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January 13, 2021 Harrisburg Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad
Photo by Hillary Hess.
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.
Related Episodes
David Kloke & Lincoln Funeral Car
Steam into History
Question of the Day
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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59 min
December 16, 2020 The Legacy of the Ski Train
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.
Related Episodes
CVSR Observation Car Adventure
Iowa Pacific Hoosier State
Question of the Day
What is your favorite Holiday Train? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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44 min
November 13, 2020 101: Learning from a Traveling Railfan Family
Photos courtesy of Dutch Dutch Goose.
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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Related Episodes
The Joliet Rocket
Museum of Science and Industry
Question of the Day
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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October 21, 2020 Episode 100: Panel Discussion with Selected Guests
We brought together past Roundhouse guests as chosen by you and asked them your questions. Amtrak Engineer Mike Huhn, Strasburg Rail Road Director of Business Development Andrea Biesecker, and East Broad Top Foundation Board Member Bennett Levin join us for our first group conversation on topics including mainline steam excursions, getting started at tourist railroads, and the rebirth of the East Broad Top.
We’d like to thank today’s sponsor Age of Steam Roundhouse for supporting the show.
Related Episodes
Mike Huhn
Andrea Biesecker
Bennett Levin
Question of the Day
What types of panel discussions would you like to hear on The Roundhouse? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 10 min
October 06, 2020 Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad President John Bush talks about this Colorado Narrow Gauge Railroad, restoring vintage equipment, and preserving the authentic west.
Check out this incredible short film about the railroad and John:
This episode was sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse.
Related Episodes
East Broad Top Railroad
Strasburg Rail Road
Question of the Day
What do you love about the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 4 min
September 10, 2020 098: Dennis A. Livesey: Railroad Photographer
Railroad photographer Dennis A. Livesey discusses his career in film production, how that translates to his hobby of railroad photography, and what led to creating his book “Smoke over Steamtown” documenting scenes from Steamtown National Historic Site.
Related Episodes
Center for Railroad Photography and Art
Railway Photographer Robin Coombes
Question of the Day
What inspires your railroad artistry? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 12 min
August 31, 2020 Wick Moorman: Amtrak CEO Interview
In Part 2 of our interview with Wick Moorman, the former CEO of Amtrak discusses his philosophy with managing the passenger railroad, why he largely agrees with the business practices of Richard Anderson, and his hopes for the East Broad Top.
Related Episodes
Amtrak Private Car Policy
Amtrak and its Heritage
Question of the Day
What did you enjoy most about Wick Moorman’s tenure as Amtrak CEO, either as a fan or as an employee? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 1 min
August 26, 2020 Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona PA
Executive Director Joe Defrancesco talks about this Altoona treasure, the Horseshoe Curve, PRR K4s #1361, and why preserving the stories of railroaders is a key component of the Railroaders Memorial Museum.
Related Episodes
Railfan Bed & Breakfast – Station Inn
Bennett Levin and the Fleet of Memories
Question of the Day
What do you love most about the history of railroading in Pennsylvania? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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58 min
July 29, 2020 Wick Moorman: Norfolk Southern Interview
We interview Wick Moorman, former CEO and Chairman of Norfolk Southern and CEO of Amtrak, about how he began his railroading career, what led to him eventually leading Norfolk Southern, the 21st Century Steam Program, Heritage Units, and so much more in the first part of this interview!
Related Episodes
21st Century Steam Program
Norfolk Southern Railroad Engineers
Question of the Day
What did you enjoy most about Wick Moorman’s tenure as Norfolk Southern CEO, either as a fan or as an employee? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 4 min
June 28, 2020 094: Walthers Trains – President Stacey Walthers Naffah
How is the hobby of model railroading doing from the perspective of one of its largest manufacturers and suppliers? Stacey Walthers Naffah, President of Wm. K. Walthers Inc., a longtime Milwaukee-based distributor, manufacturer, and retailer of model trains, shares her insights about the hobby and how it can engage new followers.
Select the Guests for Episode 100: https://theroundhousepodcast.com/2020/05/20/the-big-100-select-the-guests/
Related Episodes
Rapido Trains
Steel Mill Modeling
Question of the Day
Do you prefer kits, kit-bashing, or scratch building? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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