The Roundhouse Podcast

  Lake State Railroad CMO Roger Fuehring provides clarity on the EPA’s regulations concerning diesel locomotives and how they affect tourist railroads and museums. Related Episodes Puffing Billy Railway – Sustainability and Success Marketing in Rail Preservation Question of the… The post 143: Understanding the EPA Rules with Diesels (w/ Roger Fuehring) appeared first on The Round...

Why were canal boats being hauled by train over mountains? Park Ranger Elizabeth Shope provides an overview of the Allegheny Portage Railroad of Pennsylvania, its role in westward expansion, and how the National Park Service has worked to preserve what… The post 142: Allegheny Portage Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

We interview Alexandra Kitty, author of “A Different Track: Hospital Trains of the Second World War”, about the forgotten history of hospital trains, their role in WWII, and the healthcare workers who staffed them. This episode is sponsored by the… The post The History of Hospital Trains appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Mark Rheaume, composer of “That’s the Way the Railroad Went” discusses how he created a 38 minute piece of music incorporating interviews documenting the Central Iowa Railway Company, a short line with a brief existence in the 1970s. Related Episodes… The post 140: Short Line Railroad History Meets Classical Music appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

What is it like to paint official portraits of Lionel Trains? We are talking to Angela Trotta Thomas about her Lionel and real railroad paintings, her process of creating a scene, how she infuses her work with nostalgia, and her… The post 139: Lionel Artist Angela Trotta Thomas appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

How did the idea for the 2023 excursions in Central Virginia come about? What logistics are required to put excursions together? Is converting Norfolk & Western 611 to oil burning being discussed? How can you become involved in future excursions?… The post 138: Behind the Scenes of N&W 611 Excursions appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) President Gordy Robinson and Social Media Manager Lucy Dormont join us for a full conversation about the challenges facing the organization and the work they are involved with to bring it into the future. This… The post 137: The Future of the NMRA appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Learn about the preservation work that Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum is involved with, the opportunities and challenges of being based in central Portland, and how they use events to maximize their community outreach. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg… The post Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Rob Gardner, President of American Steam Railroad Preservation Association, provides updates on the restoration of Reading Railroad T-1 2100 and what is planned for the future. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions. Related Episodes… The post 135: Reading 2100 – American Steam Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Puffing Billy Railway is a world famous tourist railway near Melbourne, Australia. CEO Peter Abbott speaks with us about the importance of the people connected to it (staff, volunteers, and community), how the railway works to overcome challenges, and… The post Puffing Billy Railway – Sustainability and Success appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Yosemite Valley Railroad was a connection between the Southern Pacific and Yosemite National Park that brought tourists in by the thousands, and it also hauled a considerable amount of freight. Jack Burgess is dedicated to understanding the history and… The post 133: Yosemite Valley Railroad – Modeling a Historic Rarity appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

IMAX film director Stephen Low talks about the process of making Train Time, a documentary looking at the operations of BNSF Railway. He shares how this project was different from Rocky Mountain Express, the methods used to capture some of… The post 132: Train Time! Interview with Director Stephen Low appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Flour by Rail Project is a unique effort to present Buffalo NY’s industrial history in conjunction with its railroads. Charlie Monte Verde, VP of Genesee Valley Transportation and Luke Irvine, Director of the Buffalo USA Foundation, talk about this… The post 131: Flour by Rail Project appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

How can you market your tourist railroad, museum, or non-profit organization more effectively? Eric Mencis, Operations Manager for Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Joey Bryan, Communications Manager for Nashville Steam Preservation Society, and Hal Raven, Owner of the Saratoga Corinth &… The post 130: Marketing in Rail Preservation appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Do you have questions regarding how to get volunteers into rail preservation? Where to find them? How to make them feel like part of a team? Our panel consisting of Wiscasset Waterville and Farmington Railway Trainmaster Ed Lecuyer, Fort Wayne… The post 129: Volunteering in Rail Preservation appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Cass Scenic Railroad is a gem of a tourist railroad in West Virginia. Director of Communications Walter Scriptunas II talks about the history of the line, how they keep their steam logging locomotives operational, and what the future holds with… The post 128: Cass Scenic Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Do you remember watching Pentrex? The company produced many hour-long videos showcasing different railroads around the continent. One consistent and crucial element of these was the narrator who would describe the history and scenes unfolding. Dave Drui is that narrator,… The post 127: Pentrex Narrator Dave Drui appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

At 102 years old, Art Ellis shares many memories from living in Pittsburgh, riding trolleys, working for Pittsburgh Railways, and helping to found the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Related Episodes The Scrapper who Saved Steam Railroad Photographers Lucius Beebe and Charles… The post 126: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – Founder Art Ellis appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

We’re continuing to trade spaces with the California State Railroad Museum. Coordinator of Exhibits and Interpretive Programs Kim Whitfield shares some highlights of their impressive collection, how they are embracing digital tools to showcase it, and the significance of storytelling… The post 125: California State Railroad Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad is returning to operation. Western Forest Industries Museum Executive Director Bethan Maher shares her vision of reopening the railroad, how it can represent the history of the Pacific Northwest, and why it’s important to so many… The post Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad Returning to Operation appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

We are “trading spaces” with the California State Railroad Museum’s “The Roundhouse Crosstalk Podcast” by featuring their episode on noted railroad photographers Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg. Tony Reevy, author of “The Railroad Photography of Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg,”… The post Railroad Photographers Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg appeared f...

How does one use railroading in meaningful ways to make people happy and strengthen communities? Ken Marty, President of West Coast Railroaders Group, discusses how his company uses speeder cars for everything from fire suppression to partnering with the Make… The post West Coast Railroaders Group appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train is a premiere dining experience in New Hampshire. Owners Ali and Michael French are here to describe the experience of dining on rails, explain how they prepare meals on the train itself, and share why… The post Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Port Jervis NY will soon be home to the Port Jervis Transportation History Center. Carolyn Hoffman, President of Operation Toy Train, discusses this new site, what it means for rail preservation in the region, and what you can expect to… The post Port Jervis Transportation History Center appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

What does it take to create an entire musical album on a train? Musician and composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt created her latest album “The Passenger” on a cross-country Amtrak adventure and shares her process with us. Learn more about Cheryl… The post New Age Album Created on Amtrak Train Trip appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .