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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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Upcoming Episodes:
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Episode 136: State of the Hobby -
As another year draws to a close it’s time once again to invite one of model railroading’s gate keepers to give us their views on the current state of the hobby. This year we’re fortunate enough to have the editor of Railroad Model Craftsman and the social media expert for White River Productions. It’s an interesting discussion on the future of the hobby and which direction we might be headed next. The population of this hobby is much younger than the age put forth by the NMRA and this podcast helps explain why. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #37-
You’re convinced the “Crossline” will be completed by TomStock 2020, you’ll never sit beside Kevin “Hard Part” Marks in a restaurant for fear he’ll stick his finger in your milkshake. You’re hoping Kaylee and Lou come to your house with arms full of pumpkins. Can’t figure out why Ralph DeBlasi wears a size large t-shirt?? Still hoping Ray Stewart will smile in a photo someday?? Waiting for an explanation about the banana stickers in the cab of Spoon’s locomotive. Have you ever wondered how many miles “Little Mikey” walks every day?? If none of this makes sense you’ve come to the right place because after ninety minutes with the AML gang nothing will ever make sense again. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded banana skins, a steaming hot mug of pumpkin juice and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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All-Star Variety Hour #14
Can’t remember what you were doing six months ago?? Well if you were in Benton, Tennessee at the end of May we’ve got you covered, otherwise you’re on your own. It’s more interviews from the scaletrains.com Hiawassee River Rail Excursion, a very relaxing fifty mile round trip and a good time was had by all. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded tunnel motor radiator grills, a tall glass of standing puddle water and enjoy !!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #72 -
Once again it’s time for us to answer our voluminous ViewerMail from all over the world. Fans from as far away as South Africa, Australia and New Jersey write with their questions and observations. Everything from Proto Throttles being used on electric powered 7 1/2 inch gauge box cabs, young guns in the hobby with Ken Anderson at the Slipping and Switching Society. We’ve got guys in lab coats, locomotive engineers from Humboldt, Iowa. George from FedEx, new listeners with stories about modelers in the 4H Clubs of America, the list just goes on and on. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded New Jersey Transit time tables, a tall glass cool glass Pacific Ocean salt water and enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 135: Jim Gore -
Have you ever wanted to find out firsthand what it’s like to takeoff and land from an aircraft carrier during the Vietnam war or perhaps you’ve wondering what it’s like to be the NMRA’s director at large. Maybe you’ve considered moving from Florida to a four hundred acre farm in New Hampshire or perhaps you’re considering building structures from cardstock and just not sure where to start. It’s time to clear the decks as the AML Nation gets ready to take off another exciting podcast assignment. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Slide Night #1 ... Just the Audio -
Here’s the audio from our first ever full length feature film entitled “Slide Night.” It’s a stirring drama about a man and his love of the steel rails that’s bound to tug at your heartstrings, starring Tony Cook and the Evil Overlord. We decided to release the audio from this epic film because “a ModelersLife” podcast is basically audio anyways so use your imagination and all the slides will be there in living color for you to benefit from. It’s pretty easy listening, so grab yourself a big plate of shredded Fujifilm, a tall glass of development fluid and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Tim Warris - Ron Marsh -
There’s so much going on in the hobby these days it’s hard to keep up but that doesn’t slow us down here at the ole’ AML Network as we continue to find stories of interest and importance. This podcast covers everything from the latest developments in producing YouTube videos for the hobby to building tall ships when not running two very successful manufacturing businesses. There’s lots of good info to enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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AML All-Star Variety Hour #13 -
We are spanning the globe to find you all of the most interesting people in this great hobby. This episode of the All-Star variety hour as I was talking to YouTube sensations, modelers with enough modules to sink a ship and future of the hobby. It’s an interesting collection of folks so grab yourself a big bowl of shredded road maps, steaming hot mug of recycled wash bay detergent and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Slide Night #1 -
