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All modelers have a life but what do we know of it. This podcast is as much about the people in the hobby of model railroading as it is about the hobby itself.
Having always been a fan of the long form conversational interview and having met so many interesting people in the hobby over the years we decided it would be fun to share their back stories with everyone else. So come along with me, Lionel Strang and a strong cast of supporting characters as we discover just how many folks there are in this great hobby of ours. |
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Springfield Interview: Gordy Robinson -
People from all over the world come to the Springfield Show, Gordy Robinson come from Scotland. He’s a member of the NMRA British Region and also on the worldwide NMRA media team. Gordy is one of the young gun’s in the hobby and living proof that it’s not dying yet. He’s seriously considering running for the NMRA Board of Directors and would be a great addition to the executive committee. Enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #15 -
Need to get away because your pet alligator bit off your favorite arm, got your finger stuck in a bowling ball, your pet cat Muffin just isn’t eating or a swarm of bees surrounded your car and you can’t get out. Well we can’t help with any of these problems but we can help you waste 99 minutes of your life that will make these problems seem small. So get youself a big hot mug radiator fluid, a steaming hot plate of shredded hockey tape and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Shane Show #4: Proto Throttle Review -
Some say it’s the most realistic throttle for operating model diesel locomotives ever produced… We say it’s not a proven product until it passes the Shane test. It’s been reported in some circles that modelers can operate just like a real engineer with the new ProtoThrottle because the controls feel and perform just like the prototype. So take a listen while Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook and our very own Shane “the Young Gun” put this product to the test. |
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Springfield Interview: Jim Scorse -
This time we clog up the aisles as we talk to NCE founder Jim Scorse a long time supporter of ModelersLife. NCE has been developing and manufacturing DCC Products since 1993, they’ve also supplied other DCC and locomotive manufacturers. Jim tells that NCE recently doubled their manufacturing space but still keep labor costs low by utilizing modern automated robotic assembly for most products. They’ve come a long way since starting the company in Jim’s garage… Sound familiar?? Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 96: Blair Kooistra Part 2 -
Blair Kooistra month continues here on the ‘ole AML Network, a resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Blair has made outstanding contributions to the photographic interpretation of North America's railroading. He’s photographed railroads extensively since high school and his work has been widely published, with 15 articles in the Trains magazine index and he was recognized in its 50th anniversary issue (November 1990). He remains active as a photographer, concentrating on shortlines and heritage railroading and traveled twice to Australia where there is still access to facilities and railroaders. “Overall Kooistra’s work is among the most significant railroad photography of the post-steam era,” writes Scott Lothes, president of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art |
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Atkins Diet #5 -
Still can’t out down that bowl sour cream and bacon chips, you’ve had one to many cans of Spam for breakfast, you thought Hershey bars were a health food?? Well fear not we’ll have you looking slim and trim in no time with another episode of the Atkins Diet. Chris has been once again travelling the highways and byways of America searching out his latest model railroading adventure. So sit back with a big glass of musty flood water, a big bowl of shredded wet carpet and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield Interview: Greg Javonillo
I’ve met so many great people through this podcast and Greg is no different. Although originally from the area he’d come to Springfield from New Orleans where he lives now. From show apps, the bus ride to the show and everything else. Greg embodies what the typical Amherst show goer looks and sounds like and I know you’ll enjoy this interview. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Kooistra: a Dying Transcontinental -
This is a bonus episode in the eighteen part Blair Kooistra trilogy as he describes in detail his stunning 27 minute black-and-white video tribute to the west end of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad and its employees, photographed during its last years of operation, 1977-1980. You can find it here: https://vimeo.com/261066420 Blair returned decades later to the Pacific Northwest to complete the stories of the people who made the Milwaukee Road special. This is a great companion piece to a video that makes railroading more romantic than a Harlequin romance novel. Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #14 -
Ready for another cruise down the river of life?? Another opportunity to change course on your journey of hope?? A chance to find the true meaning of life?? Well we here at the ‘ole AML Network can’t help with anything worthwhile but we can make you wish that you’d fallen overboard. So grab a deck chair, put on your favorite sun hat and we’ll have begging for it to stop in no time. Enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield Interview: Miles Hale
You know him from years of Woodland Scenic’s demonstrations and clinics explaining scenery techniques as close to nature as you can get them. Now it’s time to hear the untold story of Miles Hale direct from the middle of the aisle way in the Better Living Center at the Springfield Train Show. We blocked of the path of busy show goers as we merrily chatted and chuckled. We even managed to talk model railroading. So grab yourself a big bowl of ground foam, a tall bubbly glass of matte medium and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 95: Blair Kooistra -
If it moves Blair will photograph it, he’s such an interesting guy we declared April, Blair Kooistra month at the ‘ole AML Network. He started out as a photojournalist had his first article in Trains magazine published before he was and now works as a dispatcher for the BNSF. Living in Texas he decided it was only natural to Australian railroads but his Walla Walla Valley Railroad was featured in Great Model Railroads 2005. It’s another great interview and Blair is an interesting guy so enjoy!! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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Kelly Questions: Rounds 30-31-32 It's time once again to grill some unsuspecting guests with the carefully crafted “Kelly Questions. This time Todd Arnett, Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag and Bob Fallowfield try their hand at these life changing insights. So take notes, don’t think to hard and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield Interview: James Mattern
It's another Springfield interview and this time it’s none other than James Mattern. Most of you well recognize him as one of Tom Jacob’s right hand men building the “Reading Crossline Railroad.” James sampled some of Barb’s cookies and caught us up to date on all his goings on. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield Interview: ScaleTrains.com -
More Springfield interviews featuring the ScaleTrains.com guys. Always easy to talk with, the boys from ScaleTrains.com don’t disappoint. So pull up a chair and listen to what Shane Wilson, Paul Ellis and Todd arnett have to say. Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #13 -
Time once again to see what the boys down at the ‘ole Virtual Hobby Shop are talking about. But be prepared as we join them just in time to take part in a heated discussion about NMRA Insurance as Bruce the Mailboy makes his feelings known. So get yourself a big bowl tornado damage, a tall glass of storm surge and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield Interview: Dave Barraza -
All the way from Wading River, New York in the middle of Long Island it’s our very own Dave Barraza. We originally interviewed Dave on episode 70 and we caught up with him again at the Springfield train show. So sit back with a bowl of shredded banana peels, a glass of unfiltered sea water and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield Interview: Richard Deuso -
A retired fire fighter and battalion chief in… Wait for it… Rhode Island, Richard retired to Vermont and now models the Lamoille Valley Railroad. We found Richard through our connection with Chris Atkins you heard about Richard through Jin Senese… Okay now we’re all suitably confused it’s time listen to another Springfield interview. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield Interview: SoundTraxx - Can’t get enough of Springfield interviews??... That’s good we got plenty !! George from SoundTraxx is always gracious enough to take the time to tell us what’s new in Durango, Colorado and this time was no different.
George joined SoundTraxx in 2008 as a lifelong modeler and a “walking encyclopedia” of train facts and DCC know-how. He considers the model railroading community as “one big club.” Enjoy!! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #13 -
Still wondering why your ship hasn’t come in?? Convinced “Gilligan’s Island” was a true life documentary. Ever wonder why people pay to go up tall buildings and put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground? Well unfortunately we can’t help with any of these problems but we can help you waste ninety minutes of your life and point you in a direction you never knew existed. So sit back with a big plate of shredded grocery lists, a big glass of golf cart battery acid and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 94: Kenny Broomfield -
"the Broomfield” is sweeping the nation like a new dance craze. Tired of doing the Macarena, the Locomotion or even Chubby Checker’s beloved Twist?? Then it’s time for you to get on board with all the other “cool” kids at your school and start doing “the Broomfield.” While you’re at take a listen to our latest episode and have the time of your life!! Enjoy !! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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Product news (that's kinda old) - Just when you thought there wasn’t enough… There’s more!!! It’s Bruce the Mailboy, Tony Cook (Model Railroad News editor) and AML’s very own Lionel. (the Evil Overlord) It’s a last minute show that took over 2 months to release but we froze it so it’s still fresh. Enjoy !! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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ViewerMail Flight #63 - Thought your day couldn’t get any worse, well have you ever wondered how you’d know if you ran out of invisible ink?? If your car could travel at the speed of light would the headlights still work?? Why do Buffalo Wings taste like chicken?? We can’t answer any of those questions but we can answer ViewerMail. Just in time for that commute home from another difficult day at the office, we answer some more of our voluminous ViewerMail. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
AML Product News - March 9th -
All the news that is the news… Ever wondered which railroad bought the most of General Electrics B36-7’s well then you’ve come to the right place, find out about this and all the other important news of the day in model railroading right here with Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook.
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All the news that is the news… Ever wondered which railroad bought the most of General Electrics B36-7’s well then you’ve come to the right place, find out about this and all the other important news of the day in model railroading right here with Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook.
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Springfield Interview: Chris Adams -
A big fan of the AML Network and a regular contributor. Check out his blog that’s updated regularly at: http://blog.thevalleylocal.net/ And check out his website at: http://www.thevalleylocal.net/ If you’re at interested in the New Haven Railroad then Chris is the man to know. It was great fun talking with him at Springfield and he brought some of Deby’s brownies. Enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
Springfield Interview: Christina Ganzer Zambri -
The NMRA’s marketing consultant from the exhibitors lounge at the Amherst Railway Society’s show at the Eastern Exposition grounds in Springfield , Massachusetts.
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The NMRA’s marketing consultant from the exhibitors lounge at the Amherst Railway Society’s show at the Eastern Exposition grounds in Springfield , Massachusetts.
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #12 -
Do you need a vacation ?? Well we can’t help with that but we can make you wish you were lost at sea with no hope of survival. It’s another exciting AML podcast ready to fill your head all sorts of useless chatter. So take a seat in your favorite deck chair grab yourself a nice big bowl ground up rock molds, a tall glass melted white grease and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 93: Mike Wichowski - From the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin it’s AML’s very own Olympic hopeful Mike Wichowski. Why is a cheesehead modeling the Denver and Rio Grande Western?? Simple, he learned to downhill ski at an early age and decided to combine both the speed of the giant slalom with the skill of model railroading to create a twisted monstrosity.
