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About Us...
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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 how life intertwines with this great hobby of ours and helps to strengthen the fabric of who we are as individuals. |
Upcoming Episodes...
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ViewerMail Flight #87 -
You’ve been desperately adding two new holes to your belt since Thanksgiving but gave up once you realized your bathrobe doesn’t even fit anymore. Your family considers gravy a beverage and you’ve finally realized that you’ll never get the chance to find out what grandma’s pumpkin pie actually tastes like when you have room for it. You joined the millions of travellers who criss-cross the country to visit relatives they only see once a year, only to realize once is far too often. Well fear not, despite gaining two inches on your waist and sitting through another one of your Uncle Larry’s long-winded stories about the time he single-handily won the cornhole tournament down at the VFW hall. ViewerMail is here once again to make sitting beside Aunt Mable singing the entire first chapter of War & Peace seem like an educational experience. So grab yourself a bowl of leftover green bean casserole, a steaming hot mug of gravy grease and enjoy !! |
Recent Episodes...
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Waz' Happenin' with Gordy Robinson -
It’s an exciting time in the hobby and nothing is more exciting for us down at AML Nation headquarters than Gordy Robinson becoming president of the NMRA. It’s so great to see someone with so much enthusiasm and energy lead this great hobby of ours into the future. As we like to say up here on the forty-eighth floor of the Stewart Sterling building… Model railroading, it’s younger than you think and Gordy’s here to prove it. With some new directors in place, new department heads, a full-scale effort to produce a digital copy of the magazine and a hopper car full of other great ideas, the sky’s the limit for the new NMRA. So, grab yourself a big bowl of old shredded paper membership forms, a steaming hot mug of envelope glue and enjoy !! |
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Waz' Happenin' with Jason Shron -
Time to check in with Jason Shron, the top dog, head honcho and chief nerd of Rapido Trains. You’ll realize that he’s not just another pretty face as he discusses how an ordinary highway bridge is a work of art, plus details on the UTLX X-3 tank cars, Procor 5820 covered hoppers, FA-1 locomotive or just about anything else model railroad related. Listen intently as the Queso Cowboy describes how his SW-1200’s arrived special delivery in a submarine. Model railroad manufacturing is much more complicated than one might imagine, and Jason gives an insight into all that goes into getting any model from the seed of an idea to the finished product. Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook even shows up to discuss what’s happening in the industry and it all makes for great listening. Get comfortable in your favorite tye dye pajamas, olive green bean bag chair and enjoy !! |
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Amherst-Springfield with John Sacerdote -
Our long national model railroad nightmare is over, well actually, it’s more like just calmed down enough that things can finally start going back to normal. More importantly our friend John Sacerdote can get back to doing what John does best… Running the Annual Amherst-Springfield-Big E, fourteen building on 200 acres annual train show. Once again, the annual pilgrimage to West Springfield, Mass. can take place. Friendships can be renewed, new products can be announced, hot dogs can be consumed, and all will be right with the world. Even our very own “Mr. Fitness” (Chris Adams) will be there to make sure you eat right and lead us in a series purchasing exercises. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded blue boxes, a tall cool glass of warm two-year-old soda and enjoy!! |
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Tony Koester Part Five -
Part five of the great Koester chronicles and this time we’ve turned to the loyal AML Nation citizens to ask all the questions that need to be asked. After some great Q&A’s current Railroad Model Craftsman editor Otto Vondrak jumps in to comment on some of the great contributions Tony has made to the hobby. There’s a great discussion of all that went into producing a magazine in the days before the personal computer. Model Railroad Planning has become one of the most important aspects of any model railroader’s toolbox and Tony leads us from its conception to present. There’s so much information in this podcast we recommend that “Little” Mike Wichowski listen at least twice but would most likely be better served to listen a third time. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded magazine paste-ups, a tall cool glass of printers ink and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 181: Josh Clark -
Social media and model railroading is a match made in heaven and our next guest is a classic example. Since his mid-teens he’s been providing a source of free learning, community, and entertainment for the hobby through his YouTube channel “NSmodeler24.” Along with his father Tom together they’ve been building a Norfolk Southern HO scale layout for nearly eight years loosely based on the "S-Line," which runs between Charlotte, NC and Knoxville, TN. This is another great example of how the hobby is growing and modelers from all over the world are finding each other. Get comfortable in grandpa’s rocker and enjoy listening to a fantastic modeler describe his journey. Click Here For the Free Download |
