Sinopsis
Live internet radio covering all aspects of the model rail hobby
Episodios
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Post #67: Return of the Post-Show [December 8, 2012]
09/12/2012 Duración: 01h30minBack by popular demand (actually I just left the recorder running), the usual postal crew gather with Dan Pickard to discuss the finer points of bush boxes, the phenomenon of selling layouts on, the difficulties of dating in southern Utah and a wide variety of other topics. I censored a lot of smack talk from this post show. Also Peter gave out his street address repeatedly to Lionel. Sometimes at unexpected times. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/
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Model Rail Radio #66: The Internet? Good or Bad? [November 17, 2012]
18/11/2012 Duración: 04h16minTom starts the call chatting with Andrew Chisholm about his experiences having an operating session. Roger talks about his brother's layout and some of the techniques Roger will be featuring in some upcoming clinics. Chris Abbott returns to talk about the other Christmas trains show and an upcoming War Department garden layout. Spanky and the Prof joins the crew to discuss Model Railroader magazine's latest offering. Spanky and Roger provide the main event clothed. Bob Richard introduces the idea of a house with two layouts. The crew discusses backdating layouts and some interesting conditions of boxcars. David Karkoski returns to the show to discuss his current adventures in model railroading. Winston Norton gives an update about adding JRMI to his layout and some advice for folks in North America interested in UK model rail. Bryan and David chat about David's club. Toni Ryan's secret weathering secrets involves bats. The crew talk modular layouts. TJ Moes talks San Fran Bay Area module clubs and some probl
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Model Rail Radio #65: Locked Out [November 3, 2012]
04/11/2012 Duración: 04h50minTom kicks the show off talking about the John Hunter layout design contest and the return of the Berties. Mike Slater talks about a service center he maintains to work on his trains. Clark and Mike are going to Trainfest. Longtime friend of the show, Mike King, calls in to discuss his layout and Jim Lincoln's role in the layout. Tom may not be able to make Springfield. Clark's been on a layout tour featuring the late Rich Chrysler's layout. By popular demand, Tom grills Clark on his modeling methods. Bruce Wilson calls in and Tom tries to get his local crew in gear on assisting Bruce with his layout. The Prof attempts an intervention. John Hunter sets the record straight about his layout design contest. Phil calls in to talk about a flour blending plant he is working on and Dave Ramos knows knows the prototype very well. Tim Shenton introduces his layout. Henry gives a quick update about his layout. Hoffy and Tom discuss the Challengers forum and getting electronics components. Murray is in an interesting dil
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Model Rail Radio #64: Taking Fall To a New Level [October 6, 2012]
07/10/2012 Duración: 05h26minVera's working in On30 now? It's just a once off. Tom and Vera chat about a layout tour with the Prof and co in the SF Bay Area (an ongoing theme throughout the show). Jimmy Simmons provides an update. It's time for the Berties! Hoffy gives an update and chats with Jimmy about getting teenage sons involved in the hobby. Terry Terrance talks about the problems with Shapeways and some writing his working on to get more people into rapid prototyping for their layouts. The Professor returns and he's got a lot to discuss - he's been to Vegas, the Seattle area and even spent some time with your humble host. Ed Novit breaks the Prof discussion to dig deep into Inglenook mathematics. DCC listeners need not dwell. The Prof regroups on the SF Bay Area part of his trip. Marty provides a Phd in model trees for those interested in New English foliage and he's also had some visitors. Clark Kooning tries to call in and is frequently dropped from the call. Ben Sutton and Tom nerd out on 40k layouts. Dave Ramos doesn't talk a
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Model Rail Radio #63: Spanky's Revenge [September 22, 2012]
23/09/2012 Duración: 04h51minEdward Traxler starts the show talking about a three-rail scenic-ing clinic he's working on. Paul Best gives an update on his wonderful club. Tom gives an account of failed technology (a theme that continues through the show in one form or another) and his experiences meeting the Professor and co the day before the recording. Mike Kenefeck introduces his Canadian Pacific layout. Spanky and Mike Slater take control of the show. There is an ongoing discussion about the distinctions between the UK and the US. Andreas Kold Skensved gives an update of his changing layout. The crew discuss free-mo. Peter Stempel chimes in to ask a question about Danish prototypes. Terry Terrance muses about the possibility of O-scale free-mo (Free-MoO? perhaps). John Hunter calls in to make an announcement about a track planning contest he is running currently. Roger stirs the pot a little. Tom gets back on the show briefly, enough to chat with Mike Slater on swap meets. The show ends early but the post show features Charlie Shulz:
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Model Rail Radio #62: Ben's Favorite Restaurant [September 15, 2012]
