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AML Wins Prestigious jlwii2000 Award The ModelersLife family is the latest recipient of the 2018 jlwii2000 award for best podcast. Thousands of votes were cast and AML was the runaway winner. Longtime fan Jordan Kramer said, "this is the best thing ever." Ralph "Ralphie Boy" Renzetti said, "this day will live forever infamy." Bruce "the Mildly Agitated" Mailboy was ecstatic but unavailable for comment because of a flood in the basement. Thanks James Wright !!!! |
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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. |
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Episode 122: Patterson/Kempema -
If you’ve been in the hobby for any amount of time, more than likely you’ll recognize the name of our next victim… Errr, I mean guest. His photography is second to none and his numerous magazine and catalog covers are spectacular. Ken has ventured into the world social media with a successful YouTube show entitled “What’s Neat This Week.” Along with his newest sidekick Michelle Kempema, he’s taking the hobby on a magical carpet ride. Grab your favorite Doobie Brothers t-shirt, a warm Mexican Coke and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #22 -
Motivation is a powerful, yet tricky beast. Sometimes it is really easy to get motivated, and you find yourself wrapped up in a whirlwind of excitement. Other times, it is nearly impossible to figure out how to motivate yourself and procrastination becomes an unwelcome partner. We here at the AML Nation don’t think we’re leaders or better than anyone else, we just try to inspire each other and help each other to keep moving. You’ll hear a ot laughter and good natured ribbing in this podcast but what you’ll also hear is a bunch of guys that care about each other and want to help anyone that’s listening. So grab yourself a snack, a refreshing drink and enjoy listening to some thoughts about how to stay motivated building anything related to the hobby of model railroading. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: Tom Klimoski -
Some shows are good, some shows are great and some shows are historic. Firefighters are always there when you need them and this time was no different. We here at the AML Nation knew we had something special on our hands but it took a retired fire captain from Miami, Florida to finally identify that at best our efforts were marginally adequate. So join us for this historic round of Kelly Questions as we learn as much about ourselves as we do about our guest. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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X2F Files Episode #2 (Proto 2000) -
From the deep recesses of “Professor” Tony Cook’s mind, come the musings of a life long model railroad enthusiast and more interesting information on the history of this great hobby. Life-Like Trains introduced an HO Scale model of EMD’s BL2 in 1989, the first in their series of higher-quality Proto 2000 models. The release made a big impact on the hobby of model railroading, as it was the first serious attempt by a manufacturer to mass-produce an accurate ready-to-run model. Plus there’s plenty of TV trivia and we try to answer the question, where would we be without the “Cone of Silence.” Enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #69 -
Still waiting to hear that your reservations for the ’94 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer have been received, your cable bill didn’t show that you’d signed up for the funny cat videos channel. You mailed a photo of a Z-Scale layout on a giant pancake to Railroad Model Craftsman but still no word from the new editor Otto VonDrak. We can’t help you with any of this but we can help you waste 90 minutes of your life as we answer some more of our voluminous ViewerMail. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded surgical gauze, a tall glass of IV fluid and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 121: Martyn Jenkins -
As an accomplished drummer in and around Melbourne, Australia model railroading wasn’t a part of Martyn’s life until his early forties 40’s but he’d always had an interest in scale models. After wandering into a hobby store with the intention of building a scale model of a travelling carnival the large O-scale layout in the shop gave him the bug and he never looked back. His current layout resides in a dedicated building based on the bi-directional line between Newport and Geelong in 1983. He’s been an active member of the NMRA since 2008 which he believes provides inspiration and knowledge in the hobby as well as providing friendship with like minded people. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the AML #3 -
You can never have to many fans, round ones, tall ones, short ones, thin ones from every corner of the globe. Fans are the life blood of any podcast and ours are the best, without all the folks who listen there’d just be no point. These posts add to the show and help to make it what is, so join us for some fun while we find out what’s on the mind of all those who love to listen while life goes on around us. Enjoy!!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: Brooks Willig -
Still wondering if you can buy an entire chess set at a pawn shop. Do vegetarians eat animal crackers, when does it stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny? Can’t stop wondering if it’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant even when your car is on fire?? We can’t help you solve these problems but pull up a chair ringside as we introduce you to another exciting round of the Kelly Questions. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded cowboy boots, a tall glass of crude oil and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #31 -