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Fans of the AML #44 -
What happens when a big Nor’Easter blows into New Jersey and upsets the plans of the AML Network just before show time?? The AML’s very own emergency management system swings into action and all those in the studio are immediately put in lockdown and another edition of the ”Fans” is recorded. While Otto brewed an extra pot of tea, “Uncle” Dave, the Mailboy and the Evel Overlord quickly scribbled out a script and before you could say Railroad Model Craftsman, a show was born. We covered lots of topics with a very interesting discussion about small railroads, what constitutes a yard and how big is too big. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded ground flares, a steaming hot mug of leftover flood water and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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All-Star Variety Hour #34 -
Yes, we were wondering the same thing… What’s “Snookums” up to now?? This podcast spans the globe as we teach an Aussie how to end each segment, a retired “Yankee” tells us about HO scale derails and we found out about all the progress that’s been taking place on the Greenville and Northern. We even get a guided tour of the workshop with our very own Seth Gartner. We also learn about the South East Narrow Gauge Museum and everything you’d ever want to know about Hickory, South Carolina. So, grab yourself of a big bowl of shredded paperwork, a steaming hot mug of scenery goop and enjoy!! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Tony Koester Part Four -
Long before anyone even knew what influencers on social media were, Tony Koester has been giving model railroaders plenty to think about. With hundreds of articles, almost two dozen books and a monthly column, his ideas and thoughts have help steer this great hobby through the maze of improvements and changes since the 1960’s. The forty-seven-part trilogy continues as the AML crew gets their chance to ask some of the questions, they’ve always wanted answered and true to form Tony is always happy to interact with any modeler that seeks to improve his or her skills. We even let “the Spoon” have a turn while “Kelly” patiently waits for his chance to ask a question. Sit back in that old rocking chair on the front porch with a tall cool glass of sweeten iced tea and enjoy!! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 180: Tony Koester Part Three -
How many episodes will it take to interview what many say is one of the most influential model railroaders of all time. Here at the ‘ole AML headquarters we fired up our IBM 5150 trying to come up with a reasonable number and decided this could be part three of a forty-seven-part Tony Koester Trilogy. Tony had lots of stories to share about his travels with Jim Boyd whom he worked alongside during his days at Railroad Model Craftsman. We’re also joined by our very own magazine editor extraordinaire, Tony Cook who plans to someday release a book of Jim Boyd’s night photography. It’s a great episode filled with lots of interesting, fun and adventurous anecdotes from years past. So, get comfortable in your favorite pjs and enjoy!! Click Here For the Free Download |
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ViewerMail Flight #86 -
There's a lot of pressure being the greatest model railroad podcast of all time and after this edition of ViewerMail you might understand why. The crew answers several emails both pro and con with careful well thought out answers but then took on the almost impossible task of helping Scott “Snookums” Lister go down in history as one of the greatest husbands of all time. It almost worked until he bought his wife a new washer and dryer. However, all was not lost as once again we managed to help the entire AML Nation waste over two hours of their life simply by listening to this podcast, but just when everything seemed to be under control, the crew (with the help of Snookums) screwed up the traditional ending and Bruce the moderately agitated Mailboy had to be brought back in to save the day. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded Costco carnations, a tall cool glass of standing vase water and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Waz' Happenin' - Ron Klaiss -
The world is starting to wake up again, just like Bert the Bear after a long winter’s hibernation and one sure sign is that model railroad shows are beginning to open up. We here at the ole’ AML Network we pride ourselves on bringing you the latest news from around the hobby several weeks late. Our old friend Ron from Mine Mount Models is so excited about finally getting a chance to display his fine products in person again, he’s dancing around the workshop listening to his favorite Pointer Sisters album. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded shingles, a steaming hot mug of Titebond 2 glue and enjoy !! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Herrick & Irace: Together Again -
What happens when you’ve moved to Florida and all your operating buddies are still in New England?? Simple, hop on a plane and head to the next op session. Mark and Don have been model railroading pals for decades and they sure weren’t going to let a thousand miles stand in their way when it comes to enjoying model railroad operations together. But the fun really starts when Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook shows up unexpectantly during a great discussion about backdrops and a company called LARC Products, which specializes in backdrops and all sorts of printed products like interiors, signs, background buildings etc. So pull up grandpa’s favorite easy chair, get yourself a big bowl of shredded scenic backdrops, a tall cool glass of wallpaper paste and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 179: Tony Koester - Part Two
It’s part two of the “Koester Chronicles,” covering lots of interesting topics such as the origins of “Trains of Thought” and all those unpublished versions. We even found out where the puff ball tree got its start and discover how a youthful “Uncle” Dave decided that cutting up one of his mom’s pillows to create an HO scale forest, probably wasn’t the best idea he’d ever had. Pull up your favorite easy chair, grab a big bowl of dried foliage clusters, a steaming hot mug of scenic cement and enjoy !! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Fans of the AML #43 -
From the Gold Coast of Australia to the mountainous beauty of Pregassona, Switzerland and everywhere in between, the world is filled will fans of the AML Network. The word fan originates from the Modern Latin fanaticus, meaning “insanely, but divinely inspired”. True AML fans are committed from the cradle to the grave and of course some might say they should all just be committed. Why else would anyone waste two hours of their life listening to Kelly explain some of the difficulties that go along with overseeing everything at the Medford Railroad Park. Its time pull up that old chair with one leg missing, a big bowl of shredded stadium hot dog wrappers, a tall cool glass of your favorite flat lager and enjoy!! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Kelly Questions: Dave Owens -
We here at the ole’ AML Network constantly strive to bring you all of the latest up to the minute news in the world of model railroading. Unfortunately, we don't think that's actually ever happened except for once, when “Kelly” drove off his driveway and give us an on-the-spot report, but all he said over and over is that he's the safety officer for the Medford Railroad Park. This podcast is over a year old, but fortunately we keep all our podcasts in the fridge, so they have that just recorded freshness. It's another exciting round of the Kelly questions so you the listener can learn as much about our next victim errr… I mean guest. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded newspapers, a tall cool glass of printing ink and enjoy!! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Klimoski & Sampson, Together Again -
We'll never get tired of talking about how thrilled we are that so many model railroaders are finding each other through the wonders of social media and our next two guests are a great example of this very exciting phenomenon. With the help of the AML Nation and YouTube, Bill and Tom have created a wonderful partnership that most likely would never have happened. These two talented YouTubers are not only excited about their friendship but enjoy reaching out and helping as many fellow modelers as possible through their excellent videos. This is part two of a great conversation that started on Episode 176 when we just simply ran out of time with so much more to discuss. So, sit back in your favorite chair with a big bowl of shredded video tape, a steaming hot mug of standing pond water and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 178: Tony Koester - Part One
When it comes to the world of model railroading our next guest literally needs no introduction after decades in the hobby, literally hundreds of articles, magazines edited under his watchful eye, a monthly column read by tens of thousands, Tony Koester is simply an icon in the hobby. An alumnus of Purdue University, co-founder of the Nickel Plate Historical Society and along with his good friend Allen McClelland, he popularized the idea of proto-freelancing. This is part one of a five-part series in which Tony graciously takes the time to answer our questions, tell great stories and give us his “Trains of Thought.” Enjoy !! Click Here For the Free Download |
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ViewerMail Flight #85 -
Still dreaming of the day when you reach victory lane, been painting the walls blue because you’re feeling bad about LaFawnDuh being locked away in a storage unit. Your “neighbors” Seth and Todd still haven’t returned your prized collection of “Great Moments with Kelly” three CD set. You’re emailing people for no reason because Nick Santo told you to or you got lost on your way to Sunbury, Pennsylvania and ended up in Sudbury, Ontario on a Saturday night?? We can’t help you with any of these problems but are skilled when it comes to removing an alligator from your attic. So why not just give up and listen to ViewerMail because it’s the best we can do here at the AML Nation headquarters. Get comfortable on the ole’ porch swing with a big bowl of shredded road maps, a tall cool glass of 10W40 and enjoy!!! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Waz' Happenin' Now... With "Uncle" Dave !! -
