The Roundhouse Podcast

Summer is almost here.  What should you pack for your next railfanning trip?  I share my Top Ten suggestions, along with introducing you to the Rail U.S.A. maps by Bella Terra Publishing.  We’ll also be discussing the recent derailment of… The post 017: Top Ten Railfan Travel Items, Rail U.S.A. Maps appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

As you know, preserving railroad history of the 19th Century is difficult due to the limited amount of equipment which has survived for so long.  Steam Into History Inc. provides a unique opportunity for you to connect with the Civil… The post 016: Steam Into History appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Ever since it was announced that Reading T1 #2100 would be restored to operation, many of you have raised questions about the condition of the locomotive, what the restoration will require, and what the future of the locomotive holds.  Kelly… The post 015: Reading 2100 – Kelly Lynch appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Association of Tourist Railroads and Railway Museums (ATRRM) is the result of a recent merger between two rail preservation organizations.  We learn more about what they do, how they help organizations in the industry, and why they want to… The post 014: 2015 ATRRM Spring Conference, Backyard Railroading appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Wales is a country of beautiful countryside, and with equipment that is over 150 years old the Talyllyn Railway takes you back in time in this landscape.  General Manager Chris Price talks about how the railway became the first preserved… The post 013: Talyllyn Railway 150th Anniversary appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Fire Up 611! campaign has been a tremendous success so far, with the locomotive nearing completion to operation. Chief Mechanical Officer Scott Lindsay provides us an update on the restoration of this locomotive, an overview of the campaign beyond… The post 011: Fire Up 611! Scott Lindsay appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Roundhouse is Our House, and having topics requested by you on the show is highly important to meet that goal.  Many of you have been curious about what it is like to work for a Class I Railroad, so… The post 010: Your Career with Norfolk Southern (Part 2) appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

The Roundhouse is Our House, and having topics requested by you on the show is highly important to meet that goal.  Many of you have been curious about what it is like to work for a Class I Railroad, so… The post 009: Your Career with Norfolk Southern (Part 1) appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

There is no doubt to the significance of President Lincoln’s role in American history.  David Kloke tells us about completing the funeral train and building Leviathan, a 19th century 4-4-0 steam locomotive. News Huffington Post ran a great article about how… The post 008: Lincoln Funeral Train – David Kloke appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Can you imagine starting up your own model train manufacturing business?  What models would you produce, and how would you run it?  Jason tells us about the founding of Rapido Trains, an HO and N-Scale manufacturing company, and why humor… The post 007: Rapido Trains’ Jason Shron – Manufacturing Model Trains appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

In the heart of Lancaster County, the Strasburg Rail Road provides a unique railroad experience for the public.  Steam locomotives pull wooden coaches through beautiful farmland on a regular basis, and events like Day Out with Thomas and Steampunk Unlimited… The post 006: Strasburg Rail Road President Linn Moedinger appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

If you are a railfan, you’ve been to a train show.  They are a unique opportunity to meet people in the hobby, buy new and used equipment, and take in the beautiful club layouts.  I have always had fun going… The post 005: Greenberg’s Train Show appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

What is it like for someone outside of the hobby of model railroading to explore it, capture it on film, and create a feature-length documentary about it?  Filmmaker Sara Kelly shares with us her experience working on “Model Citizens” over… The post Episode 004: Model Railroading Documentary with Sara Kelly appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

Nickel Plate Road #765 has become a steam celebrity in the railroad and railfan community.  What is it like to be this locomotive’s engineer?  Rich Melvin shares his experience as Senior Engineer of NKP 765, as well as being CEO… The post Episode 003: Nickel Plate Road #765 Senior Engineer Rich Melvin appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

If you were asked by a railroad to be their company photographer, would you say yes?  Casey Thomason works for one of the largest Class I railroads in the country and shares what life is like being on the road,… The post Episode 002: Official Norfolk Southern Photographer Casey Thomason appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .

As we embark on this railroad journey, it’s important to establish who I am, what the show is, and how you will become part of it. Related Episodes: The Scrapper Who Saved Steam Strasburg Railroad – Andrea Biesecker News Our… The post Episode 001: What is the Roundhouse? appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .