The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

Twin Cities Division NMRA
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Discussion of model railroading and operations.

  1. 3D AGO

    #93 - Service to the hobby and others

    In this episode, Joe Binish and Thomas Gasior discuss why they enjoy doing projects for others. What creates the enthusiam for helping and when should yo ask for help. Also what does it cost to help someone in time and money. Our sponsor this Episdoe is the new NMRA idea to create engagement with members.

    43 min

  2. APR 10

    #92 - Creating a Prototype scene for the NMRA AP

    This episode features Greg Terhaar describing his approach to building a prototype scene. He is focusing on the stockyards in Mosse Jaw, Sask. He will be submitting this build for evaluation by the NMRA for his achievement program journey. We talk about the approach to the newest AP catagory and how he is planning to incorporate this module into a larger layout. The research involved and what needs to be built to qualify for this certificate. Thomas Gasior MMR is the host. This episode is sponsored by the Ai Photo Contest winner.

    50 min

  3. APR 1

    #91 - The NEW NMRA Achievement Program

    This episode we discuss the NEW NMRA Achievement Program and how the Association is bringing the program into the new century. Following the successful and popular roll-out of their new logo, the AP was next to be revamped. We point out all the new catagories and discuss how to earn these certificates on the journey to Master Model Railroader. This episode features Greg Dahl, David Hamilton MMR, MIke Jordan, and Thomas Gasior MMR as the host. Our sponsor this episode is Hired Hecklers for your next Operation session. Plus the usual outtakes and bloopers.

    38 min

  4. FEB 21

    #90 - Special Event podcast. The TCD 2026 Modelers Meet

    This special episode of the CG Podcast is about the 2026 TCD RPM meet. The Ninth annual Modelers Meet will be held March 14th. Please see our website for all details. tcdnmra.org Ken Zieska and Thomas Gasior MMR discus what you can expect to experience when attending the Modelers Meet.

    20 min

  5. JAN 29

    #89 - Starting over

    In this episode, we discuss starting over on your layout building with Neil Maldeis. Neil is an NMRA MMR who moved to a new home and started over from scratch. Ken Zieska talks about starting over on his basement empire, but not removing the entire layout, just starting over scene by scene.  Operations play a big role in the planning and development of a new layout, and upgrading an older basement filler. Neil Maldeis MMR, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR are featured in this episode. Our sponsor is Winter Weather for your train show.

    34 min

  6. JAN 3

    #88 - Scratchbuilding for fun

    This episode we discuss scratchbuilding. Why we do it, and what tools we use.  David Hamilton MMR, Mike Jordan, and Thomas Gasior MMR, discuss the ways scratchbuilding can get us those one of a kind structures. This episode is sponsored by The Model Railroaders who don't like changes in the hobby.

    38 min

  7. 2025-10-31

    #87 - N scale modeling discussion

    We talk about some of the N scale layouts in our group. Ken Borowski MMR discusses his amazing Clinchfield Blue Ridge Division. This layout fills a few rooms in the basement and has been featured in magazines. Greg Terhaar takes us to the other end of the operations spectrum with his San Pedro packing district showing what can be done with N scale as a shelf layout. Operations and scenery are packed into both layouts so take a listen and tell us about your N scale endeavors. Ken Borowski MMR, Greg Terhaar, and Thomas Gasior MMR make up the dicussion panel. Our sponsor this episode is the one of the many FORBIDDEN words of Model Railroading. FINISHED!

    41 min

  8. 2025-10-16

    #86 - Layout Improvements

    We discuss ways to improve our layouts beyond operations. Scenery, lighting, story telling and more. Greg Terharr, Ken Zieska and Thomas Gasior MMR host this episode. Our sponsor is: The guy who attends every OPS weekend, but can't operate at all. Check out our Facebook group and share with us your layout improvements.

    41 min
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