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All modelers have a life but what do we know of it. The ModelersLife podcast is as much about the people in the hobby of model railroading as it is about the hobby itself.
I've 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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Recent Episodes:
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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 |
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Virtual Hobby Shop Re-Release - This is a re-release of our once a month podcast committed to the $5 and up level subscribers on our Patreon site as a thank you for their support. Originally aired March 24th, 2017. Now available free.
The regular AML gang discussing all things model railroading and a few other topics as well. We don’t actually start referring to the show as the Virtual Hobby Shop (VHS) for a few episodes but that’s what we’re calling it. Enjoy !! Just Click on the Photo to Start Listening !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop Number Five - What do watermelons, Rochelle Railroad Park and model railroad wheel sets have in common??? Not much except all three of these subjects are discussed in Virtual Hobby Shop Number 5 !!! A fun time was had by all at the first AML picnic and we review the festivities including a in-depth interview with Andy “Straightball” Dorsch about disappearing watermelons. Bruce Kelly tells us what we looked like on the Trains.com webcam and saga of Mike “Spoonie” Ostertag begins.
We found out why Jeremy “the Whiz Kid” Dummler only buys Canadian products and hear about plans for next years big AML BBQ from “the Executive Producer.” So grab yerself a big bowl of old box cutter blades, a tall glass of frosty cold radiator fluid and enjoy !!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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the Uncle Larry Show #7 - Ever wonder what the DC-Car System is??... Me neither but when Uncle Larry started talking about it, we here at the ole’ AML Network got interested so we figured it would be worth listening to.
If who’ve ever wondered what model railroading with cars and trucks might be like, the DC-Car System is an interesting addition to the hobby. Find out about Faller’s depth cutting tool, special paint and motorized cars and trucks. Independently control lights, infra-red transmitters and receivers plus all sorts of other interesting stuff. We also discuss how cool the possibility of exploding trains would be… The Addams family would be proud !!... I’m telling you this hobby is way bigger than any of us can imagine. |
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RPM Meet St. Louis - The “Young Gun” heads to St. Louis for the RPM Meet and he’s returned with a full report. Almost 1,000 people were in attendance and at least two of them recognized Shane as an AML star.
We hear about the beard competition with Joshua Barton, the Bernie Kempinski clinic he almost saw, ScaleTrains.com Tier 4 Gevo and the Proto Throttle from Iowa Scaled Engineering. Plus we hear about his good friend Jeff, who’s name he doesn’t know. So if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the road with a Shane this is the show for you !!!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 78: Mt. Albert Scale Lumber -
This is our second visit with Tim Warris the owner of Fast Tracks and it seemed like an ideal time to talk with him again as he begins a new adventure as the owner of Mt. Albert Scale Lumber. Additional space at the home office in Port Dover, Ontario was acquired to accommodate the unique requirements needed. Tim has also retained the services how Gerry Cornwall, (the previous owner of Mt. Albert) who will be helping to ensure a smooth transition and help develop a unique line of structure kits. This is a really interesting story with lots of twists and turns, enjoy |
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From Russia With Love - Shane the “Young Gun” has gone international. We think he’s made connections through Tom Jacobs Superfan 0013 and been purchasing PC replacement boards from Russia. But it but it doesn't stop there, the boards he’s purchasing from Russia are made in China so it would appear our “Young Gun” has model railroading connections all over the world. He’s become an international man of mystery, think of him as a junior Jacobs.
It's an interesting show with lots of different twists and turns so enjoy. You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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the Ashland & Oshkosh - “WhizKid” and “Straightball” are going Free-mo. The Ashland and Oshkosh has been born, give these guys some lumber a few wood screws, a Kreg Jig, some track and you never know what they're going to come up with.
There's already a track plan that's been posted on our Facebook page and they're inviting each and everyone of you to join in and create your own modules to be part of the layout. Operations is definitely part of the future plans with a Tac-O-Nite mine and an ore dock being at the center of the action. They describe in detail their plans in this podcast so enjoy. |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #6 -
Still confused by acronyms and you’re convinced D.I.E.T. stands for, Did. I. Eat. That.?? Convinced you can shoehorn a 30’ X 30’ layout into your 10’ x 10’ bedroom. Still convinced that your powder blue leisure suit is going to come back in style. Decided the best way to hold up your layout is with old Walthers catalogs. If you think you don't have enough useless information in your head you’ve come to the right place. So sit back with a large bowl of fried poker chips, an ice cold glass of spend rocket fuel and enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 77: Bob Fallowfield -
Born in Woodstock, Ontario Bob enjoyed nothing more as a young boy then heading down to the CP rail yards near his home to watch trains. Now as an adult he models CP's Galt Sub in what can only be described as spectacular fashion. It's October 1980 on Bob's layout rekindling childhood memories and reproduce the high volume of traffic during that time. This is a great interview as Bob tells us all about his 12 x 30' basement layout which includes branch lines to St. Thomas, St. Mary's and Tillsonburg. Bob is an excellent modeler willing to share as much information as possible in the true spirit of the hobby, so please enjoy!! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop Number Four -
Its time for another Virtual Hobby Shop where a bunch of AML regulars gather to discuss all sorts of things, some hobby related, some not so much. Ever wonder what SuperFan #1 Bruce Kelly’s favorite kind of donut is or what his dream layout would be?? What about glue, would you like to hear an in-depth discussion about different types of glue. What kind of accelerator to use, what the heck is hammer tight. When to wear a respirator?? This is a 106 minutes of stuff you’re just dying to hear. So sit back with a big bowl of shredded score cards, a steaming hot mug of melted lip balm and enjoy !! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #5 -
Never knew sweeping was so tough, painting cork at 4:30am. Still trying to get caught up with Lint Collection monthly?? Not sure if that carrot cake from 2014 is still fresh?? Hoping people are talking about you behind your back because your front is all sweaty. You’d like to waste all most two hours of your life listening to nothing?? Well then you’ve come to the right place, its time ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #5. So sit back with a frosty mug of 20W-50 motor oil, a bowl of fried candy wrappers and enjoy !! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Layout Design RoundTable Re-Release -
Originally aired April 6th, on Patreon (our pay-per-view site) is now available free for all AML listeners. It's not impossible to build a model railroad layout a trackplan but it's considerably more difficult. Creating a trackplan can be one of the more enjoyable aspects of building your own model railroad but unfortunately it's not something you need to do on a regular basis. So we decided to have a roundtable discussion exploring the pros and cons of layout design. We explored just a few of the many aspects that can be during the design process and had fun doing it. Enjoy!! Just Click on the Photo to Start Listening !! |
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Episode 76: Todd Arnett - It's the second installment of ScaleTrains.com month. In this episode we speak with Todd Arnett who is the Norfolk Southern expert for this very ambitious model building company. Todd is an enthusiastic modeler form the Charlotte, North Carolina area with an interesting story and gives us more insight into ScaleTrains.com
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RailPro with Bill Brillinger-
RailPro is another one of those new products that’s changing the way we control our layouts. Bill Brillinger’s company Precision Design is selling this product and he’s here to tell us all about along with our very own Shane ”the Young Gun” Mason. Rail Pro is not DCC but locomotives can run on DCC layouts because Rail Pro operates in the same fashion that DCC does. Now you’re scratching your head just like we were at the old AML headquarters. Fear not by the time this interview is over Rail Pro will make sense, you’ll be even more impressed with Shane and still not sure why Lionel is on the show. Enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ViewerMail Flight #58 - Still trying to get that old Kool-Aid stain out of your favorite leisure suit? Convinced dinosaur farts could have been a huge source of renewable energy. Service dogs are convinced your dog is unemployed. As a child of the 70s your math teacher insisted you wouldn't have a calculator everywhere you went only to discover he was lying to you all along. We can take your mind off your troubles and easily help you waste an 97 minutes of your life simply by listening to ViewerMail. So get yourself a big bowl of toaster crumbs, a tall glass of luke warm puddle water and enjoy. |
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Episode 75: ScaleTrains.com - It's the beginning of ScaleTrains.com month so a return interview with company president Shane Wilson seemed like the logical place to start. Lots of progress and excitement has taken place since we last visited with Shane. There’s been the release of SD40-2’s, Big Blow in N-Scale, the UP auxiliary water tenders, airslide covered hoppers, the tank car disaster and they even announced the Tier 4 GEVO.
It’s great to hear all the adventures that come from running a model railroad company. ScaleTrains.com is off and running making a place for themselves in the hobby so come along and journey with us. Enjoy. |
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JMRI vs Tom Jacobs - Panel Pro?? I don’t know either but we’re going to find out as Tom Jacobs (0013) describes the process he’s gone through as he builds a CTC machine using JMRI’s Panel Pro. Tom also describes how he managed how to get a locomotive electrican from the Norfolk Southern to work on his Reading layout. Does your frog need juicing?? Want to know whether or not to use servos?? How does Jeremy ”the Whiz Kid” control his turnouts?? All these questions and more are answered in this fun filled 78 minutes of podcasting.
Enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #3 - Still trying to decide which tour bus to take?? Just going to take your pan of brownies and leave?? Didn’t realize sweeping was so dangerous?? You thought RPM meets were about how many revolutions trains went around the layout per minute. Is S-scale really the perfect scale?? All of this and more is covered in this 97 minute, fun filled edition of the Virtual Hobby Shop.
This podcast is available to all $5 and up supporters of our Patreon site. So sit back with a tall glass of iced grass clippings, a bowl of shredded business cards and enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 74: Mike Ostertag - It's the second installment of Green Bay month and it’s S scale or nothing according to Mike. Once again not far from the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field we discover model railroading is alive and well in Lombardi country.
His Dad worked for the Milwaukee Road, Escanaba & Lake Superior and they both worked for the Wisconsin Central. We also discover there’s more to S scale than just American Flyer. Enjoy !!! Click on either the iTunes or Libsyn button above to access this free episode. |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #4 - Still wondering how to get your snowmobile out of the kitchen?? Thinking of a toll booth at the end of your driveway?? Can’t figure out why bridges have rounded corners?? Wondering if your LED rope lights will be strong enough to hold your box kite if the wind starts to blow??
Well these questions and more will left unanswered as you take another cruise on ViewerPosts Love Boat. So sit back with a tall glass of orange juice and bacon crumbs while you enjoy cruise number four!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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the Uncle Larry Show #7 - Do you wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat trying to figure out what CV 29 is?? What if you want a train to run in the opposite direction on CV 29… Make it an odd number. Are you lost?? Me too but Uncle Larry and Shane ”the Young Gun” Mason are here to explain it to you.
I don’t think Lionel ever understood what was going on but we’re sure you will... Enjoy!! |
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the Atkins Diet #2 - 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!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Tape to Tape: Episode 1 -: What do John Colombo, Zimo decoders, Peter Borcherds and hockey have in common?? Well John has a very cool YouTube channel featuring all sorts of locomotives and the sound he manages to get from them primarily using ESU LokSound. Zimo decoders are improving their sound files plus we found out Peter has entrusted two of his locomotives to our very own Shane ”the Young Gun.”
Eventually though Lionel and Shane start talking about another shared passion, hockey and in particular the NHL playoffs. So if you’re interested in the hobby of model railroading this podcast might just for you but if you don’t like hockey… maybe not so much. Enjoy!! |
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Episode 73: Luke Lemmens - The Soo Line 2nd Subdivision layout could be described many different ways, spectacular, breathtaking, magnificent or amazing just to name a few but one thing’s for sure if you ever get the chance to see it in person you’ll be amazed. Luke lives just a short distance from the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Home of the Green Bay Packers.
Turns out Luke isn’t a huge football fan (Which is against federal law in Green Bay) but he is a huge fan of model railroading and the Soo Line in particular. He’s also a full time conductor with the former Wisconsin Central (now Canadian National.) Add this all together and you’ve got one great interview. Enjoy!! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop Number Two -
Want to know what Bruce the Mailboy thinks of his new Rapido RDC car?? Why are there so many freight car manufacturers?? Who should we interview next?? Whatever happened to Floquil Driftwood?? Why hasn’t Jeremy ”the Whiz Kid” Dummler met any ready to run stuff that’s actually ready to run?? These questions and more are answered as we all stand around the Virtual Hobby Shop. Enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ViewerMail Flight #57 - Still trying to recover from jamming a coupler pic under your thumbnail?? Confused about 420 day and you celebrated the Montreal Locomotive Works 420E by mistake, can’t decide on a name for your favorite giraffe.
Well these problems will be even more confusing after wasting another hour of your life listening to ViewerMail. So sit back with a big bowl of furby ears, a big glass of old pineapple juice and enjoy !! |
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Episode 72: the Lost Tapes - We found a bunch of old tapes in the back of the filing cabinet and turned them into a show. Ralph ”Ralphie Boy” Renzetti and Shane ”the Young Gun” Mason talk weathering. Ron Klaiss talks about the railroad heritage in his family and finally Shane ”the Cosmic Cowboy” Murphy tells us about his experiences at the SoundTraxx installation school.
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the Uncle Larry Show #6 - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pack up a 20’ X 24’ layout custom built layout, ship it to California and then fly out with a crew to install it? Well fortunately for us our very own Uncle Larry did just that he’s here to tell us all about it.
Enjoy !! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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ViewerMail Flight #56 - Don't understand why the lady at the dry cleaning store can’t find your favorite Hawaiian shirt you dropped off over 10 years ago. Can’t figure out why your neighbors grass looks better even though you spread three bags of fertilizer in the fall of ’97.
