Model Rail Radio #135: Where's Andy? [August 5, 2017]

Model Rail Radio #160: Live From Port Augusta [July 6, 2019]: Jim Gifford's friend (David aka) Jock from Port Augusta who provides a history Australian industrial locomotives and Brenton Spackman returns to discuss rewiring decoders. Jim Gifford has been fighting gremlins. Mike Slater knows a little bit about Australian locomotives. Bob Thomas (winner of this year's layout design contest) introduces his model railroading interests in 1920 on the Frisco. Will O'Malley continues on restoring his historical layout. Ron Klaiss talks about some of his new kits and how a wedding anniversary trip provided a bunch of inspiration. Ben Rechel has been running live steam. Mike Slater provides some updates about Trainfest 2020. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#160 by Model Rail Radio

94 min listen

Model Rail Radio #69: Dudes! [February 16, 2013]: Tom starts the show by saying sorry for the lack of shows through January and giving thanks to Mike Slater for filling in on the audio content. Tom continues discussing the Berties and the new Shelf Layout Contest with feedback from Vera and Chris. Terry and Tom chat about modeling the New York waterfront. Springfield purchases and show experiences are peppered through the show featuring Jim Lincoln, Chris Abbott, Terry Terrance, Ben Rechel, Clark Kooning and Lionel Strang. Richard St. Clair introduces a fantastic area to model turn of last century. Ralph DeBlasi talks about his Lehigh Valley layout. Tom welcomes fellow rail podcaster Tim Harrison on the show to talk about his layout and his hosting duties with the ModelRailCast Show. Brian Gilhuly, Mike Kenefeck and Tom chat about the distinctions between the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National in terms of structures and modeling big Canada in a small space. David Karkoski provi by Model Rail Radio

226 min listen

Model Rail Radio #125: A Paper Industry for the W.C. [September 10, 2016]: Mike Deverell has been traveling quite a bit and has some updates. Jamie Fenton has made some significant layout progress primarily thanks to Jennifer Stanberry's efforts. Ben 'Mikado Otter' is working on restoration projects. Mike Slater has an interest in a very particular regional railroad with a major industry that seems to fit it well. Dave Barraza is going to be exploring Polish narrow-gauge. Ron Klaiss is bracing himself for his first open house. Tom raises the hallowed topic of aquamarine railroading with Dave Falkenburg. Todd Hermann introduces his basement HO Lehigh and New England Railroad layout. Matt Trawn introduces his Victorian Railroad layout with an open invite from Richard Murphy. Richard also provides an update on the Silicon Valley Lines and wine season. Ralph Renzetti has been meeting participants and discusses the finer points of wine making. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#125 by Model Rail Radio

102 min listen

Model Rail Radio #126: Slater, Coombs and Pavia [September 24, 2016]: Mike Slater provides a much needed circus modeling update and provides some interesting facts about Lionel. Tom has an extended chat with Martin Coombs touching on vintage cars, a trip to visit a fascinating operations-centric layout, working on the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway, shed rebuilds with lighting tips, building a new show layout search for First Sunday In June to find it on Facebook, how technology can improve layout scenery and the plans for a family layout. Morgan Pavia talks about an ice house on his layout using SketchUp as a visualization tool. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#126 by Model Rail Radio

100 min listen

Model Rail Radio #139: The Role of the Mole [January 13, 2018]: Mike Slater has been getting into traction in a big way and it is all thanks to Andy Breaker who also calls in to provide some traction advice. Mark Zagrodney is building a UK-style Canadian layout in O scale thanks to the usual gang of Canadian suspects. Jim Walsh is preparing for the NMRA North Eastern regional convention featuring an less than qualified presenter and a bunch of masters. Mike King returns to the show to provide an update on his operating sessions and also ask the assembled group about their operating session experiences. Dana Driskel is surviving through natural disasters impacting his area. Tom welcomes on Nick Ozorak from the Roundhouse podcast: they talk a San Diego railcar restoration, Nick's modeling interests, podcasts and micro-layouts. Jason Reis updates the podcast on his 3d printer and how he managed to catch up with Peter Stempel recently. Ron Klaiss is starting a craftsman kit company. Ben Re by Model Rail Radio

