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July 21, 2022 West Coast Railroaders Group
How does one use railroading in meaningful ways to make people happy and strengthen communities? Ken Marty, President of West Coast Railroaders Group, discusses how his company uses speeder cars for everything from fire suppression to partnering with the Make a Wish Foundation to provide children with unforgettable experiences.
Related Episodes
Port Jervis Transportation History Center
God’s Wonderful Railway
Question of the Day
What is an event or organization (doesn’t have to be related to railroading) that you’ve been part of that benefitted your community?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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58 min
June 22, 2022 Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train
The Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train is a premiere dining experience in New Hampshire. Owners Ali and Michael French are here to describe the experience of dining on rails, explain how they prepare meals on the train itself, and share why they enjoy being in the business.
You can learn more about the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train here.
Related Episodes
Private Car Owner Bob Lowe
American Association of Private Rail Car Owners
Question of the Day
What’s the best experience you’ve had dining on a train?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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35 min
May 25, 2022 Port Jervis Transportation History Center
Background photo by Argo Flight.
Port Jervis NY will soon be home to the Port Jervis Transportation History Center. Carolyn Hoffman, President of Operation Toy Train, discusses this new site, what it means for rail preservation in the region, and what you can expect to see at their upcoming launch event!
To learn more about the Port Jervis Transportation History Center, visit their website!
Related Episodes
The Next Generation of Railroad Publishers
Steel City Limited Adventure
Question of the Day
What was your favorite railroad holiday experience?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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51 min
April 19, 2022 New Age Album Created on Amtrak Train Trip
What does it take to create an entire musical album on a train? Musician and composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt created her latest album “The Passenger” on a cross-country Amtrak adventure and shares her process with us.
Learn more about Cheryl and her music here.
Related Episodes
Wick Moorman – Amtrak CEO
Amtrak and its Heritage
Question of the Day
What music do you associate with a great train journey?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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50 min
March 15, 2022 Kelly Lynch: Fort Wayne, Headwaters Jct., and FMW Solutions
We talk with Kelly Lynch about his involvement in Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Headwaters Jct., and FMW Solutions, along with the importance of inclusivity and looking out for others.
Related Episode
Joliet Rocket
Nickel Plate 765 Adventure
Question of the Day
What makes you feel part of a team in a railroad organization?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 16 min
February 16, 2022 Dr. Robin Coombes’ Thesis on Heritage Railways
Photo by Dr. Robin Coombes.
Dr. Robin Coombes returns to the podcast to discuss earning his Ph. D in Railway Heritage from the University of Birmingham and the thesis he developed as part of his program. He shares the successes and shortcomings of rail preservation in the UK and what he believes is necessary to solidify its future.
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Train photos available for print: https://streamlinermedia.com/store
Related Episodes
Robin Coombes, Railway Photographer
Learning from a Traveling Railfan Family
Question of the Day
What makes you the most optimistic or the most concerned about the future of rail preservation?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 9 min
February 07, 2022 MINI 07: Saving Auto-Train #3
A rare auto carrier caboose from the Auto-Train is in danger of being scrapped. FLAIRR President Mark Frazier explains how his organization is campaigning to save the car and transport it from California to Florida.
Learn more about how you can save this car: https://flairr.org/
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20 min
January 19, 2022Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway
The Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway is one of the sole-surviving “Maine Two Foot” railroads. Director of Marketing & Visitor Interaction Coordinator Stephen Piwowarski discusses the restoration of the railway, their current projects, and what has led to their successes.
Train photos available for print: https://streamlinermedia.com/store
Related Episodes
Railroads Online
East Broad Top Railroad
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite narrow gauge railroad? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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59 min
December 21, 2021Railroads Online
In its first two months on the market, Railroads Online has generated a great deal of interest for its multiplayer gameplay, mixture of business management and operations, and focus on steam and narrow gauge railroading. We talk to the developers of this new game about their process and how they would like to expand its capabilities.
Railroads Online Screenshots
Related Episodes
Historical Train Simulation
Approach Medium – Trainz Route Building
Question of the Day
What do you love about train simulators or train-themed computer games? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 17 min
November 17, 2021 Mike O’Donnell: Thomas the Tank Engine Composer
Mike O’Donnell, composer for Thomas & Friends, joins us to discuss how he became involved with the TV series, his process for developing music that would fit the characters, collaborating with Junior Campbell, and what the legacy of the show means to him.
Listen to Part 2 to hear more about the legacy of Thomas’ music and find out the Question of the Day!
Related Episodes
Thomas and Rail Preservation
The Scrapper who Saved Steam
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