a ModelersLife feature film: Model Railroad News editor and the Evil Overlord take time from their busy schedules to enjoy some slides they discovered on the world wide web. It's the AML's first ever full length movie, so grab a big bowl of shredded slide carousels, a tall glass of flat soda and enjoy!! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/0bEDt7hQDO0 |
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All Star Variety Hour #12 -
Variety is the spice of life and here at AML Nation HQ we like to keep an amble supply of spices on hand just like the spices in your kitchen that help make up some your favorite dishes, we keep a good supply of extra spicy material available for the next AML podcast. Be prepared to learn all we need to know about being an Amtrak conductor and everything there is to learn about weathering a caboose for Ton Gasior’s Splitrock Mining Company. So grab you’re a big plate of shredded used Amtrak napkins, a steaming hot mug of paint thinner and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 134: Jason Shron -
Ever wonder how it feels to be the president of a leading model railroad manufacturer?? Rapido Trains has been creating high-end model trains and accessories in HO, OO and N (North American 1:160 and British 1:148) scales, with fully-detailed cars and locomotives. Jason is well known in the model railroad community and author of the book TurboTrain: A Journey. He’s also “the guy” with a train in basement and recreating a model railroad featuring CN’s Kingston Subdivision between Toronto and Brockville, Ontario. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the AML Podcast #8 -
Doesn’t matter whether they’re booing or cheering just so long as they’re making noise and the home crowd of the AML Nation can always be counted on to be the twelve man. These are the best fans in the world and they’ve got lots to say as we wade are way through another giant pile of Facebook posts from the “Fans Page.” So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded hard drives, a tall glass of fan lubrication and enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: Martyn Jenkins -
We’ll travel anywhere in the world to ask the “Kelly Questions” just so long as we don’t have to leave our studios on the forty-eighth floor of the Stewart L. Sterling building in downtown Busted, Knuckle, Kentucky. It’s time for another contestant to strap on the tin foil helmet and tell us their inner most thoughts on a wide variety of model railroad subjects. So throw another shrimp on the barbie and enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Adventures with Kaylee & David -
Travelling to the farthest parts of the earth to bring you the latest in model railroad news is expensive so we sent our crack staff just a few hundred miles away to save on air fare and meals. This is a great report on the North East and Mid-East regional conventions of the NMRA plus a visit to Marion, Ohio to check out the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society’s recent symposium. (That’s a big word) So grab yourself a big bowl of stale shredded roller dog buns, a steaming hot mug of gas station coffee and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 133: Atwell & Marsh -
It’s not all doom and gloom for every model railroad shop around the country, in an era when so many of today’s hobbyists are going online to do their shopping, Midwest Model Railroad is bucking the trend having just opened a brick and mortar location. Social media continues to make our hobby more exciting everyday with the availability of YouTube videos like those seen on Ron’s Trains N’ Things. On this episode we here from two very successful people each which their own special niche’ in the hobby. So grabbed yourself a big bowl of shredded video tape, a tall frosty glass of acrylic paint thinner and enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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MARPM Report - Adams/Jacobs -
Once again the ModelersLife has scoured the globe to bring you the best in on the spot reporting keeping all those in the AML Nation informed and up to date. Our crack team of Jacobs and Adams journeyed to Baltimore to attend the Mid-Atlantic RPM meet, operating on layouts, attending and presenting clinics and hob knobing with all those in the know. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded clinic schedules, a tall glass of flat gas station soda and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #36 -
Another great podcast with the usual cast of characters. Enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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All-Star Variety Hour #11 -
What does a world traveler from Denmark and one Amtrak’s best locomotive engineer’s have in common?? Why model railroading of course, it’s another great example of how this hobby draws people together from all parts of the world. So grab you’re a steaming hot mug of cold Amtrak coffee, some leftover diner car Danish and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 132: Goodbye Joe -
