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A rare auto carrier caboose from the Auto-Train is in danger of being scrapped. FLAIRR President Mark Frazier explains how his organization is campaigning to save the car and transport it from California to Florida. Learn more about how you can save this car: https://flairr.org/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post MINI 07: Saving Auto-Train #3 appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

The Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway is one of the sole-surviving “Maine Two Foot” railroads. Director of Marketing & Visitor Interaction Coordinator Stephen Piwowarski discusses the restoration of the railway, their current projects, and what has led to their successes. Train photos available for print: https://streamlinermedia.com/store Related Episodes Railroads Online East Broad Top Railroad Question of the Day What’s your favorite narrow gauge railroad? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

In its first two months on the market, Railroads Online has generated a great deal of interest for its multiplayer gameplay, mixture of business management and operations, and focus on steam and narrow gauge railroading. We talk to the developers of this new game about their process and how they would like to expand its capabilities. Railroads Online Screenshots Related Episodes Historical Train Simulation Approach Medium – Trainz Route Building Question of the Day What do you love about train simulators or train-themed computer games? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Railroads Online appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Mike O’Donnell, composer for Thomas & Friends, joins us to discuss how he became involved with the TV series, his process for developing music that would fit the characters, collaborating with Junior Campbell, and what the legacy of the show means to him. Listen to Part 2 to hear more about the legacy of Thomas’ music and find out the Question of the Day! Related Episodes Thomas and Rail Preservation The Scrapper who Saved Steam Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Mike O’Donnell: Thomas the Tank Engine Composer appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What happens when a group of guys get together and say “We should build a Pennsylvania Railroad T1 from scratch”? General Manager Jason Johnson walks us through the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Trust project, the selection of the type of locomotive, and what it will take to get it running. Related Episodes Pennsylvania Railroad K4 Restoration Railroaders Memorial Museum Question of the Day What locomotive would you build from scratch? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Trust appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

N&W 611 rests between runs in the yard at the Strasburg Rail Road. Come along for the ride as we visit N&W 611 during its 2021 visit to the Strasburg Rail Road. We’ll interview crew members regarding the operation of the locomotive and experience the sights and sounds of the engine as it rolls through the Lancaster countryside. This episode is sponsored by Streamliner Media, providing video and digital media services to the freight and rail preservation industries. Related Episodes Strasburg Rail Road Freight Traffic Steampunk unLimited Question of the Day What guest mainline steam locomotive would you like to appear at Strasburg Rail Road? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 111: Visiting N&W 611 at the Strasburg Rail Road appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Photo provided by Rick Kfoury. Steamtown National Historic Site is well known today, but what led to its creation? Who was F. Nelson Blount, and what exactly was his vision? Rick Kfoury, author of “Steam Trains of Yesteryear: The Monadnock, Steamtown & Northern Story”, shares this unique history with us, debunks myths, and draws parallels between rail preservation then and now. You can buy the book from here. Related Episodes The Great Train Robbery Steamtown National Historic Site Question of the Day What commuter rail service has impressed you the most? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Monadnock Steamtown & Northern – Early Steamtown appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

It’s time for those of us in rail preservation to put an end to sexism. Host Nick Ozorak released a survey for women to anonymously share their stories of sexism, harassment, and discrimination. We hear from these women, and Nick shares his thoughts on why fighting this ongoing systemic issue matters to the future of the industry. Survey Results Part 1 Survey Results Part 2 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Sexism in Rail Preservation appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What does passenger rail advocacy require? We talk with Christopher Parker, Executive Director of Vermont Rail Action Network, about what is helping passenger rail expand in Vermont and how the ‘hybrid’ Budd Cars of AllEarth Rail may be part of that future. Related Episodes: Amtrak and its Heritage Amtrak CEO Wick Moorman Question of the Day What commuter rail service has impressed you the most? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 109: Rail Advocacy in Vermont appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

The Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona PA has announced that they are initiating a campaign to restore Pennsylvania Railroad K4s #1361 to operation. Join us as we attend the press conference and ask Wick Moorman and FMW Solutions President Davidson Ward your questions! Learn more about the Railroaders Memorial Museum and Wick Moorman from our previous episodes. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post PRR K4s #1361 Will Be Restored appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