We enlisted our very own Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag to carefully analysis all of Little Mike’s answers. The whole thing went great until we turned on the mic and started the interview. Make sure you listen until after the credits to discover the secret of “the Fighting Flopping Bass.” Enjoy !! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
Springfield Interview: John Sacerdoti -
Ever wonder who’s in charge at the big Amherst Railway Society Train Show?? Well who’ve come to the right place, it’s our exclusive interview with show director John Sacerdote.
We had the chance to visit with John in the show office just long enough to find out all the behind scenes goings on.
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Ever wonder who’s in charge at the big Amherst Railway Society Train Show?? Well who’ve come to the right place, it’s our exclusive interview with show director John Sacerdote.
We had the chance to visit with John in the show office just long enough to find out all the behind scenes goings on.
Enjoy!!
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Virtual Hobby Shop #12 -
It’s time once again to gather at your local digital hobby shop on a Saturday morning to see what everyone’s doing. The coffee is on, the cash register is ringing up the sales and your favorite AML buddies are at the back of the store reading the latest magazines and eating all the donuts.Enjoy!!
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It’s time once again to gather at your local digital hobby shop on a Saturday morning to see what everyone’s doing. The coffee is on, the cash register is ringing up the sales and your favorite AML buddies are at the back of the store reading the latest magazines and eating all the donuts.Enjoy!!
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
AML Product News - February 23rd.
Just in time for that busy Friday morning drive to work it's the latest edition of product news with Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook.
Don't forget to take notes for the always popular Q&A after the game in the Whalers dressing room.
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Just in time for that busy Friday morning drive to work it's the latest edition of product news with Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook.
Don't forget to take notes for the always popular Q&A after the game in the Whalers dressing room.
Enjoy!!!
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Free Download from Libsyn Here.
JoeFugate - Editor of Model Railroad Hobbyist -
This was a quick interview with Joe while attending the Springfield train show featuring his newest TOMA layout that was for sale. Joe is always interesting to talk to and this time was no different.
Enjoy!!!
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This was a quick interview with Joe while attending the Springfield train show featuring his newest TOMA layout that was for sale. Joe is always interesting to talk to and this time was no different.
Enjoy!!!
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #11 - Just when you thought it was save to go back in the water here comes another edition of ViewerPosts.
This was an emergency session ordered from HQ on the 48th floor of the Mildred A. McCraken building because our very own Bruce Kelly Superfan #1 was wearing a sad clown face and needed to be cheered him up. The smoke was so thick in the town of Medford, Oregon the tears on his cheeks got stuck in the ash from the forest fires just a few hundred miles a way. So what better way to turn that frown upside down but another edition of ViewerPosts. Enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 92: Steve Campbell -
Have you ever wondered how to get full use of the garage for your model railroad or how your wife might let you build a model railroad in the bedroom. It’s all here in the latest episode of a ModelersLife. Like most of us Steve started out with a layout his father helped him build and now in retirement he enjoys the hobby even more. Steve models the New York Central on a 4’X 8’ layout that was featured in Model Railroader. Check out his website here: hitopbranchmodelrr.com Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
Conversations With Bruce - What can we tell you, our number one superfan Bruce Kelly had some hard hitting questions for Tony Cook editor of Model Railroad News, so we hit record button sent them back to their corners and told them to come out swinging.Tony wants to meet Joe Fugate and we’d like to figure out the secret of the universe. So here’s a spur of the moment podcast which unlike all the AML shows that strictly follow a script.
So get yourself a tall frosty mug of spent rocket fuel, a big bowl of crushed Geep 9 parts and enjoy !!
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So get yourself a tall frosty mug of spent rocket fuel, a big bowl of crushed Geep 9 parts and enjoy !!
Open in iTunes Here.
Free Download from Libsyn Here.
the Atkins Diet #4 - We know what you’re thinking… What’s Chris Atkins been up to??
Ever wonder why Chris chose to ride around his estate on a John Deere tractor and what does he know about Fight Club?? We didn’t care either but it’s always fun to hear about his latest road trip.
He travels to so many operating sessions he can’t hardly remember where he is today, so grab yourself a warm mug of soldering paste, a bowl of shredded waybills and enjoy !!
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Ever wonder why Chris chose to ride around his estate on a John Deere tractor and what does he know about Fight Club?? We didn’t care either but it’s always fun to hear about his latest road trip.
He travels to so many operating sessions he can’t hardly remember where he is today, so grab yourself a warm mug of soldering paste, a bowl of shredded waybills and enjoy !!
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
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Springfield Reports - An interview with Shawn Cavaretta from MinuteMan Scale Models of Nashua, New Hampshire and interesting story of starting out in the model railroading industry with laser cut kits and ending up producing Scale Coat Paints.
So get yourself a warm mug of Pullman Green paint, a crunching bowl of dried brushes and enjoy !!! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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AML Product News - February 9th.
All the news that is the news in the world of model railroading with Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook. It’s the most exciting 10 minutes in podcasting!!! Enjoy!!! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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Springfield Reports - Joe Cummings and Ted the Wonder Dog. Joe is a constant contributor to the podcast, he spent the whole weekend at the show and we knew before the show started we'd be talking with him.
He got into a bit of dust up with Joe Fugate when he tried to buy the MRH layout for $750 bucks. Enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Springfield RoundUp - It was another great year at the Amherst Train Show in Springfield, Massachusetts and who better to review all the comings and goings than our very own Tony Cook, editor of Model Railroad News who was spent the weekend in the wilds of Kansas.
Fear not Railfan & Railroad associate editor Otto Vondrak was there with his able bodied sidekick Chris Stilson who travelled all the way from the Florida panhandle to get the lowdown on what’s new and what’s not. So sit back with a tall glass of parking lot puddle water, a big bowl of shredded train show badges and enjoy!!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 91: Jason Quinn -
Weathering, Chessie System, Ford Mustangs and DCC Trains in Cincinnati are important ingredients to becoming a well rounded model railroader. Especially if you live Indianapolis and have been custom painting locomotives since you were in middle school. Jason has appeared on Ken Patterson’s show several times describing how to weather cars and he does the same for us here. It’s a great show with tons of information and before you know it you’ll be shopping for your own Shelby Mustang. Enjoy !! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #11 -
Updates on everything from Tom Jacobs, Reading Crossline layout in a 52 foot by 73 foot building, Bruce's bad templates, Campbell Scale Models original dioramas and 357. Mike “Spoon” Ostertag talks about tooling around Manitowoc, Wisconsin in Grand Trunk GP 38-2 locomotive. Plus lots of other useless information. So get yourself a big frosty mug of stadium hot dog water, a big bowl diced train show tickets and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Fading Yellow with Mike Deverell -
Shane “the Young Gun” and Ralph Renzetti discuss fading yellow on Union Pacific locomotives and we hear some more updates from Mike Deverell about his Colorado Front Range Railroad. Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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AML Product News - Amherst Train Show Edition.
This is a special report… Insert dramatic music here.From the AML headquarters in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky it’s the Amherst Train Show product news show. Find out about all the exciting new products being announced by different manufacturers right here with Tony Cook, Model Railroad News editor. We’ve searched every nook and cranny of the model railroad world to bring you all the news that is the news just for you to enjoy!!! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
Chicago RPM ... the Lost Files -
Here’s the last of the interviews from ChicagoLand RPM. There’s six different interviews all interesting in their own way.
Everything from Dave Hussey of Cannon and Associates to AML regular Steven Haworth and a good deal in between. So sit back with a tall frosty glass of freshly squeezed dish rag water, a big bowl of pine needles from last seasons Christmas tree and enjoy!!
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
Here’s the last of the interviews from ChicagoLand RPM. There’s six different interviews all interesting in their own way.
Everything from Dave Hussey of Cannon and Associates to AML regular Steven Haworth and a good deal in between. So sit back with a tall frosty glass of freshly squeezed dish rag water, a big bowl of pine needles from last seasons Christmas tree and enjoy!!
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
SoundTraxx and the NMRA - Here's the last interviews from ChicagoLand RPM with George Bogatiuk III from SoundTraxx and
Pete Lakatos the Superintendent of the NMRA’s WISE Division.
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Pete Lakatos the Superintendent of the NMRA’s WISE Division.
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ViewerMail Flight #62 -
Once again it’s time for our voluminous ViewerMail, forget all those other hard hitting news shows like 60 Minutes, Dateline or 20/20, everything you’ll need to know about life, the universe and everything model-railroading related is right here. All you’re required to do is waste a good chunk of your valuable time.So sit back with a big bowl of steaming hot anti-freeze from your Aunt Mabel’s ‘83 Ford LTD, a tall glass of spot free rinse from your favorite carwash and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 90: the Mattern Chronicles Working for the Norfolk Southern Railroad has only made the hobby of model railroading more intense for our latest victim… Err… I mean guest, James Mattern When James isn’t busy as a regular crew member on Tom Jacobs, Reading layout, he’s busy modeling the post war Cornwall Railroad. So sit back and relax with big frosty mug of diesel fuel as we bring you, “the Mattern Chronicles.” Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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AML Product News - January 12th, 2018
All the news that is the news in world of model railroading, with Model Railroad News Editor, Tony Cook. Enjoy !! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
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Bonus Episode: a Vondrak Christmas
In our enthusiasm to make a great Christmas show we invited Railfan and Railroad associate editor Otto Vondrak to join us. As always Otto was more than willing to participate and once again turned out to be a great guest.So good in fact we ended up talking to him for an hour and a half. He didn’t want to stop because as always, Otto was full of great information. So sit back while we shoot the breeze with Ed’s son… Not that Ed… The other Ed, as we close the curtain on another great Christmas season. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
Dallas Area Train Show -
Our very own Chris Atkins tells us all about the big Dallas area train show at the Plano Centre in, you guessed it… Plano, Texas. There are all kinds of things to do and see. Loads of vendors, layouts, clinics, plus tours of individual home layouts.
So visit: dfwtrainshows.com for all the details and there’s even a link to view the bylaws of the North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs.
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Our very own Chris Atkins tells us all about the big Dallas area train show at the Plano Centre in, you guessed it… Plano, Texas. There are all kinds of things to do and see. Loads of vendors, layouts, clinics, plus tours of individual home layouts.
So visit: dfwtrainshows.com for all the details and there’s even a link to view the bylaws of the North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs.
Enjoy !!
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Virtual Hobby Shop #10 -
It's time once again to hangout with guys as we solve world problems and enjoy the fellowship of a common interest. This month we hear from the AML's favorite locomotive engineer Mike "the Spoon" Ostertag as he describes his new assignment in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Tom Jacobs tells us about the progress made in the "barn" as he continues his quest to build "the Crossline." Ever wanted to know how decals are made?? We try to uncover some of the mystery on this and a variety of other subjects. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 89: Joe & Patty Fugate -
It’s our annual state of the hobby with Joe Fugate and this year we’re joined by his wife Patty who’s very much involved with Model Railroad Hobbyist as well as just enjoying the hobby. Join the editor of the hobby’s leading online magazine and some AML regulars as we look forward to the future of the model railroading. Enjoy !! Open in iTunes Here. Free Download from Libsyn Here. |
AML Product News -
Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook guides us up to through all the goings on from around the world of model railroading.
Everything from new HO Scale cars to the latest in must read books.
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Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook guides us up to through all the goings on from around the world of model railroading.
Everything from new HO Scale cars to the latest in must read books.
Enjoy !!
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Christmas Thanks -
Just a quick message to thank all those who've come along on this voyage and shown their support.
And now the barking Dogs singing Jingle Bells.
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Just a quick message to thank all those who've come along on this voyage and shown their support.
And now the barking Dogs singing Jingle Bells.
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
Merry Christmas 2017 -
Nothing says Christmas like barking dogs !!
Take it away boys !!
Nothing says Christmas like barking dogs !!
Take it away boys !!
Episode 88: the Christmas Stories -
Once again Christmas is upon us and you’re more convinced than ever that gingerbread sleep on a cookie sheet. Excitement is building as Santa’s little helpers are studying hard to learn the elf-alphabet.
This year we’ve circled the globe to bring you some of the nicest Christmas stories you’ve ever heard so sit back with a big bowl of reindeer toe nail clippings, a tall glass of melted yellow snow and enjoy !!
Once again Christmas is upon us and you’re more convinced than ever that gingerbread sleep on a cookie sheet. Excitement is building as Santa’s little helpers are studying hard to learn the elf-alphabet.
This year we’ve circled the globe to bring you some of the nicest Christmas stories you’ve ever heard so sit back with a big bowl of reindeer toe nail clippings, a tall glass of melted yellow snow and enjoy !!
Kelly Questions Rounds 27,28,29 -
Still not sure if fish ever get thirsty? Can’t figure out why round pizza comes in a square box, still dreaming of a better world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives challenged.Fear not these questions and many more won’t be answered but sit back and enjoy three more rounds of the Kelly Questions with Dave Barraza, Luke Lemmens and Nick Ozorak.
And remember… Just because you bit a coin doesn’t mean you’ll make any cents.
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
Still not sure if fish ever get thirsty? Can’t figure out why round pizza comes in a square box, still dreaming of a better world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives challenged.Fear not these questions and many more won’t be answered but sit back and enjoy three more rounds of the Kelly Questions with Dave Barraza, Luke Lemmens and Nick Ozorak.
And remember… Just because you bit a coin doesn’t mean you’ll make any cents.
Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise # 9 -
Listening to another edition of ViewerPosts is like going to a speed dating event. You can’t take all day trying to figure out if it’s worth spending anytime with but you can pretty quickly discover if you just need to move on. So sit back while you prepare to waste another two hours of your life trying to find something better to do. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ChicagoLand RPM Meet:
Another interview from the ChicagoLand RPM meet. This time we talk with show organizer Mike Skibbe and the president of ScaleTrains.com Shane Wilson. Lots of interesting discussion so sit back with a big bowl of crushed poker chips, a tall glass of recycled ditch water and enjoy !! |
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Episode 87: Christmas Train Sets -
Christmas is fast approaching so what better time to discuss all the great train sets available on the market. Bruce Kelly, Tony Cook and Shane "the Young Gun" help us decide what to place under the family tree. We also discuss other wonderful presents like the new ESU Cab Control. Other topics include ethnic costumes, Lionel's chances of qualifying for the Indy 500 and Bruce's close personal relationship with movie star Paul Newman and his contributions to the final draft of "Cool Hand Luke." Enjoy !! |
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Conversations With Bruce -
Enthusiasm is good thing and here at the ole’ AML Network we like enthusiasm. Bruce Kelly has plenty so here’s another conversation with Bruce and Shane “the Young Gun,” discussing everything from other podcasts, brass imports, Shane’s middle name plus working at Micro Trains and Campbell Scale Models.So sit back while the mayor of Medford, Oregon and president of every model railroad club in the northwest talks about life, love and everything in between. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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a Good Idear -
