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What is it like to be at the helm of a railroad that has remained independent for over 100 years? Mississippi Export Railroad President Kate Bourgeois talks about the history of the railroad and how they invest in their company and community.

This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services.

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Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad

Women in Short Line Railroading

Question of the Day

What is a railroad that has an impressive legacy?

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Bob LaPrelle, President and CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad, talks about moving their massive collection of locomotives from Dallas to Frisco, restoration of a rare ALCO PA-1, and the goals for their capital campaign.

This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services.

Artwork by John Winfield.

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California State Railroad Museum

Railroader’s Memorial Museum

Question of the Day

What is one particularly special interaction that you have had working or volunteering for a tourist railroad or museum?

Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.

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National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) President Gordy Robinson and Social Media Manager Lucy Dormont join us for a full conversation about the challenges facing the organization and the work they are involved with to bring it into the future.

This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.

Visit the official NMRA website to learn more.

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Former NMRA President Charlie Getz

How to Design a Model Railroad

Question of the Day

What gives you hope in the future of model railroading?

Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.

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We’re going for a Nickel Plate 765 cab ride!  Climb aboard as we talk with the crew and hear the sounds of this massive locomotive at work.  Notably, we interview Rich Melvin on one of his last runs in his over 30 year experience with the locomotive.

We want to thank both the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for making this episode possible.

Nickel Plate 765 Adventure

Rich Melvin

Question of the Day (49:03)

What steam loco have you had a cab ride in or would like to have a cab ride in?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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How does the National Park Service bring railroad history to life? Debbie Conway talks about the Steamtown NHS, its history, and details her plans for what she wants to see in the future.

2016 Roundhouse Survey & Northeast Corridor Giveaway!

To celebrate approaching 50 episodes, we are conducting a listener survey to see how we can continue to improve the show.  Because we want to give back to you as well, we have partnered with Luxury Rail Travel to bring you an amazing giveaway.

Complete this survey, and you will be entered to win two tickets aboard a former Pennsylvania Railroad observation car from Philadelphia to New York City on October 30, 2016!  Click here for more information about the trip!  Each winner receives two tickets, a $210 value, and we will be choosing two winners at random.

If you want to guarantee your seat aboard this trip, Luxury Rail Travel is offering Roundhouse listeners a discount.  Enter the coupon ‘Roundhouse’ at checkout to receive 35% off of your ticket.  If you win the survey drawing, your ticket price will be fully refunded!

The survey closes on September 7th at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time.

Ross Rowland

Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

Question of the Day (47:20)

What is your favorite piece of history at Steamtown?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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What does it take to promote and celebrate Amtrak’s past and present?  Lead Brand Communications Specialist Matt Donnelly joins us to share how he built his career with Amtrak, the story behind the Heritage Units, and what trips he has enjoyed most.

2016 Roundhouse Survey & Northeast Corridor Giveaway!

To celebrate approaching 50 episodes, we are conducting a listener survey to see how we can continue to improve the show.  Because we want to give back to you as well, we have partnered with Luxury Rail Travel to bring you an amazing giveaway.

Complete this survey, and you will be entered to win two tickets aboard a former Pennsylvania Railroad observation car from Philadelphia to New York City on October 30, 2016!  Click here for more information about the trip!  Each winner receives two tickets, a $250 value, and we will be choosing two winners at random.

If you want to guarantee your seat aboard this trip, Luxury Rail Travel is offering Roundhouse listeners a discount.  Enter the coupon ‘Roundhouse’ at checkout to receive 35% off of your ticket.  If you win the survey drawing, your ticket price will be fully refunded!

The survey closes on September 7th at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time.

Question of the Day (43:25)

How have you enjoyed traveling on Amtrak?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Richard King (left) and Rudy Garbely (right) of Garbely Publishing stand atop locomotives they have authored books about. Photo courtesy of Kevin Phalon.

What compels someone young to enter the world of print publishing in the 21st Century?  We talk with Rudy Garbely (founder) and Richard King (author) from Garbely Publishing about their work and the histories they are exploring.  In particular, we look at the Rahway Valley Railroad and what gave this New Jersey shortline such character.

To learn more about Garbely Publishing, visit their website here.

In this episode, Nick reviews their book ‘Just a Short Line – The Story of the Rahway Valley Railroad – Volume II’, which is available for purchase here.

Teen Restoring a McKeen Car

Historic Railroad Simulation – Paul Charland

Question of the Day (27:10)

What is your favorite railroad book?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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“If you’re a railfan, here you’re not strange.  Here you’re a part of the gang automatically.  You fit right in, and that makes our guests very comfortable”. We chat with Tom Davis, innkeeper for the Station Inn about his 22 years providing railfans with the ideal Pennsylvania getaway.

The station in is located in Cresson, PA, along what used to be the Pennsylvania Railroad’s mainline.  Now, Norfolk Southern sends approximately 70 trains per day through the region.  Landmarks in the area include Horseshoe Curve, the Gallitzin Tunnels, and of course, The Station Inn.

Question of the Day (27:10)

What is your favorite memory of staying in a hotel or bed & breakfast while railfanning?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Amidst the long lines of steam locomotives at the Barry Scrapyard, 48305 was painted with the words ‘Please don’t let me die’ on the front of the boiler. Fortunately, she didn’t. She is now preserved at the Great Central Railway. Left and center photos by John Turner. Right photo by Duncan Harris.

297 British steam locomotives were sent to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry.  213 survived into preservation.  How did one man make all of this possible?  Author, historian, and preservationist Roger Hardingham shares the incredible story of Barry Scrapyard, his memories of Dai Woodham, and how it contributed to today’s massive heritage railway industry in Britain.

To learn more about the scrapyard’s history and see Roger’s works, visit his website.

For a gallery of photos of the scapyard, visit this gallery.

Steam Locos in Profile – Chris Eden-Green

Talyllyn Railway

What do you find most interesting about the story of Woodham Brothers?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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Ride along with us as we travel on Budd Cars from the 1950s.  We’ll be traveling from Pottsville to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, talking with passengers and crew, and exploring the history of the anthracite region.  Here’s your ticket, so climb aboard!

The Reading & Northern Railroad is a shortline based in eastern Pennsylvania.  Throughout the year, the railroad operates excursion trains using steam and diesel locomotives.  This year, they have restored two 1950s ‘Budd Cars’ to operation as a new method of conveying people around their network.

To learn more about the Reading & Northern Budd Car trips, visit their website.

R&N Facility Technician Briar Stern – 1:48

Joanne Wood, Jackie Szeliga & Family – 8:04

R&N President Andy Muller – 11:40

Somersault Letterpress – 18:33

Carson Shappell – 30:03

R&N General Manager Matt Fisher – 31:52

R&N Food Host Nancy – 39:10

What is your Rail Diesel Car experience?  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.

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