143: Is Your Diesel in EPA Compliance? (w/ Roger Fuehring)
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Lake State Railroad CMO Roger Fuehring provides clarity on the EPA's regulations concerning diesel locomotives and how they affect tourist railroads and museums. Question of the Day What are topics that you would like me to cover on the podcast? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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142: Allegheny Portage Railroad
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Why were canal boats being hauled by train over mountains? Park Ranger Elizabeth Shope provides an overview of the Allegheny Portage Railroad of Pennsylvania and how the National Park Service has worked to preserve what remains. Question of the Day What is an underrated technological marvel in railroading? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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The History of Hospital Trains
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We interview Alexandra Kitty, author of "A Different Track: Hospital Trains of the Second World War", about the forgotten history of hospital trains, their role in WWII, and the healthcare workers who staffed them. This episode is sponsored by the Mechanical Services department of the Strasburg Rail Road. Question of the Day What is a piece of railroad history that is often overlooked? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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140: Short Line Railroad History Meets Classical Music
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More episodes: https://theroundhousepodcast.com Mark Rheaume, composer of "That's the Way the Railroad Went" discusses how he created a 38 minute piece of music incorporating interviews documenting the Central Iowa Railway Company, a short line with a brief existence in the 1970s. Listen to Mark's piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onx6JMOBP2A Question of the Day What is your favorite musical piece about railroading? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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139: Lionel Artist Angela Trotta Thomas
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What is it like to paint official portraits of Lionel Trains? We are talking to Angela Trotta Thomas about her Lionel (and real train) paintings, her process of creating a scene, how she infuses her work with nostalgia, and her advice for getting into painting. See more of Angela's paintings: https://www.angelatrottathomas.com/ Question of the Day Going into the new year, what are you excited about? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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138: Behind the Scenes of N&W 611 Excursions
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How did the idea for the 2023 excursions in Central Virginia come about? What logistics are required to put excursions together? Is converting Norfolk & Western 611 to oil burning being discussed? How can you become involved in future excursions? Zac McGinnis, Excursion Manager for the Virginia Museum of Transportation, answers these questions and more. Question of the Day What are your favorite holiday railroad memories? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our...
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137: The Future of the NMRA
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National Model Railroad Association President Gordy Robinson and Social Media Manager Lucy Dormont join us for a full conversation about the challenges facing the organization and the work they are involved with to bring it into the future. Question of the Day What gives you hope in the future of model railroading? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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136: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
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Learn about the preservation work that Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum is involved with, the opportunities and challenges of being based in central Portland, and how they use events to maximize their community outreach. This episode is sponsored by and . Question of the Day What piece of narrow gauge history do you enjoy most? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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135: Reading #2100 - American Steam Railroad
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Rob Gardner, President of American Steam Railroad Preservation Association, provides updates on the restoration of Reading Railroad T-1 #2100 and what is planned for the future. This episode is sponsored by and . Question of the Day What steam locomotive restoration are you most excited about? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode. , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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134: Puffing Billy Railway - Sustainability and Success
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The Puffing Billy Railway is a world famous tourist railway near Melbourne, Australia. CEO Peter Abbott speaks with us about the importance of the people connected to it (staff, volunteers, and community), how the railway works to overcome challenges, and what it means to operate it sustainably. This episode is sponsored by and . Question of the Day If you've visited the Puffing Billy Railway, what was your experience like? If not, what is the furthest that you've traveled to ride on a particular train? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode....
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Question of the Day
What makes you the most optimistic or the most concerned about the future of rail preservation?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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