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Fall Round-Up Nov 17, 2012

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Join ShuttletrainTED as he visits Kansas City. Shuttletrain will find out about what KC Nathan and Greg B have been up to and where the best fall folliage spots are in KC. Then our friend, Richard Harnish, from the Midwest High Speed Rail Association will bring us up to date on the higher speed lines progress and how we as railfans can help make High Speed Rail a reality. John the conversation by phone at 646-716-7106 or in the chatroom at www.letstalktrains.com/chat

Galveston Railroad Museum and ATSF 5000 "Madame Queen" Nov 10, 2012

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Skip Waters will be your host today on Lets Talk Trains. Following the usual LTT callers, we will hear from Dr. John Bertini of the Galveston Railroad Museum. After four years recovering from Hurricane Ike, the museum is having its re-grand reopening. One of the big events will be the arrival of the newly restored F units, painted in the livery of the Santa Fe Warbonnet, probably the most recognizable paint scheme in the history of railroading. Then during out second hour, we will hear from Mr. Sam Teague, President of Railroad Artifact Preservation Society and the Santa Fe Fifty Hundred Team of the ATSF 5000 "Madame Queen". Who's vision is to restore the 5000 to steam power with the goal of operating steam excursions from its historic home of Amarillo, Texas. We have an All the Way Santa Fe show today on Lets Talk Trains... won't you join us!

What is the APRHF, and what do they do? Oct 27, 2012

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This week, Kansas City Nathan takes control of the airwaves, as we talk about the APRHF -- the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation, as well as catch up with our regular callers around the country. We welcome the President of the APRHF, Bob Cox, as we talk about the current projects that are taking place around LaPlata, Mo. -- including great changes that the Silver Rails Gallery & Memorial Library, as well as the APRHF Paver Stone Fundraising campaign at the Exhibition of Amtrak History (more info at APRHF.org) Be sure to join us, and call in! ALL ABOARD!!!

Railroad Stations Transformed into Hotels Oct 20, 2012

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This week's American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains show will turn their attention towards hotels. Not just any hotels. Hotels that are in railway stations, some are in former stations, while others are in active stations. We will even talk with little railroad hotels. Join us as we visit The Mideast area of the United States, the Central US, why we may even venture north to Montana.. Join us in the chatroom at www.letstalktrains.com/chat or live by calling in and talking to our guests. The number to call is 646-716-7106. There will be a LTT EXTRA feature for those that listen on I-Tunes or to the archive show.

What is your favorite steam engine and why? Oct 13, 2012

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This week the Amazing Chris Guenzler wants everyone to call in and tell him " What is your favorite steam engine and why? Chris will tell you all of his as we go back in times to the ones he has ridden behind. All of them in the USA and Canada will be discussed. Why does Chris like steam engines? You will find out when you listen to this very educational show. Join us as we cover this unique topic here on Lets Talk Trains. .

Upcoming Halloween Events Oct 06, 2012

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With the Holiday season rapidly appraching, Bob and Elizabeth will be talking about the Halloween trains on Saturday's show. Please join us Saturday at 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern to let us know about upcoming Halloween, Thhanksgiving and/or Christmas events at 646-716-7106, on the web at http://letstalktrains.com or in the chat room at http://www.letstalktrains.com/chat

National Park Service and It's Railroads Sep 22, 2012

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Join us for this historic event. ShuttletrainTED has worked with the US National Park Service to bring together five of the National Parks that have railroad as a part of their parks. We will learn about the history of the railroads in the US National Parks, and current offerings at the parks as well as what the future holds for these US National Parks. Join ShuttletrainTED, Live from Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA. You can also participate in the chatroom during the show at: www.letstalktrains.com/chat. There be no call in feature during this Special Podcast.

How to move a "Big Boy" Sep 08, 2012

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Skip Waters is your host from Deep in the Heart of Texas, Today's show features Tim Blackwell, publisher of the Cowcatcher Magazine, The Model Rail & Rail Enthusiast News source from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas and Missouri. Our second hour features, Bob LaPrelle, President and CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad. Learn how he is moving one of the nations largest railroad musems from Dallas to Frisco, Texas. Over 40 pieces have to be move including a 4-8-4 northern and a 4-8-8-4 Union Pacific Big Boy. Tune in.... it's a great show!

Where the Rails Meet the Computer Aug 25, 2012

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Nick Ozorak from "At The Railyard" will be hosting this week's episode. Nick will be providing v-scale news, including an in-depth review and Q&A session about Run 8, a brand new train simulator which will be released at the end of the week! He will also be taking calls about your summer railfanning experiences and sharing his own stories. We will also be discussing other sims like MSTS, Trainz, and Railworks. To join us during the live show, call us at (646)-716-7106 or via Skype.

What Is Your Most Important Railroad moment In Your Life? Aug 11, 2012

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This week we will discuss what is your most important railroad moment in your life? Call in to the show and tell us yours!

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