Mike and Tom chat the Bertie winners this year starting with Mike's particular passion, O scale. Mike talks about an operating session with the Rindts. Ralph is trying to teach himself weathering. Jim Gore jumps in to talk about his weathering techniques and his latest passions in the hobby. Clark gets a little wacky on weathering and don't show him a boxcar fresh from the box either. Tom chats with Clark about a few emails he has received through the week. Vera has been working on a shelf for the shelf layout contest. Tom Wilson calls in for the first time (although his layout has featured in a previous show) to introduce his model railroading interests. Tom wanted to ask the important questions. Jim Rindt calls in to confirm Tom's suspicion on an operating session long overdue. Peter Rindt provides an update on his perspective of the operating session too. Marty provides an update on his layout. Marty asks about organizing an operating session with particular questioning to Lionel and Bruce Wilson. From picking the crew to what to expect. This is a part one of a topic that will no doubt be continued in future shows. Have people ever been removed from Lionel's layout? Tom will not rest until this question is answered. Clark Kooning refuses to do an impersonation. (Editorial note: this is part one of this discussion. The crew returns with Seth Neumann next show to finish this topic.) Tom regains control of the show to let Jim Lincoln know he's won a Bertie. Jim announces some sad news. Jim gives a Chocolate update and talks about the effects of the Boston Marathon bombing on commuter rail. Jim has a question for the Prof. C-clamp fans get your complaint emails ready. Jim reminds Tom that he is responsible for the Lionel/Professor feud. The Prof gets a second wind and continues the discussion of bolt connections. Jim notes the teenagers have left the building. The Prof has found a novel used for one of his layouts: exactly what it was originally intended for. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/