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June 14, 2020 093: Approach Medium and Trainz Railroad Simulator
What compels someone to build fantastic routes in a train simulator? Joe from the YouTube channel Approach Medium discusses why he loves virtual railroading, his many route projects, and how it compares to model railroading.
Check out Approach Medium on YouTube!
Related Episodes
K&L Trainz
Historical Train Simulation with Paul Charland
Question of the Day
What is your favorite train simulator? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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1 hr 10 min
May 22, 2020 092: O. Winston Link Museum
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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Related Episodes
Age of Steam Roundhouse
Fire Up 611
Question of the Day
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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49 min
May 07, 2020 091: Delaware & Hudson Engineer
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.
Related Episodes
Milwaukee Road 261 – Steve Sandberg
Steamtown National Historic Site
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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1 hr 8 min
February 14, 2020 090: East Broad Top Being Restored to Operation
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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36 min
December 27, 2019 089: Private Car Owner Bob Lowe
How does someone from the world of air transportation transition into railroading? Bob Lowe, owner of three private railcars, talks about how he began investing in commercial shortlines, what led him to own three passenger cars, and how he uses…
59 min
October 25, 2019 088: How to Design a Model Railroad
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!
Related Episodes
Steel Manufacturing and Railroads
Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad – History and Preservation
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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1 hr 2 min
October 08, 2019 087: Mid-Continent Railway Museum
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!
Related Episodes
Great Train Story (Museum of Science & Industry)
Illinois Railway Museum
Question of the Day
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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55 min
September 12, 2019 086: Waynesburg & Washington Railroad
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!
Related Episodes
Saving the Last Logging Railroad
The Next Generation of Rail Publishers
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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52 min
August 20, 2019 085: Strasburg Rail Road Freight Traffic
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!
Related Episodes
Passing the Torch without Getting Burned
Ozark Mountain Railcar
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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44 min
June 25, 2019 Kathy Millatt & The Great Model Railway Challenge
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.
Related Episodes
Model Railroad Documentary
Rapido Trains – Jason Schron
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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56 min

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