2023
Episode 15 - A listener joins us
A listener had reached out to us a few weeks back & after some chatting we invited him to be on our podcast. Benjamin Z. from Arizona joins us and we discuss model railroad stuff. --- Send in a voice message:...
07.22.2023
Episode 14 - Wood or Foam
In this episode we discuss what options there are for laying your roadbed and track on. We talk about our Signal update on our railroad and We do a review of Railroad Shocase's new Blue Ray Called "The Great Western...
07.15.2023
Episode 13 - DCC Decoder Selection & Basic Installation
In this episode we discuss things to think about when selecting a DCC Decoder & We go over some of the basic tools needed to install a decoder in a locomotive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
07.08.2023
Episode 12 - What kind of modeler are you
In this episode we discuss being an armchair modeler, Weekend Warrior, & Full time modeler. We also discuss using railcams as a great way to help you build models & review Modelrailroadacadamy.com membership. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message
07.01.2023
Episode 11 DCC Program Track & Industry Planning
In this episode we discuss Integrating a programming track into your layout & Industry (Building) planning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailroadtalk/message

What's Model Railroad Talk about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Model Railroad Talk episodes:

Episode 60 - Eric Talks about the GP60 series of locmotives

Episode 59 - Burn't Out

Episode 58 - Waste of Time & Money?

Episode 57 - Kalmbach Sells MR & other publications

Episode 56 - Kits & Model All Year?

Episode 55 - Steve R. Joins us

Episode 54 - Do You Detail Your Railroad?

Episode 53 - Multi Level

Episode 52 - Thinking Ahead

Episode 51 - Crossing the Scale Boundries

Episode 50 - Eric O. & Steve Rowland Join

Episode 49 - Rail Joiners/Wires & Much More

Episode 48 - Various Stuff!

Episode 47 - Groups, Associations, others

Episode 46 - Re Learning Curve

Episode 45 - Eric Explains EMD SD's

Episode 44 - Do you Jump Around?

Episode 43 - Slow Or Fast?

Episode 42 - Iowa Eastern-SOLD!

Episode 41 - DCC Starter Tips & Wood Craftsman Kits

Episode 40 - Small Space Modeling

Episode 39 - Listener Frank Joins us

Episode 38 - 2024!

EPISODE 37 - Final Episode of 2023

Episode 36 - DCC Options & Reflective Tape

Episode 35 - Listener Benjamin Joins us

Episode 34 - Couplers?!?!?!?

Episode 33 - Roadbed or Not?

Episode 32 - How do you prefer your Modeling?

Episode 31 - DCC - CV's...... HUH?!?!?

Episode 30 - Keep you Railroad Fire Burning

Episode 29 - Detail Railcars

Episode 28 - Outside the box for building

Episode 27 - How big of a DCC system do I need?

Episode 26 - Layout For Kids / Graffiti

EPISODE 25 - Guest Host

Episode 24 - Online World or Print World of Information?

Episode 23 - BPI, Kit-Bash, or Scratchbuild. Getting into the Hobby

Episode 22 - Keep from getting burnt out!

Episode 21 - How do you get into the hobby

Episode 20 - Adding Equipment to your RR & Homemade Ballast

Episode 19 - Steam or Diesel

Episode 18 - Listener Eric Joins us.

Episode 17 - Are you a collector of non MR items?

Episode 16 - Structures & Weathering

Episode 15 - A listener joins us

Episode 14 - Wood or Foam

Episode 13 - DCC Decoder Selection & Basic Installation

Episode 12 - What kind of modeler are you

Episode 11 DCC Program Track & Industry Planning