Model Rail Radio #53: Return of the Co-Hosts [March 3, 2012]

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 #35: The Gift of the Hobby [April 2, 2011]: Chris, Tom, Clark and Terry discuss introducing model railroading to others. Tom Cutting calls in from the UK. David Karkoski provides an update. Kevin gives his perspective as a forum owner and Jeff explains teaching scouts the hobby. Steve Janninck (in Chicago) and Jim Lincoln round out the show with a surprise arrival at the very end. The audio quality is patchy through the recording but as much has been done to correct it as possible. 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

197 min listen

Model Rail Radio #208: Surprise Guest [January 15, 2022]: Terry Terrence surprises Tom with a call into Model Rail Radio. Clark Kooning and Mike Slater have memories to share with Terry. Mike Deverell has been exploring LCC while he lone wolfs his new layout. Speaking of new layouts Gordy Robinson explains how he acquired his new layout and maintains fatherhood and the NMRA with equal vigor. Linton Towell provides a brief update. Where Mike Slater formerly had a hot tub, he now has a model railroad. John Dohering doesn't stand a chance with Clark Kooning on his tail - modules are the topic but also the new affordability of the first train set. Jeff Schockley provides a Del Mar Var update from strength to strength although they've moved from Delmar, DE. Martyn Jenkins is running for the NMRA Board but his layout is way more interesting. Mike O'Dorney and Tom talk, where possible, about modules. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#208 by Model Rail Radio

156 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 #76: For the Benefit of the NSA [June 29, 2013]: Ed Traxler has been pranking the Facebook group. Tom and Ed rap on the Civil War and computer history too. Peter Burr introduces his lifetime of model rail interests and his plans to integrate craftsman structures on his new layout. Dave Falkenburg calls in for the first time to talk about a layout he is planning and discusses a number of the south San Francisco Bay Area model rail clubs and causal get togethers. Clark Kooning provides an overview of the NMRA National Convention. Lawerence Eggering has an interesting freelance New York Central layout featuring strange meat-like substances with a little organized crime and a dinosaur thrown in for good measure. Ralph DeBlasi has been making some changes to his layout. Mike Slater has lost a rail-fanning friend and appears to be the godfather of all things model rail in Racine. Mike Deverell calls in to discuss the philosophy of the HO Railroad that Grows and his layout, t by Model Rail Radio

285 min listen

Model Rail Radio #70: The Silencer [March 2, 2013]: Duncan McRee starts the show chatting with Tom and Terry about his new dead-rail module, some of his historical product line and a new device dubbed the Professor Silencer. John Hunter promises to demo the Silencer to the Professor and discusses the progress on his NYC harbor layout. Rod Hutchinson talks about a monorail he rode on recently. David Harris returns to talk about the latest open source technology in the hobby. Mike Slater discusses his home layout. Jim Gore and Mike explain the means to find well-loved model rail items. Jim and Terry explore paper bricks. Rick Devlin gives a detailed layout update. Edward Traxler gives some discussion on brickworks and an update on a project or two. James Rindt calls in to talk about extreme prototype layout design and an N scale layout he's planning with his son. Rod asks a question about water and Jim Lincoln is happy to help out. Jim also provides a chocolate update. Matt Goodman gives by Model Rail Radio

259 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 #42: The P48 Is Strong In This One [August 6, 2011]: The show starts with an Australian narrow gauge discussion with Gordon Dobson, Chris Abbott. Terry Terrance and Bruce Wilson talk about 3d printing possibilities. The crew discuss magazines throughout the show. A listener submitted question on what to do with inherited model rail items is covered by the crew. Tom asks a question about what is the appropriate time to lay cork roadbed. David asks Tom about how to model the UK if you have never been there. The outro is thanks to some rail fans from New York who have released a substantial portion of their vocal work. Don't forget about the Berties! Please submit your entries through awards at modelrailradio dot com. 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

245 min listen

Model Rail Radio #23: First Coat [September 25, 2010]: Tom and Chris are joined by Ben Sutton to talk about painting and Clark Kooning to talk about narrow gauge, the NRMA and Master Model Railroading. 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

146 min listen

Model Rail Radio #7: The Future on Two Rails [December 18, 2009]: Chris Abbott and Tom Barbalet are joined by Duncan McRee. They discuss some of Duncan's favorite layouts, the future of model railroading and some projects for 2010. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 6.30pm Pacific on Friday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio

92 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 #176: New Luminaries [May 2, 2020]: Mike O'Dorney talks about his favorite show. Mark Clemmens provides a much needed update and talks about the locomotive restoration in Astoria, Oregon. John Garaty knows the Prof is still out there. Gordy Robinson introduces his model railroading interests and discusses the vision for NMRA-X. Martyn Jenkins talks about some of the technology behind NMRA-X and then Gordy jumps back in to discuss ideas for the near future. Tom asks about Martyn's Melbourne layout which turns into a conversation about micro radio controlled vehicles and the insanity of wiring such things. Clark Kooning and John Garaty also have some ideas on the topic of model radio controlled vehicles. Bryan Schilling has a number of updates since he last called in. Luke Lemmens introduces his layout and what it was like to be featured in the Twin Cities Facebook group live layout tours. Darren Johns (aka Dazzy Jay) talks about the changes he's making in his YouTube ch by Model Rail Radio

136 min listen

Model Rail Radio #54: Intervention [March 17, 2012]: Tom starts the show with Fred Thompson about his model railroading interests. Terry kicks off the box car conversation. Tom talks with Chris and Jeff about live steam in a variety of sizes. Marty calls in to talk layout disassembly with Lionel, box cars and more tales from manufacture. Clark is about to run trains. The intervention with Chris on why (after years co-hosting the show) he doesn't have a layout. Bruce Wilson chimes in on his lack of layout too. Craig provides some fun in operations. Matt is congratulated for his Bertie win. Jason offers some explanation of his completely incomplete club layout although Lionel is a fan. Mike will be at Grand Rails as will Tom. 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

286 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 #204: Least Threatening Structure Kits [September 18, 2021]: Mike O'Dorney fills in the gaps from the last conversation about structure building for people with certain lifestyles. Tom and Mike Slater catch up after a few months. Mike is having trouble getting his local NMRA onto Zoom calls. Mike has been able to find some fun through his trolley meets. It's when Mike talks about what he has done and his plans were the interesting details come out. Jim Gifford provides a detailed update for his crew which seems to be growing in number. Tom asks for some specific updates in there too. After a brief COVID update, Tom asks about Jim's move to NCE. John Yates introduces himself and his model rail roading interests. Tom and John talk about the difficulties of maintaining model rail clubs in rural Australia. John Doehring has a number of updates too including a giant module meet in Wyoming. Module model railroading is an ongoing topic for the next few recordings. Thanks to R by Model Rail Radio

100 min listen

Model Rail Radio #75: Bogie Bling [June 1, 2013]: Tom and Jim start the show talking about what Jim's taking to Atlanta for the NMRA National. Mike has been using Shapeways. Ben Rechel is heading to Canada and he's visiting Chris Abbott. Chris gives an update associated with a recent show attended by a number of Model Rail Radio's prior guests. Tom gives Chris the rapid fire topic challenge. Rod has been dabbling in precious metals and miniature wargaming. Dan has been playing with miniature bricks. Terry's layout has been operated on recently. Tim Warris has been outed as a model rail philosopher. Toni Ryan has a lot to say to Tim Warris. Tim Harrison has some real estate tips. Tim Harrison floats a topic idea. John Hunter raps with Tim Warris. Tom throws down a challenge that John Hunter jumps on 100%. Jim Rindt is getting into G scale. Murray and Tom rap about interesting areas in Australia and teaching history through model railroading. David Loman introduces his interests in the m by Model Rail Radio

320 min listen

Model Rail Radio #74: Again, I Think You Have Pressed the Mute [May 11, 2013]: Tom starts the show with Andy Dixson who introduces how he got interested in model rail and his current plans for multiple layouts. Dave Frary calls in to talk about BBQ, lobster fishing secrets and his early experiences with trains. Somehow Tom sways the conversation to magazines: Dave gives his insight. Tom congratulates Terry for his Bertie win and they talk about his clinics in Canada (reviewed by Bryan Schilling) on the Launchpad and some discussions of Shapeways too. Terry thinks model railroaders should occupy hackerspaces too. Tom predicts a revolutionary Terry Terrance scenery clinic coming to a trainshow near you shortly (with the next two years at least). Tom asks if John Armstrong's layout sections ever get updated scenery. Tom starts the ongoing discussion associated with setting up an operating session clearing the air with Lionel on the previous show's discussion. Clark Kooning provides his ow by Model Rail Radio

316 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 #156: Beano Magazine Inspiration [April 20, 2019]: Tom has a chance to chat with Neale Brodie about how he makes radio controlled lorries for his crew's layouts. Martin Coombs has been in quite a few magazines and provides some insight into his crew's process. Mike Deverell has been rewiring his layout for JMRI sensor additions. Tom chats with Mike Slater about an unusually serious topic and then wonders if Mike Slater is running for the President of the NMRA? They discuss cars named after places amongst other topics. Neil Erickson talks more about his On30 plans. Joel Middleton introduces his model railroading hobby which delves into a philosophical discussion about what makes an English town. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#156 by Model Rail Radio

116 min listen

Episode 143 "Long-Term Weaponizing of the Salary Cap" by Canucks Conversation

80 min listen

Model Rail Radio #40: Something like Golf [July 2, 2011]: The show starts with an NMRA show update from Clark Kooning and Nobby Clarke. There is an extended update from Chris Abbott who is lost for the remainder of the show due to an electrical outage. Tom and Terry continue the show discussing reliable locomotives in a variety of scales with a call from Jeff and the show's expert on this topic Jason Reis. An exhausted Jim Lincoln calls in to discuss Tom's recent corn syrup plant purchase. Bruce Wilson provides a fascinating update on his WWI layout plans. Bryan Schilling, Terry and Jason finish the show with a discussion on rockwork styles. 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

199 min listen

Model Rail Radio #30: Expect Indictments [January 22, 2011]: Tom, Chris, Clark and Jim are joined by Terry Terrance, Paul James, Bryan Schilling, Roger Chrysler and a brief cameo by Trevor Marshall. They discuss troublesome turnouts, airbrush information, starting a club and O-scale two-rail (amongst other topics). 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

180 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 #104: The Size of St Louis [March 28, 2015]: Tom kicks the show off talking with Ed Traxler about his layout. Dave Barraza has some questions for Ed. Tom and Ed switch the topic to 3d printing. Tom welcomes on the new favorite part of the show, Marty McGuirk, to talk about his layout and old hobby stores long gone. Michael Hauk talks about his Pennsylvania short-line. Ron Klaiss provides an update. Terry Terrance and Tom chat about metal on Shapeways and pick up on the hobby stores long gone in the broader DC area. Ed Traxler provides feedback on Terry's Critter Challenge. Seth Gartner is hijacked by Jim Lincoln with a cameo from Toni Ryan. Tom, Jim Lincoln and Terry Terrance talk about owning a 3d printer. Tom commends Seth Gartner for taking the Show 100 ethos one step further. Mike Slater sets the record straight. Tom chats with Tim Harrison about the legacy of Ryan Andersen. Lionel Strang joins the fray to talk about podcasting with some final words from Jim Lincol by Model Rail Radio

185 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 #57: Brain Freeze and a Splinter in the Tongue [May 12th, 2012]: Tom starts the show chatting with Vera Sepulveda about her more to HO scale and Ben Sutton about acrylics. Wayde Gutman talks about traction, books and logging redwoods. Mike Slater offers some of the things that keeps him interested in the hobby. Anders continues the theme of books that inspire. Mike gives a module update. Tom announces a contest involving two kits purchased from Jimmy Simmons' Monster Modelworks. Mike Slater talks about the north shore. Chris Abbott has found the perfect train show and explains the problems acquiring 16mm steam. Murray carries the train show discussion. John Hunter continues the train show discussion then introduces his model railroading interests. John provides a detailed account of how he creates Australian and US based kits. The Professor does his thing through the conversation. Tom chats with Spanky about his contributions to Model Railroader magazine and what is go by Model Rail Radio

262 min listen

Model Rail Radio #43: Model the Trains Down Under [August 26, 2011]: Tom starts the show on a Friday night with a small announcement and a reminder on voting in the Berties. The crew talking with Bill Denton about Modutrak. Murray Scholz calls in to discuss Narrow Gauge Down Under (both the magazine and the religion) and some great hobby tips for weathering and regional trees. The crew continue to talk about their projects and a new alternative to DCC. William from San Diego calls in to talk about real railroading and magazines. Thanks to Terry Terrance for doing the call traffic control for the start of the show! 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

218 min listen

GGH 316: Randomize LXV: ChrisOfTheNorthWest and DarrylW4 tackle several subjects for the three hundred sixteenth edition of the GeoGearHeads. First L&N Railroad e-mailed about Sugru as strain relief on cables, the draw on cables and charges, and ferrite beads on... by GeoGearHeads; The weekly show for Geocaching and Location-Based Gaming

56 min listen

Model Rail Radio #206: Moving to Martin's Shed [October 16, 2021]: Tom explores the history of birthday shows. Tom talks about the two modules he is acquiring with John Szymanski who provides a fascinating history of his own module experiences. Simon Hill has made a difficult decision. Neale Brodie provides a long awaited update. Martin Coombs explains the blueprint for the new modules between sheds idea and it doesn't require people spending large periods of time at any location. Tom gets an update from Martin on their local 1:1 railroad. Clark Kooning has some pieces on the history of modular standards. Thanks to Robert Thomas for editing this recording. I really appreciate his assistance here once more. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#206 by Model Rail Radio

95 min listen

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