16/09/2012 Duración: 04h13minTom starts the show with Mike Slater talking about a Lionel conversion he's been working on. Dan Pickard introduces his interests in the hobby namely Australian narrow gauge. Hoffy talks about some radical changes in his layout. Tom Conboy provides an update on his progress in the hobby and some local layouts. Edward Traxler talks about narrow gauge in the Carolinas. Rod Hutchinson recommends some books and a reason or two to attend the Australian Narrow Gauge Convention. Toni Ryan gives an update about the US Narrow Gauge Convention. Terry talks writing and his problems with Shapeways. Jim Lincoln shares Terry's concern about Shapeways. John Garaty introduces his substantial layout. Spanky interrupts the show. Peter Stempel has a substantial hobby update. The crew raps about Clark Kooning. Ben Rechel talks about a productive day. Craig calls in and is promptly insulted by Spanky. It's the third year anniversary show and it's all gone to pot. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Sa
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Model Rail Radio #61: Send Someone Competent [August 25, 2012]
26/08/2012 Duración: 04h51minTom and Vera start the call chatting about impressionism in model rail. Danish listener Andreas Kold Skensved introduces his N scale layout. Henry discusses how he is expanding a previous layout to a new layout. John Hunter calls in from the AMRA show in Melbourne and discusses what he's seen at the show and how it is dangerous to have $1,000 in your pocket at an AMRA show. John also introduces Laurie Green who talks about his Denver and Rio Grande layout. Jim Gore opines on how there are too many people and automobiles on some dioramas. Anders provides an update on the music that will be playing on his layout. Clark chats about all things NMRA. Jim Gifford introduces BJ who talks about how to tackle artistic problems on layouts. Translating artistic styles over continents is carried over from BJ to the Professor. Lionel talks about why On30 will be his next layout. Jim Lincoln calls in from a fast train. The Professor impersonates Steve Janninck. Matt Goodman and Mike Slater rap with the crew about storing c
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Model Rail Radio #60: Minty Mikado [August 11, 2012]
12/08/2012 Duración: 05h13minTom and Mike chat about Grand Rails and the recovery from Grand Rails. Anders provides a book review and discusses what will make an iconic layout going forwards. Terry joins the discussion to talk about layouts that have directed his layout design. Ros Flint provides an update on her layout as does Jim Gifford. Chris talks about his father's latest layout. The crew discusses the future of the hobby. Would the Professor have a basement empire given the opportunity? The answer may not surprise you. Seth Neumann gives his Grand Rails update. Jason Reis introduces a new aspect of the hobby he is exploring and also offers a novel use for a commonly used household item. Roger tells tales from the hobby store. Gordon Dobson gives some wisdom about simplicity and talks about his future conversion to DCC. Dave Ramos and Ben Rechel talk rail-marine modeling. Malcolm talks about some interesting problems with a road product and provides an update. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturda
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Model Rail Radio Special: Grand Rails 2012, Day 4 (for Tom) [August 4, 2012]
05/08/2012 Duración: 18minTom wraps up his coverage of Grand Rails by throwing down some cash and crossing the divide from Working Media to having a really good time!
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Model Rail Radio Special: Terry Terrance's Two-Rail O-Scale Take-Over [Late July, 2012]
04/08/2012 Duración: 01h55minTaking the initiative over a quiet month, Terry took his recorder along to the 2012 O Scale National Convention and recorded a little audio early with Rich Martin of the New York Society of Model Engineers. Through the course of the convention, Terry talked with David Schneider about his company and 19th Century railroading. Terry took some time with Brain Scace to discuss the important topic of layout design elements with modern day careers and movement. Brian also talked about his returning passion of 7mm UK modeling. Dave Vaughn explains how to have multiple heritage layouts through extraction to redesign and combination. By chance, Terry catches up with Tony Koester to talk about the NMRA and the future of the hobby.
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Model Rail Radio Special: Grand Rails 2012, Day 3 (for Tom) [August 3, 2012]
04/08/2012 Duración: 30minTom talks about the first day of the Train Show.
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Model Rail Radio Special: Grand Rails 2012, Day 2 (for Tom) [August 2, 2012]
03/08/2012 Duración: 24minTom travels to the outer suburbs of Detroit, MI, for an epic layout tour.
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Model Rail Radio Special: Grand Rails 2012, Day 1 (for Tom) [August 1, 2012]
02/08/2012 Duración: 19minTom provides an update on his trip so far and the first day of Grand Rails in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Model Rail Radio Special: Tom and Chris have a Chat [July 7, 2012]
08/07/2012 Duración: 01h08minIt's a rare thing for Tom and Chris to have a chat these days. The special starts with some sad news about the passing of Rich Chrysler. The show moves on to an extended discussion of live steam. The special concludes with a reminder about Grand Rails for those attending and a promise for much more audio for those who don't.