The AML crew gathers together to share stories and memories of Joe Cummings who passed away suddenly at the all to early age of fifty-three. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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the Great Cadillac Run -
Some folks say the hobby is dying others say it’s just lost in the hustle and bustle of today’s world. Here at AML Nation headquarters we sent two of our best reporters in search of the modern version of the great hobby of model railroading. Across the highways and byways of America they searched in their trusty 1995 Cadillac Eldorado, fearlessly looking for what some say is the greatest hobby in the world. Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays kept our fearless reporters from the swift completion of their appointed assignment… Not even the Kansas State Police. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: John Sacerdote -
This month the director of The Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show a.k.a. the “Springfield Show” dropped by the AML studios to try his hand at the toughest series of questions in the hobby. It’s an inside look at what makes the man who keeps the biggest model railroad show in North America running smoothly for all of to enjoy. It’s a fun podcast for all to enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Tracks Ahead Youth Summit -
This is a new program from the Colorado Model Railroad Museum which houses America's largest HO Scale prototypical model train layout. This event will be a gathering of model railroad manufacturers, stores owners, clubs and museums, plus those working with youth in the hobby sharing ideas, programs, and future plans. It's the beginning of a discussion the whole hobby can be involved in shaping the future of youth programs to be shared and scaled throughout the hobby. The summit is headed by Norm Wolstein the “Grateful Dude,” and is expected to get bigger and better every year. Enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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All-Star Variety Hour #10 -
A cop, an Amtrak conductor, electronics wizard, and locomotive engineer walk into a podcast and the cop says... You just never know who’s going to walk into the old AML saloon just down the street from “Because I Love Sushi” and this week is no different. Joe Desmond gives us an update on his layout, Dennis Drury keeps us in the loop, Adam Pinales tells us about his chat with J.T. Burke and we’re introduced to Clem Harris. It’s a four course meal at the AML Cafe so grab yourself a big bowl of shredded moving violations, a tall glass of leftover Amtrak coffee and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 131: Tom Gasior -
This hobby welcomes all sorts of personalities, from those who just want to enjoy the most basic of what model railroading has to offer, to those who dare challenge themselves by taking part in the Master Model Railroader program. This month we get a first hand account of what it takes to reach the hobby’s highest honor. MMR #635 discusses the pros and cons of such an undertaking and explains all the positives associated with completing such a rewarding journey. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the Podcast #6 -
Still not sure why you’re listening, can’t decide if the podcast is more painful than ear wax removal?? Still not convinced people find you more interesting even though you talk non-stop about the all positives dairy creamer has brought to your life. We can’t help you figure out your cell phone bill but if you listen to this podcast carefully and make notes we’re almost positive you will have wasted another two hours of your life. So grab yourself a box of week old chocolate glazed donuts, the open bottle of soda that’s been on the counter for a month and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Scale Legends: John Allen -
It can be easily said one of the hobby’s most influential modelers John Allen and his Gorre & Daphetid Railroad. John was a pioneer in the hobby, as a professional photographer with artistic talent and attention to detail, he was able to create some incredibly realistic scenes. Through his numerous published articles he was able to share what many consider to be one of the greatest model railroads of all time. In this podcast Bruce the Moderately Agitated Mailboy takes us on a tour of his railroad and the man behind it all. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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All-Star Variety Hour #9 -
It's a pot pourri of entertainment from AML headquarters in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky. Everyone has been hard at worked producing some of the finest model railroad entertainment to hit the air waves since last week. Learn how to cook the perfect burger, the best place to eat in Winslow, Arizona. How to’s on re-creating Solidex glass and learn how to spell the word crunchy. So grab yourself a plate of shattered glass, a steaming hot mug of BBQ grease and enjoy!!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: Stephen Atwell -
What sort of questions would you ask someone that is a lighting engineer on “The Great White Way” and owns one of the finest model railroad shops in the midwest?? The Kelly Questions of course, a series of hard hitting questions and insights designed to discover the man under the no nonsense exterior of a tough businessman. Unfortunately Kelly didn’t write down any of those questions but we do manage to waste another hour of modeling time. So grab yourself a large bowl of shredded blue box kits, a tall glass of Solvaset and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #35 -
Working the internet on the Google machine a loophole is described as inadequacy in a system or contract which of course describes just about anything here at the ole’ AML Nation. It was a quiet night in the studio when the gang started fighting over loopholes. What could have been a lovely cruise turned out to be nothing short of a category five hurricane but like all things here in Busted Knuckle it wasn’t long until the seas settled down with some gas station sushi and we were left with ninety minutes of useless material. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded legal pads, a tall glass of fish oil and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 130: Tim Garland -
What happens when you mix a Norfolk Southern engineer together with a freelance modeler and an active YouTube creator?? It’s a very interesting ninety minutes of podcasting. Tim has a great layout which he uses to relax from the day to day stress of being 1:1 railroader. There’s lots to see and do on his Seaboard Central Railroad so sit back and enjoy some great railroading stories and unique insights from another interesting guest of the AML Nation. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Locomotive Modifications -
For various reasons railroads have been making modifications to their locomotive fleets ever since the first one rolled down the rails, some have been well thought out while others have been the result of poor planning and not all have been esthetically pleasing. Kaylee Zheng is putting together a new clinic all about locomotive modifications and we decided that she could use some help from the AML Nation even if she didn’t ask for it. So we put together a crack staff including our very own Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag a locomotive engineer with the Canadian National railroad. This is a great discussion with plenty of helpful information so grab yourself a big bowl of shredded welders hose, a tall glass of used engine oil and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: Joey Guinto -
It’s time for another fabulous round of the Kelly Questions!! Each envelope has been hermetically sealed in the front pocket of Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag’s coveralls… No one… I repeat, no one has been given access to these questions until now. Find out what happens when a drummer, waiter, guy that prepares taxes, teacher and lonesome devil is put to the test. So grab yourself a bowl of shredded tax returns, a tall glass of recycled table water and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #71 -
You’re sitting on Runway 24L determined not to over-serve the guy in seat 10E, you’re so proud of your new tattoo that you’ve seriously considering going to work shirtless. You’re headed into Boston and you got that diesel wound up so she’s runnin’ like never before, you got the crew to build a speed bump into the road just for fun. Well none of this has anything to do with ViewerMail but we can tell you the next hour and forty-nine minutes will be more painful than stapling your fingers to the TV Guide. So grab yourself a bowl of shredded in-flight menus, a big steaming hot mug spent diesel fuel and enjoy!!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 129: Chris Brimley -
Ever wonder what it’s like to be an outstanding architectural modeler and the vice-president of a well respected company like ExactRail?? Is it possible to have a one foot by seven foot layout featured on the cover of one our hobby’s top magazines. Can a small layout provide enough entertainment to host operating sessions for as many as six people?? The Hudson Terminal Railway and is a fictional subsidiary of the New York Central that’s heavily influenced by the multiple terminals that were once served by car floats. This a great interview which we’re sure you’ll enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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All-Star Variety Hour #8 -
It’s an All-Star triple threat, what’s that you say, “Boston Joe” is great at passing, kicking and running or Bruce the Moderately Agitated Mailboy can sing, dance and act in his own one-man show. If those are your answers you’re wrong on both counts, our triple threat comes from Hawaii, Nevada and Iowa in the form of Neil Erickson, Denis Drury, and Scott Thornton. It’s almost two hours of nonstop entertainment so grab yourself a steaming hot plate of shredded track plans, a tall glass of warm Hawaiian rain water and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions: Round 53 -
