Iron City Roundhouse Report

Welcome to episode 8 of the Iron City Roundhouse Report, where we introduce a brand new segment, "The Office Car Special. Join your host Bradd and Pat as they welcome back Todd Treaster and Dave Abeles, two esteemed guests who will be sharing their stories from the world of railfanning and model railroading. This episode delves into the experiences of running trains, particularly focusing on the u...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Iron City Roundhouse Report, where Bradd and Pat celebrate crossing a major milestone with 1,000 downloads! Join us as we introduce our special co-host, Richard Shirey, the Iron City historian, who shares his vast knowledge about Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh railroads. This episode dives deep into rumored mergers in the railroad industry, exploring the potential...

Welcome to Iron City Roundhouse Report Episode six “Big Blue”. Join our host Bradd Williamson and Patrick Moore in this exciting episode as we welcome the renowned model railroading expert, Dave Abeles. Known for his impressive Conrail layout, the Onondaga Cutoff, Dave has also authored several influential books on model railroading. In this conversation, Dave shares with Bradd and Pat, his journe...

Join your host Bradd and Pat for a special episode as we reunite with the founding members of Iron City. These pioneers, often referred to as the OGs, share their incredible journey, highlighting the friendships and fortuitous encounters that built the foundation of Iron City. Discover how Kevin Squire, Mike Desensi, and Tom Catalano built a community through shared passion and a love for model ra...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Iron City Roundhouse Report. Join hosts Pat and Brad as they explore a fresh format, focusing solely on the Yardmasters and the vibrant, younger generation of model railroaders. This episode features discussions with Iron City Members "Young Guns" under 40, shedding light on their unique perspectives and experiences in the hobby. Discover how feedback from listeners pla...

In this captivating episode of the Iron City Roundhouse Report, hosts Brad and Pat are joined by special guest Chris Ketch, a seasoned model railroad enthusiast known for his innovative layouts and deep-rooted passion for the hobby.  Chuck Rockwell, Jimmy Braum and Fran Resch make up this episode's yard masters. This group along with Bradd tackle the following topics: best track for your layout, s...

Welcome to episode two of the Iron City Roundhouse Report. Join hosts Bradd Williamson and Patrick Moore as they dive headlong into engaging discussions, expert interviews, and fascinating stories from the rails that span from the historic steam era to the dynamics of modern railroading. In this episode, our hosts are joined by esteemed railroad enthusiast Todd Treaster, who takes us on a tour of...

Episode 1 In the Beginning Iron City members Bradd Williamson and Patrick Moore start their very own podcast. Bradd and Pat begin the discussion of how the Iron City came to be and share what they hope is bright future in the model railroading podcast. Our host also preview what they believe the podcast format will look like as the show develops in the next few episodes.