A rare auto carrier caboose from the Auto-Train is in danger of being scrapped. FLAIRR President Mark Frazier explains how his organization is campaigning to save the car and transport it from California to Florida. Learn more about how you…
Sexism in Rail Preservation
It’s time for those of us in rail preservation to put an end to sexism. Host Nick Ozorak released a survey for women to anonymously share their stories of sexism, harassment, and discrimination. We hear from these women, and Nick…
MINI 05: Amtrak Excursions At Risk
Amtrak has announced major changes prohibiting private charters and excursions to operate. We discuss the issue with Roger Fuehring, the President of the Railroad Passenger Car Alliance (RPCA). Related Episodes The Joliet Rocket Steel City Limited
MINI 04: Let’s Look Ahead at 2018!
We’ll take a look ahead at 2018, hear some suggestions for future episodes from you, and reveal some upcoming projects and surprises! 2017 Highlights Robin Coombes The Great Train Robbery The Joliet Rocket Support us on Patreon, Subscribe on iTunes,…
MINI 03: WWII Train Battle
See what happens when the Axis and Allied forces battle for control of a train…all during a WWII reenactment at the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad. It’s a WWII Train Battle unlike any other! This is our first episode simulcast…
MINI 02: Strasburg Rail Road’s Early Days
FULL EPISODE President Linn Moedinger grew up with the Strasburg Rail Road from his childhood. He recalls early experiences, including how the first weed wacker also ‘got rid of the ties’!
MINI 01: Rich Melvin & Nickel Plate 765
FULL EPISODE Rich Melvin shares a couple of stories from his time as Senior Engineer of Nickel Plate 765, including how he impressed supervisors who underestimated what the steam locomotive could do.