We interview Wick Moorman, former CEO and Chairman of Norfolk Southern and CEO of Amtrak, about how he began his railroading career, what led to him eventually leading Norfolk Southern, the 21st Century Steam Program, Heritage Units, and so much…
094: Walthers Trains – President Stacey Walthers Naffah
How is the hobby of model railroading doing from the perspective of one of its largest manufacturers and suppliers? Stacey Walthers Naffah, President of Wm. K. Walthers Inc., a longtime Milwaukee-based distributor, manufacturer, and retailer of model trains, shares her…
093: Approach Medium and Trainz Railroad Simulator
What compels someone to build fantastic routes in a train simulator? Joe from the YouTube channel Approach Medium discusses why he loves virtual railroading, his many route projects, and how it compares to model railroading. Check out Approach Medium on…
092: O. Winston Link Museum
Want to learn the story of O. Winston Link and his famous steam photography project? O. Winston Link Museum Manager Lynsey Allie details his history and how the museum that bears his name maintains his legacy. Vote for which guests…
091: Delaware & Hudson Engineer
What was it like working for railroads like the Erie Lackawanna and the Delaware & Hudson? Steve Vaughan Sr., a railroader with over 40 years in the industry shares stories from his career and how he fired steam locomotives like…
090: East Broad Top Being Restored to Operation
The East Broad Top, a historic narrow gauge railroad in central Pennsylvania, has been purchased by a new nonprofit organization. Brad Esposito, General Manager for the railroad, discusses the future of the EBT and what it will take to restore…
088: How to Design a Model Railroad
Are you planning your basement railroad empire? Curious on how an expert compresses entire railroad locations and operations into a small space? Dan Bourque has designed hundreds of train layouts over the past 20 years, and these can be seen…
087: Mid-Continent Railway Museum
Many preservation efforts have conquered hardship, but how many can say they have triumphed over a flood? Colin O’Brien of the Mid-Continent Railway Museum walks us through the extensive collection, restoration projects including Chicago & Northwestern #1385, and how they persevered through a devastating flood in 2008.
086: Waynesburg & Washington Railroad
What is the story of the Waynesburg & Washington Railroad, and how is its history preserved today? Jim Weinschenker, railroad liaison at the Greene County Historical Society, introduces us to this narrow gauge Pennsylvania shortline, how its history connected with…
085: Strasburg Rail Road Freight Traffic
How does the Strasburg Rail Road balance its tourist railroading with hauling freight? Steve Weaver, VP of Freight Services, presented at the Heritage Rail Alliance on how the railroad maintains this harmony. This episode is sponsored by Age of Steam Roundhouse, a working roundhouse…