Model Rail Radio #35: The Gift of the Hobby [April 2, 2011]

Model Rail Radio #28: This'N'That [December 18, 2010]: Tom and Chris are joined Tom Knapp, Karl Smith, Mike Skibbe, Ted Roy and regulars Jim Lincoln and Clark Kooning to discuss a wide variety of N related things. 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

208 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 #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

Post #34: Hail DC [March 19, 2011]: Clark Kooning, Jim Lincoln and the usual string of post-show participants discuss numerous model rail and 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

71 min listen

Model Rail Radio #24: Modules and Store Discounts [October 16, 2010]: Pierre Oliver joins Chris and Tom to discuss module building, woodwork tips and resin boxcars. Jim Lincoln stops by the show to stump Chris and offer some painting and weather tips. 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

134 min listen

Model Rail Radio #62: Ben's Favorite Restaurant [September 15, 2012]: Tom starts the show with Mike Slater talking about a Lionel conversion he's been working on. Dan Pickard introduces his interests in the hobby namely Australian narrow gauge. Hoffy talks about some radical changes in his layout. Tom Conboy provides an update on his progress in the hobby and some local layouts. Edward Traxler talks about narrow gauge in the Carolinas. Rod Hutchinson recommends some books and a reason or two to attend the Australian Narrow Gauge Convention. Toni Ryan gives an update about the US Narrow Gauge Convention. Terry talks writing and his problems with Shapeways. Jim Lincoln shares Terry's concern about Shapeways. John Garaty introduces his substantial layout. Spanky interrupts the show. Peter Stempel has a substantial hobby update. The crew raps about Clark Kooning. Ben Rechel talks about a productive day. Craig calls in and is promptly insulted by Spanky. It's the third year anniversary show by Model Rail Radio

254 min listen

Model Rail Radio #53: Return of the Co-Hosts [March 3, 2012]: Mike, Tom and Jeff start the call talking about restoring Lionel. Duncan McRee and Craig Bisgeier talk about wireless and track-power-free DCC with some feedback from Anders, Terry and other crew members. David Ramos describes what it takes to make a social epicenter operating layout. Chris describes his latest work on Trevor's layout. Bruce, Chris and Tom rap on the difficulty finding some UK prototype items. Terry provides an update on his helix. The discussion continues on the Berties. Ed adds a little something random to the discussion. Clark Kooning and Tim Warris call in to talk about Cuban railroading, winning a Bertie and what's coming up this year for Fast Tracks. They discuss changes in the NMRA MMR classification coming up. 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

253 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 #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 #27: A Fraction of Traction [December 4, 2010]: Tom and Chris are joined Ted Roy, Paul James, Phil Spencer, Will Flatt, Glenn Whitehouse, Roger Chrysler and Alex Postpischil to discuss traction in a variety of scales. David Karkoski and regulars Jim Lincoln, Ben Rechel, Matt Goodman and Clark Kooning talk about a variety of other things model rail. 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

230 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 #33: We're All Moving to Kansas City [March 5, 2011]: Tom, Clark and Terry are joined by Karl Smith to discuss hobby shops, short runs and the NMRA. New callers Jeff Shockley and Dick Stoehrer provide their experiences with a substantial club layout and sharing the hobby with a grandson respectively. We then welcome on Stephen M. Priest to discuss his work designing trains and rolling stock for a variety of manufacturers. Tune in to the Post show follow with much more of Stephen's experiences. The show concludes with our second crank call - the first that can be aired. 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

212 min listen

Model Rail Radio #38: Clark's Gone to Bed?! [May 21, 2011]: It may be entering Canadian summer but there is no sign of the show slowing down. Tom, Terry and Chris explore Chris' recent published exploits. Jeff provides an update on scouting and trains. Bryan, Clark, Chris and David discuss what you would find in a small steam train shop. Jason calls in with an update as does Matt Goodman. The show concludes with a short Post Show were Jim and Tom discuss Jim's article on a real-world piece of operations. The conclusion of the show is dedicated to Steve in Chicago who has asked for the hip-hop version of the theme for many months. 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

267 min listen

Model Rail Radio #36: Midnight to 4am Shift [April 16, 2011]: Chris, Tom, Clark, Jim and Terry welcome on Bill Kaufman to talk about San Francisco model railroading. Ralph Parker calls in to talk about his developing N scale interest with Bryan Schilling. The crew welcomes on Bruce Wilson to talk about doing a UK layout remotely and narrow guage First World War style. The crew also discusses Tom's new tactile fixation with O scale and steps to keep your layout clean. 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

177 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

336 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 #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 #55: For Test Purposes Only [April 7, 2012]: Jim Lincoln and Tom talk tie-plates. Tom Brown calls in to talk about shelf layouts in Lyon amongst other things. Jim Gifford and Ros give updates. Ben Sutton calls in to talk paint and NZ120. Pam chats with Malcolm Johnson, Jim Gore and R. L. Jenkins about building a steel mill with cars in N scale. Lionel and Clark call in for a revenge intervention (yes that's right folks, only on Model Rail Radio). Terry Terrance talks about laying track. Lionel offers a tip for making rock castings. Jeff gives a speed update. Bryan Schilling asks some additional questions of Lionel. The Professor continues the revenge intervention with some initial advice that follows into some rapping with Terry about Australian narrow gauge. The conversation returns to the invention. Jim Lincoln offers a title for the show. Lionel realizes the revenge intervention has gone too far. Rick Devlin introduces himself and talks about model railroading in Fl by Model Rail Radio

243 min listen

Model Rail Radio #89: the JLow Show [April 26, 2014]: Andy Dixson has a layout update. Will more trees have to die for this layout? Time will tell. Jimmy Low introduces his model railroading interests. Will Merrell provides a blueprint for a successful NTrak club in particular working through a busy show season. Will and Jim Lincoln answer some questions from Jimmy Low. Winston Norton has been working on a module for the Great British Train Show and is exploring a new scale. Winston has a question for Tom. Anders Wirten provides an update on his plans. Sven Frank answers some pressing questions. Mike Deverell has broken records in layout removal. Brace yourself for this discussion. Toni Ryan is similarly stunned but he stands by Mike. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio

139 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 #34: Committed [March 19, 2011]: Tom, Clark and Jim welcome back Chris Abbott with an update from David Karkoski, Roger Chrysler and Jason Reis. Surprise guest Tim Warris calls in to answer questions from the crew. 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

209 min listen

Model Rail Radio #112: Jim Lincoln Had Nothing [October 10, 2015]: Stuart Baker talks about controlling trains with LCC including DC trains. Jimmy Simmons breaks down how Monster Modelworks functions through Christmas with shows. Andy Dixon provides a long awaited update. Simon Hill brings on his friend Martin Coombs to talk about UK exhibition layouts. Anders Wirten is back on track with his layout. Massimo Piras provides a lightning update. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio

109 min listen

Model Rail Radio #29: The Don Ball Show [January 8, 2011]: Don Ball joins the show to talk about pre-1900s model railroading with Tom, Chris, Clark, Jim and new regular Karl Smith. With calls at the end of the show from Ted Roy and Ben Rechel. The show is dedicated to Mary Matheny and Dr. John Hardy. 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

187 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 #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 #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

Post #33: The New Jim Lincoln [March 5, 2011]: Clark Kooning fills in for Jim Lincoln as the Post show continues with Stephen M. Priest and various other guests. 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

67 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

Post #28: Formerly Known as the Jim Lincoln Show [December 18, 2010]: By popular request, here is the infamous post-show featuring Jim Lincoln, Tey Roy and Matt Goodman for most of the call plus some intro banter from Ben Rechel, Clark Kooning and Chris Abbott. Due to the threat of legal action from Harvard, CSX, the City of Mansfield MA, Dave Frary, TalkShoe (as you'll hear), Cuba and the Catholic Church a good portion of the post-show had to be cut. To paraphrase Jim Lincoln, the only way to understand the post-show is to hear it live. That being said, here's a rough recording. 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

57 min listen

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69 min listen

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