Well fear not, these questions and thousands more won’t be answered as you stare blankly at the wall while listening to another exciting edition of ViewerMail. So sit back with a big bowl dried palm tree bark, a tall frosty glass of watered down windshield washer fluid and enjoy!! |
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RoundTable Number 4: Layout Design -
It's not impossible to build a model railroad layout without a trackplan but it's considerably more difficult. Creating a trackplan can be one of the more enjoyable aspects of building your own model railroad but unfortunately it's not something you need to do on a regular basis. So we decided to have a roundtable discussion exploring the pros and cons of layout design. We explored just a few of the many aspects that can be during the design process and had fun doing it. You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 71: Eric Hansmann -
I’ve known Eric for over twenty years and have followed his journey through life with great interest so it seemed obvious we should share his story with the millions of ModelersLife listeners. Eric hosts two great blogs, one is about designing, building and operating layouts and the other about Resin Car Works. So if you’re interested to find out how a guy from Indiana, Pennsylvania ended up in El Paso, Texas via Morgantown, West Virginia this is a podcast you won’t want to miss !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #2 -
It's time for another exciting ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise… Still trying to recover from the last cruise, hoping you wouldn’t have to go for at least another year. Not completely convinced Tuesday is the second day of the week. Trying figure out if deluxe is better than premium?? Well fear not, these questions and more will remained unanswered by the time you’re finished listening to this podcast. So get yourself a tall glass of puddle water, a big bowl of scotch tape crumbs and enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Kelly Questions - Round 17:
Wayne Mollohan wondered if we were ever gonna release his Kelly Questions… We just did !! It’s been almost a year since he went under the microscope of the ”Questions” and we were sure they’d gone bad but when we opened the box they’d gotten even better !! A Rhode Island resident and a great supporter of his local club the Providence Northern you can find them here: http://www.providencenorthern.com/ Thanks Wayne for being a good sport… Enjoy !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop - This is our once a month podcast committed to the five dollar and up level subscribers on our Patreon site as a thank you for their support.
The regular AML gang discussing all things model railroading and a few other topics as well. We don’t actually start referring to the show as the Virtual Hobby Shop (VHS) for a few episodes but that’s what we’re calling it. Enjoy !! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 70: Dave Barraza - Ever wonder what it’s like to be a great saxophone player, a movie house projectionist and a signal engineer with the Union Switch & Signal Company?
We did too, so after searching high and low we found just the guy living on Long Island in Wading River, New York. Dave’s career in signaling began after correctly identifying a crescent wrench, and several years of working for the New York Transit Authority lead to his present career designing signal systems. He models the Long Island Railroad, loves volleyball and some day hopes for world peace. There’s lots to take in so listen carefully as Dave takes on an epic journey of his life. Enjoy!! |
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ViewerMail Flight #55 - So you’ve just realized you can’t say the letter “P” without separating your lips… And you're embarrassed because you just tried it.
Convinced fish are just aliens from outer space. Wish you hadn’t used your CA glue to keep your hair in place on date night?? Well fear not chaps and chapettes, ViewerMail is here once again to make all those problems seem like a blessing after wasting your time listening to three of the most confusing people on the planet. So sit back with a big bowl road salt, a greasy class of warm bacon fat and enjoy !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #1 -
Still trying to figure out what to do when the power goes out climbing your favorite tree?? Convinced you’re the only one that doesn’t know how to pronounce Worcestershire Sauce?? Wondering what’s the best way to count your hair?? Well these problems and more can be solved simply by jumping on board the ViewerPost Vacation Cruise. Sit back with a big bowl of crispy dog hair, a warm glass of brown bean sauce and enjoy!! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 69: Nick Ozorak - We here at the ole’ AML Network are huge fans of todays millennial railfans and model railroaders like Nick Ozorak. He has a great podcast called the “the Roundhouse” and was gracious enough to spend some time with us.
Being raised on a steady diet of Canadian railroad equipment, O-scale trains and the weekends spent visiting tourist railroads with his father made him the railfan he is today. Nick’s podcast is full of adventures from across the railroad community, presented in the most entertaining and professional manner possible. Enjoy!! |
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the Atkins Diet #1 -
RSS... Really Simple Syndication… I didn’t know that !! So who do you call when you need to know stuff?? Apparently Chris Atkins, the star of Episode 23. Chris is here to help us understand life and other stuff. He’ll also gives us an update on his layout, traveling around the country to different operating sessions and everything you need to know about moving a helix. Turns out there’s no angry way to say bubbles. Enjoy !! |
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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 !! You can download it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Our latest podcast is a discussion with the gang about our latest adventure in the world of Patreon. We discuss what’s ahead and why we got involved with Patreon in the first place.
The show is averaging almost 3,000 downloads per week and rather than get involved with advertisers or make the show available on a subscription only basis this seemed like a good way to make more content available. Visit Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife Patreon allows me to upload more content without any more personal expense to myself. I’ve started by asking for $2 bucks a month or roughly .07 cents a day. This will give those who sign-up access to all additional content and you can cancel at anytime. Enjoy the show !! |
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Episode 68: Deverell-Jacobs - I know what you’re thinking… How do those guys with the big layouts do it, where do they find the time, where do they find the energy. Do they have help? Do they ever get tired or ever wonder if they’d taken on more then they could handle.
These questions and more are answered by Mike Deverell and Tom Jacobs both excellent modelers and very determined guys. |
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The Big SpringfField Train Show -
Another fun time was had by all at one of the biggest model railroad shows in the world. Here a video of all the fun I had a little behind the scenes look. You can watch it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife Pull up your favorite lawn chair and enjoy !! |
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Convinced you’re tongue swells when not telling the truth…
Convinced those hay bales you see lying in the farmers fields are tractor eggs… Convinced the flux capacitor in ’65 Rambler is in need of replacement. Well it’s time to put all your worries aside and concentrate on ViewerMail as our intrepid heroes once again use invisible ink to sign the mortgage cheque. So sit back with a tall glass of melted trailer grease, a big bowl of wet shredded paper and enjoy !! |
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Shane Show Number One - 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. You can listen to it here: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 67: Bernie Kempinski - Noted model railroad author who’s written dozens of magazine articles and several books on the subject, many of them on layout planning. He is an active model railroader with his O Scale U.S. Military Railroad Aquia Line that’s set right in the thick of America’s Civil War.
Bernie has also built many models on commission for museums and individuals. A former U.S. Army captain, Bernard works for the United States government in Washington, D.C. |
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Round Table Number 3 - The third in our series of discussions about the future of the NMRA. Will it survive without embracing the new digital world, can it survive under the current fee structure, what about the future of the NMRA magazine? These questions and more are covered in a lively discussion with some ModelersLife regulars along with Peter Borcherds view from the British Region
Agree or disagree, either way. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #52 - Just realized you’ve been mistakenly using Preparation H for toothpaste.
Dressing up as an M&M and running through the mall yelling, “the Skittles are coming the Skittles are coming,” got you arrested. All your Facebook friends came for a sleep over?? Well fear not ViewerMail is here and won’t help you solve any of your problems but will help put you to sleep, So grab a big bowl of grapefruit peels, an icy cold glass of windshield washer cleaner and enjoy !! |
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Episode 66: Jim Sacco - I don't remember how long we’ve known Jim but it’s a long time. His kits have been some of the best in the hobby for as long as I can remember, all of them are made in the USA and most of them are made in or near his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
As a model railroader with a fondness for urban structures, Jim felt the selection of existing structure kits in the eighties was rather small, so he decided to take a huge risk and go into the model railroad business. A great deal of time and research has been put into every kit, many of the structures are molded from hand made patterns that capture the look and feel of actual buildings. Jim takes great pride in our products and want them to be of the highest quality possible while still being affordable to modelers. And let’s not forget all the years Jim spent in drag racing. Enjoy!! |
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ViewerMail Flight #51 - So you've been focussing on clearing up your skin, growing more hair and shrinking that bulging waist line but need to take a break?
Well fear not my friends ViewerMail is here to take your mind off your troubles and add more confusion to your life. Just sit back with a big bowl of sidewalk gum, a tall glass of ice shavings and enjoy!! |
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Episode 65: Joe Fugate - It's time once again for our annual state of the hobby address by none other than Joe Fugate the founder and publisher of the popular on line magazine Model Railroad Hobbyist.
The interview focusses on the success of the magazine, the effect that social media and the new digital world is having on the hobby overall. Plus we talk about TOMA "The One Module Approach" as well as a wide variety of other topics. Joe also announces that his original Siskyou Line are coming to an end only to be replaced with a new and better Siskyou Line 2. |
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Kelly Questions - Round 16: Let's not kid ourselves, you've been dying to hear another episode of the Kelly Questions and you've been dying to hear more from our very own Uncle Larry.
Well it doesn't get any better than this, Uncle Larry answers the Kelly questions. So sit back with your favourite sniffing glue, a bottle of warm cider, a box of chocolates from last year's employee Christmas party and enjoy !! |
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Episode 64: Kevin Marks - Do you like trolleys, would you like to meet a guy that loves trolleys?? Well you’re in luck, Episode 64 features Kevin Marks, a man who’s love of trolleys may be second to none.
Kevin is a big fan of the Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee, also known as the North Shore line on the western shore of Lake Michigan... How come the North Shore is on the western shore??... I'm so confused. We cover a wide range of topics and discover Kevin’s love of track work and fine dining. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #50 - Convinced your donation of a glass of water to the local swimming team was enough.
Convinced dolphins are so smart that within a couple of weeks captivity they can train humans to stand at the side of a pool and throw fish at them. Convinced you’re great at multi-tasking because you can procrastinate and be unproductive at the same time. Convinced you’ll be happier after listening to ViewerMail Flight #50. Well, 3 out of 4 ain’t bad. Sit back with a warm glass of dishwasher fluid, a bowl of tomato crumbs and enjoy !! |
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Round Table Number 2 - A discussion about the future of the NMRA featuring Vice-President Clark Kooning.
All sorts of topics are discussed from a better fee structure to the NMRA YouTube channel. The NMRA could embrace modern digital marketing and information distribution techniques... And on and on. Enjoy !! |
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Episode 63: George's Train's -
Located in Toronto, Canada is one of the largest and oldest established stores for model trains in North America. A family business, George's Trains is based on traditional values of honesty, fairness, and integrity. George Olieux began tinkering with and repairing model trains for others just after WWlI and opened George’s Trains in 1962 with a style of doing business based on common sense, customer service, and honesty. George's sons, Richard and John, entered the business in 1981 and 1984 respectively, and carry on the George's Trains legacy today. |
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the Uncle Larry Show #5 - Once again it's time for some words of wisdom from our very own Uncle Larry sitting in his underwear, eating Cheetos from his favorite beanbag chair.
