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The Roundhouse Podcast

Do you love trains and railroads? The Roundhouse brings you the most interesting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, hobby, history, and more.

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57:12

West Coast Railroaders Group

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2022/07/21

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 a Wish Foundation to provide children with unforgettable experiences. Question of the Day What is an event or organization (doesn't have to be related to railroading) that you’ve been part of that benefitted your community? Let me know and I

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34:02

Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2022/06/22

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 they enjoy being in the business. Question of the Day What's the best experience you've had dining on a train? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and

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50:54

Port Jervis Transportation History Center

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2022/05/15

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 see at their upcoming launch event! Question of the Day What was your favorite railroad holiday experience? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and

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49:03

New Age Album Created on Amtrak Train Trip

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2022/04/19

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. Question of the Day What music do you associate with a great train journey? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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01:15:08

Kelly Lynch: Fort Wayne, Headwaters Jct., and FMW...

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2022/03/15

We talk with Kelly Lynch about his involvement in Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Headwaters Jct., and FMW Solutions, along with the importance of inclusivity and looking out for others. Question of the Day What makes you feel part of a team in a railroad organization? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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01:08:51

Dr. Robin Coombes' Thesis on Heritage Railways

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2022/02/16

Dr. Robin Coombes returns to the podcast to discuss earning his Ph. D in Railway Heritage from the University of Birmingham and the thesis he developed as part of his program. He shares the successes and shortcomings of rail preservation in the UK and what he believes is necessary to solidify its future. Train photos available for print: https://streamlinermedia.com/store Question of the Day What makes you the most optimistic or the most concerned about the future of rail preservation? Let me know

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19:24

MINI 07: Saving Auto-Train #3

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2022/02/07

A rare auto carrier caboose from the Auto-Train is in danger of being scrapped. FLAIRR President Mark Frazier explains how his organization is campaigning to save the car and transport it from California to Florida. Learn more about how you can save this car: https://flairr.org/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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58:26

Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2022/01/19

The Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway is the sole-surviving "Maine Two Foot" railroad. Director of Marketing & Visitor Interaction Coordinator Stephen Piwowarski discusses the restoration of the railway, their current projects, and what has led to their successes. Train photos available for print: https://streamlinermedia.com/store Question of the Day What’s your favorite narrow gauge railroad? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

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01:16:24

115: Railroads Online

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2021/12/21

In its first two months on the market, Railroads Online has generated a great deal of interest for its multiplayer gameplay, mixture of business management and operations, and focus on steam and narrow gauge railroading. We talk to the developers of this new game about their process and how they would like to expand its capabilities. Question of the Day What do you love about train simulators or train-themed computer games? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode

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34:41

Luke Pickman: Interpreting the Music of Thomas & Friends

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2021/11/17

Luke Pickman is a multi-instrumentalist who is reinterpreting the classic music of Thomas & Friends. Known as Instrument Maniac on YouTube, he pieces videos of himself playing multiple instruments to create a virtual orchestra. We talk to him about how he creates these new arrangements and why the music of Thomas & Friends deserves to be reviewed. Question of the Day What is your favorite piece of music that makes you think of trains? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next

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52:04

Mike O'Donnell: Thomas the Tank Engine Composer

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2021/11/17

Mike O'Donnell, composer for Thomas & Friends, joins us to discuss how he became involved with the TV series, his process for developing music that would fit the characters, and what the legacy of the show means to him. Listen to Part 2 to find out the Question of the Day! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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58:04

Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Trust

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2021/10/19

What happens when a group of guys get together and say "We should build a Pennsylvania Railroad T1 from scratch"? General Manager Jason Johnson walks us through the history of the project, the selection of the type of locomotive, and what it will take to get it running. Question of the Day What locomotive would you build from scratch? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that

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01:07:06

111: Visiting N&W 611 at the Strasburg Rail Road

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2021/09/21

Come along for the ride as we visit Norfolk & Western 611 during its 2021 visit to the Strasburg Rail Road. We'll interview crew members regarding the operation of the locomotive and experience the sights and sounds of the engine as it rolls through the Lancaster countryside. Question of the Day What guest mainline steam locomotive would you like to appear at Strasburg Rail Road? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with

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01:22:12

Monadnock Steamtown & Northern - The Early Steamtown...

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2021/08/17

Steamtown National Historic Site is well known today, but what led to its creation? Who was F. Nelson Blount, and what exactly was his vision? Rick Kfoury, author of "Steam Trains of Yesteryear: The Monadnock, Steamtown and Northern Story", shares this unique history with us, debunks myths, and draws parallels between rail preservation then and now. Question of the Day What commuter rail service has impressed you the most? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode

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11:33

Sexism in Rail Preservation

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2021/08/03

It's time for those of us in rail preservation to put an end to sexism. Host Nick Ozorak released a survey for women to anonymously share their stories of sexism, harassment, and discrimination. We hear from these women, and Nick shares his thoughts on why fighting this ongoing systemic issue matters to the future of the industry. Survey Results Part 1 Survey Results Part 2 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our

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47:31

109: Rail Advocacy in Vermont

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2021/07/20

What does passenger rail advocacy require? We talk with Christopher Parker, Executive Director of Vermont Rail Action Network, about what is helping passenger rail expand in Vermont and how the 'hybrid' Budd Cars of AllEarth Rail may be part of that future. Question of the Day What commuter rail service has impressed you the most? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The

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32:20

PRR K4s #1361 Will Be Restored

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2021/06/26

The Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona PA has announced that they are initiating a campaign to restore Pennsylvania Railroad K4s #1361 to operation. Join us as we attend the press conference and ask Wick Moorman and FMW Solutions President Davidson Ward your questions! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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01:13:55

Mark Twain Zephyr and the Wisconsin Great Northern

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2021/06/15

The Wisconsin Great Northern is restoring the Mark Twain Zephyr trainset, but there's more to this operation than meets the eye. Director of Passenger Development Robert Tabern and CMO Nick Turinetti talk about this historic trainset, the railroad's freight and car storage business, their Bed & Breakfast trains, and other pieces of equipment the railroad is restoring. Question of the Day What is your favorite streamliner? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe

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45:18

106: Live Action Role Play (LARP) and Historic...

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2021/05/18

What is LARP, and what does it have to do with rail preservation? Claus Raasted, an experienced organizer of Live Action Role Playing (LARP) events, discusses what it is and how it "places you inside a movie". He shares the history of the Fairweather Manor event which created a Downton Abbey-like world for a weekend for its participants, and how this could be applied to railroad history. Question of the Day If you could experience a LARP, when and where would you like to set it? Let me know and I

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01:10:21

105: Becoming a Chief Mechanical Officer under 30

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2021/04/22

Scott Jarrett became the Chief Mechanical Officer of the Cincinnati Scenic Railway under the age of 30. He reflects on his journey which includes time with the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Train and Amtrak. He gives a sense of what makes Cincinnati Scenic Railway a special operation and what is needed to be taken seriously in rail preservation. Question of the Day Where have you found success in rail preservation? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode

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