We need a guy that’s spent quality time with the Secretary of Transportation, befriends a one-to-one railroad, worked with the governor of New Jersey to bring rail service in the Tri-State area to an exceptional level and stood knee deep in flood waters from Hurricane Ida. In all of AML land there can only be one guy to fill this void and of course we speak of our very own “Uncle” Dave. When troubles a brewin’ there’s a job to be done, a cat to be rescued … Wait look, what’s that up in the sky, is a bird, is it a plane?? No… it’s “Super” Dave here to save the day and make your railroad big or small, operate the way it should. So sit back with a big bag of movie theater popcorn, a large paper cup full of nearly flat soda and enjoy !! |
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George's Journal #7 -
He made it… He’s qualified… This calls for a celebration. After months of travel, a short stay in the middle of nowhere, also known as Hornepayne, Ontario. Thousands of kilometres in the Four-Banger Caddy, being yelled by the Evel Overlord and “the Spoon.” Our very own “Grasshopper” has officially become a fully qualified conductor for the Canadian National Railroad. It’s been a long journey with plenty of ups and downs, but our little buddy persevered and he’s here to tell us all about it. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded operating rules, a steaming hot mug of melted axle grease and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 177: Scott Lupia -
This episode features a well-respected modeler from the northeast that runs his own detail parts company, spent time as an associate editor at Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, wrote numerous articles for the model railroad press and authored one of the premier books for anyone wanting to learn how to detail model railroad locomotives. Scott shares experiences from over thirty years of building exquisite models. When he’s not building models or selling detail parts, he’s a full-time locomotive engineer with New Jersey Transit running on some of the same lines other family members worked in the past. You can find his company KV Models here: http://kvmodels.com/ Click Here For the Free Download |
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Fans of the AML #42 -
Can’t decide which car to drive, you’re trying to fold your cargo shorts but not sure where to start, your club won’t have just one single donation box, can’t decide which rolling cart is your favorite?? Well folks you’ve come to the right place, these problems and a host of others can all be solved just by simply wasting two hours of your life listening to the latest edition of the “Fans.” All your old friends from the AML Network are here to take calls and answer all those nagging questions that keep you from having the life you deserve. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded t-shirts, a tall cool glass of 10W-30 and enjoy!! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Kelly Questions with Rich Wisneski -
We here at the ole’ AML World Headquarters have been concerned for quite some time that the Kelly Questions weren’t very popular anymore… Kinda boring and uninteresting, so we decided it was time to test the waters again. We held a series of meetings to determine who might be the most boring person in all of AML land and let him or her take a stab at these this hard hitting, investigative questions for a chance to find out what makes an AMLer’ tick. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded score sheets, a tall cool glass of tattoo ink and enjoy !! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Waz' Happenin' with Michael Petersen -
Remember that kid in school who always seemed to have the best projects had no problem with math, excelled in several other subjects and won first place every year at the science fair. Well, we found him living in Colorado along with his business partner Nathan, running a company known as Iowa Scaled Engineering and putting all of his science fair talent to good use. They manufacture a series of “useful widgets” designed specifically with the model railroader in mind. But wait there’s more, Michael and Nathan created the most comprehensive railroad magazine index in the hobby, a search engine that encompasses any and all magazines related to railroads, railroad history, railfanning, and railroad modeling. You can find it at: https://www.rrmagazineindex.org/ So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded reading material, a tall glass of standing pond water and enjoy !! |
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Episode 176: Klimoski & Sampson -
It’s always fun to visit with old friends and catch-up with folks who’ve been on the podcast before so on this episode we visit with Tom and Bill who discovered each other through their YouTube channels. It’s a great example of the friendships that are being created through social media. They’ve become great friends and learn a lot from each other, so we thought we’d share it with the rest of the AML Nation. Grab yourself a big bowl of shredded note pads, a tall glass of refreshing freshly squeezed electrons and enjoy!! Click Here For the Free Download |
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ViewerMail Flight #84 -
Still can’t decide which licence plate to put on which car, you’ve started a new job but can’t remember where your new employer is located. You’ve been trying to host a barbeque for over two years but still no one has showed up. You set the alarm for 4:00am and realized you’d like mornings better if they started later. You thought buying a speeder would make you work faster. Well, we can’t help you with any of these problems, but we can waste two hours of your life with another exciting edition of ViewerMail !! So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded shoelaces, a tall cool glass of PB Blaster and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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RMC Dremel Kitbashing Award -