Larry tries to splain technology to Lionel with a little help from his friends. Good luck Larry, you're gonna need it. |
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ViewerMail Flight #49 -
Once again it’s time for ViewerMail whether you need it or not. Just like the stale soda you found in your car… You know it won’t be very good but you drank it anyway. So sit back with an ice cold mug of glass cleaner, a bowl of dried orange peels and enjoy!! |
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Episode 62: Bruce Kelly Part Deux - What can you say about a man that's had a lifelong interest in trains spent have his life as a fireman and has lived in more places than a traveling salesman.
Not much but if you listen to Episode 62 I'm sure you'll be just as fascinated by this story as we were. Enjoy!! |
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ViewerMail Flight #48 - Convinced chocolate is a salad because coco comes from a plant.
You’ve decided the only way to protect those six pack abs is with a layer of fat. The long distance relationship you've been having with your fridge is to difficult so you’ve moved it to your bedroom. You're sitting at the corner of cool and awesome waiting for the bus of life to go by. Still haven’t found a way to say bubbles with a mouth full of pizza. Well not to worry that fearsome threesome, those doers of good, the boys from down the street are here with another episode of ViewerMail. So sit back with some ice cold windshield washer fluid, a big bag of toast crumbs and enjoy !! |
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Episode 61: Bruce Kelly Part 1 - Once again it's November which means it’s Marty McGuirk month except we didn't interview Marty and changed to Bruce Kelly month.
This is part one of the 26 part Bruce Kelly trilogy. Bruce is a model railroader who is pursuing all sorts of activity in the hobby after retiring from a 30 year career with the fire department in Westport, Connecticut. He’s just one of those guys that the longer you talk to him the more interesting he becomes. We’re sure you'll enjoy listening to us listening to Bruce. |
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What's on the Workbench #5 - Featuring Mike Deverell. If you’re pinned down behind enemy lines and you see a Huey helicopter coming across the horizon to the rescue it's more than likely piloted by Mike.
Mike has a very successful series of videos on YouTube about his Colorado and Front Range Railroad located in the large building behind us home in Gig Harbour Washington. During the 2010 census the population of this beautiful spot was declared to be 7,126. Mike discusses a variety of topics while all the while being the perfect host. |
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Kelly Questions - Round 15 - It's time once again for another exciting round of the Kelly questions featuring our very own Andy Dorsch. As many of you know who follow Andy closely, he's from Ripon, Wisconsin. (Population 7,733) He models in a HO and he's currently working on the 87th version of his present layout.
Just after the birth of his son Henry, Andy announced his retirement from major league baseball but maintains his love of the Milwaukee Brewers and recently declared himself as a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. So sit back with a warm glass of watered down orange juice, a brown banana and enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #47 - Once again it's time for our voluminous ViewerMail and this time we've tried something a little different by including Superfan Andy Dorsch. Number one in your hearts and number 11 in your program.
It's World Series time and for all you baseball fans out there here's a little known fact… Andy played semi-pro ball and in his heyday was known as "Straight Ball" Dorsch. So get yourself a warm glass of rusty water, a big bag of soggy rice chips and enjoy!! |
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Episode 60: Blaine Hadfield Part 2 - Part two of the 37 part Blaine Hadfield trilogy is just as interesting as the first.
It seems as though this episode was put together with duct tape and binder twine but in the end Blaine saves the day and we end up with another great episode!! |
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Roundtable Discussion - A group of us came together to discuss some of the comments made by NMRA president Charlie Getz. The end result is we decided that it's not the hobby that's dying... It might be the NMRA that's dying.
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ViewerMail Flight #46 - Once again it’s time for ViewerMail where we answer readers e-mails with little or no regard for our own safety, helping you out with life’s little problems like what to do if you’ve arrived late for work?? No problem, just leave early.
So grab a tall glass of standing water, a plate full of warm stove ash and enjoy !! |
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Episode 59: Blaine Hadfield Part 1 - Blaine and ExactRail is dedicated to creating fine-scale replicas.
Blaine is in charge of product development and ExactRail’s replicas are some of the most acclaimed models. His story of how he ended up at ExactRail is one I’m sure you’ll find interesting. Blaine loves to talk trains and is happy to share his knowledge. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #45 - Once again it’s time for another voluminous episode of ViewerMail.
Don’t think there’s time to listen because you’re getting a new dishwasher installed. Pretty sure the e-mail you sent isn’t readable because Martians sucked all the ink off it. Your itchy teeth will make it hard to concentrate. Fear not, our fearless group of mail experts will surely make more than your teeth itch. So sit back with a tall glass of cool sea water, a bowl of splintered wood and enjoy. |
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Episode 58: Jeremy & Kristen Dummler - From Wauconda, Illinois are a husband and wife model railroading team.