166 min listen

Model Rail Radio #130: HO Mullet Modeling [March 11, 2017]: Mike Slater will be going to the O scale meet in Chicago. Richard Murphy provides a SVL update and has been working on his home layout through the floods. Matt Goodman is working to a deadline and has been to Toronto. Jim Gifford provides a layout update and a crew update. Jamie Fenton is about to be part of a movie on a community of model railroaders and has a slower layout update. Gregory Baker is selling some modules and realigning his model railroading hobby. Martyn Jenkins introduces his multifaceted exploration of the hobby. Dan Pickard talks all things Narrow Gauge Convention including a fascinating discussion about a set of structures. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#130 by Model Rail Radio

100 min listen

Model Rail Radio #60: Minty Mikado [August 11, 2012]: Tom and Mike chat about Grand Rails and the recovery from Grand Rails. Anders provides a book review and discusses what will make an iconic layout going forwards. Terry joins the discussion to talk about layouts that have directed his layout design. Ros Flint provides an update on her layout as does Jim Gifford. Chris talks about his father's latest layout. The crew discusses the future of the hobby. Would the Professor have a basement empire given the opportunity? The answer may not surprise you. Seth Neumann gives his Grand Rails update. Jason Reis introduces a new aspect of the hobby he is exploring and also offers a novel use for a commonly used household item. Roger tells tales from the hobby store. Gordon Dobson gives some wisdom about simplicity and talks about his future conversion to DCC. Dave Ramos and Ben Rechel talk rail-marine modeling. Malcolm talks about some interesting problems with a road product and provides an up by Model Rail Radio

313 min listen

Model Rail Radio #99: The Dueling Chocolates [January 3, 2015]: Tom kicks of the show exchanging New Years greetings with Terry Terrance and an update on Terry's layout. Terry raps with Ben 'Mikado Otter' about dwarf signals. Conor McCormick introduces his layout plans. Lex Parker describes his layout and his particular passion of super detailing and realism in layout creation. Clark Kooning is a known associate. Cesar Luna has been exploring different aspects of the hobby as a business. David Harris and Tom chat with a message from Blue Rail Trains. Fred Patton provides an update on his many interests in model railroading. Guy Mason is building a resort. Chris Atkins is changing layouts. The Professor returns to provide a travel journal with occasional pieces of model rail content [Editorial note: the Prof is one of the few people who actually reads these show notes...] perhaps. Tom and the Prof go through the finalists of the 2014 Shelf Layout Design Contest. For those following alon by Model Rail Radio

223 min listen

Model Rail Radio #85: Half Past Midnight [February 8, 2014]: Mike Slater and Chris Abbott join Tom talking about what has happened to Atlas track: in particular N scale track. Murray also contributes to the track discussion and then provides a layout update. Stephen Arnold has been hanging out with former guest, Stephen Priest, who is building an interesting layout. Peter Burr is a little perplexed now he has some more space on his layout. Toni Ryan dispels some myths about hand-laid track and turnouts. Jason Reis provides a life and a club update. Fred Van Dorpe introduces his model railroading interests and talks about his local club and other clubs in his area. Fred also raise the topic of cyber-bullying in the rail-fanning community. Terry Gaskin has been putting rivets on girders but he hasn't counted any as yet. Peter Stempel has been enjoying doing test printing with his 3d printer. Producing benchwork at speed has been Andy Dixson's recent model railroading experience. Dan Pick by Model Rail Radio

202 min listen

Model Rail Radio #66: The Internet? Good or Bad? [November 17, 2012]: Tom starts the call chatting with Andrew Chisholm about his experiences having an operating session. Roger talks about his brother's layout and some of the techniques Roger will be featuring in some upcoming clinics. Chris Abbott returns to talk about the other Christmas trains show and an upcoming War Department garden layout. Spanky and the Prof joins the crew to discuss Model Railroader magazine's latest offering. Spanky and Roger provide the main event clothed. Bob Richard introduces the idea of a house with two layouts. The crew discusses backdating layouts and some interesting conditions of boxcars. David Karkoski returns to the show to discuss his current adventures in model railroading. Winston Norton gives an update about adding JRMI to his layout and some advice for folks in North America interested in UK model rail. Bryan and David chat about David's club. Toni Ryan's secret weathering secrets involves ba by Model Rail Radio

