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Dale Jenkins: A Well Traveled Railroader Jan 17, 2015

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This episode of The APRHF Let's Talk Trains, features railroader Dale Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins stops by fills us in on the various positions he has held with several railroads. He has been called out of retirement to serve the railroads again. Mr. Jenkins has held such titles as leverman, operator, Sunday ticket agent, train order agent, corn field agent, Special Agent, On Board Services Director, General Superintendent. He also has time to co-found the Illinois Traction Society,Volunteer and Board member of the Monticello Railway Museum. He is also the author of the Illinois Terminal Railroad history It will be an interesting episode, be sure and join us in the chatroom, on Facebook, or on Twitter.

Chris Guenzler's Final LTT Show What Railfan Trips are you planning in 2015 Jan 03, 2015

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This is the Amazing Chris Guenzler final LTT Show that he will host. What railfan trips are you planning in 2015? Call in this week and let everyone know where your headed, what are you planning on doing while your there? Will you be riding, photographing or just watching? Do you plan to go to Steamtown? Strasburg? Sandpatch? Horseshoe Curve? Cajon Pass? Winterail? Summerail? the 2015 NRHS Convention? How about the 2015 La Plata Railfan event? Any others? Do you work with a railroad museum? Do you ride tourist trains? Be sure and call in to 646-716-7106, or post your plans to our Facebook or Twitter pages. The Amazing Chris Guenzler will be hosting this week's episode, so call in and let Chris know what your itinerary is.

2014: Year In Review Dec 27, 2014

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Join all of our LTT Hosts, as we remember the Twelveth Season of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's "The Let's Talk Trains Show." The Hosts will tell which programs stood out for each of them, this year, and what each host has planned for 2015. Listeners can also comment on their favorite show(s) as well, by going to our Facebook Page or Twitter Page and letting us know. We will read some of those comments on the air. Be sure and tune in this week!

Talk With A Pullman Dec 13, 2014

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This edition of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation Let's Talk Trains we discover what a modern day Pullman does, why they do it. We find out about the perks and the challenges of being a modern day Pullman. Join us in the chat room at: www.letstalktrains.com.

Host Spotlight: Elizabeth Alkire Dec 06, 2014

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The Amazing Chris Guenzler will be Interviewing Elizabeth Alkire during this weeks show. We will learn how she got into trains, all the things she has done and many more. We will learn about here city pin collections and how train trips come into that, We will learn what steam engines she has ridden behind and some of the unique things she has done. It will be a very entraining show and we should have some very good laughs as the Amazing Chris Guenzler interviews one of our favorite hosts of the Lets Talk Trains show. Join us for a very interesting show.

Post Turkey Day Stuff Nov 29, 2014

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On this editon of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains will digest some leftovers. So in otherwords, we will talk a whole range of guests. APRHF's Trails To Rails, Santa train from Laplata, Missouri, The difference between Amtrak and VIA, The Great Dome, but wait, even more...Model Railroad Building Bulders,Hobby Store Owners, New Passenger Rail Creation in Memphis. Be sure to join us in our new chatroom at www.letstalktrains.com in the lower right.

Holiday Themed Trains All Around Nov 15, 2014

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Since the movie Polar Express, Christams trains modeled on the Polar Express have become almost as big as Thomas for museum fund raising efforts. Not just museums, but shortline railroads and even some Class I's have joined the effort. Bob and Elizabeth will talk about many of these activities on Saturday's show. In addition to talking about many of these trains, we'd like to hear about what is taking place in various parts of the country. Please call us with your activities at 646-716-7106 or join us on the web at www.letstalktrains.com. The show starts at 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern.

Amazing Chris Guenzler relives reaching 1.4 Million Rail Miles Nov 08, 2014

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This week, Chris talks about reaching his 1,400,000.0 rail-mile, why it took so long, and what he will be up to next. We will have some guests on join us and Chris will relive his past trips with you. We will talk about the Chris' trips in the United States, Mexico and Canada, as well as tourist trains and along with rare-mileage trips. He will tell you all about what he has done since we last shared with you on this show. Join us for a very interesting show this week. You can listen live or in the archieves.

Kansas City Union Station Re-Dedication Ceremony Nov 01, 2014

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LIVE Streaming of the Re-dedication Ceremony of Kansas City's Union Station. Note: the Actual Ceremony got started late, so the filler music plays for the frist five minutes.

Kansas City Union Station History Exhibit Dedication Oct 31, 2014

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A World's Class Exhibit detailing the History of Kansas City's Union Station makes it's debut to the public during this LIVE broadcast from the station.

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