Jeremy has railroading roots from his dad, grandparents and great grandparents. Several years ago he began modeling the Yosemite Valley Railroad while Kirsten whose dad was a model railroader has interests in railroading from the eastern United States. These two make a great pair and you’re going like their story. |
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ViewerMail Flight #44B - So you thought you were done with ViewerMail Flight #44, well guess again Bucko. due to some administrative errors our faithful mail carriers had to return to the scene of the crime.
But you’re still wondering why doesn’t stick to the inside of the bottle. Still can’t decide if it’s wrong for a vegetarian to eat animal crackers? Can’t figure out why abbreviation is such a long word? Sit down with a glass of Floquil’s Railbox Yellow, some moldy grass and enjoy. |
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ViewerMail Flight #44 - As another flight backs away from the terminal and we prepare for take off whether you like it or not...
This Boeing is going!! It will really boost our ego if you pretend to like it. If we are forced to make a water landing think of the great stories you'll have to tell. So sit back with a warn glass of windshield washer fluid, a bag of stale peanuts and enjoy!! |
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Episode 57: JD & the YouTube Model Builders - Are a team of individuals sharing their knowledge about all things Model Railroading.
It’s a non-profit group that includes a monthly live show called "YouTube Model Builders LIVE!," a free eMag, "YouTube Model Builders eMag" and "YouTube Model Builders Presentations".
They like to assist new modelers and discuss the hobby while trying to inspire individuals by relaying their own experiences through YouTube.
The eMag is produced bi-Monthly primarily to promote their YouTube Channels. The magazine is produced as a high quality ad free publication at no cost to you, the viewing public. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #43 - Convinced you’re a potato because you both have skin.
Almost positive you were a pillow in another life. You’re only one salty stick away from brilliance. Well fear not my friends it’s time once again for ViewerMail. So sit back with a dried guava roll, a warm cup of vodka to dull the pain and enjoy!! |
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Episode 56: Peter Borcherds - a modeler living in Britain, originally from South Africa and modeling Rochelle, Illinois which is situated in the United States midwest… Yeah we’re confused to.
Truth of the matter is Peter is an outstanding N-Scale modeler with a passion for intermodal railroading. He’s also one of those guys who can figure out electronics and all those other do-dads that make the lights go on and off. A regular contributor to the ModelersLife Facebook page and we suspect an agent for MI-6. Peter is an excellent photographer and has spent many a day photographing trains in and around Rochelle. We hope you’ll enjoy listening to this interview as much as we did doing it. |
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ViewerMail Flight #42 - Still waiting for the wonder kids in Silicon Valley to invent downloadable salsa?? You’ve decided sleep is just a time machine to breakfast. Convinced calories are tiny creatures that live in your closet and sew your clothes tighter at night.
Well fear not friends once again it’s time waste another hour of your life listening to a podcast that makes no sense. So sit back with your feet in a big bucket of warm motor oil and enjoy. |
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Episode 55: Shane Mason - Is a very active model railroader, railman and a member of the Heartland N-trak of Kansas City.
He posts all kinds of videos on his YouTube Channel under the name of “thebrakeman17”. Shane has a thriving business installing DCC decoders in N-Scale locomotives. He’s only in his early twenties and living proof that the hobby is not dying. So sit with big glass coconut juice, a bowl of chocolate covered cat hair and enjoy. |
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ViewerMail Flight #41 - Tired of visiting the drive thru at McDonald’s in your cardboard car?? You’re lonely because you and your imaginery friend Mickey have had a falling out ?? Still convinced the 40th president of the United States was Chuck Norris ?? Well fear not another episode of ViewerMail has arrived just in time. So sit back with a tall glass of pineapple cider, a big bowl of sour dill pickles and enjoy. |
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Episode 54: Andy Dixson - Our first interview from over home. (Lionel’s mother was English and she always referred to Britain as, over ome.) Andy was first introduced to the AML crew through all of his various posts and photos of British Steam.
As a young boy, Andy played a major role in the development of the Thomas the Tank Engine series. He’s a graduate from the school of life, Former heavy metal head banger and currently building a three level layout featuring big American diesels. When he’s not working on the layout or racing around the Welsh countryside photographing steam locomotives, you’ll often find him camping with his wife Catherine and son Issac. |
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ViewerMail Flight #40 - So you've finished giving your unicorn a bath, cleaned out all the bunny cages, cleaned up the basement, disposed of the body and you’re not sure what to do next.
