Train Talk Media

Join Train Talk Media for a fascinating look at the railroading history of San Francisco and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad with John Petrovich! We’ll explore the railroads, routes, equipment, and operations that helped shape rail transportation across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.

From the historic rail lines serving the Bay Area to the Northwestern Pacific’s journey through the scenic landscapes of Marin and Sonoma counties, this conversation celebrates the history, modeling, and enduring appeal of California railroading. Whether you’re a model railroader, railroad historian, or simply love trains, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Subscribe to Train Talk Media for more railroad history, model railroad layouts, interviews with railroad enthusiasts, and stories from the world of railroading.

Join Train Talk Media at the Colorado Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet (Colorado RPM) in Greeley, Colorado, for a conversation with Michele Kempema of the Colorado Model Railroad Museum!

Michele shares her perspective on the model railroad hobby, the importance of prototype modeling, and the people and passion that bring the railroad community together. We explore the role of the Colorado Model Railroad Museum, the value of sharing knowledge and modeling techniques, and how events like the Colorado RPM inspire modelers of all experience levels.

Whether you're an experienced prototype modeler, a layout builder, a railroad enthusiast, or just getting started in the hobby, this Train Talk Media interview offers a look at the people and ideas that keep model railroading moving forward.

Join Train Talk Media as we visit with Dave Vollmer at the Colorado RPM (Railroad Prototype Modelers) Meet in Greeley, Colorado!Dave shares his passion for model railroading, his experiences in the hobby, and insights into the world of prototype modeling. We’re bringing you conversations with modelers, their layouts, projects, and the stories behind their love of trains.Train Talk Media connects model railroaders through interviews, inspiration, and a shared passion for the hobby. Join us from Colorado RPM as we celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and community that make model railroading special!

In this episode of Train Talk Media, we talk with Brian Moore, a talented HO scale modeler from Plymouth, England, known for his detailed layouts inspired by American railroading, including the legendary Southern Pacific.Brian joins us to discuss his journey into model railroading, his approach to building realistic scenes, the inspiration behind his layouts, and the techniques he uses to capture the look and feel of the American West. We’ll explore the challenges of modeling American railroads from across the Atlantic, his favorite aspects of the hobby, and the advice he has for fellow modelers looking to take their layouts to the next level.Whether you're an HO scale enthusiast, a Southern Pacific fan, a student of railroad history, or simply someone who appreciates outstanding model railroad craftsmanship, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Steve and Roxy join Train Talk Media to introduce their brand-new model railroad project, “Getting Back on Track.”This father-daughter team is starting a new HO-scale basement layout and taking us along for the journey—from the early planning and construction to the trackwork, scenery, and creative decisions that will shape this railroad.What makes this project especially fun is seeing the railroad develop from the ground up and watching Steve and Roxy work together to turn their ideas into a finished layout.It’s a new railroad, a new adventure, and a chance to follow the entire process from the very beginning.

Join Train Talk Media for a conversation with David Popp, longtime model railroader, author, editor, and multimedia producer known for his work with Model Railroader and Trains.com.David shares his journey in the hobby, his years of experience helping modelers build better layouts, and the lessons he's learned from countless projects. We talk about layout design, benchwork, trackwork, operations, technology, N scale, and what keeps him excited about model railroading after all these years.Whether you're building your first layout or you've been in the hobby for decades, there's plenty to learn from David's experience and approach to model railroading.

Willow Creek Industrial Spur | An N Scale Industrial Layout Tour with Brad Coleman in New Zealand. Join Train Talk Media as we sit down with Brad Coleman to explore his incredible Willow Creek Industrial Spur—a compact N scale layout packed with realistic railroad operations, industrial switching, detailed scenery, and plenty of modeling inspiration.Brad takes us behind the scenes of the layout, explaining the concept, industries, track arrangement, operations, and the details that make the Willow Creek Industrial Spur come alive. This is a great look at how a smaller N scale layout can deliver big-time switching and storytelling.

In this episode of Train Talk Media, we get down and dirty with Griff’s Grimeshop, where model trains are transformed into heavily weathered, graffiti-covered, road-worn survivors.Griff specializes in creating custom-weathered N scale and HO scale freight cars, adding layers of rust, dirt, grime, faded paint, graffiti and the little details that make a model look like it has spent years working the rails.We talk with Griff about his weathering techniques, the inspiration behind his work, how he approaches graffiti and realistic aging, and what it takes to turn a factory-fresh model into something that looks like it came straight off the prototype railroad.

Welcome to Train Talk Media, the model railroad show that takes you behind the scenes with some of the hobby’s most interesting builders, creators, and railroad enthusiasts.In this episode, Chuck sits down with Adam Pizante to talk about his incredible N Scale Union Pacific Donner River Subdivision.Adam takes us into the details behind his layout, including the inspiration for modeling the Donner Pass/Donner River area, the challenges of capturing the dramatic California mountain railroad scenery in N Scale, and the techniques he uses to bring the railroad to life.From trackwork and scenery to operations, structures, and the little details that make a layout believable, this is a great look at what goes into building an impressive N Scale railroad.And yes… there are trains, mountains, and plenty of UP action!

In this episode of Train Talk Media, we sit down with George, host of The Model Railroad Show — a podcast that is quickly becoming one of the biggest and most respected shows in the model railroad hobby!George brings a passion for the hobby that really stands out, and his Pennsylvania N-scale modeling is absolutely top notch. From realistic scenery and operations to the details that bring a Pennsylvania railroad to life, his modeling is something every N-scale enthusiast can appreciate.We talk about his podcast, his approach to model railroading, Pennsylvania prototype modeling, and what makes The Model Railroad Show such a great resource for today's model railroaders.