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All modelers have a life but what do we know of it. The ModelersLife podcast is as much about the people in the hobby of model railroading as it is about the hobby itself.
I've met so many interesting people in the hobby over the years we decided it would be fun to share their back stories with everyone else. So come along with me, Lionel Strang and a strong supporting cast of characters as we discover just how many folks there are in this great hobby of ours. e-mail address: modelerslife@gmail.com
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Recent Episodes:
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Episode 58: Jeremy & Kristen Dummler - From Wauconda, Illinois are a husband and wife model railroading team.
Jeremy has railroading roots from his dad, grandparents and great grandparents. Several years ago he began modeling the Yosemite Valley Railroad while Kirsten whose dad was a model railroader has interests in railroading from the eastern United States. These two make a great pair and you’re going like their story. |
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ViewerMail Flight #44B - So you thought you were done with ViewerMail Flight #44, well guess again Bucko. due to some administrative errors our faithful mail carriers had to return to the scene of the crime.
But you’re still wondering why doesn’t stick to the inside of the bottle. Still can’t decide if it’s wrong for a vegetarian to eat animal crackers? Can’t figure out why abbreviation is such a long word? Sit down with a glass of Floquil’s Railbox Yellow, some moldy grass and enjoy. |
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ViewerMail Flight #44 - As another flight backs away from the terminal and we prepare for take off whether you like it or not...
This Boeing is going!! It will really boost our ego if you pretend to like it. If we are forced to make a water landing think of the great stories you'll have to tell. So sit back with a warn glass of windshield washer fluid, a bag of stale peanuts and enjoy!! |
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Episode 57: JD & the YouTube Model Builders - Are a team of individuals sharing their knowledge about all things Model Railroading.
It’s a non-profit group that includes a monthly live show called "YouTube Model Builders LIVE!," a free eMag, "YouTube Model Builders eMag" and "YouTube Model Builders Presentations".
They like to assist new modelers and discuss the hobby while trying to inspire individuals by relaying their own experiences through YouTube.
The eMag is produced bi-Monthly primarily to promote their YouTube Channels. The magazine is produced as a high quality ad free publication at no cost to you, the viewing public. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #43 - Convinced you’re a potato because you both have skin.
Almost positive you were a pillow in another life. You’re only one salty stick away from brilliance. Well fear not my friends it’s time once again for ViewerMail. So sit back with a dried guava roll, a warm cup of vodka to dull the pain and enjoy!! |
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Episode 56: Peter Borcherds - a modeler living in Britain, originally from South Africa and modeling Rochelle, Illinois which is situated in the United States midwest… Yeah we’re confused to.
Truth of the matter is Peter is an outstanding N-Scale modeler with a passion for intermodal railroading. He’s also one of those guys who can figure out electronics and all those other do-dads that make the lights go on and off. A regular contributor to the ModelersLife Facebook page and we suspect an agent for MI-6. Peter is an excellent photographer and has spent many a day photographing trains in and around Rochelle. We hope you’ll enjoy listening to this interview as much as we did doing it. |
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ViewerMail Flight #42 - Still waiting for the wonder kids in Silicon Valley to invent downloadable salsa?? You’ve decided sleep is just a time machine to breakfast. Convinced calories are tiny creatures that live in your closet and sew your clothes tighter at night.
Well fear not friends once again it’s time waste another hour of your life listening to a podcast that makes no sense. So sit back with your feet in a big bucket of warm motor oil and enjoy. |
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Episode 55: Shane Mason - Is a very active model railroader, railman and a member of the Heartland N-trak of Kansas City.
He posts all kinds of videos on his YouTube Channel under the name of “thebrakeman17”. Shane has a thriving business installing DCC decoders in N-Scale locomotives. He’s only in his early twenties and living proof that the hobby is not dying. So sit with big glass coconut juice, a bowl of chocolate covered cat hair and enjoy. |
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ViewerMail Flight #41 - Tired of visiting the drive thru at McDonald’s in your cardboard car?? You’re lonely because you and your imaginery friend Mickey have had a falling out ?? Still convinced the 40th president of the United States was Chuck Norris ?? Well fear not another episode of ViewerMail has arrived just in time. So sit back with a tall glass of pineapple cider, a big bowl of sour dill pickles and enjoy. |
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Episode 54: Andy Dixson - Our first interview from over home. (Lionel’s mother was English and she always referred to Britain as, over ome.) Andy was first introduced to the AML crew through all of his various posts and photos of British Steam.
As a young boy, Andy played a major role in the development of the Thomas the Tank Engine series. He’s a graduate from the school of life, Former heavy metal head banger and currently building a three level layout featuring big American diesels. When he’s not working on the layout or racing around the Welsh countryside photographing steam locomotives, you’ll often find him camping with his wife Catherine and son Issac. |
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ViewerMail Flight #40 - So you've finished giving your unicorn a bath, cleaned out all the bunny cages, cleaned up the basement, disposed of the body and you’re not sure what to do next.
Well you’re in luck, it’s time once again for ViewerMail. So sit back with a nice cold glass of cider, a big bowl of relish, some mayonnaise and enjoy. |
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Episode 53: Bill Brillinger
This episode is about the fascinating journey of one man in the hobby of model railroading. Bill Brillinger has worked in several different facets of modeling. This has lead to a very successful company called Precision Design offering laser kits, custom decals and many other interesting products. This is a great story. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #39 -
Hang on to your hats kids it’s another Lincoln Homer… Well actually it’s ViewerMail but it’s still a grand slam. Still trying to recover from a failed attempt at ordering a taco in McDonald’s. Sad that your over ripe banana costume is constantly being confused as a giant pepperoni. Well fear not my friends all hope is lost and there’s nothing left to do but listen to the boys from the AML Network. So sit back with a lovely glass sour goats milk, moldy cheese curds and enjoy. |
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Episode 52: Wayne Mollohan SuperFan number 9 is a resident of Rhode Island it was difficult to make the conversation last longer than 10 minutes.
All kidding aside Wayne was a great guest with lots of interesting tales about the Providence Northern Model Railroad Club. Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #38: Still trying to count all of the hairs on your head??
Disappointed because you still can’t say the letter “P” without moving your lips. Well here at the ole’ AML Network we have just the remedy to put the spring back in your step and a smile on your face. It’s another edition of ViewerMail but be prepared it still just as boring as the others. So sit back with some apple cider from the angry orchard, a big bag of soggy pretzels and enjoy. |
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Episode 51: Ron Klaiss - Ron is the owner/operator of the Mine Mount & Seaside Railroad is an HO/HOn3 logging and coal mining railroad based in the Appalachian mountains.
Ron is an excellent modeler (with one L) so there's plenty of craftsman style structures on the railroad, lots of backwoods scenery, tons of wooden trestles, a shipyard scene, small towns, a small engine service area...etc. You can find out lots more about the layout on his YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/user/myowngod2 Ron lives in New Jersey with his son Aidan and his wife Michelle. Enjoy !! |
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What's on the Workbench #4: It's time for a visit with long time AML listener Toni Ryan… We stop by unannounced to find out what Toni is working on and discover he’s making great progress on his N-scale Free-Mo modules. Find a nice cozy spot while you relax with a wobbly pop and pretzels. Let the fun begin. |
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Kelly Questions - Round 14: It's time once again for another round of the Kelly questions and this time Tom Jacobs tries to get a respectable score.
Check out his website here: http://www.readingmodeler.com/ Enjoy !! |
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ViewerMail Flight #37 - Still puzzled about why you never see water and ships in the same bottle?? You’ve become so proficient at time saving techniques you have nothing to do.
Well fear not my friend just when you thought you’d seen and done it all, another edition of ViewerMail has been delivered to your doorstep. So sit back in your favorite beanbag chair with a big bag waffle cut potato chips, a fresh bowl of white lithium grease and a cool refreshing soda while we waste more of your valuable time. |
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the Uncle Larry Show #3 - We were hoping to think of some sort of profound introduction for this latest episode but unfortunately that's not going to happen, so do your best not to fall asleep during the show. |
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Episode 50: James Wright - When James started his YouTube channel, it was primarily to show his cousin the progress he’d made on his layout never thinking it would turn into a major model railroading video resource one day.
His "jlwii2000" channel is primarily a source of info about model railroading in HO scale. He responds to questions without imposing his own modeling practices on viewers, simply offering up his experiences and techniques could be used by anyone. His multi video series "How to build a layout from start to finish," proved to be very popular, with a relaxed descriptive approach to modeling. |
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ViewerMail Flight #36: Freaked out because you’ve just discovered your neighbor lives right next door. Concerned that your purple cow named Phillip is getting old. You my friend need a distraction and we have just the solution, another edition of ViewerMail. By the time you’re finished listening, all your troubles will seem like long lost friends. So sit back with a frosty cold mug of A&W root beer, a fresh bag of pork rinds and let us make you feel like some week old danish. |
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Episode 49: Andy Dorsch - A regular contributor to ViewerMail and all round good guy, his Mascoutin Valley Railroad is a proto-freelanced HO Scale model railroad set in the early 1980's based in Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Andy’s love of railroading was inspired by the Chicago and Northwestern Marshline Branch Line that ran behind his parents house !! Everytime a train passed Andy could be seen in the backyard running alongside in his underwear. When it comes to the world of model railroading Mike Confalone and his Allagash Railway is a favorite. To find out more about Andy’s railroad check his blog at: http://mascoutinvalleyrr.blogspot.ca |
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ViewerMail Flight #35 : Can’t decide what to do with your time… Neither can we… So why not waste it listening to us answering more of our voluminous viewer mail. Grab yourself a warm glass of ice cream, a bowl orange peels and just imagine how much simpler your life would be if you’d never found us. And remember… If your parachute doesn't deploy don't worry, you have the rest of your life to fix it. |
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100,000 Downloads: We made to 100,000 downloads. Thanks to everyone who’s participated and took the time to listen to our little podcast. So sit back with an ice cold glass of swamp water, a bag of stale pretzels and enjoy this special podcast celebrating the achievement. |
