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"Railfan or Foamer" - Which one are you? Jun 05, 2010

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Skip Waters of Dallas, TX returns as your host for this week's Lets Talk Trains show. His topic is "Railfan or Foamer" - Which one are you? Skip will also take calls and solicit comments on your favorite railfanning hotspots. Plus, he will recap last weeks show on "24 Hours @ Saginaw" letting everyone know how many trains they recorded and interview one of the presenters that put on programs during the event. Mr. Leonard Ruback of Central Texas will share Geotagging your photos while railfanning or on the chase. Tune in, it will be fun!

LTT On The Road: 5th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw" May 29, 2010

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Your host this week is Skip Waters of Dallas, TX. Chairman of "24 Hours @ Saginaw" railwatching event. Special guests will include Mr. Steve Allen Goen of Wichita Falls, TX who is a railroad author of many titles on southwest railroads and producer of rail DVD programs which he currently has finished of the UP 844 Valley Eagle though south Texas. We will learn more of his recent chase and up coming projects. Also joining us will be some local guests that are attending "24 Hours @ Saginaw" event and learn what other fun activities is going on at the depot. For the past 4 years the North Texas Chapter, NRHS has had the privilege of hosting a 24 hour railwatching event at the Saginaw Depot in Saginaw, Texas over Memorial Day weekend starting on Friday evening and ending Saturday evening for a full 24 hours. In past years we have had approximately 100 or more Railfans attend this event to watch trains day and night. Join us and our regular callers at 10:00 AM Pacific, 12:00 Noon Central Time. The call in telephone number is 646-716-7106

Virtual Railroading Updates May 01, 2010

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May Day! This week's show will be hosted by Nick Ozorak, creator of the Virtual Railroading series "At The Railyard". Nick will be joined by other members of the Virtual Railroading community to talk about the benefits of modeling in V-Scale (Virtual Scale) on your very own computer, such as how you can drive Santa Fe Railway #3751 from Los Angeles to San Diego without ever leaving home! Of course, we'll be taking your calls as well, and we may hear from some folks riding behind the real #3751!

Steam Locomotive Engineer Ross Rowland Apr 24, 2010

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Noted steam entrepreneur Ross Rowland will be Bob and Elizabeth's guest on Let's Talk Trains. Ross has had a number of accomplishments with steam locomotives including founding the High Iron Company to restore mainline coal-burning steam engines, the American Freedom Train Foundation and Iron Horse Enterprises. Ross has been a licensed steam locomotive engineer since 1964 and has logged nearly 250,000 mainline miles behind the throttle of his locomotives. Please join us at 10:00 am Pacific Time by calling (646) 716-7106 or in the chat room at www.railradio.com/lttchat.

LTT On The Road: The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Apr 17, 2010

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Bob and Elizabeth Alkire travel to Portland to visit the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation. The discussion will include their efforts to find a new home in Portland for SP 4449, SP&S 700 and OR&N 197. Special guest will be Doyle McCormack. Join us at 10:00 am Pacific Time with your questions at (646) 716-7106 or in the chat room.

"This Week at Amtrak" Editor Bill Lindley Apr 03, 2010

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The new editor of "This Week at Amtrak", an enewsletter journaling the decisions and insides of our national train service, Bill Lindley will be the featured guest. Phoamer Gene and AC Adam will hosting. Our regular callers will be here, and a "mystery" guest may join us, as well. Join us and call in and/or join the chat room.

Rail Art with Mitch Markovitz Mar 27, 2010

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Bob and Elizabeth Alkire will continue the topic of rail art with artist Mitch Markovitz. Mr. Markovitz has done posters for the South Shore Line and the Chicago Elevated. His book "How to Draw and Paint Trains Like a Pro," was released by Voyager Press in September, 2009. Please join us by calling in or joining in the chat room.

Rail Art with J. Craig Thorpe Mar 20, 2010

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Bob and Elizabeth Alkire chat with rail artist J. Craig Thorpe. The live chat is at railradio.com/lttchat. Join us by listening, chatting and calling in. The number is (646) 716-7106.

Grand Opening of the Silver Rails Library in La Plata, MO Mar 13, 2010

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LIVE from SilverRails Country, LaPlata, Mo., Nathan of Kansas City will be hosting live at the Grand Opening of the SilverRails Gallery and Memorial Library. Please join us as we will have a number of special guest, possibly including some of the featured artist and photographers who have their works displayed in the Gallery. Please join us!

LTT On The Road: Laplata, Missouri Jan 02, 2010

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Join us, as Nathan of Kansas City makes the trip to LaPlata, Mo., and joins the Amazing Chris Guenzler to partake in the celebration of ringing in New Years 2010 and to broadcast live, the Dedication Ceremony of the Silver Rails Memorial Library, including the dedication of creator of the "Let's Talk Trains" show, Richard Hamilton, and three other prominent people who were heavily involved in educating the rail community, and all had significant involvement in rail related events in La Plata. Please join us for this interesting show.

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