Want to learn the story of O. Winston Link and his famous steam photography project? O. Winston Link Museum Manager Lynsey Allie details his history and how the museum that bears his name maintains his legacy.

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What is your favorite O. Winston Link photograph?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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What was it like working for railroads like the Erie Lackawanna and the Delaware & Hudson? Steve Vaughan Sr., a railroader with over 40 years in the industry shares stories from his career and how he fired steam locomotives like Canadian Pacific 2317 and Milwaukee Road 261.

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Question of the Day

If you were alive in the 1980s, what was your favorite railroad to railfan? If not, which do you wish you could have seen?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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The East Broad Top, a historic narrow gauge railroad in central Pennsylvania, has been purchased by a new nonprofit organization. Brad Esposito, General Manager for the railroad, discusses the future of the EBT and what it will take to restore it to operation.

Visit the new website and learn more about the Friends of the East Broad Top.

Question of the Day

What excites you about the East Broad Top being restored to operation? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Are you planning your basement railroad empire? Curious on how an expert compresses entire railroad locations and operations into a small space? Dan Bourque has designed hundreds of train layouts over the past 20 years, and these can be seen on his Appalachian Railroad Modeling website. He shares his step-by-step approach to finding the ideal method of compressing real railroad mainlines and branches into true model railroading.

“Homework” layout links and excellent examples of Dan’s work:

Clinchfield Fremont Branch

Pittsburgh & Shawmut South End

Southern St. Charles Branch

This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse and restoration facility preserving nearly two dozen steam locomotives. Visit their website to plan a trip to visit their facility!

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Question of the Day

What railroad do you (or would you like to) model? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Many preservation efforts have conquered hardship, but how many can say they have triumphed over a flood? Colin O’Brien of the Mid-Continent Railway Museum walks us through the extensive collection, restoration projects including Chicago & Northwestern #1385, and how they persevered through a devastating flood in 2008.

You can visit the Mid-Continent Railway Museum website to see all of their current projects!

This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse and restoration facility preserving nearly two dozen steam locomotives. Visit their website to plan a trip to visit their facility!

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What are some challenges that you see facing railroad preservation? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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What is the story of the Waynesburg & Washington Railroad, and how is its history preserved today? Jim Weinschenker, railroad liaison at the Greene County Historical Society, introduces us to this narrow gauge Pennsylvania shortline, how its history connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and what restoration projects are currently underway.

This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse and restoration facility preserving nearly two dozen steam locomotives. Visit their website to plan a trip to visit their facility!

Learn more about Wandering Spirit and how you can help this model railroad car to travel across all 50 states!

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Question of the Day

What do you enjoy about discovering a new railroad? I’ve learned a lot about the Waynesburg & Washington Railroad and find it fun to research a new-to-me railroad’s history. Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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How does the Strasburg Rail Road balance its tourist railroading with hauling freight? Steve Weaver, VP of Freight Services, presented at the Heritage Rail Alliance on how the railroad maintains this harmony.

This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse and restoration facility preserving nearly two dozen steam locomotives. Visit their website to plan a trip to visit their facility!

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Question of the Day

What’s your favorite short line freight railroad? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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What would a competition series about model railroading look like? Kathy Millatt, skilled modeler and YouTube video maker, served as a judge on “The Great Model Railway Challenge”, a British TV series which had modelers build a small layout over the course of 24 hours. She shares her experience in and how she sees the hobby continuing to expand.

Learn more about the Great Model Railway Challenge here.

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Question of the Day

If you could create a TV series about trains and railroads, what type of show would you create? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Two Norfolk & Western steam locomotives will be reunited this fall, and you can be there for the multi-weekend event. Stationmaster Steve Barrall shares details about what led to having Norfolk & Western 611 visit the Strasburg Rail Road this fall and what you can expect to see!

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If you could see two steam locomotives of the same railroad fired up side-by-side, which would you choose? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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