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Do you find trains and railroads interesting? The Roundhouse brings you the most exciting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, the hobby, history, and more.

  1. 26/05

    166: American Civil War Railroads

    In what ways were railroads crucial to the American Civil War? We talk with Thom Radice of the American Civil War Rail Roads Historical Society to learn more about some of the key individuals involved with the railroads, how the railroads shaped the conflict, and what resources exist for further research. This episode is sponsored by Rapido Trains and Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes The History of Hospital Trains The Great Train Robbery The post 166: American Civil War Railroads appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    58 min

  2. 28/04

    165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest

    The story of constructing Canada’s first transcontinental railway has been explored many times, but how did that railway come to shape immigration policy? David L. Jones, author of New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest, shares how his time as a CP employee enabled him to research this story, and how westward immigration shaped Canada into what it is today. This episode is sponsored by Rapido Trains Inc and by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Rapido Trains’ Jason Shron “Rocky Mountain Express” Director Stephen Low The post 165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    1 h 7 min

  3. 7/04

    164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co.

    Chris LaRose was a musician until COVID changed his career trajectory. Learn about how he came to develop his line of vintage railroad caps and why he feels it connects him to the past. Check out the hats! This episode is sponsored by Rapido Trains Inc and by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes R Duck Locomotive Works Steampunk unLimited The post 164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co. appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    52 min

  4. 10/03

    163: The Journey of Rapido Trains w/ Jason Shron

    Eleven years ago, we interviewed Jason Shron from Rapido Trains about the history of the company up through 2015 and his vision for the future. Today, we see how Rapido has grown into the US and UK markets while still adhering to the principle that model railroading should be fun. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes The Original Jason Shron Interview Broadway Limited Imports The post 163: The Journey of Rapido Trains w/ Jason Shron appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    1 h 33 min

  5. 22/01

    162: Building Realistic Lego Trains w/ Glenn Holland

    Legos are thought of as toys, but there is a subset of Lego fans that aim to make their trains look as real as possible. Glenn Holland is one of these people and has been making custom Lego models for years. He shares his experiences and projects with us, along with why he views Lego as a worthwhile medium for modeling. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Snowdonia: The Board Game R. Duck Locomotive Works The post 162: Building Realistic Lego Trains w/ Glenn Holland appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    1 h 8 min

  6. 18/12/2025

    161: Aberdeen Carolina & Western – Robert Menzies

    The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is a 140 mile short line located within North Carolina. Founder and Chairman Robert Menzies talks to us about his philosophy with establishing the railroad, how they transformed a locomotive into a “bar car”, and their plans with a recently acquired steam locomotive. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Mississippi Export Railroad American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Question of the Day What is your greatest rail experience, or an accomplishment you are proud of, from 2025? The post 161: Aberdeen Carolina & Western – Robert Menzies appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    1 h 2 min

  7. 21/10/2025

    160: Conrail President Brian Gorton

    Did you know that Conrail still exists today? Though primarily known as a major Class I railroad in the Northeast US from the 70s to 90s, Conrail still exists as a shared asset operation jointly owned by Norfolk Southern and CSX. Current President Brian Gorton started with the pre-merger Conrail in the 80s. He shares his perspective on how Conrail has evolved, experiences from his time working for Union Pacific, and how he was involved with the George H. W. Bush Funeral Train. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman Women in Short Line Railroading Question of the Day What is an example of relatively modern railroad history (post-1980) that you find fascinating? The post 160: Conrail President Brian Gorton appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    52 min

  8. 05/09/2025

    159: R. Duck Locomotive Works and Laser-Cut Wood Modeling

    R Duck Locomotive Works is a company specializing in creating laser-cut wooden kits depicting real locomotives and rolling stock. Founder and owner Tripp Aquadro talks about his inspiration for the business and how he develops his products. See his products on his website. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Walthers Trains Lionel Artist Angela Trotta Thomas Question of the Day Other than model railroading, what are your favorite train toys? The post 159: R. Duck Locomotive Works and Laser-Cut Wood Modeling appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    59 min
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Do you find trains and railroads interesting? The Roundhouse brings you the most exciting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, the hobby, history, and more.

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  • Autoria
    Nick Ozorak
  • Anos em atividade
    2015 - 2026
  • Episódios
    166
  • Classificação
    Para todos
  • Copyright
    © Nicholas Ozorak
  • Site do programa
    The Roundhouse

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