The Wisconsin Great Northern is restoring the Mark Twain Zephyr trainset, but there’s more to this operation than meets the eye. Director of Passenger Development Robert Tabern and CMO Nick Turinetti talk about this historic trainset, the railroad’s freight and car storage business, their Bed & Breakfast trains, and other pieces of equipment the railroad is restoring. Learn more about the Mark Twain Zephyr restoration. Related Episodes: CVSR Observation Car Adventure Museum of Science and Industry Question of the Day What is your favorite streamliner? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Mark Twain Zephyr and the Wisconsin Great Northern appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What is LARP, and what does it have to do with rail preservation? Claus Raasted, an experienced organizer of Live Action Role Playing events, discusses what it is and how it “places you inside a movie”. He shares the history of the Fairweather Manor event which created a Downton Abbey-like world for a weekend for its participants, and why this could be applied to railroad history. Related Episodes: Steampunk unLimited WWII Train Battle Videos about LARP Question of the Day If you could experience a LARP, when and where would you like to set it? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post LARP – Live Action Role Play and Historic Railroading appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Scott Jarrett became the Chief Mechanical Officer of the Cincinnati Scenic Railway while under the age of 30. He reflects on his journey which includes time with the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Train and Amtrak. He shares what makes Cincinnati Scenic Railway a special operation and what is needed to be taken seriously in rail preservation. Related Episodes: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Mighty Trains Question of the Day Where have you found success in rail preservation? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 105: Becoming a Chief Mechanical Officer under 30 appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

God’s Wonderful Railway is a BBC TV series that tells the history of a Great Western Railway branch line through the perspective of children who lived and worked in each era. Avril Rowlands, the author and screenwriter for the series, joins us to discuss how the show is still impactful over 40 years after it originally aired and what goes into the process of creating historical fiction. See some clips from the show: Learn more about God’s Wonderful Railway from this video essay by Chris Eden Green: Related Episodes: Rocky Mountain Express Photographer Robin Coombes Question of the Day Pitch me your railroad TV series. Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post God’s Wonderful Railway appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!The post Harrisburg Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!The post The Legacy of the Ski Train appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon. 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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!The post 101: Learning from a Traveling Railfan Family appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Episode 100: Panel Discussion with Selected Guests appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!The post 098: Dennis A. Livesey: Railroad Photographer appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Wick Moorman: Amtrak CEO Interview appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona PA appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!The post Wick Moorman: Norfolk Southern Interview appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 094: Walthers Trains – President Stacey Walthers Naffah appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 093: Approach Medium and Trainz Railroad Simulator appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Vote for which guests you would like to see return to The Roundhouse. 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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 092: O. Winston Link Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 091: Delaware & Hudson Engineer appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 090: East Broad Top Being Restored to Operation appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 088: How to Design a Model Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 087: Mid-Continent Railway Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 086: Waynesburg & Washington Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 085: Strasburg Rail Road Freight Traffic appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Kathy Millatt & The Great Model Railway Challenge appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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! 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 Steampunk unLimited – Strasburg Railroad Strasburg Railroad President Linn Moedinger Question of the Day 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. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 083: Norfolk & Western 611 at the Strasburg Rail Road appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What treasures does the Age of Steam Roundhouse hold? We’re talking with Executive Director Noel Poirier about the steam locomotive collection of the late Jerry Joe Jacobson, the dream of having a full roundhouse and locomotive shop realized, and what events are coming up for you to enjoy! Website: http://www.ageofsteamroundhouse.com/ Learn more about Meadville Railroad Depot: https://meadvillerailroaddepot.com/ Related Episodes The Joliet Rocket – NKP 765 Excursion Milwaukee Road 261 – Steve Sandberg Question of the Day What is your favorite steam locomotive in the Age of Steam Roundhouse collection? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post Age of Steam Roundhouse appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What is the Center for Railroad Photography and Art? President and Executive Director Scott Lothes talks about how this nonprofit’s work to preserve photos of railroading in the past is a key part of rail preservation. Learn more about the Center for Railroad Photography and Art and their work here. Related Episodes Railway Photographer Robin Coombes Snowdonia – Railway Board Game Question of the Day What is your favorite form of railroad art? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 081: Center for Railroad Photography and Art appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Take a ride in a streamlined dome observation car. See what the newest equipment on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has to offer travelers! To learn more about the CVSR and see upcoming trips: https://www.cvsr.com/ Meadville Model Railroad Club: https://meadvillemodelrailroadclub.com/ Related Episodes Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Cab Ride in Nickel Plate 765 Question of the Day What is your favorite type of passenger car to travel in? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 080: CVSR Observation Car Adventure appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Teddy Wilson, host of the TV Series “Mighty Trains,” talks about the adventures he takes on the show, what was most memorable from Season 1, and what to expect in Season 2! Related Episodes Rapido Trains 50 Years of Australian Railroading Question of the Day What is your favorite railroad TV show? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post 079: Mighty Trains appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What makes the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad unique? We talk with President and CEO Joe Mazur about Budd passenger cars, newly-acquired ex-California Zephyr cars, and what makes their partnership with the National Park Service succeed. Spirit Railcar Our car has departed the United States. Dan Smoley took the car with him to Australia! Here the car is at the Puffing Billy Railway. We look forward to seeing where else in Australia it will travel! CLICK HERE to learn more.       Related Episodes Nickel Plate 765 Cab Ride Grand Canyon Railway Question of the Day What is your favorite streamliner? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What does it take to form a tourist railroad in the 21st Century? Allentown & Auburn Railroad President Mike Bast talks about getting this railroad started and what steam locomotive they will be restoring. Related Episodes Coalition for Sustainable Rail Grand Canyon Railway Question of the Day What is your favorite tourist railroad? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Allentown & Auburn Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Does your railroad museum or preservation group has a good succession plan? Strasburg Rail Road President Linn Moedinger shares his insight as he prepares to pass his own job onto the next generation. Related Episodes Strasburg Rail Road – Linn Moedinger Nickel Plate 765 Cab Ride Question of the Day How is your organization preparing for succession and ‘passing the torch’ to the next generation? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Passing the Torch without Getting Burned – HRA Presentation appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

