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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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. The post 087: Mid-Continent Railway Museum appeared first on The Roundhous...

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 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… The post 085: Strasburg Rail Road Freight Traffic appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcas...

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 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… 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… 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… 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! 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… The post Titanic: Honor and Glory appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .