156: San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
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What does operating a big mainline steam locomotive like Santa Fe 3751 on the west coast require? Alex Gillman, VP of the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society, joins us to talk about the work required to restore and operate the locomotive, along with how they are developing a museum. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day What impresses you about your favorite mainline steam organization?
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155: National Railroad Museum
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The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is expanding its museum facilities. CEO Jacqueline Frank joins us to discuss the history of the museum, how they successfully transported their "Dwight D. Eisenhower" locomotive back to the UK for an event in 2014, and their approach to showcasing the national history of railroading in the United States. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day What is a notable example of museums or heritage railroads collaborating to create a great event?
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154: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
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Chuck Baker, President of American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, talks about the state of the short line railroading in early 2025, how the organization is involved in advocacy for the industry, and the growing trend of freight railroads entering tourist railroading. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day What short line or regional railroad impresses you? , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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10 Year Anniversary Special: Nick Ozorak
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The interviewer is interviewed! Guest host Kelly Lynch asks your questions for regular host Nick Ozorak about the history of the podcast, what continues to motivate his work, and why he is so optimistic about Next Generation Railroaders. Attend Next Generation Railroaders' first virtual public programming: https://www.nextgenrr.org/programs This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day Are there any other questions you have for me, Nick Ozorak? , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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152: Transportation Analyst Tony Hatch
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Tony Hatch, Senior Transportation Analyst for ABH Consulting, provides us with a greater understanding of the financial landscape of Class I railroading in the 21st century. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day What are you excited for in 2025? , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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In Memoriam: "Thomas & Friends" TV Creator Britt Allcroft
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Host Nick Ozorak pays tribute to Britt Allcroft, creator of the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends TV series. He explores not just what her greatest contribution means to him, but what he see as some of its larger endearing outcomes. Thomas and Rail Preservation: https://theroundhousepodcast.com/2015/11/14/thomas-and-rail-preservation/
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151: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Executive Director Scott Becker
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Let's learn more about the largest trolley museum in the United States. Scott Becker has been at the helm of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for over 30 years. In that time, the museum has grown by expanding its collection and constructing two massive buildings. Scott walks us through the history of the museum, how preserving trolleys differs from other forms of rail preservations, and what has led to the museum's success. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day What tourist railroads and museums have balanced keeping their charm with progressing with the times? , share this...
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150: Al Harper and American Heritage Railways
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American Heritage Railways oversees such notable tourist railroads as the Durango & Silverton, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Branson Scenic Railroad. Al Harper, Chairman and CEO, shares his decades of insight in what makes a tourist railroad function, how Polar Express has become such a staple in the industry, and the importance of balancing history with progress. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day What tourist railroads and museums have balanced keeping their charm with progressing with the times? , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember...
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149: North Shore Railroad
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Loni Martz Briner, PR and Media for North Shore Railroad, talks about the history of this group of Pennsylvania short lines and how they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day What railroad do you know of or work for that is good with connecting to its local communities? , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
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148: FRA Administrator Joe Szabo
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What is involved with leading the Federal Railroad Administration? Joe Szabo, the 12th FRA Administrator, discusses how he began his career in railroading, what led him to the FRA, his philosophy with working with Class I railroads, and how he is now involved in the development of Pullman National Historical Park. This episode is sponsored by . Question of the Day Is there some special way that we should celebrate 10 years and 150 episodes of The Roundhouse? , share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
info_outlineIMAX film director Stephen Low talks about the process of making Train Time, a documentary looking at the operations of BNSF Railway. He shares how this project was different from Rocky Mountain Express, the methods used to capture some of the amazing shots in the film, and the challenges that were unique to this project.
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
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