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A Railroader's Point Of View: Gary Moreau Mar 22, 2014

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Now retired Union Pacific Railroader Gary Moreau will fill us in on what being a railroader is about. Gary recently retired from UP as a MOW Supervisor. Gary has worked pretty much all over the UP system, and even at a few of the merger railroads. Join us for an interesting conversation. Gary will also be answering questions from our listeners who call into the call-in line at 646-716-7106.

Choosing The Right Landscaping for Garden Railways Mar 15, 2014

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Last year, the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains talked with the Gateway Garden Railroad Club and during that episode, talked with members about plant selection and ground cover for a garden railroad. After many listeners expressed an interest and suggested we do a whole show about choosing the right landscaping and plants. We listened and lined up several garden experts from different parts of the country including Edward Assaf from the Long Island Garden Railway Society,; Mike Kdiman, Kidman Tree Farm and Reindeer Pass Railway Supply; Rae Ann Banks, a member of the Denver Garden Railway Society; Nancy Norris, the Bay Area Railroad Society Outreach Director and contributing editor to Garden Railroad Magazine; and Jane Clarke, the Gateway Garden Railroad Club's Landscape Gardener to have a round table discussion and take your calls. Tell your friends and join in the discussion.

Arizona Railway Museum 30th Anniversary Mar 08, 2014

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Bob and Elizabeth host this week's show recounting their visit to the Arizona Railway Museum in Chandler. Bob is a founding member of the Museum and he and his guests will be talking about the Museum's history from its inception to the present day. One of the highlights of the celebration was a visit by the Amtrak Exhibit Train.

Chris Guenzler talks about what is along western Amtrak Routes Mar 01, 2014

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The Amazing Chris Guenzler talks about what is along western Amtrak Routes. He will tell you what to see as he covers most of the Amtrak system out west. He will tell you all about each route out west. You will learn just what is out there along these unique western Amtrak routes. Learn from Chris as he gives his unique insights into each of these Amtrak western routes. He will share the beauty along each of them with you. Join us for this interesting show.

StreetCars Comeback Feb 22, 2014

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Join us as we talk about Streetcars and their comeback. We will talk with Cincinnati officials and then head to the midwest, and visit with Kansas City officials. Join in the conversation at 646-716-7106.

Interview with Allen C. Harper, President of American Heritage Railways Feb 15, 2014

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Allen C. Harper will be this week's guest on the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains program. Mr. Harper is the president of the American Heriitage Railways. The American Heritage Railways is the company that owns and operates the Durango & Silverton Railroad along with the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. The AHR also is the owner of Rail Events Inc., they are in the business of coordinating licensed special events, event coordination, event promotions, merchandise and related activities to railroad operators throughout the United States and Canada. Such as The Polar Express.

National Railway Historical Society RailCamp with host Skip Waters Feb 08, 2014

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Join us to learn about NRHS RailCamp 2014 with host Skip Waters. The National Railway Historical Society each summer sponsors RailCamp, a venue that gives hands-on contemporary railroading and railroad preservation experience to high school students, allowing them to interact directly with rail employees, learn what it takes to be a railroader, and explore career opportunities. RailCamp 2014 will be held in two locations, on the East Coast and West Coast. Among this year’s rail industry partners include Amtrak, short line Tacoma Rail, and the Strasburg Rail Road. RailCamp East will be held July 6-11, 2014, and be based in Newark, Del., with some activities in Strasburg, Pa. RailCamp Northwest will take place July 27-Aug. 2, 2014, in Tacoma, Wash. Two exciting camps with lots of activities planned. Hear all about them and how to apply to attend. Joining Skip will be Bud Thompson and Bill Chapman with NRHS to discuss how to particapate in RailCamp 2014. A few past RailCampers will join us too to share how much fun they had and what they learned. Also, learn how to apply for scholarships to pay for RailCamp and maybe even your travel expenses. You don't want to miss it. We will have our usual callers and take your phone calls too. All Aboard to hear about "RailCamp 2014!" You can apply to RailCamp by going to www.NRHS.com and click on the RailCamp Schedule on the front page. See you at Camp this Summer!

St. Louis, Missouri's MetroLink: How It Got Started And It's Future. Jan 11, 2014

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This week, the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Train's program takes a look at the Metropolitan St.Louis Light Rail system. We will talk about how the system got it's start and the current two leg operation. We will find out it ties into the other transportation modes that are available in St. Louis. Metro St. Louis and what is on the horizon for light rail in St. Louis.And we will take a peak into a day in the life of an operator.

Canadian National Dispatcher Dave Smetko Jan 04, 2014

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David Smetko the CN Dispatcher will be our guest this week on this prerecoded episode on LTT. You can not call the show during this interview. We will learn about what his job entails, What segments of railroad he dispatches and then his hobby of rare mileage train riding. We willl go pack to his Illinois Central railroading beginnings and hear a story about him meeting Muhammad Ali. His days as a tower opertor with be discussed. A good show for sure!

LTT On The Road: Jackson, TN: Casey Jones and the NC&STL Dec 21, 2013

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On our last “On The Road Segment” of 2013, we visit the railroad town of Jackson, not Mississippi but the other Jackson located in the State of Tennessee. We visit with the Mayor to Jackson, Tenn. to find out about Jackson and what they are doing to make railfans and their citizens interested in rail tourism. We also chat with the Casey Jones Village and Museum director, then travel across town to visit with the city’s Park and Recreation Director, who’s department owns the NC&STL railroad depot. The museum director will also be on hand to describe the exhibits. Plus, our usual band of regional reporters keeping us up-to-date on happenings around the country. Join us won’t you?

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