256 min listen

Model Rail Radio #171: Anticipated Coffee Machine [March 28, 2020]: Mike Slater is on lockdown, working through NMRA regulations and hopes Trainfest will be the first train show after the lockdown. Mike and Tom talk about the Twin Cities live Facebook videos they have been publishing. Mike O'Dorney is maximizing his productivity, saving money in not traveling and building lighter modules. Will Lawrence introduces his Nova Scotia model railroading interests. Tom talks with Clark Kooning about the difficulty of judging models. Seth Gartner may no longer be on the front lines but he could be doing a video operating session if his friends have anything to do with it. Ron Klaiss is working through the day and designing kits at night. Ben Rechel has a couple of updates for the show. Neil Erickson is about to golden spike his layout. He and Tom talk about travel and meeting people. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#171 by Model Rail Radio

99 min listen

Model Rail Radio #179: Leave Written Notes [May 23, 2020]: Tom asks Mike Slater about how he thinks the hobby will change through this period. Tom asks Mike about the bridge he is building in module form. Tom asks after James Rindt. (Please note we will be discussing the change with Trainfest 2020 in an upcoming recording with Mike Slater. The old audio is left in for coherency.) Clark Kooning offers a problem with deceased estates and the current time. In terms of modeling, Clark has finished his mountains and some grass but has been exploring micro-lighting on his layout. Will Merrell has been building modules for operations. Will would like to learn from the folks in the UK. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#179 by Model Rail Radio

79 min listen

Model Rail Radio #174: Burnt Out Capacitor [April 18, 2020]: Tom is recording from a sacred space. Andy Dixon is back in the hobby and is fully engaged. Simon Hill has been working on a gantry crane but also creating video conferences with his crew. Simon and Tom reflect on the passing of Bill Best Snr the owner of Bredgar. Martin Coombs has been laying track in his garden line and making building mock-ups. Tom Gasior has been leading the charge for live video layout tours. David Karkoski has been hunkered down, building models. Alex Gregg calls into the show for the first time but he's already a well known participant in the Facebook group. Marty McGuirk is nearly done on the track-work of his new layout. Tom asks about Bernie Kempinski's new layout direction. Paul Best has been doing some modeling and using Decoder Pro. Ralph Renzetti has been weathering N-scale locomotives and cooking meat. Randall Hammill introduces his railroading interests in the New Haven 1946-54 and his company by Model Rail Radio

153 min listen

Model Rail Radio #49: Where Angels Fear to Railfan [December 10, 2011]: Anders, Terry and Tom talk model rail metaphysics briefly joined by Jim Gifford followed by some discussion of New York Railroads (now a common theme). The Professor calls back to discuss the Chocolate, shelf layouts with Terry and Tom. Mike Slater introduces his interest in three rail O scale. David Karkoski and Mike talk about the local scene. The crew discusses some of the politics of problem modelers at clubs. Peter Stempel calls back in to address Anders metaphysical model rail questions. D. Tom Conboy fills in more information on his layout experience and also how to find similar model rail enthusiasts. Jim Gifford gives an introduction of what the South Australian layout tour special will show. Jim Lincoln discusses his rail/road trip with Craig. Through the show the Listener Submitted Item finalists for the Bertie awards are repeated from the previous show. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.3 by Model Rail Radio

300 min listen

Model Rail Radio #213: Eco Coal and Vehicles That Move [July 9, 2022]: Jim Lincoln calls in and Tom asks how COVID has changed the model railroading hobby. Simon Hill provides updates on some of the locomotives he's been building and a guillotine building project for the heat. Martin Coombs has a few updates in the hobby and introduces his friend, Giles Favell. Giles makes radio controlled vehicles for model railroad layouts in his own particular way. Tom and Giles talk about that and some of the other aspects of small vehicles on layouts that have been discussed in prior shows. Jamie Fenton has a few updates including LCC signals a-how-to. Tom wants to know about the garden layout. Mike O'Dorney might be catching up with Tom in September. Mike has been experimenting with making modules with large curves. How can conventions be run with training people through the process? Tom concludes the podcast with some sad news and special memorial show coming up. http://www.modelrailradio.com/a by Model Rail Radio

107 min listen

Model Rail Radio #31: Dave Frary et al [February 5, 2011]: Tom and Chris welcome Dave Frary to the show to answer questions from Bryan Schilling and Ben Rechel and talk about his life in model railroading. Clark and Jim provide phone-in updates. The show welcomes two callers from the UK, Nick and Tom Cutting. Karl Smith provides a Springfield update. David Karkoski calls in to talk about his interests. Ryan Andersen calls in at the end of the show to provide a quick update on the Little Miami and some discussion of model rail podcasting. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio

256 min listen

Model Rail Radio #68: The Talent [December 29, 2012]: Jim Gifford and Tom start the show talking about documenting an empire. Seth Neumann adds to the discussion on documentation. Clark Kooning talks about new folks entering the hobby through the holiday season and his aluminum layout building kits. Tom introduces the Shelf Layout Design contest (please check out the Model Rail Radio website for more information). John Hunter explains how his new layout is going. Rod Hutchinson gives a couple of updates on his island hopping and an update on what is on his workbench. Edward Traxler is planning a coal washer and discusses On18. Bob Richard talks about 'Old Sparky' (his 1930s Lionel train) that comes out for the holidays and Mike Slater joins in on one of his favorite subjects. Dan Pickard talks about a diorama he's working on for a show and Australian color. Dave Frary starts off talking about ballast and continues with his usual question answering. Chip Anderson talks about modeling So by Model Rail Radio

320 min listen

Model Rail Radio #71: What's Not to Heavy Breath About? [March 16, 2013]: Tom starts the show talking with Vera about the part one winners of the Shelf Layout Design Contest and a few entries who didn't quite make the winner circle. Toni Ryan talks about his winning track plans. Mike Slater did not spend his gas or his lunch money thankfully at the Two Rail O Scale meet in Chicago. Tom catches up with Toni early in the show. Lionel Strang is the Barbara Walters of model railroading. Jimmy Simmons calls in to give an update and he brings a friend: some unknown guy called Scotty Mason. Tom jumps Scott into the Model Rail Radio fraternity with some hard questions. The crew discuss a favorite topic with Scott. Tom introduces the Silencer to the Professor. The Professor gives his general observations of the winners of the Shelf Layout Design Contest. Terry explains his speed matching introductory problem for potential operators. Ted Roy has discovered Backwoods Miniatures. (Note: this is a by Model Rail Radio

286 min listen

Model Rail Radio #41: Early Post Apocalyptic Era Modeling [July 23, 2011]: The crew talk with Gordon Dobson about OO UK model railway in Australia and a Gold Coast train show. Rene Gourley discusses 3d printing and Proto 87. Jimmy Simmons and Bill Sartore talk about craftsman kit lighting and how to model the apocalypse. Clark Kooning calls in to chat with Jimmy and co about the NMRA show. The usual crew discuss how little model railroading they have done and how to get folks in Sweden and Hong Kong to participate in the show. Matt Goodman provides a last minute update on his shelf layout and potentially what the basement layout will be based on. Don't forget to vote on the first annual Berties! This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio

271 min listen

Model Rail Radio #201: A Shortage Of Volunteers [March 27, 2021]: Martin Coombs has been exploring a new garden rail building material, PVC FoameX. Tom and Martin discuss the structures and the form of the garden layout. Simon Hill gives a brief hobby update then Tom and Simon talk about how folks at Bredgar are planning for the longer-term new normal. Gordy Robinson has been modeling snow in N scale. The snow provides information about the layout based on the speed of the trains through the snow. Tom wonders how Gordy's perspective has changed now he's on the NMRA board. Mike Kenefeck's layout reflects a problem Tom finds himself in too. Paul Best has made progress through lockdown with MERG (https://www.merg.org.uk). Mike O'Dorney has been vaccinated and wants to help out with Silicon Valley Lines on location. Tom has some light teasing for Mike Slater before they talk about preparing for Trainfest 2021. Clark Kooning has a timed update on what is going on in the hobby. http://www.mo by Model Rail Radio

124 min listen

Model Rail Radio #77: Delicious BBQ [July 20, 2013]: Terry Gaskin introduces his interests in three-rail O scale. Mike Slater chimes in on some traction midwest O scale and he's been depot measuring with the Rindt family. Ralph DeBlasi has been visited by model rail riffraff royalty. Dave Falkenburg introduces a regional NMRA show in San Francisco (now confirmed Janet Pomeroy Center, September 22). James Rindt lays down the law on modern children - they aren't dumb and they can be amazing model railroaders - and also what it takes to make a kit. Fritz Milhaupt talks about Grand Rapids' rail history in a layout he's planning. Marty and Bruce Wilson rap about World War One model railroading. Tom gives Marty a few methods of how to avoid being filmed. Jim Gifford provides a long anticipated update on the South Australian crew. Lawrence Eggering has some important information for people looking to add some new sound to old noisy locos. Hoffy provides an update. (Editorial note: I recommend by Model Rail Radio