Well you’re in luck, it’s time once again for ViewerMail. So sit back with a nice cold glass of cider, a big bowl of relish, some mayonnaise and enjoy. |
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Episode 53: Bill Brillinger
This episode is about the fascinating journey of one man in the hobby of model railroading. Bill Brillinger has worked in several different facets of modeling. This has lead to a very successful company called Precision Design offering laser kits, custom decals and many other interesting products. This is a great story. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #39 -
Hang on to your hats kids it’s another Lincoln Homer… Well actually it’s ViewerMail but it’s still a grand slam. Still trying to recover from a failed attempt at ordering a taco in McDonald’s. Sad that your over ripe banana costume is constantly being confused as a giant pepperoni. Well fear not my friends all hope is lost and there’s nothing left to do but listen to the boys from the AML Network. So sit back with a lovely glass sour goats milk, moldy cheese curds and enjoy. |
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Episode 52: Wayne Mollohan SuperFan number 9 is a resident of Rhode Island it was difficult to make the conversation last longer than 10 minutes.
All kidding aside Wayne was a great guest with lots of interesting tales about the Providence Northern Model Railroad Club. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #38: Still trying to count all of the hairs on your head??
Disappointed because you still can’t say the letter “P” without moving your lips. Well here at the ole’ AML Network we have just the remedy to put the spring back in your step and a smile on your face. It’s another edition of ViewerMail but be prepared it still just as boring as the others. So sit back with some apple cider from the angry orchard, a big bag of soggy pretzels and enjoy. |
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Episode 51: Ron Klaiss - Ron is the owner/operator of the Mine Mount & Seaside Railroad is an HO/HOn3 logging and coal mining railroad based in the Appalachian mountains.
Ron is an excellent modeler (with one L) so there's plenty of craftsman style structures on the railroad, lots of backwoods scenery, tons of wooden trestles, a shipyard scene, small towns, a small engine service area...etc. You can find out lots more about the layout on his YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/user/myowngod2 Ron lives in New Jersey with his son Aidan and his wife Michelle. Enjoy !! |
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What's on the Workbench #4: It's time for a visit with long time AML listener Toni Ryan… We stop by unannounced to find out what Toni is working on and discover he’s making great progress on his N-scale Free-Mo modules. Find a nice cozy spot while you relax with a wobbly pop and pretzels. Let the fun begin. |
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Kelly Questions - Round 14: It's time once again for another round of the Kelly questions and this time Tom Jacobs tries to get a respectable score.
Check out his website here: http://www.readingmodeler.com/ Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #37 - Still puzzled about why you never see water and ships in the same bottle?? You’ve become so proficient at time saving techniques you have nothing to do.
Well fear not my friend just when you thought you’d seen and done it all, another edition of ViewerMail has been delivered to your doorstep. So sit back in your favorite beanbag chair with a big bag waffle cut potato chips, a fresh bowl of white lithium grease and a cool refreshing soda while we waste more of your valuable time. |
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the Uncle Larry Show #3 - We were hoping to think of some sort of profound introduction for this latest episode but unfortunately that's not going to happen, so do your best not to fall asleep during the show. |
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Episode 50: James Wright - When James started his YouTube channel, it was primarily to show his cousin the progress he’d made on his layout never thinking it would turn into a major model railroading video resource one day.
His "jlwii2000" channel is primarily a source of info about model railroading in HO scale. He responds to questions without imposing his own modeling practices on viewers, simply offering up his experiences and techniques could be used by anyone. His multi video series "How to build a layout from start to finish," proved to be very popular, with a relaxed descriptive approach to modeling. |
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ViewerMail Flight #36: Freaked out because you’ve just discovered your neighbor lives right next door. Concerned that your purple cow named Phillip is getting old. You my friend need a distraction and we have just the solution, another edition of ViewerMail. By the time you’re finished listening, all your troubles will seem like long lost friends. So sit back with a frosty cold mug of A&W root beer, a fresh bag of pork rinds and let us make you feel like some week old danish. |
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Episode 49: Andy Dorsch - A regular contributor to ViewerMail and all round good guy, his Mascoutin Valley Railroad is a proto-freelanced HO Scale model railroad set in the early 1980's based in Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Andy’s love of railroading was inspired by the Chicago and Northwestern Marshline Branch Line that ran behind his parents house !! Everytime a train passed Andy could be seen in the backyard running alongside in his underwear. When it comes to the world of model railroading Mike Confalone and his Allagash Railway is a favorite. To find out more about Andy’s railroad check his blog at: http://mascoutinvalleyrr.blogspot.ca |
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ViewerMail Flight #35 : Can’t decide what to do with your time… Neither can we… So why not waste it listening to us answering more of our voluminous viewer mail. Grab yourself a warm glass of ice cream, a bowl orange peels and just imagine how much simpler your life would be if you’d never found us. And remember… If your parachute doesn't deploy don't worry, you have the rest of your life to fix it. |
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100,000 Downloads: We made to 100,000 downloads. Thanks to everyone who’s participated and took the time to listen to our little podcast. So sit back with an ice cold glass of swamp water, a bag of stale pretzels and enjoy this special podcast celebrating the achievement. |
