It’s time for those of us in rail preservation to put an end to sexism. Host Nick Ozorak released a survey for women to anonymously share their stories of sexism, harassment, and discrimination. We hear from these women, and Nick shares his thoughts on why fighting this ongoing systemic issue matters to the future of the industry.

Survey Results Part 1

Survey Results Part 2

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What does passenger rail advocacy require? We talk with Christopher Parker, Executive Director of Vermont Rail Action Network, about what is helping passenger rail expand in Vermont and how the ‘hybrid’ Budd Cars of AllEarth Rail may be part of that future.

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Question of the Day

What commuter rail service has impressed you the most? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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The Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona PA has announced that they are initiating a campaign to restore Pennsylvania Railroad K4s #1361 to operation. Join us as we attend the press conference and ask Wick Moorman and FMW Solutions President Davidson Ward your questions!

Learn more about the Railroaders Memorial Museum and Wick Moorman from our previous episodes.

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The Wisconsin Great Northern is restoring the Mark Twain Zephyr trainset, but there’s more to this operation than meets the eye. Director of Passenger Development Robert Tabern and CMO Nick Turinetti talk about this historic trainset, the railroad’s freight and car storage business, their Bed & Breakfast trains, and other pieces of equipment the railroad is restoring.

Learn more about the Mark Twain Zephyr restoration.

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Question of the Day

What is your favorite streamliner? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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What is LARP, and what does it have to do with rail preservation? Claus Raasted, an experienced organizer of Live Action Role Playing events, discusses what it is and how it “places you inside a movie”. He shares the history of the Fairweather Manor event which created a Downton Abbey-like world for a weekend for its participants, and why this could be applied to railroad history.

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Question of the Day

If you could experience a LARP, when and where would you like to set it? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Scott Jarrett became the Chief Mechanical Officer of the Cincinnati Scenic Railway while under the age of 30. He reflects on his journey which includes time with the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Train and Amtrak. He shares what makes Cincinnati Scenic Railway a special operation and what is needed to be taken seriously in rail preservation.

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Question of the Day

Where have you found success in rail preservation? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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God’s Wonderful Railway is a BBC TV series that tells the history of a Great Western Railway branch line through the perspective of children who lived and worked in each era. Avril Rowlands, the author and screenwriter for the series, joins us to discuss how the show is still impactful over 40 years after it originally aired and what goes into the process of creating historical fiction.

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Photographer Robin Coombes

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Pitch me your railroad TV series. Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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The Lincoln Funeral Train returns to the podcast. General Superintendent Steve Torrico discusses the plans for this new railroad showcasing the Leviathan steam locomotive and how these replicas showcase 1860s railroad technology.

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What interests you about pre-1900s railroading? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Rail historian Steve Patterson explains the history of the Ski Train, a Colorado railroad legacy. We’re celebrating the train’s 80th Anniversary with Railfan and Railroad Magazine.

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What is your favorite Holiday Train? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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What makes a tourist railroad or museum appealing to the general public? Elizabeth Newcamp, family blogger at Dutch Dutch Goose, shares stories about her family’s experiences with train travel and her Top 5 tips for tourist railroads and museums.

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Besides the actual trains, what do you look for in a tourist railroad or museum? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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