You’re so tired you need to take a nap tomorrow and can’t figure out why Friday is so far away from Monday but on Friday, Monday is only three days away. Plus you’re still trying to figure out why math can’t solve it’s own problems. You’d like to get lost in thought but it’s unfamiliar territory, you drank so much vodka last night you woke up with a Russian accent. You’d like to walk around looking as though everything is fine even when your socks are sliding off. Well we can’t help with any of these problems but we can help waste plenty of time listening to ViewerPosts. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded hockey socks, a warm mug of melted arena ice and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 120: Stephen Atwell -
What happens when you can’t get all the parts and pieces you need to build your dream N-Scale layout… Simple, you start a successful business called MidWest Model Railroad. Stephen and along with his mom, Alice and dad Gary decided to make the hobby more accessible to everyone with great prices and timely delivery. From the beginning they decided to keep the cost of operating their business to a minimum and pass the savings along to the individual modeler. It’s a great story and one I’m sure you’ll enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #21 -
Ever wonder what happened to Steven Segal… Naw, me neither but if you’re anything like me a trip to the virtual hobby shop is long overdue. The donuts are fresh the coffee is hot and a bunch of the regulars are ready to swap stories and answer questions. Chris Atkins wondered how much electronics is to much and before you know it all sorts of things were being discussed including a great description of ABS signals by our very own Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag. So grab yourself some Danish pastry, a steaming hot cup of joe and enjoy!!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions #50 Ron Marsh -
You still have questions about extra terrestrials that helped the stranded astronauts on Apollo 13?? Still not sure if your multiple choice answers on the grade ten geography test were correct?? Still wondering about the viability of turning Star Trek into a musical?? We can’t help with any of those questions but if you’ve ever wondered about what kind of super hero the host of Ron’s Trains and Things would be you’ve come to the right place. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded SATs, a tall glass of spent rocket fuel and enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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RPM East - Frascella/Adams -
This is a great podcast with tons of information about a variety of subjects. First we talk with Bob Frascella who’s managed to secure an interview with Mike Confalone and then Bob brings us up to date on all goings on with his S-scale Delaware & Hudson layout and his latest art projects. Then Kaylee Zheng fills us in on the RPM East meet a trip to Tom Jacobs, Crossline layout and an operating session at Chris Adams the AML’s official fit guy. Boston Joe was also at Chris’s place and helps describe the action on the Valley Local a branch line of the New Haven Railroad. So grab yourself a bowl of shredded paint brushes, a big glass of watered down artists pastels and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 119: Seth Gartner -
The HO scale Piney Fork Branch re-creates a New York Central branch line in eastern Ohio during the 1960s. This is a multilevel layout featuring an extensive steel-mill scene. An emergency room doctor by day and an avid model railroader at night, Seth as been in and around railroading since his boyhood days in Minerva, Ohio, about 50 miles southwest of Youngstown. This is a great railroad recently featured on the cover of the August, 2018 edition of Model Railroader Magazine. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #30 -
Still aren’t pleased with the tan you got from your last vacation, you’re convinced the travel agent sent you for seven fun filled days in Texarkana, Texas because he got a kickback from the Coors beer company. You can’t stop wondering if Adam Pinales is staying out of trouble or if Kaylee Zheng can keep the smoke from escaping. Did Bob Rusczyk get his precious cargo to Peter Borcherds, you’d love to meet the modeler simply known as “Speed.” Well stay tuned to find out if Super Dave is okay, if you qualify for a medal and what’s the difference between a firth, a delta and a mouth. Jump in your favorite lawn chair, get yourself a big bowl of shredded aluminum beer cans, a tall frosty mug of stale beer and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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AML All-Star Variety Hour #3 -
The weekend is over and you’re fill of great stories from the weekend, you went deep sea fishing only to realize the boat was in dry dock the whole time. You entered the world of competitive jig-saw puzzling and finished third when because you three of the pieces that looked bruschetta. We can help you relax from all the excitement by spending quality time with three of the hobbies most dynamic personalities, Tom Barbalet, Peter Borcherds and Ed Olszewski. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded life jackets, a big glass of melted propeller grease and enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPost Vacation Cruise #29 -
You need a vacation but you’re bank account looks like a breeding ground for zeros. You tried to find some part time jobs but nothing seemed to fit with your busy schedule of twice a day hot yoga classes. Desperate for some sun time on a beach in the Caribbean you opened a business cleaning the wheels of S-scale 34’ composite side hoppers but soon found out the competition was offering Kadee spring replacement for free derailing your holiday dreams. Well fear not, we may not be able to send you away to some beautiful resort on a private island but after listening to the latest version of ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise jamming your hand in the car door will seem like a dream come true. So grab yourself a bowl of deep fried beach sand, a tall glass of polluted pond water and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 118: Joey Guinto -