After lengthy discussions and several meetings, endless emails, running it up and down the flag pole, a new segment is being unleashed on an unsuspecting public.Tony Cook, a longtime member of the model railroad press suggested a review of new products would be a great idea for the ole’ AML Network, so we decided to give a try. This is a behind the scenes look at that meeting. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Product News December 1st-2017 -
Here's Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook with all the news that is the news in the world of model railroading. Enjoy !! |
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An AML Quickie -
Who was the guy that told Jim Senese about what Chris Atkins said the Kansas City Terminal Railroad was one of his favorites. We don’t know but we hope the AML faithful will solve this mystery. So sit back with tall glass of dull cote, a big bowl of pan pastels and enjoy!!! |
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the LunchTime Show #3 -
Another on the road interview from the Chicagoland RPM Meet using the sexy voicenator 500. Actually it’s the zoom H5 with Shurr hand held mics but basically the same thing. Lots of interesting information so sit back, put your feet up and try not to panic when you lean over to far. Enjoy!!! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop # 9 -
The internet came crashing down at the ole’ AML headquarters and this VHS episode is what we were left with. Gordy Robinson and Peter Borcherds from across the pond join some of the regular AML supporting cast and it’s all hands on deck while we try to get the ship righted. So sit back with a big bowl of shredded life rings, a tall glass of salt water and enjoy!!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ChicagoLand RPM Meet: These RPM Meets are one of the most popular ways for model railroaders from all over the world to gather. I was asked to help MC some of the events at this past Chicagoland meet held in October of 2017 and I took along my trusty little digital recorder.Long known as the RPM Conference in Naperville, this was the 24th annual event held in the area. It’s a premiere gathering of railroad prototype modelers and is a place to share models, learn from clinics, and grow as a modeler. These are five great interviews on a range of subjects that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. You can download it here: www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 86: Dennis Drury - This is the episode we learn all about the model/prototype railroading life of Dennis Drury a former signal maintainer on the Southern Pacific railroad. Plus we learn a great deal about the Sperry Rail Car Service, hi rail trucks and track maintenance in South America.
He’s had a fascinating journey including a short stint applying his model railroad skills in the 1:1 world of railroading. Check out his article about using JMRI to create switchlists in the October, 2013 Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine. Enjoy!! |
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ViewerMail Flight #61 - Here it is another flight into the unknown world of listeners email. Everything from fullsize sleepers to arygle socks in covered in depth. So come along as we travel the globe looking to undercover enough useless information to sink a ship. Do you know the county seat of Volusia County, Florida. Why is it called a hat trick. We cover some of Morgan’s notes and possibly visit the SuperFan museum. Enjoy !!! You can download it here: www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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the LunchTime Show #2 -
So once again the Young Gun has done damage to himself, I don’t even like hearing about it. Listen to Shane talk about his encounter with the belt machine. We’re joined by some of the other AML regulars and Milwaukee’s Trainfest quickly approaches. Take a chill pill… Speed kills Del. Enjoy !! |
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Kelly Questions, Rounds 24, 25, 26 -
Featuring Blaine Hatfield, Bernie Kempenski and Jim Sacco of City Classics. With special guest appearance by Kevin “Mr. Fixtures” Marks. It’s over two hours of model railroading questions and answers… Sort of. Enjoy. You can download it here: www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 85: Steven Haworth -
It’s Episode 85 with Steven Haworth. (pronouced hey-worth) He’s an avid Rio Grand Southern modeler with a great blog at: http://rgsrr.blogspot.ca/ I’ve had the chance to visit with Steven and he’s an interesting fellow so we here at the ole’ AML headquarters in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky are sure you’ll have fun listening. Enjoy !!! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop Number Eight -
It's another couple of hours hanging around with some of AML’s finest. Kevin Marks, Bruce the Mailboy, Ralphie Boy, Bruce Kelly “Superfan #1”, Tom “0013” Jacobs and Mike “Spoon” Ostertag. Kevin tells us all about his highly detailed O scale track he’ll be displaying at the Fast Tracks booth during Trainfest in Milwaukee. Spoon tries to convince us S-scale is the going to be the biggest thing in model railroading. We figure out the average age of model railroaders and generally solve all the problems of the world. All this and Kevin tells us about his rocking new haircut. Lots of fun… Enjoy !!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Lunch Time Show #1 -
Mike Deverell attempts to bring us up to speed on what’s happening with his Colorado and Front Range Railroad but as usual we talk to much and barely scratch the surface. Click on the pho-toe to follow the link. |
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Shane Show # 3 - Operations, an N-Scale station with an complete interior, Model Railroad News Editor Tony Cook, ugly Baldwin diesels and undecorated locomotives without instructions. These topics and a range of others are a just a few of things covered on the latest episode of the “Shane Show.”
We investigate Lionel’s favorite locomotive the Alco RS-1, search for one on e-bay and find out about the Goodyear RS1 blimp. Don’t forget to visit Shane’s Facebook page “Brakeman 17 Custom Models.” Enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Just a Show !!! - Still not sure what happened at the Oscars, wish you could get today’s headlines three months late. You’ve always been curious about the origins of Pancake Tuesday, what’s the March Equinox, when is Easter?
