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LTT On The Road: TrainFest Day Two Nov 15, 2015

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The APRHF Let's Talk Trains Show will be attending the America's Largest Operational Model Train Show: TrainFest. We will be broadcast LIVE from Noon to 2 p.m. from the exhibition floor. We will talk to show director and several exhibitors. We will have a jammed packed two hour show. You can call in and ask quetions of our guests at 646.716.7106

LTT On The Road: TrainFest Day One Nov 14, 2015

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The APRHF Let's Talk Trains Show will be attending the America's Largest Operational Model Train Show:TrainFest. We will be broadcasting LIVE from Noon to 2 p.m.from the exhibition floor. We wil get to talk to the show director and several exhibitors. We will have a jammed packed two hour show. You can call in and ask quetions of our guests at 646.716.7106

The Vicksburg Campaign And The Importance Of The Railroad Oct 24, 2015

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During our Mississippi swing, we stopped off and discovered that the Vicksburg National Military Park had a railroad running through it, and has since before the war. So I asked the National Park staff if we could do a follow up inerview. What I learned was amazing, just as the spot in the park that overlooked the railroad. Join us for this week's program.

LTT On The Road: McComb Mississippi Railroad Museum Oct 17, 2015

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On this episode, we head south for our annual Mississippi visit. This time, we pull into McComb, Mississippi. The town of McComb is home to the McComb Railroad Museum. The town owes it's beginnings to the railroads, as do many of Mississippi towns. The McComb Railroad Museum is housed in the current Amtrak Station and has a vast collection of railroad artifacts and some rolling stock. We visit with McComb's vice-mayor, about what the railroad and the railroad museum currently means to the area. We will also find out how he personally supports the museum. Then we visit with the museum's director, Winnie Howell. Ms. Howell will educate us on why she decided to save the depot and the town's railroad history. Several of the museum's volunteers will stop by to tell us what resoration projects they are working on. Amtrak's Area Station Manager will closeout the episode to talk the role Amtrak plays in the town. Join us for a information packed show.

A Quick Visit To The Chatham, Illinois Railroad Museum Oct 05, 2015

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If you have ever traveled through the Springfield, Illinois area recently, you probably missed a great little railroad museum, just south of Springfield. The town of Chatham, Illinois has preserved their Chicago and Alton depot. The depot sits next to the Amtrak/UP line that runs from Chicago to St. Louis. The line is getting an upgrade to 110 mph for the higher speed program. The museum is a great example of what can be done, when like minded people come together and preserve history.

LTT On The Road -- Spring Creek Model RR Show & Introducing APRHF Rail Rangers Aug 06, 2015

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On this episode of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's The Let's Talk Trains Show, Kansas City Nathan is on the road, at the Spring Creak Model Trains Show, which took place in Deshler, Neb., over the 4th of July holiday. We will be talking to different clubs, as well as a few guys who do "Proto Freelance Model Railroading" and what it actually is... Also, we have the President of the APRHF, Bob Cox, the Rail Rangers Executive Director & Chicago Coordinator, Robert Tabern, and Assistant Chicago Coordinator, Kandace Tabern---who will be talking about the newest APRHF project: Rail Rangers.

LTT Visits With Passenger Train Journal's Editor Mike Schafer Jul 18, 2015

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On this episode of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's "The Let's Talk Trains Show," we visit with the editor of the White River Production's Passenger Train Journal, Mike Schafer. Mike is a well known railroad photographer, travelled all over the U.S. and Canada. Mike has written books about railroads and the people that work with railroad. Mike starts off with a recap of his railroad passion, We discuss different Amtrak/Via passenger routes. Mike describes how an issue comes together. Join us for this prerecorded program.

The Amazing Chris Guenzler returns to talk about the NRHS 2015 ConventionTrip Jul 10, 2015

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The Amazing Chris Guenzler returns to talk about the 2015 NRHS Rutland Convention Trip. Learn about everything he did before, during and after that event. Chris will tell you about Tourist Trains he rode, Trolley Museums he visited, finishing up the Amtrak system again, getting to La Plata and the trip home all by rail. Many surpises were had and will be shared with you on this unique show. The Amazing Chris Guenzler returns to give you this special 90 minute show. Join us for the fun!

Railroads: How the Media, Congress and Unions view them. May 16, 2015

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On this week's program, we will take a look at how our nation's railroad's are viewed by the media, legislators and the unions. With the recent tragic crash outside Philadelphia, PA and reports that followed, we will talk with some people that deal with those areas, and how they interpret what is happening and what should be happening.

12 Hours at Temple - Railfan Railwatching Party May 09, 2015

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Just like "24 Hours @ Saginaw" we are attending "12 Hours @ Temple" for NATIONAL TRAIN DAY! A 12 hour extravaganza railwatching event to be held in Temple, Texas on the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum grounds. It's also the Amtrak Station. There is a lot planned when attending this event, Let's Talk Trains plans to share as much as we can for the short 2 hours we are there. Listen in or better yet, come join us for some real rail fun! And don't forget to call in and tell us what you are doing on NATIONAL TRAIN DAY 2015! Your host for this event is Skip Waters.

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