283 min listen

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Model Rail Radio #189: A Layout Near the Ceiling [August 15, 2020]: Mike Kenefeck has raised his layout nearly to the ceiling. Simon Hill has been to Bredgar (and Wormshill Light Railway) and he has plans for the next few months. They discuss Show 200 and what it means to have longterm peer pressure to help you improve. Mike O'Dorney received some stuff from Tom and wants to use some of it for his NMRA Golden Spike. Mike talks about what he's working on during the new normal. Dave Barazza feels connected with Silicon Valley Lines in terms of their remote operating layout technology. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#189 by Model Rail Radio

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Model Rail Radio #72: Live from Melbourne [March 30, 2013]: Tom chats with Marshall Stull about his two winning entries in the Shelf Layout Design contest. The Professor calls in from the Australian Narrow Gauge Convention. Murray is the first punter to the mic to talk about his experience at the Convention. Gavin Hince introduces his model railroading interests and talks about his magazine, Narrow Gauge Down Under. John Hunter delivers his highlights of the Convention. The Professor gives his update from the Convention. Dan Pickard had a fantastic show. Ian Hodgkiss Modeller's Warehouse introduces his model railroading interests. Tom asks the Prof about the growing volume of micro layout information online. Brian Wong provides his plans for a layout starting with a small footprint. Brian chats with Ben Sutton and Gordon about color matching. 'N-Scale' Jim introduces his Ntrak club and his home layout. Rob Hinkle calls in the show for the first time and discusses his 1970s Redding lay by Model Rail Radio

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Model Rail Radio #178: Catalog Inspiration [May 16, 2020]: Roger Chrysler has put down some benchwork amongst putting up drywall. Richard Kowalski is getting back into his 1900s shelf layout and going through a Sears catalog to provide inspiration. Mike O'Dorney talks about how his modular layout is very similar to Richard's layout and continues the discussion on the Sears catalog. The discussion of the hobby and technology demographics gets so esoteric only Clark Kooning can be called upon to give analysis. Tom talks with Mike Slater about his hopes for the future of the hobby and continues to provide an update on the bridge module he's building. Nigel Gartshore is nearly done with his shed sealing and has been planning his layout space with a no-lix. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#178 by Model Rail Radio

88 min listen

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Model Rail Radio #142: One Sunday in May [May 27, 2018]: Stuart Baker has been planning LCC clinics for the National. Mike Deverell built a laser cutter and is already reaping the rewards. Kaylee Zheng introduces her model rail interests including currently building a chicken car and the industry that is trash. Mike Slater is continuing with his traction creations. Ben Rechel is moving to a larger space and also has started dabbling in garden scale. Stephen Vaughan Sr will be crossing tracks with Tom on two occasions. Lawrence Eggering has been working on new industries and talks a little bit more about his new model rail business. Robin Talukdar has moved on to P48 with a switching layout based in Ontario. Jeff Shockley is restarting the Delmarva operating sessions getting ready for open house season. Mike O'Dorney has been building three modules but he really wants to talk about TrainWest with additional Trainfest context from Mike Slater. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#1 by Model Rail Radio

105 min listen

Model Rail Radio #48: Not a One Layout Kinda Guy [November 26, 2011]: Tom starts the show welcoming on model railroader and podcaster, D. Tom Conboy. Chris gives a sombre update on the annual Christmas Train Show. Internet model rail legend, Prof. Klyzlr, calls in to discuss his many small layouts. Terry provides a background to modeling New York. Former Model Railroader magazine contributing editor and layout/chainsaw artist, Lionel Strang, calls in to describe some of his experiences. Uncommitted O Scaler Peter Stempel discusses laser ownership. Hoffy stops by to talk about computerization. Through the show the Listener Submitted Item finalists for the Bertie awards are announced. The usual crew also provide their gap filling and question prompting behavior. Even at more than five and a half hours, a lot of stunned silence was cut from the Prof's section of the show. You may want to play certain sections at half speed, and like Jeff from Dover, write very quickly. This episode contai by Model Rail Radio

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