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Model Rail Radio #59: And Take Your Kangaroo With You! [June 23, 2012]
24/06/2012 Duración: 04h08minTom starts the show talking with Seth Neumann about his modeling interests including the industry of the East San Francisco Bay and operations. Mike Slater provides a quick update for Grand Rails. Vera and Seth chat about layouts of whimsy in the area. Terry provides an extensive update but refuses to discuss his moonshine experiences. David Harris introduces his interests in N scale and the OpenLCB project. Bob Jacobsen of JMRI fame calls in to talk JMRI, OpenLCB and some layouts that use aspects of JMRI. If you use JMRI, please consider donate to cover Bob's extensive legal costs. Even if you don't use JMRI, please consider donating to the project. Murray discusses building O scale farm buildings with sticks from trees on his property. The Professor and Murray talk about a clinic that has taught thousands of young Australians about building phenomenal scenery. Tom quizzes the Professor on some of his local shops and the perennial discussion on what makes a great hobby shop. They continue on the other perenn
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Model Rail Radio #58: The Monologue That Ended the Feud [June 2, 2012]
03/06/2012 Duración: 05h01minTom starts the show chatting with Barry Dupler about 7 1/2 inch live steam, then Barry continues the discussion with Russ Segner on the National Narrow Gauge Convention held in Seattle later this year and their narrow gauge interests. Peter De Keles introduces his garden railroad. Malcolm provides a layout update. Tom and Vera rap on a local hobby store. Stephen Arnold introduces his prior layout and his inspirations. Marty provides an update on his layout. Dominic Fewver introduces his part of the San Francisco Bay Area. The Prof and Marty agree that they can cast their differences aside, although Tom remains the Jerry Springer of model rail podcasts. Jimmy Simmons calls in to introduce his first kit (also two of these kits will be awarded as prizes to listeners). Spanky quizzes Jimmy on the finer details of structure manufacture with some light assistance from Tom Brown. Lee gives a birthday update on his layout. Jim Gifford has been helping Pam and Ros create blogs for their respective layouts and gives an
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Model Rail Radio #57: Brain Freeze and a Splinter in the Tongue [May 12th, 2012]
13/05/2012 Duración: 04h21minTom starts the show chatting with Vera Sepulveda about her more to HO scale and Ben Sutton about acrylics. Wayde Gutman talks about traction, books and logging redwoods. Mike Slater offers some of the things that keeps him interested in the hobby. Anders continues the theme of books that inspire. Mike gives a module update. Tom announces a contest involving two kits purchased from Jimmy Simmons' Monster Modelworks. Mike Slater talks about the north shore. Chris Abbott has found the perfect train show and explains the problems acquiring 16mm steam. Murray carries the train show discussion. John Hunter continues the train show discussion then introduces his model railroading interests. John provides a detailed account of how he creates Australian and US based kits. The Professor does his thing through the conversation. Tom chats with Spanky about his contributions to Model Railroader magazine and what is going to replace his current layout. Ted Roy talks about On30. Spanky and Jim Lincoln attempt an impersonati
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Model Rail Radio #56: Island Railroads [April 21st, 2012]
22/04/2012 Duración: 03h55minTom and Mike Slater start the show talking about modules. Terry plays a little audio addition when the Professor joins the call to opine about an appearance on the Model Railway Show. The discussion returns to Terry's track-laying plans. Michael Graff introduces his New York Harbor interests. Dave Frary discusses Cuban railroad prototypes in HOn30. Tom Brown presents problems with HOn30. Dave, Tom and the Professor rap about the Nantucket museum layout. Anders offers an account of catching up with Troels Kirk. Tom gives a sorry account of the revenge intervention. Tom prompts the Professor to discuss what he is going to do with his spare micro layouts. Ben Sutton introduces his new layouts. Tom catches up with Tom Cutting and Tom Brown. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/
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Model Rail Radio #55: For Test Purposes Only [April 7, 2012]
08/04/2012 Duración: 04h03minJim Lincoln and Tom talk tie-plates. Tom Brown calls in to talk about shelf layouts in Lyon amongst other things. Jim Gifford and Ros give updates. Ben Sutton calls in to talk paint and NZ120. Pam chats with Malcolm Johnson, Jim Gore and R. L. Jenkins about building a steel mill with cars in N scale. Lionel and Clark call in for a revenge intervention (yes that's right folks, only on Model Rail Radio). Terry Terrance talks about laying track. Lionel offers a tip for making rock castings. Jeff gives a speed update. Bryan Schilling asks some additional questions of Lionel. The Professor continues the revenge intervention with some initial advice that follows into some rapping with Terry about Australian narrow gauge. The conversation returns to the invention. Jim Lincoln offers a title for the show. Lionel realizes the revenge intervention has gone too far. Rick Devlin introduces himself and talks about model railroading in Florida. Jim Lincoln concludes the show finishing what he started at the start of the sh
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Model Rail Radio Special: No Show, No Problem [March 31, 2012]
01/04/2012 Duración: 03h35minDue to work commitments Tom wasn't able to record a formal show, but Mike Slater picked up the slack and introduces newcomer Phil, and the company rappers, the Professor and Jason Reis.