We Are Railfans Podcast

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We are Railfans Podcast - For railfans, by railfans. Exploring all areas of the rail hobby from all around the globe, bringing together the community of rail enthusiasts. www.wearerailfans.com... more

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

We Are Railfans Podcast episodes:

December 23, 2021 Geoff Marshall: A YouTube journey to All the Stations
Sam sees out 2021 with Geoff Marshall, of 'All the Stations' fame, to talk tube trains and YouTube, station challenges and what makes the USA so alluring for railfans.
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35min
November 25, 2021 Siddy Holloway: Bringing London Underground secrets to life
Sam talks about London's hidden transport gems with Siddy Holloway, Engagement Manager at the London Transport Museum and co-presenter of UKTV's 'Secrets of the London Underground'.
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47min
November 11, 2021 Jonathan Glancey: Thunderous Steam Journeys
Broadcaster, author and avid railfan Jonathan Glancey takes Sam through some of his once-in-a-lifetime railway experiences from across the globe as well as his work on the book LOGOMOTIVE.
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42min
October 28, 2021 NJ TRANSIT: Tales from a 40-year career
Sam talks to US railroad engineer Mr Jim Rooney about his days with NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey, the locomotives he has operated and the joy of railroading in the USA.
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33min
October 14, 2021 Hornby: 100 years and beyond! (Special Edition)
Sam talks to Simon and Montana from Hornby, about their journey into the rail hobby, their new television series, A Model World, and why Hornby still continues to fascinate railfans young and old.
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49min
October 07, 2021 Absolute trains - Radio and the railways
Absolute Radio host Richie Firth talks to Sam about his early railfan memories as well as how simulation can be a way for enthusiasts to enjoy the hobby peacefully.
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30min
September 23, 2021 HS2, Working on the world's oldest railway buildings
HS2's Jon Millward talks to Sam about the world's oldest railway buildings and how they relate to Europe's largest infrastructure project.
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25min
August 26, 2021 That first time on the footplate
Sam talks to We Are Railfans web editor Joe Rogers about his first time on the footplate of a steam locomotive. They also discuss Joe's railfan origins and how heritage railways can provide access to footplate experiences for railfans and members of the public.
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32min
August 12, 2021 Maintenance driving - keeping the network running
Sam talks to Martin Clitheroe who made the jump from driving passenger trains to Railway Tampers for Colas Rail. He explains what maintenance drivers do, how the trains operate and why they are so vital for the network.
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23min
July 29, 2021 Driving a virtual train
Sam talks to Matt Peddlesden, Senior Producer on Train Sim World. They talk about train simulators and what virtual driving can offer that the real world can’t.
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32min

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How many episodes does We Are Railfans Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.