You’ve been trapped on an escalator for three hours just four steps from the top. You don’t know what President Trump’s last name is, This is the show for you. Just a few guys sitting around discussing life’s little problems. Enjoy!! |
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Episode 84: Gevos, Gevos, Gevos !!! -
The model railroad world is a buzz with all the excitement created by the release of the Tier 4 Gevo models from InterMountain and ScaleTrains.com. Both models are very nicely done, we talk with both Shane “the Young Gun” and Tony Cook the editor of Model Railroad News. There’s lots to learn, when comparing the models from two different manufacturers side by side. You’ll even get a chance to learn about the “flaming loop” an industry standard when it comes to testing model railroad locomotives. |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise # 9 -
You just walked into a room to get something but can’t remember what it was. Still can’t decide what your favorite app is. Can’t wait till disco makes a comeback. Your favorite scratch pad is more than have gone.We can’t help with most of this but we’re pretty sure you were looking for your Pez dispenser. Everything else will still be a problem after you set sail on the latest version of the ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise but you’ll be glad when it’s over. Enjoy !!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 83: NMRA - It’s a roundtable discussion about all things NMRA with the president Charlie Getz, marketing director Christina Ganzer-Zambri, NMRA Facebook guy and division representative for the Scotland division Gordy Robinson. Some of our show regulars all of whom have been deeply involved with the NMRA at some level, Bruce the Mailboy, Chris Atkins (the Atkins Diet) and Superfan #1 and creator of the much loved “Kelly Questions,” Bruce Kelly.
It’s a good discussion with plenty of topics to choose from, the aging membership, the discount program now available for members, internet vs hobby shops, putting the magazine on the internet plus a host of other topics are covered in this very interesting episode. Enjoy !! |
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Kelly Questions Rounds 21-22-23 -
Still have some unanswered questions about life, can’t decide whether to watch Jeopardy or listen to the Kelly questions. Still confused because money doesn’t grow on trees but banks have branches. Want to know why some bread is square and some lunch meat is round. You want to put your two cents in but people will only give you a penny for your thoughts. Still confused because a round pizza comes in a square box?? Well these questions and many more won’t be answered here but we can help you waste at least a couple of hours of your valuable time. So sit back with a warm glass of shaved grass clippings, a big bowl of dust bunnies and enjoy !! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Model Railroad Open House -
An annual event that’s almost 50 years old showcasing model railroads in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Jerry Britton volunteered to take over organization of the great event recently and has created a great website for everyone to use. Layouts are open in November, which coincides with National Model Railroad Month in conjunction with the Garden State, New Jersey, Philadelphia, South Mountain, and Susquehanna divisions of the NMRA. Enjoy !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop Number Seven - It was a quiet morning at the virtual hobby shop until Tom and Jerry showed up and then there was lots to about. Historical societies, layout tours, gluing homasote, regional conventions, helix building along with a variety of other topics.
It’s amazing how three model railroaders can fill up almost two hours of air time without much effort. This is a great podcast and will easily help you pass the time whether your filling orders at Campbell Scale Models or casting parts at Micro Trains. Enjoy !! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Conversations with Bruce - I know what you’re asking yourself… You want to know what SuperFan #1 Bruce Kelly is really like. Does he wear boxers or briefs, what does look like while he’s asleep, what kind of cologne does he wear.
We’ll try to answer all of your Kelly questions but this conversation started with him telling us about his job at Campbell Scale Models. It’s the story of a Connecticut fireman who travels west to find his dream. Enjoy !!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 82: Mike Skibbe - Mike's gone from child laborer at a hobby shop to the guy who keeps everybody happy at the Naperville RPM meet. But it’s not in Naperville anymore it’s now moved across the street to Lisle, Illinois and it’s official name is Railroad Prototype Modelers Conference Chicagoland.
Mike is also an original member of the N scale Modutrak group, a collection of like minded modelers working to build a highly realistic N scale modular layout. Mike is fond of the phrase, better modeling through peer pressure but don’t fooled this just a group of guys trying to elevate each others modeling. We also learned how to pronounce Des Plaines and Illinois. Enjoy!!! |
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ViewerMail Flight #60 - Still not sure what the magic word is, tired of playing rock, paper, scissors with Alexa?? Convinced Siri is a long lost relative, you wish Echo had more fashion sense?? Every time you get the urge to clean you watch “Hoarders” and decide your house isn’t that dirty after all.
We can take your mind off all of this and take ninety-one minutes of your life you’ll never get back. You’ll discover all sorts of useless things that could clutter your brain for weeks. So sit back with a big bowl of diced hurricane debris, a tall glass of storm surge and enjoy !!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Patreon Re-Release, ViewerMail Flight #54 -
Wait… Just wait right there. In a hurry because life seems to busy, can’t decide between 1% or skim. Your dinner's ruined because your macaroni is sticky. Not sure whether or not to leave the ketchup in the fridge or the cupboard. Well fear not, ViewerMail is here once again to make your life seem meaningless. So sit back with a big bowl of shredded newspaper, a warm glass of freshly squeezed fish bait and enjoy !! |
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All Caught Up !! - After falling behind on all things podcast, like Facebook notifications, updating the website, updating Patreon and finally getting the podcast itself broadcast, I’m happy to report we’re all caught up… For now.
