Welcome to Episode 7 of the Iron City Roundhouse Report, where Bradd and Pat celebrate crossing a major milestone with 1,000 downloads! Join us as we introduce our special co-host, Richard Shirey, the Iron City historian, who shares his vast knowledge about Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh railroads.

This episode dives deep into rumored mergers in the railroad industry, exploring the potential impact on railfanning, modeling, and the heritage of railroads. Bradd, Pat and Richard discuss the implications for major rail companies like Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern potentially joining forces and what it could mean for the industry.

We also offer insights into the Altoona N-Scale Weekend, sharing personal anecdotes and encouraging listeners to attend this significant event in the model railroading community.

Lastly, we discuss what's happening in the Iron City model railroading world, with updates on various layouts, including the fictional yet inspired Long Valley Branch, The North Penn and The West Penn, sharing stories of creativity and craftsmanship in model railroading. Don't miss this enriching and fun-filled episode!

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