It’s time for another exciting round of the Kelly questions and once again our victim… errr… Our guest has been strapped to the couch with his tinfoil helmet securely attached. We first met Cale in September of 2018 when he introduced us to the world of Lego trains. When not building models he can be found researching railroad history, and riding trains. You can find out more about Lego trains at: https://brickmodelrailroader.com/ So grab yourself a bowl of shredded bricks, a tall glass of axle grease and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #24 -
All of the AML Nation have been collectively holding their breath waiting for the big news. It’s finally happened, Tom Jacobs’ sister-in-law has finally accepted James Mattern’s proposal of marriage, it’s the biggest news to hit Busted Knuckle since Jasper Stemkowski beat Homer Lillanthorpe in the shovel tossing state finals back in 1976. It’s two hours of non-stop entertainment just for you, there’s no better model railroad podcast available. So grab yourself a dance partner and get ready for the biggest party of the year. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 128: Bob Fallowfield -
We’ve returned once again to CP Rail’s Galt Subdivision, an exquisitely detailed layout modeling a relatively short section of busy mainline that incorporates the towns of Woodstock and Zorra, Ontario with it’s landmark cement plant. Bob is always full of passion about the hobby as we cover everything from the cross pollination of military modeling, the ease of taking photos with his iPhone, the Fallowfield effect, painting brass hoppers with a rattle can and all the comings and goings at ESU. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Chitown N-Scale/St. Louis RPM -
So you’re asking yourself, I wonder what the N-Scale Convention in Chicago was like or did anything exciting happen at the RPM Meet in St. Louis?? Well you’ve come to the right place as the AML Network has it all covered as our crack staff spans the globe to bring you all the latest news of the hobby. Plus a report from the Illinois Railroad Museum which is owned entirely by its volunteers with a united vision to make it the premier rail history organization in America. So join Adam, Kevin and LaFawnduh as they turn the volume up “1 Louder,” for a tour of the grounds you won’t soon forget. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Fans of the AML Podcast #6 -
Disappointed because you didn’t get to the National Train Show in Salt Lake City?? Well neither did we but that hasn’t stopped us from being excited about all the new products being offered by dozens and dozens of manufacturers. So our crack staff headed by Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook have compiled pages and pages of copious notes in order to keep all those in the AML Nation informed about all the latest comings and goings in the hobby. Grab yourself a big bowl of shredded floor maps and enjoy!!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the AML Podcast #6 -
Well it’s that time again and you’re still wondering what Spoon is going to build next. With over three hundred members on the “Friends of a ModelersLife Podcast” page there’s plenty of postings and lots to talk about. This show is no different it’s everything from freight car movements in the eighties, caring about troops across the world, giant boulders in Colorado, foamer charts and a whole lot more. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded banana skins a tall cool glass of refreshing last year’s grapefruit juice and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 127: Scale Sound Systems -
What happens when a professional audio engineer and a model railroader combines his love of sound and trains into one product?? Spectacular model sound and realism is the never ending pursuit of J.T. Burke who has managed to create, what some are saying is the best sound in the hobby. This is a great interview suggested to us by Scott Thornton of ProtoThrottle fame after he was fortunate enough to experience first hand some the best sound effects he’d ever heard. It’s all pretty nifty, so enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ProtoThrottle Auction -
The model railroading community has once again proven how much it cares about those who need help and Nathan Holmes, Michael Petersen and Scott Thornton are no exception . They’ve decided to donate two ProtoThrottles to help the Evil Overlord’s charity “One More Year.” Bid on the throttles here: ProtoThrottle Donate here: "One More Year" |
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AML-BBQ Post Game Show Part 2 -
It’s day two of the AML BBQ Post Game Show and in this episode we concentrate on all the fun we had at Saturday’s picnic at Rochelle Railroad Park, where it was hotter than a snake’s ass in a wagon rut. We had great food was available thanks in large part to our own Kevin “Hard Part” Marks and it was all skillfully prepared by our very own Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag. Plenty of train watching, getting reacquainted with old friends and making new ones. Of course the highlight of the day was the meet and greet with our very own Peter Borcherds who’d come all the way from England just to sign a few autographs and perhaps some other “things.” Nor can we forget the presentation of Faller’s Liquid Manure Pit that Nick Karlsson brought all the way from Switzerland. Simply a must have for every model railroader in the AML Nation regardless of scale. So Grab yourself a big bowl of shredded Sharpies, a big steaming hot mug of barbeque grease and enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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AML-BBQ Post Game Show Part 1 -