So Shane “the Young Gun” and I decided we’d talk about this and that plus a few other subjects such as how to make realistic tarps on open loads to celebrate. There’s always something to gab about here on the ole’ AML network and here’s another 30 minutes of your life you’ll never get back. Enjoy !!! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise # 8 -
Afraid you’re just not being productive enough, just got fired from your job at Pepsi because you’ve tested positive for Coke. Told your Mom you couldn’t eat another bite and then she brought out cake. You’re disappointed because another week has come to an end and you’re still not unexpectedly rich.Have you been wondering if James Mattern would ever decide to build signals for Tom Jacobs?? Not sure what YPG stands for, where’s the worst place in the lower 48 for an ice business?? These questions and more are answered right here, so get yourself a big bowl of Wolf Noodle soup, a refreshing glass of melted banana skins and enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 81: Shane Murphy - It’s none other than our very own Shane Murphy “the Cosmic Cowboy” back once again to regale us with stories of model railroading railroading in the great state of Texas.
This time Shane is here to tell all about his adventures in the world of live steam. His knowledge on the subject is boundless and his adventures in the world of live steam are great to listen to… With or without brakes. Enjoy !!! |
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Conversation About Walking -
A quick 30 minute show of the events of the past couple of weeks and why the show seems disorganized on both the free site and on Patreon. If you’re wondering why a 63 year old man would walk over 115km or 70+miles this might be the show for you. If you’re not interested this is still a good way to waste 30 minutes of your life. Enjoy !! |
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Patreon Re-Release, Shane Show #1 -
This is a re-release of our very first Patreon Podcast and the first ever Shane Show. Enjoy !!! Shane the "Young Gun" could be a show all on his own so the first offering on our Patreon Page is the first ever "Shane Show." I know you'll enjoy this because Shane is full of energy and always has something interesting to say. Just Click on the Photo to Start Listening !! |
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Episode 80: NMRA Train Show - We bought some new portable recording equipment, a Zoom H5 and the Sexy Voicenator 500 microphone a.k.a. Shurr SM 58. We tried it out at the AML barbeque with some decent results and decided it would be fun to try interviewing some folks at the NMRA Train Show in Orlando, Florida.
It turned out pretty good as we talked to the folks at Peco Track, White River Productions, the Coach Yard, ScaleTrains.com, Gordy Robinson from the British Region of the NMRA, YouTuber Bob Olson and a couple of real live model Railroaders. I hope you have as much fun listening as I did talking. Enjoy!! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise # 7 -
Still convinced eighteen pair of shoes isn’t enough, still convinced your family tree has a deer stand in it, you’ve decided you don’t have to floss all your teeth… Just the ones you want to keep.You try not to interrupt people but always get excited when you remember something. You’re dad always told you the ice cream truck only played music when it was sold out. You think your smart phone is broken because when you close your eyes and press the home button… You’re still at work when you open them. Well fear not this edition of ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise lines won’t help you solve any of this but it will make you realize slamming your head against the wall feels better than this. So sit back with a big frosty mug decal setting solution, a big bowl of left over styrene bits and enjoy !!!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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the Atkins Diet #2 Re-Release - In this episode Chris relays his experiences at the Layout Design and Operations weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Operation weekends are becoming more and more popular all across North America such Minn Rail, Prairie Rail and the always secretive Pro Rail.
Chris also shares his views on an array of subjects such as Social Media, places to eat and friends nicknames with an in-depth discussion on nicknames and how they come to be. The Layout Design Sig had a presence in Tulsa and Chris was happy to get plenty of solid input on his layout design. Enjoy!! Just Click on the Photo to Start Listening !! |
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Episode 79: Chris Adams - What does an avid New Haven Railroad fan, bicycle racer, Connecticut State Legislature, pineapple pizza and brownies have in common?? Well if you haven’t guessed already we’re talking about Chris Adams and his Connecticut Valley Branch Railroad.
Chris is a fabulously interesting guy as you’ll find out, he maintains a website, a blog, has operating sessions, rides around Old Saybrook on his bike, is actively creating a photo library for New Haven Railroad Historical & Technical Association, (NHRHTA) Chris and the gang have catalog at least 11,000 images so far all the while eating brownies prepared with care by his wife Debby. There’s lots more to tell but it would be just easier to just pull up a chair and listen. Enjoy. |
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Kelly Questions - It's time for the Kelly Questions and this time it’s the best value in podcasting with not one or two but three… Count ‘em three episodes of the Kelly Questions delivered right to your door.
I found these ones behind the filing cabinet in the spare room we use for storage so we dug ‘em out, brushed off the dust and found out they were just as good as new. First we hear from our old friend from across the pond Peter Borcherds, then it’s model railroad YouTube sensation James Wright followed by the always entertaining Tom Gasior a Union Pacific locomotive engineer a delightful gentleman with lots of stories tell. So grab yourself a big bowl of crusty chopped up hydraulic hose, a glass of spent rocket fuel and enjoy. You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ViewerMail Flight #59 - Ever wonder what it would sound like trying to make a digital recording of dog dreams on a vinyl record?? Still considering that move the Larimore, South Dakota but concerned about their transit system?? Just finished watching all of the Airport movies from the 70’s but can't find a Yahoo discussion group to compare notes with others?? You’re wondering what Luke Lemmens would look like with a dime stuck to his forehead??
These questions and more will be answered as you waste an hour and a half of your life listening to the latest episode of ViewerMail. So get yourself a big bowl of crusty scorecards, a tall glass of Zamboni shavings and enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
