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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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01:06:28

God's Wonderful Railway

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2021/02/19

Avril Rowlands, the author and screenwriter for the BBC TV Series 'God's Wonderful Railway' joins us to discuss creating this show. GWR tells the history of a Great Western Railway branch line through the stories of children who lived and worked in each era. Learn how the show is still impactful over 40 years after it originally aired. Question of the Day Pitch me your railroad TV series. Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this

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58:12

Harrisburg Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad

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2021/01/13

The Lincoln Funeral Train returns to the podcast. General Superintendent Steve Torrico discusses the plans for this new railroad showcasing the Leviathan steam locomotive and how these replicas showcase 1860s railroad technology. Question of the Day What interests you about pre-1900s railroading? 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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43:31

The Legacy of the Ski Train

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2020/12/16

Rail historian Steve Patterson explains the history of the Ski Train, a Colorado railroad legacy. Question of the Day What is your favorite Holiday 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 remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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59:40

Learning from a Traveling Railfan Family

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2020/11/13

What makes a tourist railroad or museum appealing to the general public? Elizabeth, family blogger at Dutch Dutch Goose, shares stories about her family's experiences with train travel and her Top 5 tips for tourist railroads and museums. Question of the Day Besides the actual trains, what do you look for in a tourist railroad or museum? 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

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01:09:48

100: Panel Discussion with Selected Guests

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2020/10/21

We brought together past Roundhouse guests as chosen by you and asked them your questions. Amtrak Engineer Mike Huhn, Strasburg Rail Road Director of Business Development Andrea Biesecker, and East Broad Top Foundation Board Member Bennett Levin join us for our first group conversation on topics including mainline steam excursions, getting started at tourist railroads, and the rebirth of the East Broad Top. Question of the Day What types of panel discussions would you like to hear on The Roundhouse

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01:03:15

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

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2020/10/05

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad President John Bush talks about this Colorado Narrow Gauge Railroad, restoring vintage equipment, and preserving the authentic west. Question of the Day What do you love about the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad? 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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01:11:57

098: Railroad Photographer Dennis A. Livesey

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2020/09/10

Railroad photographer Dennis A. Livesey discusses his career in film production, how that translates to his hobby of railroad photography, and what led to creating his book "Smoke over Steamtown" documenting scenes from Steamtown National Historic Site. Question of the Day What inspires your railroad artistry? 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

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57:55

097: Railroaders Memorial Museum

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2020/08/26

Executive Director Joe Defrancesco talks about this Altoona treasure, the Horseshoe Curve, PRR K4s #1361, and why preserving the stories of railroaders is a key component of the museum. Question of the Day What do you love most about the history of railroading in Pennsylvania? 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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01:00:08

Wick Moorman: Amtrak CEO Interview

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2020/08/12

In Part 2 of our interview with Wick Moorman, the former CEO of Amtrak discusses his philosophy with managing the passenger railroad, why he largely agrees with the business practices of Richard Anderson, and his hopes for the East Broad Top. Question of the Day What did you enjoy most about Wick Moorman’s tenure as Amtrak CEO, either as a fan or as an employee? 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

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01:03:40

Wick Moorman: Norfolk Southern

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2020/07/29

We interview Wick Moorman, former CEO and Chairman of Norfolk Southern and CEO of Amtrak, about how he began his railroading career, what led to him eventually leading Norfolk Southern, the 21st Century Steam Program, Heritage Units, and so much more in the first part of this interview! Question of the Day What did you enjoy most about Wick Moorman’s tenure as Norfolk Southern CEO, either as a fan or as an employee? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on

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51:52

094: Walthers Trains - President Stacey Walthers Naffah

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2020/06/28

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 and manufacturer and seller of model trains, shares her insights about the hobby and how it can engage new followers. Select the Guests for Episode 100: https://theroundhousepodcast.com/2020/05/20/the-big-100-select-the-guests/ Question of the Day Do you prefer kits, kit-bashing, or

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01:09:34

093: Approach Medium and Trainz Railroad Simulator

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2020/06/14

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 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIt-Mra7IvgaqOJT0mj1TA Question of the Day What is your favorite train simulator? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode

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48:07

092: O. Winston Link Museum

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2020/05/22

Want to learn the story of O. Winston Link and his famous steam photography project? Museum Manager Lynsey Allie details his history and how the museum that bears his name maintains his legacy. Question of the Day What is your favorite O. Winston Link photograph? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!

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01:07:28

091: Delaware & Hudson Engineer

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2020/05/07

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 Canadian Pacific 2317 and Milwaukee Road 261. Question of the Day If you were alive in the 1980s, what was your favorite railroad to railfan? If not, which do you wish you could have seen? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Support us on

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35:05

090: East Broad Top Being Restored to Operation

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2020/02/14

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 it to operation. Visit the new website and learn more about the Friends of the East Broad Top. Question of the Day What excites you about the East Broad Top being restored to operation? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode

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58:29

089: Private Car Owner Bob Lowe

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2019/12/23

How does someone from the world of air transportation transition into railroading? Bob Lowe, owner of three private railcars, talks about how he began investing in commercial shortlines, what led him to own three passenger cars, and how he uses them to travel across the country. Related Episodes American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) Amtrak Excurions Question of the Day What railroad do you (or would you like to) model? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next

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01:01:37

088: How to Design a Model Railroad

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2019/10/25

FULL SHOWNOTES: https://theroundhousepodcast.com/?p=1714 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 on his Appalachian Railroad Modeling website. He shares his step-by-step approach to finding the ideal method of compressing real railroad mainlines and branches into true model railroading. This episode

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087: Mid-Continent Railway Museum

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2019/10/08

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. This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse and restoration facility preserving nearly two dozen steam locomotives. Visit their website to plan a trip

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51:29

086: Waynesburg & Washington Railroad

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2019/09/12

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 Pennsylvania Railroad, and what restoration projects are currently underway. This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse and restoration facility preserving nearly two dozen steam locomotives. Visit their

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43:49

085: Strasburg Rail Road Freight Traffic

The Roundhouse Podcast ·

2019/08/20

How does the Strasburg Rail Road balance its tourist railroad operation with providing freight service? Steve Weaver, VP of Freight Services, presents at the Heritage Rail Alliance on how the railroad maintains this balance. This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse and restoration facility preserving nearly two dozen steam locomotives. Visit their website to plan a trip to visit their facility! Related Episodes Passing the Torch without Getting Burned Ozark Mountain

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