Notch 6 podcast

The Notch 6 Podcast Episode 62. The fifth night of the LCCA convention in Boston. Tonight I recap the days events with Al Kolis, plus an interesting discussion about the LCCA Junior Membership program. The feature interview tonight is with the Lionel Director of Marketing Mike Phillips. He helps answer the question of "What is Lionel doing to reach a new generation?". We talk about train shows, licenced product, and more.  

The Notch 6 Podcast Episode 61. Night four at the LCCA National convention. Tonight we chat with Al Kolis about the local impact that the LCCA makes on the host city. Our feature interview tonight is with Mike Reagan from Lionel. He'll update us on Lionel accessories, power for your layout, new tricks with the Station Sounds diners, and more. 

The Notch 6 Podcast Episode 60. Night three at the LCCA National convention. Tonight we chat with Al Kolis about the LCCA and how it makes the convention family friendly with a variety of tours and how convention attendees get a historical overview of each city they visit. Our feature interview tonight is with Roger Farkash from TW Trainworx. We discuss project updates from the past few months,  and Roger gives you tips to help you build your layout like a pro.

The Notch 6 Podcast Episode 59. Night two at the LCCA National convention. Tonight we chat with Al Kolis about the LCCA switching tracks traveling boxcar and how it can come to your home layout! Our feature interview highlights the enormous layout built by The Boston Metro Hi Railers. You'll hear about some of the challenges they have overcome and unique items they have worked into their layout. 

The Notch 6 Podcast Episode 58. It’s the first night of the 45th Annual Lionel Collectors Club of America annual convention. We’ll look at the week ahead at the convention with co-host Al Kolis and chat with Ed Boyle from O Gauge Railroading Magazine. We'll be discussing how technology affects the value of our model trains. This is a facinating topic with some view points that you may not have considered. 

In this episode of Notch 6, Joey Ricard from Trackside Scenery joins us to discuss some pratical and easy tips to bring your senery up to the next level. Everything from backdrops, to rocks, chalk weathering, and small details are covered in this show. If you're frustrated with trying to understand more advanced scenery for your model railroad, this episode is for you! 

Norfolk & Western 611 returns to active mainline service this week for the first time in almost 21 years. We catch up with Cheri George and Scott Lindsay from the Fire Up 611 campaign as they discuss their history with 611 and the current program. Trains Magazine editor Jim Wrinn also joins us for his thoughts on the resurrection of this amazing locomotive. If you have an interest in 611 this episode is for you! 

In this episode of Notch 6 I talk about a big road trip that we have coming up at the end of May to see Norfolk and Western 611. I'll also share about my experience chasing N&W Y6a 2156 through Indiana. 

The bulk of this show is a very exciting announcement, my largest project ever and it involves Madison Hardware. Plus, we'll revisit my interview with Richard Kughn former owner of Lionel. 

Mike Reagan and Matt Ashba from Lionel Trains stop by to fill us in on all the exciting news from Spring York 2015. Items include track and power, a Legacy LCS announcement, HUGE LionChief Plus announcement, and a special 115th Birthday surprise. Do not miss this episode!

Andy Edelman Vice President of Marketing from MTH Electric Trains visits Notch 6 to talk about the MTH 2015 Volume Two catalog. Topics in this episode include Railking steam and diesel,  discussion on Premier steam and diesel locomotives, a run down of all the new features and locomotives in the catalog, updates on the MTH DCS app and much more. Visit MTH Trains to read along in the catalog as you listen.