We count down the Top 5 train movies with Nick Ozorak and guest host Chris Eden Green from Steam Locos in Profile. Will yours be on the list? Related Episodes Rocky Mountain Express Steam Locos in Profile – Chris Eden Green Movie Choices (Spoiler Alert) #5 (02:57) – The General, Murder on the Orient Express (1974) #4 (11:00) – Northwest Frontier, The Titfield Thunderbolt #3 (18:40) – Emperor of the North, The General #2 (29:12) – The Train, Runaway Train (1985) #1 (42:35) – The Titfield Thunderbolt, Rocky Mountain Express Question of the Day What is your favorite train movie? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Top 5 Train Movies appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Show host Nick Ozorak attended the HeritageRail Alliance Spring 2018 Conference at the Strasburg Rail Road. In this presentation by railroad historian Kurt Bell, we learn about what it takes to engage millennials in railroad preservation. Related Episodes Strasburg Rail Road – Andrea Biesecker Saving a Boxcar at the Age of 15 Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Millennials and Railroad Preservation – HRA Presentation appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Amtrak has announced major changes prohibiting private charters and excursions to operate. We discuss the issue with Roger Fuehring, the President of the Railroad Passenger Car Alliance (RPCA). Related Episodes The Joliet Rocket Steel City Limited The post MINI 05: Amtrak Excursions At Risk appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Can you imagine what it would be like to take a jet powered train up to a world-record-setting speed? We’ll talk with Don Wetzel who helped design and pilot the M497 to over 180 MPH back in 1966! Related Episodes Coalition for Sustainable Rail Budd Car Adventure Question of the Day What is your favorite experimental steam locomotive? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Jet-Powered Train: The Story of M497 appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Coalition for Sustainable Rail The Coalition for Sustainable Rail is focused on two projects: researching a plant-based coal substitute, and restoring steam locomotive Santa Fe 3463. Where are they at on each of these projects? President of CSR Davidson Ward elains what they have in store for the future. Learn more about the Coalition for Sustainable Rail by clicking here. Related Episodes The Joliet Rocket – NKP 765 Excursion Southern Railway 4501 Documentary Question of the Day What is your favorite experimental steam locomotive? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post 071: Coalition for Sustainable Rail appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Kylie McLaughlin – General Manager and Asst. Vice President of Operations What does it take to run a shortline railroad in the 21st Century? Kylie McLaughlin answers this question, talks about using ALCOs in modern revenue service, and how women are expanding into the railroad industry. Related Episodes Western New York & Pennsylvania Santa Train WNYP Railroad President Carl Belke Question of the Day What is your local shortline? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 070: Kylie McLaughlin – WNYP General Manager appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

What can rail preservation learn from a simulator about Titanic? Project Director Tom Lynskey walks us through the research and development of Titanic: Honor and Glory and how it showcases the oceanliner’s history from a very different perspective. Learn more about the project at TitanicHG.com! Related Episodes Historic Rail Simulation – Paul Charland Digitizing a Steam Locomotive with K&L Trainz Question of the Day What railroad would you want to experience in Virtual Reality? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Titanic: Honor and Glory appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Growing up with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Bennett Levin would later go on to own a PRR Observation Car used by John F. Kennedy and original E-Unit locomotives. He shares his love of providing rare-mileage excursions, providing Veterans with an unforgettable train ride, and how to advocate for rail travel. Related Episodes American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) Iowa Pacific Hoosier State Question of the Day What diesels would be leading your private cars? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Bennett Levin and the Fleet of Memories appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

Photo by Joel Hawthorn. What will it take to save the last operational logging railroad in the US? The Peninsular Railway and Lumberman’s Museum, a new nonprofit organization, has formed to save the Simpson Railroad, and President Josh Kaivo joins us to share what it will take to turn it into a tourist railroad! Related Episodes: The Last Logging Railroad Rikki Burchett Question of the Day What is your favorite logging railroad? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post Saving the Last Logging Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.