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Amazing Chris Guenzler Trip Updates Feb 25, 2012

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The Amazing Chris Guenzler talks about trips from 7/13/2011 to 2/4/2012. He starts us out in Missouri for the second run of the Columbia Star Dinner Train. Then he talks about the first Summer La Plata Railfan Event. The drive to Rock Island to Train Festival and all the event of it. He then finishing up the year with the Amtrak 40th Anniversay Train in San Diego and Los Angeles. We finished up with the Train Riders Coast Starlight Trip over Tehachapi Loop and Altamont Pass Trip. Future trip were also discussed.

How To Own A Train Station Feb 18, 2012

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This week, we travel back to Kirkwood, Missouri to find how the City of Kirkwood bought the Kirkwood AMTRAK station and operate it. We will talk with the Mayor of Kirkwood, Art McDonnell and Station Master Bill Burckhalter and a station volunteer. We will also talk with the former tourism director of Washington, MO about how Washington became a AMTRAK stop, what we can do as railfans can do to help or city own station.

South America Passenger Rail Tours Feb 11, 2012

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The Amazing Chris Guenzler hosts this show we will have Juergen Keller of South America of South American Travel and we will be discussing Passenger tours in South America. He tells us about all the train trips they run in Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Boliva. You will learn plenty of information on this exciting continent and he will tell you the highlights of each route they take in South America. This is a new area for us on Lets Talk Train. Join us for this exciting show,

KC Model Railroad Historical Society President Chris Mains Feb 04, 2012

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This week, Kansas City Nathan will be hosting, as he host the show at his home-away-from-home, Train Town Kansas City (www.traintown-kc.com), the home of two model railroads: The Weekend N'gineers (N-Scale) and the Southern Kansas City Model Railroad Historical Society (HO-Scale) in their 10,000 square foot space located on the State Line of Missouri and Kansas, in Kansas City, Mo. Joining Nathan, as co-host, is the President of the Southern Kansas City Model Railroad Historical Society, Chris Mains, and some of our other members, as we discuss the happenings in the two clubs, railfanning in the area, as well as other topics---and let us not forget, our regular callers. Please join us as we will have a great time! ALL ABOARD!

LTT Open Forum Jan 28, 2012

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This week our good friend Conducter Nicolas will host as we play a bit of catch up with him and talk about what you want to talk about as well. Be sure to call in and have your train of thought ready to roll. All Aboard!

LTT Open Forum Jan 14, 2012

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For their first show of 2012, Bob and Elizabeth host an open forum. Call in to (646) 716-7106 or join us in the chat room at http://www.letstalktrains.com/chat and give us your opinions, questions and observations on railroading, whether it be passenger, freight, steam, excursions or models.

Where is Your Favorite Railfanning Spot and Why? Jan 07, 2012

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This week the Amazing Chris Guenzler wants to know your favorite Railfanning Location and why.There are many fantastic railfanning spots here in North America and Chris wants to know which ones you like best. Chris can say Cajon Pass, Feather River Canyon, Tehachapi Loop, Columbia Gorge, Fraser River Canyon, Curtis Hill, Flint Hills, BNSF Needles Sub Horseshoe Curve, Sand Patch, La Plata, Rochelle, Blue Island, Porter and many more,. Which ones do you like? Join us for a very interesting and educational show.

Where Did You Railfan In 2011? Dec 31, 2011

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Join us as we talk about what did you Railfan in 2011. Chris told you about his railfanning trips in 2011. Shuttletrain Ted called with his 2011. Steve Barry called then Bart Jennings called telling us about his 2011. Conductor Nicholas called in to tell us what he railfanned this year. Winston Walker called to tell us what he is going to do next year. Nicholas called back to ask Chris how he got started riding. Close out the year with us and join in the fun.

What Are Your Railfanning Plans For 2012? Dec 24, 2011

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Happy Holidays! This Saturday, we want to know---what are your railfanning plans in 2012?---as our good friend, Skip Waters, will be hosting The Let’s Talk Trains Show. Are some of your plans include the NRHS Convention in Iowa, going to Steam Town in Pennsylvania, or taking a trip via Amtrak or VIA Rail, in Canada? Any last minute railfan/railroad items on your wish list from your friends, family, or Santa? Be sure to visit our Facebook Page and LIKE us!

LTT Open Forum Dec 17, 2011

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KC Nathan hosts this week's Let's Talk Trains Show, join us as it will be a great show!

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