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Kansas City Northern Railroad Aug 16, 2014

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On this week's APRHF's Let's Talk Trains Show, we visit with the people that make the Kansas City Northern (KCNRR) run. We will learn about park's trains and the history of the KCNRR. We will find what makes a ride on a park train so special for so many people, young & old alike. Join us won't you? Call in and talk about your local park train.

The Amazing Chris Guenzler's Favorite Train Trips In North America Aug 09, 2014

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On this weeks show, the Amazing Chris Guenzler will talk about his favorite trips in North America. He will break down his trips by via Amtrak, Canadian trains, Mexican trains, steam, diesel, electric, tourist trains, rare mileage and NRHS Convention trips. He will take you all across America, Mexico and into Canada when riding trains. He will tell you about trains he has ridden and a few he still needs to ride. Bart Jennings called in with an updated on the 2015 NRHS Convention. Join us for an interesting show.

Central Missouri Railroad Association & Wabash Historical Society Aug 02, 2014

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The Central Missouri Railroad Association is our host for this week's APRHF's Let's Talk Trains. The CMRRA is having their annual Model Train Show and Swap meet. We will talk about the model rail hobby in central Missouri and how the club is helping preserve the hobby and bring new members into the hobby. Since the train show is held next to the old Wabash, now NS trains, we thought we would invite the Wabash Historical Society to come and pay us a visit too.

Fostoria, Ohio Iron Triangle Jul 26, 2014

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As a direct request from many listeners requests, this time on Let's Talk Trains sponsored by the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation, we discuss the Fostoria Iron Triangle Park in Fostoria, Ohio. The railfan viewing area opened last November to great reviews. We will hear from civic leaders and rail supporters on why Fostoria. Have you been there, if so call in and give your opinion.

Skip Waters talks about your Summer Railfan Trips Jul 19, 2014

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Open lines this week with Skip Waters on the Lets Talk Trains Show. Call in to talk about your Railfan trips! Who went to the NRHS Convention? Streamliners in Spencer? Watch the Heritage equipment on the way to Spencer? Who rode 765 trips? What other fun trips did you ride so far? Catch any unique trains this Summer with your camera? Call in an let me know! Or, I have a few fun trips to share. Either way, it's all about you and the LTT listener. Call in and be a part of the show! 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

Railroading of All Genres & Sizes Jul 12, 2014

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This week, Kansas City Nathan is back behind the mic, as we talk about happening in the world of model railroading, railfanning, Silver Rails Country and last but not least the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation. He will be broadcasting the show from the Depot Inn & Suites, located in Silver Rails Country, centered in LaPlata, Mo. First off, we will check in with our Regional Roundup Correspondents from around the country, and we will talk about major railroad-related news items. Then, Nathan will discuss the recent N-Scale Enthusiast National Convention, which was held in Roanoke, Va., between June 24th and 27th, after being able to talk to a lot of the hobby's major manufacturers, as well as the up-and-coming companies in the model railroad industry; plus all the things he got to experience while in Virginia--which should be on each railfan's "Railfan Bucket List." Next, we will discuss happenings in the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation, including updates on the facilities, what you the loyal listerners could do to help and volunteer, as well as the different programs that the APRHF supports, including the popular National Parks Services' Trails & Rails program between Chicago, Ill. and LaPlata. We will then welcome Tom Anderson, of Silver Rails Vineyards LLC, Silver Rails Country's newest feature to the show. We will be talking about wine & railroads and how they go hand-in-hand, both in LaPlata & Silver Rails Country, and throughout the United States. If everything works out according to plan, we may even have a couple of other guests who have railroad-themed wines, from a vineyard 20 miles south of LaPlata, in Macon, Mo. We will have a interesting show, and we would like to invite you to join in the live discussion! Be sure to call in to ask your questions, present your opinions, and talk trains! ALL ABOARD!!!

The Amazing Chris Guenzler Revisits The NRHS Arkansas Convention & Other Trips Jul 05, 2014

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This week the Amazing Chris Guenzler talks about trips he has taken from 10/24/2013 to 622/2014. He covers both train riding and railfanning trips. He takes you from California to Oklahoma to Tennessesse to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas where the NRHS 2014 Convention in Springdale was held on this show telling you about all of his new places and rail adventures. You will learn a lot from listening to this show. Please join us for an informative programon what Chris Guenzler does..

LTT On The Road: Bowling Green, Kentucky RailPark and Museum Jun 28, 2014

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Bowling Green, Kentucky is the next stop on the On The Road series of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains. We will visit the Bowling Green RailPark and Museum. You will learn about the railroad history of Bowling Green, and how they are preserving it's history.

LTT On The Road: National Railway Historical Society Convention Jun 14, 2014

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On this episode of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains, we find ourselves attending the 2014 NRHS Annual Convention located in Springdale, Arkansas. We will get updates on the events and find out what the NRHS is all about. In addition to hearing from our regional callers, Skip Waters will join us to talk about the NRHS as he is on the Board of Directors for District 7, along with the President of the National Railway Historical Society, Mr. Greg Molloy. Lots to hear and learn on this episode of Lets Talk Trains!

Iowa and Minnesota Tidbits Jun 07, 2014

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This week's American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains features three different museums, a Great Northern Railway discussion and details about the Great Northern Railroad Historical Society. We start with a visit to TrainlandUSA, just north of Colby, Iowa, Then we pass through Des Monies, IA and stop in Boone, IA and visit the Iowa Railroad Museum. Next, we head to St. Paul, Minnesota and learn about the James J. Hill House, the founder of the Great Northern Railroad. The get an inside look into the life of a Great Northern railroader. We will wrap-up with look at rhe Great Northern Historical Society, That's all this week on the APRHF's Let's Talk Trains. Be sure and join us in the chatroom, on the Let's Talk Train's webpage. www.letstalktrains.com

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