So, you're asking yourself, “what should I do with those unbuilt kits sitting on the shelf above the cheeseballs for the last thirteen years??” Well friends, we here at the ‘ole AML Network have discovered the perfect solution, Railroad Model Craftsman’s Dremel Kitbashing Award. Each month Otto Vondrak scours the globe for suitable submissions for the award and he’s joined us in studio to tell us all about it. So, get yourself a new number eleven blade, a fresh tube of glue, some paint and before you know it, you too could be a SuperFan!! Enjoy!! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Waz' Happenin' with Bernard Hellen -
Hula Hoops, pet rocks and dance crazes like the “Twist” swept the national in frenzy that wasn’t soon forgotten until the Little Lionel showed up on the doorsteps of homes all across the globe. So, it was time to check back in with creator of this world phenomenon and find out what “miniprints” has been up to. No one knows how mini prints there’ve been but it’s certainly more than seventeen. So, sit back with a big bowl of shredded bobby socks, a tall cool glass of dance sweat and enjoy!! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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All-Star Variety Hour #33 -
There’s nothing like catching up with old friends and this edition of the “Variety Hour” gives us the opportunity to do just that!! It’s always fun to find out what weathering guy extraordinaire Rob Arsenault has been getting dirty and our favorite emergency room doctor (retired) is always got something going on and this time was no different. Whether you’re interested in painting an Argus aircraft or visiting the Queso Cowboy’s layout, this podcast has it all. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded paint brushes, a steaming hot cup of paint thinner and enjoy !! Click Here For the Free Download |
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One More Year -
Just a quick thank you for all those folks that unselfishly help with Lionel’s “One More Year” campaign to help those dealing with the mental stress of cancer. It’s the eve of another 100km/60mile walk so who better to share it with than the Moderately Agitated Mailboy and the modeler simply known as “Kelly.” Every dollar donated goes directly to the Psychosocial Oncology Clinic at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Here’s a link to the webpage: supportthepmcf.ca/ui/OneMoreYear/participant/6990129 Click Here For the Free Download |
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Fans of the AML #41 -
Stop the presses, hold the phone, take a seat, and get ready for a special edition of the “Fans” with news from the 2021 St. Louis RPM Meet. Tony Cook and Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag have all the latest and greatest headlines, plus tales of the Young Gun at the Waffle House to brighten up your otherwise deary day but wait there’s more. We also get an update on “the Spoon’s” latest purchase, a Fairmont speeder and “Hard Part’s” new license plate for his beloved Nigel. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded week-old waffles, a steaming hot mug of Canada’s finest maple syrup and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 175: KR Models Lid. -
“We’re building an HO Scale two-truck Shay.” This was our introduction to a fireball who answers to the name, Keith Revell. Ever wondered how to start a model railroad manufacturing company?? You google it of course. If you haven’t heard of KR Models before, you’re about to, they’re already well known in Great Britain and primed to burst onto the high-end scale model scene in North America plus other locales around the world. Tighten up your chin straps and hang on, we’re about to set off on a journey we won’t soon forget. Enjoy!! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Waz' Happenin' with "Uncle" Dave Abeles -
What do you do when you’ve written a best-selling book?? If you answered take a break, you’re probably in the majority but if you’re a full time railroader, Conrail modeler, popular Facebook live personality that tends to move at the speed of the Tasmanian Devil you’ll just pick your pen and keep on going. “Uncle” Dave has set off on another adventure and he’s here to tell you all about it !! This discussion talks about what the next book is about, how it came to be, what all is involved, some great tips on photography, safety first when railfanning and friends we’ve met along the way. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded Fujichrome, a steaming hot mug of luke warm coffee and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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All-Star Variety Hour #32 -
There’s always somebody interesting dropping into the AML Studios in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky and this week is no different when Mike Deverell of the Colorado Front Range stops by to tell us all about the big move, he and his wife are making cross country to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their life. Plus, we get to hear from Rodger Coleman a knew modeler and railfan learning all about this great hobby of ours. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded moving boxes, a big steaming hot mug of luke warm travel center coffee and enjoy!!! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Fans of the AML #40 -