Follow the journey of a young boy as he discovers the joys of model railroading from his humble beginnings in Staten Island to the bright lights of Nashville. A professional musician, waiter and he can do your taxes while you wait, Joey’s interest in the hobby has been there since the beginning. He loves to weather rolling stock and if he’s not on stage or getting familiar with the ladies you’ll find him working on his latest project. So grab a tambourine, a harmonica or your favorite cigar box bass guitar and ready get to jam with Joey. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Springfield Interviews Part 3 -
Well that’s it for another year at the big train show in West Springfield, Massachusetts, just down the road from the Basketball Hall of Fame. Lots of interviews were done, a bunch of new friendships have been made. Great to see so many people that enjoy the podcast and it was fun hanging out with Jim Sacco again at his City Classics booth also known as the AML Studios on location. We talked to so many interesting people this year, I just can’t believe the hobby isn’t going to continue to flourish for years and decades and centuries to come. This is a great hobby with great people who have a desire to share a passion and past time that brings joy to so many around the world. So get yourself a big bowl of shredded 50/50 tickets, a steaming hot mug of boiler water and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Shane Show #6 -
It's been awhile since we’ve heard from the “Young Gun” so this seemed like as good a time as any to check in. Of course as always it wasn’t hard to fill up a couple of hours talking about all sorts of things but we managed to keep it to forty-five minutes. However as an bonus, turns out Shane and Tony Cook the editor of Model Railroad News had already done a great interview Chris Palomarez the brand manager at Athearn Trains. So grab yourself a big smoking bowl of crushed decoders, a steaming hot mug of melted soldering paste and enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Spoon & StraightBall -
Well they did it, they done went and got dirty. Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag and Andy “StraightBall” Dorsch have entered a weathering contest on the YouTube channel of Ron’s Trains and Things. So it’s up to the AML nation to support and vote for your favorite cast member in this historic showdown. In the tradition of those great Chicago mayoral elections remember to vote early and vote often. So grab yourself a hot steaming plate of shredded mail in ballots, a tall glass of North Branch Canal discharge and enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #68 -
You accidentally emailed inappropriate photos to your boss and decided the best defense was to email the same thing to everyone you know and call it a virus. Your parents left for the weekend and you emailed them the invitation to your keg party by mistake. Martyn Jenkins won’t answer your emails because he’s to busy complaining about the heat in Australia. Ted the Wonder Dog ate your coat before you could get your fleet of N-Scale BNSF GG 1’s out of the secret pocket. Think about signing up for AML’s twelve step email program and before you know it you’ll be emailing like a pro. In the meantime grab yourself a big bowl of shredded ethernet cable, a tall glass of monitor cleaning fluid and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 117: Thomas Klimoski -
This podcast is about a retired fire-fighter from Miami living the quiet life in Georgia, Tom’s passion for model and prototype trains has been there most of his life, from the first Lionel set to his current layout, the Georgia Northeastern, model railroading has been a constant. Working part time for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad afforded him the opportunity to learn about prototype operations and focus on running a short line railroad. Many friends have helped with this great story that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Springfield Interviews - Part Deux -
It’s the second in our series of interviews from this years Amherst Railway Society train show in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Ron Klaiss of Mine Mount Models, Tom Jacobs and Reading Crossline, “Little” Mike Wichowski from Green Bay, Wisconsin. (home of the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field) We also talk with Eric Vandiver who discovered model railroading through the wonder of social media, Chris Adams with his New Haven modeling and finally Blaine Hadfield of Arrowhead Models in Sheridan, Wyoming. It’s a great series of interviews that we at the ole’ AML Network in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky are sure you’ll enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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AML All-Star Variety Hour -
Rob Arsenault takes his chances with the Kelly Questions, we take a trip out to New Jersey to find out what’s on the workbench of Ron Klaiss of Mine Mount Models and finally we check in with Joe D’Amato of Micro Trains as he tells us some excellent techniques for applying decals. So pull up a chair, grab yourself a tall glass of Solvaset, a big bowl of shredded damp backing paper and enjoy !!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the AML -
Chris Atkins, a regular AML contributor and resident of Argyle, Texas (home of the Fighting Socks) came up with what we think is a great idear, he started a group page on Facebook called Fans of a ModelersLife Podcast. As of this broadcast we’ve got over 150 members and growing fast, discussing and posting on all sorts of topics. It seemed like a fun idea to peruse the page with some of the AML regulars and it made for some entertaining, interesting discussion. We here at the ole’ AML world headquarters in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky look forward to many more podcasts about whatever is posted on the page. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded Facebook comments, a tall glass of computer screen cleaner and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 116: Otto Vondrak -
White River Productions is pleased to announce that Otto Vondrak, associate editor of Railfan & Railroad, is the new editor of Railroad Model Craftsman. The eighth editor of RMC, he’s a native of New York state and graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) graphic design program. A lifelong model railroader, he’s a member of the National Model Railroad Association Northeast Region, and a co-founder of the RIT Model Railroad Club. We here at the ole’ AML world headquarters think Otto is a great choice for the position and look forward to what he’ll bring to this already great magazine. Congratulations Otto !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Vote for Gordy !! -
Gordy Robinson is young, enthusiastic and ready to make the NMRA the best he can be… Find out why right here. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Springfield Interviews #1 -
Stop the presses, hold the phone, put down your coffee and get ready to take notes, it’s time for some on the spot interviews from West Springfield, Massachusetts just down the road from the basketball Hall of Fame. This really big show features some of the many fans that stopped by the AML booth (formerly City Classics) at this years Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show. It was great to see so many fans of the podcast and even more fun to talk to them so get yourself a steaming hot bowl of Cyanoacrylate, a tall glass of Insta-set and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Springfield Review -
Another trip to Springfield is in the books, it was another great show with nine acres of model railroading to see in just two days. Now it’s time to find out from all your favorite AML characters what they saw, who they talked to and what they bought. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded Tyco hopper cars, a tall glass of re-useable hot dog water and enjoy !!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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the Atkins Diet #6 -
Once again it’s time to check in with our intrepid reporter as he spans the globe with his trusty sidekick Gert, “Speed,” “Jim” Muller looking for new and exciting layouts to operate. Chris needs little or no sleep as he knocks on doors, looks in garages or under your porch to find that elusive pike to sort car cards on. So jump on this whirlwind train if dare, order yourself a steaming hot plate of shredded waybills, a side salad of train orders, a tall glass of operators ink and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 115: Brooks Willig -
We first met Brooks about a year ago through an email we received at the ole’ AML headquarters. (It had fallen behind one of the filing cabinets.) He seemed like the perfect candidate for an interview, young, self motivated and dedicated to model railroading. This is an excellent interview exploring the many facets how life intertwines with this great hobby of ours and helps to strengthen the fabric of who we are as individuals. When he is not busy searching for Blue box models he’s running his business, Western Audio Works check out his website at: westernaudioworks.com Enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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X2F Files - Krauss Maffei -
Still wondering what those bright lights were last night above your house, your Aunt Mabel claims she was abducted by aliens on Tuesday and they took her ’79 Pinto wagon with them. You’re convinced Area 51 is nothing more than a cover for the real UFO’s in Area 73. This all sounds quite reasonable but be prepared to go back… Way back. It’s the latest edition of the X2F Files as we take a look back at some of the hits and misses from model railroading’s yesteryear with Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ProtoThrottle at Springfield -
Scott Thorton is on the road again spreading joy throughout the model railroading world with the new ProtoThrottle from Iowa Scaled Engineering. We managed to take Michael Petersen the builder of throttle away from the booth for a few moments for a quick insight. Enjoy!!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Paints and Air Brushes -
Hold on to your hat boys and girls Spoon’s been thinking again. There’s never a dull moment when our very own Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag starts the wheels of progress moving in the old grey matter. This time he was looking to save money by using craft paints and after some lengthy discussions we realized it was a podcast worth listening to. So get yourself a big hot steaming bowl of lacquer thinner, a tall glass of Floquil’s Grimy Black and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #28 -
You need a vacation, somewhere warm to go, someplace exciting, a new adventure. Well here at the ole’ AML Network that’s a no can do but we can help you waste an hour and a half of your life without even going outside. Come with us as we once again cruise the murky waters of your imagination and try to figure out why socks are shaped like the letter “L”. Grab yourself a big bowl of discarded train show hot dog wrappers, a tall glass of reusable fountain water and enjoy !!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Kelly Questions: Rounds 46 & 47 -
Bob Frascella and Joe Desmond decided to try their luck with one the most feared and treacherous series of questions known to mankind. Hermetically sealed in a mayonnaise jar which was left under the town of Alburtus on Tom Jacob’s layout in his 53’ X 86’ barn which is home to his 14 level multi-deck broccoli pike representing the Redding railroad. The answers will tug on your emotional heartstrings. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll even wonder why as these two brave souls take the plunge in an attempt to achieve the best score of all time against the carefully crafted and always entertaining Kelly questions. In other words sit back with a tall glass of celery juice, a big bowl of shredded layout plans and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 114: Brick Model Railroader -
