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March 28, 2024 142: Allegheny Portage Railroad
Why were canal boats being hauled by train over mountains? Park Ranger Elizabeth Shope provides an overview of the Allegheny Portage Railroad of Pennsylvania, its role in westward expansion, and how the National Park Service has worked to preserve what remains.
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Steamtown National Historic Site
California State Railroad Museum
Question of the Day
What is an underrated technological marvel in railroading?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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45 min
March 08, 2024 The History of Hospital Trains
We interview Alexandra Kitty, author of “A Different Track: Hospital Trains of the Second World War”, about the forgotten history of hospital trains, their role in WWII, and the healthcare workers who staffed them.
This episode is sponsored by the Mechanical Services department of the Strasburg Rail Road.
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The Great Train Robbery
WWII Train Reenactment
Question of the Day
What is a piece of railroad history that is often overlooked?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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53 min
January 25, 2024 140: Short Line Railroad History Meets Classical Music
Mark Rheaume, composer of “That’s the Way the Railroad Went” discusses how he created a 38 minute piece of music incorporating interviews documenting the Central Iowa Railway Company, a short line with a brief existence in the 1970s.
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New Age Album Created on an Amtrak Trip
Luke Pickman: Interpreting the Music of Thomas & Friends
Question of the Day
What is your favorite musical piece about railroading?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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54 min
December 20, 2023 139: Lionel Artist Angela Trotta Thomas
Well Stocked Shelves by Angela Trotta Thomas. Used with permission.
What is it like to paint official portraits of Lionel Trains? We are talking to Angela Trotta Thomas about her Lionel and real railroad paintings, her process of creating a scene, how she infuses her work with nostalgia, and her advice for getting into painting.
See more of Angela’s paintings.
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Railroad Photographer Dennis Livesey
Center for Railroad Photography and Art
Question of the Day
Going into the new year, what are you excited about?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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56 min
November 21, 2023 138: Behind the Scenes of N&W 611 Excursions
How did the idea for the 2023 excursions in Central Virginia come about? What logistics are required to put excursions together? Is converting Norfolk & Western 611 to oil burning being discussed? How can you become involved in future excursions? Zac McGinnis, Excursion Manager for the Virginia Museum of Transportation, answers these questions and more.
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Nickel Plate Road 765 Adventure
Question of the Day
What are your favorite holiday railroad memories?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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1 hr 1 min
October 24, 2023 137: The Future of the NMRA
National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) President Gordy Robinson and Social Media Manager Lucy Dormont join us for a full conversation about the challenges facing the organization and the work they are involved with to bring it into the future.
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
Visit the official NMRA website to learn more.
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Former NMRA President Charlie Getz
How to Design a Model Railroad
Question of the Day
What gives you hope in the future of model railroading?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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1 hr 15 min
September 20, 2023 Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
Learn about the preservation work that Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum is involved with, the opportunities and challenges of being based in central Portland, and how they use events to maximize their community outreach.
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
Learn more about Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum from their website.
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Question of the Day
What piece of narrow gauge history do you enjoy most?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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56 min
August 30, 2023 135: Reading 2100 – American Steam Railroad
Rob Gardner, President of American Steam Railroad Preservation Association, provides updates on the restoration of Reading Railroad T-1 2100 and what is planned for the future.
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
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Question of the Day
What steam locomotive restoration are you most excited about?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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48 min
August 02, 2023 Puffing Billy Railway – Sustainability and Success
The Puffing Billy Railway is a world famous tourist railway near Melbourne, Australia. CEO Peter Abbott speaks with us about the importance of the people connected to it (staff, volunteers, and community), how the railway works to overcome challenges, and what it means to operate it sustainably.
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
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Talyllyn Railway
Question of the Day
If you’ve visited the Puffing Billy Railway, what was your experience like? If not, what is the furthest that you’ve traveled to ride on a particular train?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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59 min
June 21, 2023 133: Yosemite Valley Railroad – Modeling a Historic Rarity
The Yosemite Valley Railroad was a connection between the Southern Pacific and Yosemite National Park that brought tourists in by the thousands, and it also hauled a considerable amount of freight. Jack Burgess is dedicated to understanding the history and operations of the railroad, and has even interviewed past employees. He shares the history of this railroad with us, along with answering the question of how he has remained so focused on this particular railroad for over 40 years!
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
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Steel Manufacturing and Railroads
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Question of the Day
What is your favorite obscure railroad, and why?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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1 hr 9 min

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