Another ModelersLife barbeque is in the books and a fun time was had by all. The AML Nation came together, to celebrate our friendship and mutual respect for each other. Folks came from Switzerland, England, New Jersey, Ohio, Massachusetts… the list goes on and on. We broke bread at breakfast, lunch and dinner together, went to SuperDawg, had a tremendous picnic at the Rochelle Railroad Park, visited Steven Haworth’s awesome layout and even chatted with a member of the Des Plaines fire department. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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All-Star Variety Hour #7 -
This week we talk about one of the original pioneers of the hobby Frank Ellison and introduce to Walker Embry a fresh face in the hobby that we’re sure you’ll be hearing a lot about in the future. We know you’ll enjoy discovering the history of the hobby in a new segment called “Scale Legends” and hosted by our very own “Bruce the Moderately Agitated Mailboy.” Walker Embry is full of enthusiasm for the hobby and hosts a great Instagram page at MKT1960s, you’ll be amazed at what you find out from this young man who’s very excited about the hobby and what the future holds. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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All-Star Variety Hour #6 -
This week we talk it’s a short chat with Adam Pinales the latest recipient of AML Nation company issue headset official and discover more interesting stuff about the Amtrak conductor that refuses to sit still. Then we travel to Rhode Island to ride the rails with the official AML fit guy and his wife Debby as they take a scenic ride across historic Aquidneck Island on the Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad. Enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the AML Podcast #5 -
Your computer can’t spell emoji and you can’t decide which one best describes how you’re feeling after you finished three large cookie dough Blizzards and a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts?? Your smart phone just drove off in your smart car without you to the town of Spooner, Wisconsin. All the way from Busted Knuckle, Kentucky it’s your favorite cast of characters checking out the AML fan page, so grab yourself a big bowl of shredded gym shorts, a tall glass of used Gatorade and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 126: William Sampson -
Our very own Mike “the Spoon” Ostertag travelled all the way from Green Bay, Wisconsin (home to the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field) to Minneapolis, Minnesota in search of interesting modelers to interview and hit one out of the park. This talented graphic artist and creator of a documentary/tutorial style YouTube series about his SOO The Milwaukee Road is a wealth of information about railroading in the upper Midwest. It’s a great interview covering a wide range of topics which we are sure you’ll enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #34 -
We’re all caught up, that’s right you heard me, there’s no more to read, we’ve completely caught up on ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise. The ship is returning to port and ready to load up on more of the same. All your favorites are here, as we help you wile away the hours with ninety minutes of absolutely useless information. But have no fear by the time you listen to this podcast a whole bunch of new passengers will have jumped aboard the SS AML Nation for another exciting cruise. If we’ve learned anything here at world headquarters in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky, the human race is always hungry for knowledge and shrimp, enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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AML - BBQ Pre-Game Show -
Once again it’s the annual gathering from around the globe of the AML Nation. This year is even more exciting, for the first time in our nation’s history it’s a two day event. If this is your first time you’re in for a treat and there’s no reason for you to be any more disappointed than last year. The pre-game show is as much a tradition as the picnic itself, as we prepare to descend on the sleepy town of Rochelle Illinois. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded leftover parking lot hot dogs, a tall glass of trackside puddle water and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #70 -
Once again it’s time to answer our voluminous ViewerMail as modelers from all over the world write in to give opinions and valuable advice on a wide range of topics. Plus as is our tradition, we help our fellow modelers waste as much valuable modeling time as possible. Fashion tips like, which are the best Hawaiian shirts to wear and travel tips like where to stay on the big island. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the high powered corporate world of insurance or travel halfway around the world so have we and hope to someday find out. Bruce “the moderately agitated” Mailboy reaches the outer limits of moderate and steps cautiously into the word of angry while Kelly puts peanut butter and jelly on his hot dog. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded insurance waivers, a tall glass of salt water and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 125: Blaine Hadfield -
It’s been almost a year now since the disastrous news of the Affa plant closing in China swept across the model railroad world like wildfire. The future looked bleak for the hobby industry and much hand wringing was the note of the day. We decided to check in again with the president of Arrowhead Models who’d just begun his company and was one of the manufacturers relying on Affa to produce their products when trouble across the Pacific struck. It’s an interesting look behind the scenes that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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NERPM ('cuse me) Report -
RPM meets are becoming more and more popular and the North East Railroad Prototype Modelers meet continues to grow with each passing year. These events are intended to bring like-minded hobbyists together for an opportunity to develop skills and help all those involved build better models. This year our crack staff took copious notes so they could provide all the listeners of the AML Nation a detail report of all the goings on at the Marriott hotel in Farmington, Connecticut. Plus we look deeper into the life of our very own Kevin “Hard Part” Marks to find out just what it is he’s doing on those long trips from home. Enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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All-Star Variety hour #5 -
People are fascinating and as far as I’m concerned those of us involved in the hobby of model railroading are as interesting as any. This week two completely different stories tied together by nothing more than a love of this great hobby. If you’re a regular listener to the podcast you’ll recognize both names as regular contributors to the podcast, the host of Tomstock 2020 and a modeler that regularly posts to the Facebook page. So it back with a big bowl of shredded thesis papers, a tall glass of used stable water and enjoy!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Virtual Hobby Shop #23 -
You just never know what folks are going to be talking about when walk through the door at the Virtual Hobby Shop in downtown Busted Knuckle, Kentucky but you can always count on the coffee being hot and the donuts being fresh. This day was no different as the topics were wide ranging, covering everything from utilizing an old computer to the Burt Reynols smash movie hit “Smokey and the Bandit” and everything in between. Spoon tells us about his recent visit to his first regional convention, we talked about JMRI and how many possible attendees there might be at TomStock 2020. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded VHS tapes, a tall glass cleaner and enjoy!! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 124: Lance Mindheim -
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional model railroad builder? It’s a return visit to one of the premier layout builders in the industry, Lance has been building layouts as his sole source of income for over twenty years, catering primarily to those who demand the highest levels of craftsmanship and realism for their railroads. In addition to building layouts that operate with bullet proof reliability, Lance creates works of art and that’s what we stopped by to chat about. Our guest has recently published a new book called the art of Model Railroading. It’s a great episode that we know you’ll enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #33 -
It’s time for a cruise but you invested all your vacation pay into homemade cat butt coasters because you were convinced they’d sell out like day old pastry. You wanted to do something special for your girlfriend but the restraining order is making planning difficult. Your pet turtle ran away from home because there’s too much chlorine in the pool. We here at the ‘ole AML Nation can help with all of life’s little ups and downs but we’re just too busy fighting over the last jelly filled donut in the control room. Fear not, there’s still plenty of time to ruin your day with another exciting podcast from all your friends in Busted Knuckle, Kentucky. So sit back with a large bowl of shredded mouse pads, a big steaming mug of condensed phlegm and enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Kelly Questions Round #52 -
Still trying to figure how fast your hotcakes sell, not sure how far east you can go before you start heading west. You’re waiting for the day mattresses aren’t on sale, you’ve planned a surprise birthday party for your favorite psychic but he already knew about it. We can’t help with any of these questions but you’ll get a chance to match skills with our next contestant on the Kelly Questions. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded pillows, a steaming hot mug of gooey pancake mix and enjoy !! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the AML #4 -
Want to take a break from the constant practicing you’ve been doing for the national spoon tossing championships, can’t understand how your vegan girlfriend can eat animal crackers, you entered the Hulk Hogan look-a-like contest but forgot to wear a tear-a-way shirt. Life’s a daily grind that can get you down like a runaway SD40-2 and we here at the ‘ole AML Nation would like to help but unfortunately we forgot the keys to the kingdom. So grab yourself a tall glass of recycled swamp water, a big bowl of shredded battery cables and enjoy another edition of “Fans of the AML.” Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Episode 123: Adam Pinales Part Deux -
What do you get when we mix N-scale, garden railroading, two and half inch scale, 1:1 scale, a guy that’s qualified to operate full size locomotives, an Amtrak conductor, a custom painter, DCC decoder installation wizard and a helix building machine?? A guy named Adam with a personality as big the great plains of Kansas and refreshing as a clean pair of underwear. This is one interesting dude and I’m glad to call him friend, so grab yourself a tall cool glass of acrylic primer, a big bowl of shredded overalls and enjoy!!! This is a free podcast click here !! |
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"Big Boy" Adventures -
Still haven’t had enough talk about Union Pacific’s “Big Boy?” Well we here at the ‘ole AML Nation can solve that problem for you with a special appearance by Otto Vondrak the editor of Railroad Model Craftsman and associate editor of Railfan & Railroad. We’re also joined by Otto’s longtime friend Chris Stilson who didn’t see the “Big Boy” or get one of the fancy jackets the Railfan & Railroad crew had. In fact he wasn’t even there but could help us guide Otto through all of his exciting adventures. You’ll also here about all the comings and goings at Promontory as they celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike ceremony. Enjoy !! Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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Chasing the "Big Boy" -
The “Big Boy” steam locomotive was a big deal, with barely more two dozen built beginning in1941 and then after what seemed like an almost super human job to restore an engine barely good enough to be used for a static display but the Union Pacific railroad along with Ed Dickens and his capable crew achieved the impossible and our very own Adam Pinales was there to witness it all in person. There’s room for one more in Adam’s Ford Expedition so come along with us as we recreate this exciting railroad event for those unable to attend. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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ViewerPosts Vacation Cruise #32 -
The herd of miniature goats you purchased to cut your lawn escaped and ate all the fur off your neighbors prize winning guinea pig?? Convinced that your pet alligator Ricky ate your Palzer’s Plumbing Supply, the newest kit from Mine Mount Models. Life can be hard sometimes but we here at the ole’ AML Network continue to work tirelessly to improve the everyday life of our millions of followers. So far we haven’t succeeded but over the next ninety minutes we’ll whisk you away to an imaginary land where there are no electrical shorts and every kit you’ve ever purchased for the layout is build. So grab yourself a big bowl of old ground up smart phones, a cool glass of Wahl’s Clipper Oil and enjoy. Download this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/Modeler |
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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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All-Star Variety Hour #4 -
Still not sure which armrest is yours at the movie theatre, can’t help wondering if vegetarians eat animal crackers?? Why does it take so long to sink in quicksand, if your child refuses to sleep during nap time is he or she resisting a rest?? We can’t help with any of these problems but we can help you waste another hour of your life with another awesome podcast from the AML Nation. We have two great interviews with our very own Shane “the Young Gun” and Aaron Maue a frequent post of all sorts of interesting stuff. So grab yourself a bowl of ground foam and ballast, a tall glass of wet watery plaster and enjoy. This is a free podcast click here !! |
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Fans of the AML Podcast #2 -
It’s our second attempt checking out all the posts on the “Fans of the AML Page.” This Facebook page is growing in popularity every week and there’s lots of interesting stuff on it. Gordy Robinson might have super glued a dime to his new baby daughter and Pat Davis built an HO replica of the Jim Lincoln Chev-Olds dealership. We don’t even scratch the surface but we give it the old college try, so grab yourself a bowl of shredded wet-wipes, a tall glass of melted axle grease and 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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Memories of Stewart -
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