Have trouble paying your monthly dog kibble bill, can’t get to sleep because your pajamas don’t match, hungry for a cucumber sandwich but already brushed your teeth, your shampoo and conditioner never run out at the same time. Have you considered enlisting the help of an AML Life coach, if you think things are bad enough now, just wait until Kelly, Spoon, Hard Part or the Queso Cowboy help you find a new low. Remember our motto: Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, you found the AML Nation !! So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded self-help books, a tall cool glass of anxiety sweat and enjoy !! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 174: Chris Palmieri -
Like so many of us our next guest’s interest in the hobby began at the young age of four when he got his first cab ride in a Southern FP7 locomotive and after a chance to hold the throttle on a KCS NW2 at the tender age of eleven he was hooked. With his father being an avid historian, photographer and accomplished modeler, Chris was exposed to many aspects of the hobby. With over twenty-five years working as a full-time railroader and a love for model railroading “Home Shops” was born. Freelance railroading in HO scale is big a part of the hobby and now you can own equipment from some of the finest layouts around. This is an exciting new idea we’re sure you’ll want to hear about. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded dee-cals, a tall cool glass of Solvaset and enjoy!! Check out Chris' website here: https://www.meridianspeedway.net/ Click Here For the Free Download |
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On The Road With ScaleTrains -
Road trips have been part of the American fabric as soon as Henry Ford rolled the first model “T” off the assembly line. Model railroads have been part of American family life for well a hundred years. What would get if you combined both of these iconic symbols of the American life??… Shane Wilson pulling the biggest RV you ever saw from town to town promoting model railroading and ScaleTrains. Shane is about to set out on the journey of a lifetime travelling from one club to another across all 50 states and he wants to take the AML Nation along with him. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded road maps, a tall cool glass of gas station soda and enjoy !! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Waz' Happenin' with Chris Brimley -
One of the things we enjoy most here at the old AML headquarters in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky is revisiting some of the great folks we've met in the past, catching up with what’s been happening in their corner of the globe. Chris Brimley is a talented modeler, giant in the model railroading industry and all ‘round good guy. He tells us what's been happening with the Hudson Terminal, all the goings on at ExactRail, hear about his road trip with Mark Hemphil and most importantly a detailed look at the building of an exact HO scale replica of the CB&Q station in Burlington, Iowa. It’s a fun chat with another one of the AML nation’s most valued citizens, so grab yourself a big bowl of shredded HO scale roofing material, a steaming hot mug of carpenters’ glue and enjoy!! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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All-Star Variety Hour #31 -
The model railroad industry is more vibrant today than it’s ever been, with new manufacturers popping up almost every day. In this episode we talk to Greg McComas one who, like so many before him has created a business simply out of the need for a particular product. We first learned of Greg and his new business from our friend Stephen Atwell, owner of the very successful Midwest Model Railroad who has managed to create a destination hobby shop in a very short period of time. It’s a great episode with a look into the future of how vibrant and exciting this hobby is going to become for all of us. So grab yourself a steaming hot plate of ground foam, a cool glass of packaging glue and enjoy !! Click Here For the Free Download |
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Fans of the AML #39 -
Having trouble buying pants during the lockdown, concerned about whether you’re getting up early enough to fix your hair before a long day at work, not sure how long your inseam is, still trying to figure out why you paid for dinner?? Well, you’ve come to the right place, this and all sorts of other useless information is at your fingertips during the next two hours. Kelly, Hard Part, the Mailboy, Hornepayne’s infamous mayor, the Queso Cowboy and a guy named Chris are here to fill your head with all sorts of useless information. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded work pants, a tall frosty glass of early morning dew and enjoy!! Download This Podcast at: patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 173: Bernard Hellen & MiniPrints -
No one could ever dispute that model railroaders can be very resourceful when it comes to filling a need for their layout and this story is no different. With the need to find a realistic beaver for a small pond on his layout, Bernard Hellen has created one of the most complete 3-D printing resources in the hobby. With his imagination and suggestions from modelers around the word the possibilities are endless. So, grab yourself a big bowl of shredded beaver tails, a tall glass of warm pond water and enjoy!! Click Here For the Free Download |
