Eleven years ago, we interviewed Jason Shron from Rapido Trains about the history of the company up through 2015 and his vision for the future. Today, we see how Rapido has grown into the US and UK markets while still…
144: How Broadway Limited Imports Produces Model Trains
We’re talking to Curtis Koch, Director of Marketing and Social Media for Broadway Limited Imports, about how they view the model railroading business, their process for their projects, and some of their upcoming products. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg…
137: The Future of the NMRA
National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) 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. This…
Kathy Millatt & The Great Model Railway Challenge
What would a competition series about model railroading look like? Kathy Millatt, skilled modeler and YouTube video maker, served as a judge on “The Great Model Railway Challenge”, a British TV series which had modelers build a small layout over…
Steel Manufacturing and Railroads
How do railroads make steel? Bernard Kempinski, author of “The Model Railroader’s Guide to Steel Mills,” walks us through the entire process and how you can create a model railroad steel mill! This episode was a listener request from Donald…
034: The Resilience of Niagara Hobby
Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart What does it take to run a hobby store in the 21st Century? John Kavulich, President of Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart in Cheektowaga NY, joins us to discuss the triumphs and trials of the…
5 Railfan Dating Tips and Ideas
5 Railfan Dating Tips Dating a railfan is a fun and rewarding experience. In five years of dating ‘The Roundhouse’ host Nick Ozorak I have learned the ways of a railfan. Now I want to share my experience and thoughts…