Lego trains are definitely part of the model railroading community and BrickModelRailroader.com is quickly becoming an important representative by building the Lego train hobby one brick at a time. Lego trains constantly evolve and this segment of the hobby continues to grow. Many scale modelers are drawn to Lego trains and many folks are introduced to scale model railroading through the Lego trains. So sit back and enjoy another great podcast about another piece of this great hobby. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #27 -
Tired of watching ear wax removal videos, can’t seem to get your fanny packed?? Your pet moose got off it’s leash and wandered into the neighbors garden? You’re convinced Waldo is your long lost brother that’s been searching for you since 1973. Well we can’t help you with any of those problems but we can help you go to sleep while listening to the latest edition of ViewerPosts. So get yourself a big bowl of shredded plastic rail joiners, a tall glass of standing puddle water and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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AML All Star Variety Hour -
It’s an all star cast with Kaylee Zhang answering the Kelly Questions and Shawn Becher providing all sorts of interesting thoughts to ponder. Shawn’s segment was found under the soda machine in the cafeteria near the bouncy balls. After a brief investigation it would appear Shawn’s segment scheduled for an earlier virtual hobby shop show somehow was lost. If we hadn’t been power washing the office we’d would have never discovered Shawn’s on air segment jammed under a filing cabinet covered with green goo created when the model railroad hobby simply exploded. Enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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AML Product News January 19th -
All the news that is the news is right here at your fingertips thanks to our crack reporter Tony Cook – editor of Model Railroad News. Tony has risked life and limb traveling around the globe looking for the latest and greatest products helping to turn your dream pike into a reality. On this episode learn all about the evolution of using a forty foot box car for bulk transport to the development of covered hoppers and some of the new models available such as Tangent’s High Side Covered Hopper. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Layout Sides "Spoon's" Idear -
Which side of the tracks are you modeling?? This was a question our very own Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag posed while recovering from a sugar coma. After some lengthy meetings at the world headquarters of the AML Network in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky it was decided this might actually make for a good podcast. We know what you’re thinking… How long would take to solve a Rubik’s Cube while submerged in 1,000 gallon tank of maple syrup?? We can’t help with that but we did have a great discussion about which side of the tracks you’re modeling and how much selective compression is to much. So grab yourself a tall glass of pre-mixed modeling plaster, a big bowl of shredded feeder wires and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 113: John Sacerdote -
“Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show” the biggest model railroad show in North America, dating back to the‘60s when a group of students and faculty members from the University of Massachusetts hosted a swap meet on campus. In ‘82 they took a risk moving to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. Fast forward almost 40 years where show president John Sacerdote and his tireless army of volunteers is ready for a crowd of 25,000 folks excited to see what’s new and different this year. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Joe & Peter United at Last -
Like all great love stories this one has a beautiful ending, we first learned about Joe Desmond and his great Conrail N-Scale layout from our very own Peter Borcherds during a break from his duties as an agent for MI-6. Like so many in today’s world they’ve created a friendship through the magic of social media, a love for model railroading and a keen desire to share their work via YouTube. It seemed only natural to have them on the podcast together, it’s all N-Scale all the time. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded Micro-Train freight cars, a warm mug of melted soldering paste and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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New Year's Eve 2018 -
I’ve met so many interesting people right here on the ole’ AML Network so we thought it’s the perfect time of year to find out what they’d like to see happen in the future. It’s a whole bunch of your favorite AML regulars wishing you all the best for the new year and talking about there hopes of a bright future for the hobby and people in general. So get yourself a big bowl of shredded party favors, a warm mug of leftover eggnog and enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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"Spoon" Fixes the Internet !! -
Until recently the phrase, “you’re cutting out,” was most used around the studio when Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag came into the studio. He’s spent hours and hours trying to fix it and finally the silky smooth sounds of AML’s favorite locomotive engineer are available for all our listeners to enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 112: Joe Fugate -
Once again it’s time for our annual state of the hobby and who better to determine the future of model railroading then the editor of Model Railroad Hobbyist. It’s a great podcast with Tony Cook, editor of Model Railroad News and Bruce “the moderately agitated” Mailboy as co-hosts. The potential for growth in the hobby has never been so exciting and Joe Fugate is eager to talk about that and a major life experience he’s recently encountered. Enjoy !!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fine Scale Expo Review -
This is a popular gathering of modelers from all over the world looking to improve their skills and make new friends. This event is focused on professional, innovative and creative ideas making for an unforgettable experience. Fortunately for us Kaylee Zheng made her first visit to the Expo this year and is here to tell us all about it with her friend Lou Papineau. When they’re not making smoke at Tom’s Trains there usually checking out different layouts or trying to figure out how get home to Connecticut by heading north out of Albany, New York. Enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: Greg Javonillo -
From deep in the heart of south, the “Big Easy” comes the true life story of out next victim … Errr… I mean, challenger. We first met Greg last year in Springfield at the big Amherst show, he’s an active member of the Crescent City Model Railroad Club and a great cook which isn’t a bad thing when you live in New Orleans. Enjoy !!! This is a free podcast !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #26-
You've decided to decorate your yard this Christmas with a giant inflatable bottle of ranch dressing and convinced that with just a few simple adjustments you could turn any banana into a phone. Your design for a kayak shaped like a log from a from a frozen Maple tree was turned down by Wal-Mart?? Sounds like you could do with a vacation and what better way to spend the holiday season than a nice relaxing voyage with your favorite deck hands and crew from the AML Cruise Lines. So find yourself a deck chair, grab yourself a tall glass of tree water, a bowl of shredded tinsel and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 111: Ed Olszewski -
Syracuse, New York is the economic and educational hub of central New York state, it’s also the home of our next guest who’s enthusiastically promoted the hobby of model railroading most of his adult life. Most recently using a small switching layout to introduce people of all ages to the hobby and actively recruit them for Central New York division of the NMRA. It’s all about hands-on experience for Ed and his crew as they travel to various train shows introducing people to the hobby. He’s a great supporter of the podcast with a great story so sit back with a tall glass of Congo beer, a big bowl of month old pretzels and enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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X2F Files Episode: 1 -
So you're convinced the X2F HO scale coupler was actually developed in exploratory labs located deep inside Sector 12 as an attempt to help the Guardians of the Universe protect future colonies. Let’s go back to 1957, Athearn’s HI-F Drive was gaining popularity through recent releases in their HO scale diesel line and the Hustler made it’s a glorious debut on to the model railroad scene gaining a solid foothold on many layouts and a place in model railroad history. This is the debut of a new series hosted by AML’s very own Tony Cook, a fountain of knowledge when it comes to the history of this great hobby and the editor of Model Railroad News. This is a free podcast !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #67 -
The bacon quilt you made for your turkey at Thanksgiving is still stuck to the top of the roasting pan because you forgot to take it out of the package. You couldn’t make the 7-10 split to win the big frozen turkey bowling tournament, your wishbone turned out to be made of brass track from your weird friend Mike that models in S-scale. We probably can’t help you with any of these problems but here at the world headquarters of the AML Network in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky the turkey trot’s are beginning to settled down enough to once again answer are voluminous ViewerMail. So grab yourself a hot steaming cup of leftover turkey grease, a big bowl of shredded pie tins and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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NERPM Review -
Chris Adams and Kaylee Zheng review all the comings and goings at the North East Railroad Prototype Modelers meet in Enfield, Connecticut. There were lots of awesome presentations and free flowing exchange of good ideas. RPM Meets present an excellent opportunity for learning and sharing different techniques with some of the best in the hobby. So sit back, close your eyes and relax as we give you an audio tour of the NERPM Meet… Actually if you’re driving, keep your eyes open. This is a free podcast !! |
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Kelly Questions Rounds 42, 43 -
Still concerned about which color of black is best suited for your favorite Milwaukee Road Geep-9 locomotive, can’t decide how to weather the underside of the Northern Pacific’s 40’ double sheathed boxcar. Still convinced brown lettuce and tater tots is a good source of dietary fiber. We’re not able to help with any that so instead it’s time once again to discover what makes are guests tick with a series of hard hitting questions compiled by our crack staff in the basement of the local Moose Lodge. So get yourself a tall glass of luke warm weathering grime, a big bowl shredded fur and enjoy !!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 110: Ron Marsh -
Ever wonder what it’s like to be pastor of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs, Missouri and still having time to become one of the rising stars in the dog eat dog world of model railroad video production?? It’s a never ending quest here at the old AML headquarters to fine the most interesting people in the hobby. Ron’s Trains N Things is a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing tools, tips and techniques as Ron Marsh guides you along the way towards a better layout. Ron’s easy on screen demeanor makes it a pleasure to follow along towards this next completed project. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #25 -
It’s time for a another relaxing vacation as we take you through the beautiful islands, crystal clear waters and muddy thoughts only our most unique listeners could provide. Life aboard the AML cruise ship it’s like nothing you could ever imagine so get comfortable in your special deck chair with a tall cool glass of fish oil, a big bowl of super sticky catfish bait and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Checking in With: Rob Arsenault -
It’s often said that weathering your locomotives and cars is essential to creating a realistic appearance for any model railroad. Rob is willing to admit he may never totally master it but to the naked eye he’s one of the premier weathering artists in the hobby. With customers all over the world in countries such as, Poland, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland and Australia he’s setting the modeling world on its ear. This is an interesting update with an interesting personality who’s love for the hobby knows no bounds whether he’s railfanning or completing another weathering job on a priceless model. Enjoy. This is a free podcast !! |
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Kansas City Interviews #3 -
We've checked all the boxes, walked all the aisles, looked in every booth and found some of the most interesting and charming people at the National Train Show in Kansas City. Hundreds of thousands of square feet with thousands of model railroaders under one roof makes for a great podcast and hopefully after listening to this you’ll be able to find one. It’s great fun talking to so many exhibitors and people in the hobby, hopefully you’ll enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed talking to them. So get yourself a tall glass of warm recycled fountain water, a big bowl of shredded hot dog wrappers and enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 109: Phil Monat -
Broadway meets railway, it’s the Delaware and Susquehanna a proto-freelanced railroad loosely based on the Lehigh Valley. It’s all about operations with plenty of run through traffic and high pressure yard-master jobs. The CTC machine requires an experienced operator to keep the whole thing moving. There’s lots of discussion about operations, operating sessions on other railroads and the Operations Special Interest Group. So sit back with a big bowl of shredded car cards, an ice cold glass of operator sweat and enjoy. This is a free podcast !! |
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AML Product News, November 2nd -
It’s time once again for product news with our intrepid reporter Tony Cook editor of Model Railroad News and HO Collector Quarterly. He searched all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and discovered Walthers has their new F-7 A&B units. It’s the fastest five minutes in model railroading with train show announcements, open houses and trivia questions. All you need now is a lawn chair, a bowl of shredded magazines, a tall glass of spilled diesel fuel and a chance to enjoy this once in a lifetime podcast. This is a free podcast !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #20
You just tried it on your new cow costume for the big Halloween party but you’re utterly disappointed by the way it fits. Your idea of carving your pumpkin into the shape of an S-scale SD 40-2 using an HO scale knife got derailed and I thought of spending another Halloween by yourself leaves you feeling disenchanted. Well we can’t help you figure out how to make yourself the most popular kid on the block but if you’re looking for a podcast with information about modular hose, positive train control, LED light panels, affordable equipment, Northern Pacific Historical Society, or how to take that perfect photo for the next division meet. We may be able to help you, so grab yourself a bowl of pumpkin seeds, a big mug of hot candle wax and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Young Guns: the Future of the Hobby-
The future of model railroading is upon us and we’re fortunate enough to have three of its brightest stars right here on this podcast. Kaylee Zheng a well known clinician, Jordan Kramer and Shane Mason associate editor at Model Railroad News, stop by to give us their take on where the hobby’s headed. Then it’s an interview with Ron Klaiss (sounds like nice) about his new company manufacturing high quality, easily assembled, laser cut kits. Ron gives us some insight as to why he started the company and what he’s hoping to accomplish in the future. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast !! |
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Kansas City Interviews: #2
Talk, talk, talk that’s what we do here at the old AML studios and that’s what we did in Kansas City. Everything from throttles to railfanning is covered in this show, there’s more people in the room than you can jam into an empty subway car on New York City’s busy “L” train. There so many vendors and so many people at the NMRA National Train Show it’s hard to decide which way to turn next but that’s never stopped us before as we seek out the most interesting and dedicated model railroaders from around the world. So pull up a chair with a tall glass of flat soda, an overpriced snack and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Andy Dorsch: Ceiling Wars -
What happens when a century-old house that’s going to become home to one of the greatest model railroads ever built, has a low ceiling and a furnace that could easily rival the “clinker” from Christmas Story. This is a story of one man’s struggle to single-handedly change the appearance of his basement ceiling. ”Straightball” discusses all the options he’s explored and reveals what some of the early results of his efforts have produced. In the end you’ll surely realize as I do that when Andy sets out to do a job he Kilz it. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast !! |
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AML Product News October 19th-
Looking for a new book to read, Northern Pacific refrigerator cars are on your wish list, Budd cars and trivia questions keep you awake at night?? It’s all right here during the fastest five minutes in model railroading with Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook. Spanning the globe to bring you the most important news of the day and keep you more informed than a air traffic controller at Chicago’s busy Midway Airport eating a Philly cheese steak. This is a free podcast !! |
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Kansas City Interviews #1 -
It’s time once again for on the road interviews, this time our intrepid reporter has found himself NMRA’s national convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Equipped with his trusty digital recorder it’s time to eat the mic as he walks the floor of the convention center looking for his next victim… Errr… I mean guest. Whether you’re Morgan Pavia a border patrol agent for the United States government, a newest employee and ScaleTrains.com or Blaine Hadfield this just started his brand-new freight car company in can’t escape exposing your deepest darkest secrets right here on the AML Network. So sit back with a tall cool glass flat soda, a two day old roller dog and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 108: Joe Desmond -
I know what you’re thinking, what would it be like to model the Conrail Railroad in Central New Jersey in the year 1988?? Well you’re in luck, thanks to a thorough investigation by our crack staff (Peter Borcherds) we’ve discovered Conrail is alive and well in N scale. Joe has done a marvelous job of modeling and documenting his journey building a quality model railroad intended for operations. With over 3000 YouTube subscribers, the scenery started and major construction complete it makes for a great interview. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #24 -
Still no luck trying to shed those unnecessary pounds?? Well maybe we can help with Tony Cook’s new book, “the Mexican Coke Diet” watch that extra tonnage just melt away on this miracle weight loss program. (Not necessarily approved by the FDA) Can’t decide whether to build an HO-Scale five level mushroom layout or an N-Scale hollow core door layout, convinced you’re the perfect candidate to head up AML’s new Foley department. Waiting for the ModelersLife Ice Show featuring the Joe Cummings skaters. Not sure if your favourite podcast is sucking rather than blowing. Enjoy the show and remember… It’s a dog eat dog world out there and you’re wearing Milkbone underwear. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Proto Throttle is Born -
It’s the most realistic throttle for operating model railroad diesel locomotives with controls that feel and perform just like the prototype. At least that’s what I was told but once we got our hands on this product we were convinced. Scott Thornton had an idea and the boys at Iowa Scaled Engineering decided to make his dreams a reality. This is a behind the scenes look at how it all began with comments from some of the operators who were amongst the first to take this amazing product out for a spin. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast !! |
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AML Product News October 5th -
Spanning the globe to bring you the latest news in the world of model railroading, our Tony Cook has thousands of miles at his own expense to keep us all up to date. Accurail’s special Trainfest release, Broadway Limited’s newest N scale locomotive, Menard’s exclusive train sets from Bachman, Precision Design’s newest decals, upcoming train shows, it’s all here in one convenient package. Don’t forget to check out the latest Model Railroad News and enjoy!! This is a free podcast !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #66 -
Once again it’s time to answer our voluminous amounts of mail ViewerMail coming in from all corners of the earth. Still can’t decide which cat video on the internet is your favorite, disappointed that Facebook thinks your favorite memories are to boring so they show somebody’s else’s life on your page. Still can’t figure out why the host of your favorite YouTube talk show wears two pairs of glasses at the same time, you lose sleep at night trying to figure out if Mike Budde will ever be DCC ready. We answer those questions and more as “Boston” Joe Cummings and Tom “the Mushroom” Jacobs ripped open the viewer mail hoping for a prize made especially for them. So get yourself a big bowl of traded eyeglass frames, a steaming hot mug of barbecued ribs grease and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Episode 107: Robert Frascella -
What does a guy from Boston, Massachusetts and a guy from Green Bay, Wisconsin have in common? Not much until they found out they were the only two guys in S scale. It’s another great example of how this hobby brings people from all walks of life together. A locomotive engineer from CN and a civil engineer with the career spanning over four decades have created a great friendship based on model railroading. Plus, we learned that if you spend enough time in a Wendy’s restaurant you can get just about anything accomplished. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #19 -
Just when you thought nothing made sense it’s time for the boys of the AML Network to confuse you even more. Stay tuned as we dive right into the middle of a bidding war, learn all sorts of info about Geep locos and talk sound and speakers. Then Bruce Kelly (the original SuperFan) and “Boston” Joe Cummings test out some new recording software and bring us up to speed about all the goings on at the NMRA National Convention in Kansas City. So get yourself a big bowl of shredded auction cards, a tall glass of liquid hotel waste and enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
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Memories of Stewart -
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #23 -
You were pulled over for speeding while walking your dog, you still can’t figure out why Iowa Scaled Engineering is in Colorado? You call Pizza Hut to get the number for Dominos?? Your cardboard car doesn’t handle very well in the rain?? You’re afraid to save too many files on your laptop because it will become too heavy to carry. Well once again we here at the ole’ AML Network are proud to admit we can’t help you with any of these problems but we’re confident that if you listen to the latest version of ViewerPosts you’ll realize we are in capable of assisting you with anything. So sit back with a big bowl of shredded poker chips, a tall glass of used crankcase oil and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/ModelersLife |
