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September Updates Sep 14, 2013

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The unofficial end of summer and the schools are back in session., that means only one thing. It's time for the quarterly update. That's right, this week's show we will catch up with some past guests on that has happened since we lasst talkt to them. Join us and find the who, what and where......BIg Hint: one of the guest will be from AMTRAK. Don't forget that the Let's Talk Trains program will planning shows soon for next season, so head over to our facebook page and send us your suggestions, We had some great ones this past season.

Railfan Magazine Editor Steve Barry Sep 07, 2013

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Join the Amazing Chris Guenzler as he interviews Steve Barry Editior of Railfan Magazine this week. We will also if all goes right will have Bart Jennings for a brief update as he is already in Alaska for the NRHS Convention. We will learn how Steve got his start in railroading, how he got envolved with Railfan Magazine and all the other things he does like night photo sessions and the like. Steve is an excellent rail photographer. Join us for another very educational show

LTT On The Road:Topeka, Kansas Aug 17, 2013

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This week the Let's Talk Trains Show arrives in Topeka, Kansas to take part in their Railroad Festival. The Let's Talk Trains crew will be broadcasting live from the festival. We will hear about Topeka railroading then and now. We find out how Topeka was put on the map by the railroads. How the railroads help the town today. Find out about the Great Overland Station and it's Railroad Festival.

Resurrecting A Legacy Aug 10, 2013

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This week we will be talking about a number of different aspects of railroading, as Kansas City Nathan hosts. The first hour we will be catching up with our regular callers during our Regional Roundup. Next, we will welcome back to the show committee members of Fire Up 611!, to share with you their progress on the Norfolk & Western #611---which was announced on June 28th, 2013. Watch the video of the press conference. Preston Claytor, Chairman of the Fire Up 611! Committee, and Scott Lindsey, Committee Member and owner of Steam Operations will be talking about the current status of the project and projected milestones. During the second half of the show, we will welcome back Jeff Rose to continue our conversation about modeling techniques and theories. Be sure to join us in the conversation! ALL ABOARD!!!

LTT On The Road: Folkston, Georgia Jul 20, 2013

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Join us as we find out what made a group on railfans gather toegether and then have the City of Folkston build a railwatching platform and welcomes railfans with open arms. we will also have our regular round-up reports. The show contains pre-recorded segments.

The Model Railroading Conundrum II Jul 13, 2013

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This week, Kansas City Nathan hosts, as we continue our series which we will discuss the different aspects of model railroading, from figuring out what scale is best for you, to deciding if you will have a prototypical operation or a freelanced layout. This week, we welcome model railroader, Jeff Rose, to the show, as we discuss different topics of model railroading---including, fixing those "plywood highway layouts;" theories of creating scenery; and "probable prototype." We will be opening the lines to you, the listener, to give your opinion and pose questions for our Special Guests. We will be also catching up with our Regional Roundup around the U.S. and North America.

Bart Jennings Drops By and Amtrak Guest Rewards Explained Jul 06, 2013

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This week the Amazing Chris Guenzler will be back and talk with Bart Jennings Segment 2 talking about the NRHS 2014 Convention in Arkansas. He will be joined by our regular callers segment one then will talk about a few recent trips and explain Guest Rewards to you. He will tell you about all the options you can have by joining Guest Rewards. We will tell you how he has used Guest Rewards and what he has done with it.

A conversation with Elrond Lawrence Jun 29, 2013

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Elrond Lawrence is today's guest on the Let's Talk Trains Show. Bob will talk with hin about Califronai railroading, his involvement with the NRHS, and his interests in the rapidly disappearing Southern Pacific and Santa Fe signals as well as the Salton Sea and the Sunset Route. This show was pre-recorded on June 27th so we will not be taking calls, howver, the show can be heard at http://www.letstalktrains.com or in the chat room. It can also be heard at Elrond's website http://www.66rails.com.

LTT On The Road: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Jun 22, 2013

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This week Bob and Elizabeth take Let's Talk Trains on the road to Mineral, Washington to visit and talk with Stathi Pappas, the Chief Mechanical Officer of the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad. It was founded in 1980 as part of the Western Forest Industries museum which started Camp 6 in Tacoma. They have the broadest collection of logging steam locomotives in the world, including at least one from every maker. Currently they have four in operation, soon to be five. Join us at 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern with your calls at (646) 716-7106, or join us on the web at http://www.letstalktrains.com or in the chat room at http://www.letstalktrains.com and click on the link.

Trucks vs Railroads: Can't we get along? Jun 15, 2013

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This week, Let's Talk Trains examines the rif between truck traffic and railroads. Why railroads intermodel freight has dropped except for overseas imports. We want everyone to call in, during the live show, at 646-716-7106, with their observations. Why shippers are flocking to trucks for cross-country deliveries.

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