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Amazing Chris Guenzler Trip Updates Jun 01, 2013

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The Amazing Chris Guenzler Talks about trips he has taken from 3/7/2013 to 5/23/2013 We now have a new chat room off of the Trainweb Lets Talk Trains web site. Bob Alkire got his hair cut on the Overland Trail behind the Santa Fe 3751. We should be joined by Bart Jennings who will give us a 2013 NRHS Alaska Convention update. Chris talked about Fullerton Railroad Days then did the Rare Mileage Trips with Bart Jennings and all the other things Chris did on that trip.The LA Kings won their firsrt Stanley Cup

Railroad Museums: Are they important? May 18, 2013

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This week, Let's Talk Trains invites two different Railroad Museums to discuss their museums and their mission. The Georgia State Railroad museum will discuss their history and the future. The Houston Railroad Museum will discuss their plans for the future. Both museums will try and answer the perception of non railfans, calling some museums junkyards.

2013 National Train Day May 11, 2013

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It's the annual National Train Day show. With Elizabeth out of town, Bob will be hosting solo as he takes calls from National Train Day events around the country. To tell us about your event, please call 646-716-7106 or join us on the web at http://www.letstalktrains.com or in the chat room at http://letstalktrains.com/chat. Beginning at 10:00AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern.

LTT On The Road: 2013 Fullerton Railroad Days May 04, 2013

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This week The Let's Talk Trains Show comes live to you from Fullerton Railroad Days 2013. The Amazing Chris Guenzler will tell you all about Fullerton Railroad Days. He will tell you all about the train exhibits and model railroads here on display. We will have interviews with people and I will walk around the grounds to tell you all about this great event. This is the biggest event in Fullerton each year and by listening you can be a part of it.

Railfanning in the Modern Age Apr 20, 2013

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With the recent events that have taken place in Boston, this past week, our hobby of railfanning is, again, under the magnifying glass by the general public and local authorities. This week, Kansas City Nathan, hosts as we talk about the hobby of railfanning, different website and tools we use and have an open the phone lines for a discussion about the events the past week and what we can do to help promote our hobby and not fall victim to misunderstanding. ALL ABOARD!!!

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's Nickel Plate Road 765 Mar 30, 2013

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Well, no, not the locomotive itself, but Kelly Lynch, of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society will be Bob and Elizabeth's guest on Saturday's Let's Talk Trains. Kelly will give us a history of the locomotive as well as discussing its life as an excursion engine. Join us with your questions at 646-716-7106, on the web at www.letstalktrains.com or in the chatroom at www.letstalktrains.com/chat. The show airs at 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern

Smithsonian's America on the Move Mar 23, 2013

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America on the Move, is an exhibit of the Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.. We will take a look at the offerings at our nation's museum as it relates to rail transportation over the years. Have you been to the Museum of American History? Well, If you have you only saw less than 10 percent of the artifacts they have. Join the conversation at 646-716-7106 or in the chat room, at www.letstalktrains.com/chat.

Fire Up 611! Committee Chat Mar 09, 2013

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Just imagine... It's early morning, with thick fog surrounding you, you are standing trackside, with a camera in-hand. You hear in the distance, the chug of a locomotive coming towards you, and you hear the whistle announcing it arrival. It gets louder and lounder and then, through the fog, the engine emgerges, cutting through the thick fog like a knife, in all of her glory. You stand there, watching her pass by in awe---forgetting that you are wanting to get a photo of her---amased by her power and absolute beauty. Though, sadly, as time passes, her fire has been dumped and she quitely waits, under a protective shed next to her cousin, for another chance to run under her own power. This week, Kansas City Nathan will welcome members of the Virginia Museum of Transportation and Fire Up 611 Committee to the show, as we talk about the committee, their goals, and what we can do to help. We will also share stories of 611's past and dreams of the future. This will be a very exciting show! Be sure to join us during the live show---12-noon (Central)/10am (Pacific)---as we help "Fire Up 611!" ALL ABOARD!!!

Chris Guenzler Recounts Mainline Steam Trips He Has Taken Mar 02, 2013

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The Amazing Chris Guenzler will be hosting this week's "the Let's Talk Trains Show." Chris will talk about his mainline steam trips over the years, He will go from his first on Salt Lake City to Provo with the Union Pacific 3985 on its first public excursion to all of the other trips he has made. Engines used have been Santa Fe 3751, Milwaukee Road 261, Frisco 1522, Union Pacific 844 and 3985, SP&S 700 and many others. Join us for an educational show.

The Model Railroading Conundrum I Feb 23, 2013

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Do you like trains? Do you enjoy modeling trains? Have you ever had a model railroad when you were young and want to get back into the hobby, but don't know where to start? Have you hit that "bumper at the end of the line" and don't know what you want to do? This week, Kansas City Nathan, will be hosting The Let's Talk Trains Show, with Special Guest, Kevin Buck, and others who have been involved in model railroading , both as an amateur and professionally. This will be the first of a series of shows 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. 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. Be sure to join in the conversation, as this will be a great show! ALL ABOARD!!!

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