The Roundhouse Podcast

Known as the “Voice of the New York City Subway” Bernie has had a wonderfully varied career using her vocal talent and journalism skills spanning decades. For Pride Month, we are learning about how she got her start in voiceover… The post 167: Bernie Wagenblast – Transportation Journalist and Voice-over Artist appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

In what ways were railroads crucial to the American Civil War? We talk with Thom Radice of the American Civil War Rail Roads Historical Society to learn more about some of the key individuals involved with the railroads, how the… The post 166: American Civil War Railroads appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The story of constructing Canada’s first transcontinental railway has been explored many times, but how did that railway come to shape immigration policy? David L. Jones, author of New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest, shares how… The post 165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Chris LaRose was a musician until COVID changed his career trajectory. Learn about how he came to develop his line of vintage railroad caps and why he feels it connects him to the past. Check out the hats! This episode… The post 164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co. appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Eleven years ago, we interviewed Jason Shron from Rapido Trains about the history of the company up through 2015 and his vision for the future. Today, we see how Rapido has grown into the US and UK markets while still… The post 163: The Journey of Rapido Trains w/ Jason Shron appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

  Legos are thought of as toys, but there is a subset of Lego fans that aim to make their trains look as real as possible. Glenn Holland is one of these people and has been making custom Lego models… The post 162: Building Realistic Lego Trains w/ Glenn Holland appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is a 140 mile short line located within North Carolina. Founder and Chairman Robert Menzies talks to us about his philosophy with establishing the railroad, how they transformed a locomotive into a “bar car”,… The post 161: Aberdeen Carolina & Western – Robert Menzies appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Did you know that Conrail still exists today? Though primarily known as a major Class I railroad in the Northeast US from the 70s to 90s, Conrail still exists as a shared asset operation jointly owned by Norfolk Southern and… The post 160: Conrail President Brian Gorton appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

R Duck Locomotive Works is a company specializing in creating laser-cut wooden kits depicting real locomotives and rolling stock. Founder and owner Tripp Aquadro talks about his inspiration for the business and how he develops his products. See his products… The post 159: R. Duck Locomotive Works and Laser-Cut Wood Modeling appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

In 2027, America will mark the 200th anniversary of its railroading legacy—a transformative journey that began in 1827 with the laying of the first stone of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Baltimore, Maryland. To honor this historic bicentennial, the… The post 158: B&O Railroad Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Talyllyn Railway Media Manager Luke Ryan joins us to discuss how the railway has progressed since we last featured it on the podcast, the importance of interpreting the Rev. Awdry’s work, and why hosting meaningful events such as the Awdry… The post 157: Talyllyn Railway w/ Luke Ryan appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

What does operating a big mainline steam locomotive like Santa Fe 3751 on the west coast require? Alex Gillman, VP of the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society, joins us to talk about the work required to restore and operate the… The post Santa Fe #3751 and San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is expanding its museum facilities. CEO Jacqueline Frank joins us to discuss the history of the museum, how they successfully transported their “Dwight D. Eisenhower” locomotive back to the UK for an… The post 155: National Railroad Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Chuck Baker, President of American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, talks about the state of the short line railroading in early 2025, how the organization is involved in advocacy for the industry, and the growing trend of freight railroads… The post 154: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The interviewer is interviewed! Guest host Kelly Lynch asks your questions for regular host Nick Ozorak about the history of the podcast, what continues to motivate his work, and why he is so optimistic about Next Generation Railroaders. Attend Next… The post 10 Year Anniversary Special: Nick Ozorak appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

  Tony Hatch, Senior Transportation Analyst for ABH Consulting, provides us with a greater understanding of the financial landscape of Class I railroading in the 21st century. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Norfolk Southern… The post 152: Transportation Analyst Tony Hatch appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

  Host Nick Ozorak pays tribute to Britt Allcroft, creator of the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends TV series. He explores not just what her greatest contribution means to him, but what he see as some of its larger… The post In Memoriam: “Thomas & Friends” TV Creator Britt Allcroft appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Let’s learn more about the largest trolley museum in the United States. Scott Becker has been at the helm of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for over 30 years. In that time, the museum has grown by expanding its collection and… The post 151: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Executive Director Scott Becker appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

        American Heritage Railways oversees such notable tourist railroads as the Durango & Silverton, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Branson Scenic Railroad. Al Harper, Chairman and CEO, shares his decades of insight in what makes a tourist… The post 150: Al Harper and American Heritage Railways appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Loni Martz Briner, PR and Media for North Shore Railroad, talks about the history of this group of Pennsylvania short lines and how they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes… The post 149: North Shore Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

  What is involved with leading the Federal Railroad Administration? Joe Szabo, the 12th FRA Administrator, discusses how he began his career in railroading, what led him to the FRA, his philosophy with working with Class I railroads, and how… The post 148: FRA Administrator Joe Szabo appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

What is it like to be at the helm of a railroad that has remained independent for over 100 years? Mississippi Export Railroad President Kate Bourgeois talks about the history of the railroad and how they invest in their company… The post Mississippi Export Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Bob LaPrelle, President and CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad, talks about moving their massive collection of locomotives from Dallas to Frisco, restoration of a rare ALCO PA-1, and the goals for their capital campaign. This episode is… The post 146: Museum of the American Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Join us for a conversation with Arkansas & Missouri Railroad President Caren Kraska, Cathcart Rail Senior VP of Sales and Marketing Vanessa Knapton, and Senior VP of Law and General Counsel for ASLRRA Sarah Yurasko. They discuss their careers in… The post 145: Women in Short Line Railroading appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

We’re talking to Curtis Koch, Director of Marketing and Social Media for Broadway Limited Imports, about how they view the model railroading business, their process for their projects, and some of their upcoming products. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg… The post 144: How Broadway Limited Imports Produces Model Trains appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .