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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. 22 JAN.

    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 tim 8 min

  2. 2025-12-18

    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 tim 2 min

  3. 2025-10-21

    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

  4. 2025-09-05

    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

  5. 2025-07-31

    158: B&O Railroad Museum

    In 2027, America will mark the 200th anniversary of its railroading legacy—a transformative journey that began in 1827 with the laying of the first stone of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Baltimore, Maryland. To honor this historic bicentennial, the B&O Railroad Museum is leading a nationwide, year-long celebration in collaboration with partners like Amtrak and CSX to spotlight the enduring impact of railroads on American industry, culture, and daily life. Executive Director Kris Hoellen discusses the projects at the museum, how their volunteers are revitalizing the buildings on their site, and why she sees the anniversary as a year for collaboration between heritage railroads and museums. You can learn more about the 200th Anniversary from their website. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Photo by Wallstreethotrod. Related Episodes National Railroad Museum Railroaders Memorial Museum Question of the Day What pieces of pre-1900 railroad history interest you the most? The post 158: B&O Railroad Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    58 min

  6. 2025-07-03

    157: Talyllyn Railway w/ Luke Ryan

    Talyllyn Railway Media Manager Luke Ryan joins us to discuss how the railway has progressed since we last featured it on the podcast, the importance of interpreting the Rev. Awdry’s work, and why hosting meaningful events such as the Awdry Extravaganza for fans matters. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Talyllyn Railway (2015) Dr. Robin Coombes’ Thesis on Heritage Railways Question of the Day What makes you feel a sense of belonging with your railroad club, group, or organization? The post 157: Talyllyn Railway w/ Luke Ryan appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    1 tim 10 min

  7. 2025-06-05

    Santa Fe #3751 and San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society

    What does operating a big mainline steam locomotive like Santa Fe 3751 on the west coast require? Alex Gillman, VP of the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society, joins us to talk about the work required to restore and operate the locomotive, along with how they are developing a museum. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Photo by Sean Lamb. Related Episodes Kelly Lynch: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Norfolk & Western 611 at the Strasburg Rail Road Question of the Day What impresses you about your favorite mainline steam organization? The post Santa Fe #3751 and San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    1 tim 6 min

  8. 2025-04-30

    155: National Railroad Museum

    The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is expanding its museum facilities. CEO Jacqueline Frank joins us to discuss the history of the museum, how they successfully transported their “Dwight D. Eisenhower” locomotive back to the UK for an event in 2014, and their approach to showcasing the national history of railroading in the United States. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Museum of the American Railroad Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Question of the Day What is a notable example of museums or heritage railroads collaborating to create a great event? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!   The post 155: National Railroad Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

    57 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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    Nick Ozorak
  • Aktiva år
    2015 - 2026
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