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Model Rail Radio #88: Closet Layouts [April 12, 2014] Apr 12, 2014

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Tom shares some good news. Jim Lincoln and Terry Terrance chat about two rail O scale and P48 (Groundhog Day?). They also discuss their recent 3d printing projects. Ben provides some rail-fanning and model rail product updates. Sven Frank talks about his layout entry in the Garage Layout contest and also an HO layout he is working on. James Scorse introduces his O scale layout and a DCC company he runs, North Coast Engineering. What rate is the hobby growing? The answer will amaze you. Ron Klaiss provides a much anticipated layout update. Tom has some additional questions for Seth Gartner since he was last on about his layout. Georgie Li introduces his model rail and his rail-fanning interests. Terry Gaskin has broken Shapeways and Jim Lincoln is ecstatic. Jim Gore is now an official MMR and he is also a virtual clinician. Clark Kooning thinks virtual clinics are already a precedent for vast NMRA divisions. Mike Slater gives an update. Mike and Lionel Strang give some editorial discussion associated with the Garage Layout design contest and Tom announces the winner and runners up. The crew welcomes back Jeff Shockley. Jeff talks about the Model Rail Scout Merit badge. Jim Rindt provides a company update. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #87: Non-P48 O-Scale Mikado to the Head [March 1, 2014] Mar 01, 2014

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Jim Lincoln and Terry Terrance gather for the much anticipated two-rail-O-scale should be more like Proto-48 discussion. Terry and Jim then discuss their respective projects. Ben talks about a train show he attended. Ben also talks about some new products and some old products that have appeared on his radar recently. Dave Falkenburg explores how crazy you need to get to get extra detail in aqua-marine N-scale. What have serial killers got to do with David Karkoski's layout? Matt Goodman talks lighting, videos of other folks layouts and the NMRA national. Chris Harker has been living vicariously through the podcast and talks about traveling with a layout. Mike Slater joins the conversation on module/layout combinations. Lionel discusses some techniques from his layout. Bruce Wilson provides archivist information on Lionel's layout and he may actually be starting the much anticipated WWI layout. Jim Lamagdeleine introduces his two layouts. Mike Slater provides a model railroading update. Guy Mason has some train show updates. Seth Gartner describes his layout and friends layout where he operates periodically. Jim Walsh provides a quick update. Lionel and Tom wrap up the show. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #86: Coupler in the Snow [February 15, 2014] Feb 15, 2014

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Cesar Luna calls in for the first time to discuss multifaceted layouts he is planning in O and HO. Terry Terrance and Cesar talk about using video monitors providing movement in your layout. Chris Abbott jumps in to talk about collecting in the hobby. Cesar and Tom also rap on Mexican railroads. Dave Frary and Bill Sartore call in to discuss LEDs in a variety of sizes. Dave talks about the best way to cook lobster and George Sellios' retirement. Ben aka Mikado Otter introduces his layout and his model railroading interests. Ben and Fred rap on the Illinois Railway Museum. George Sinos and Chris discuss how sound can force people to operate at more prototypical speeds. Rich Murphy provides an introduction to his layout and has recently become the president of the Silicon Valley Line. Dave talks about creating a different kind of NMRA regional and talks about his exploration of rail marine. Bob Richard gives a much anticipated update. Potty mouth Jim Lincoln brings more of his old religion on the show. Stay tuned for the show down in the upcoming episode. Jim Gore has been tutoring his paper structure building techniques. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #85: Half Past Midnight [February 8, 2014] Feb 08, 2014

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Mike Slater and Chris Abbott join Tom talking about what has happened to Atlas track: in particular N scale track. Murray also contributes to the track discussion and then provides a layout update. Stephen Arnold has been hanging out with former guest, Stephen Priest, who is building an interesting layout. Peter Burr is a little perplexed now he has some more space on his layout. Toni Ryan dispels some myths about hand-laid track and turnouts. Jason Reis provides a life and a club update. Fred Van Dorpe introduces his model railroading interests and talks about his local club and other clubs in his area. Fred also raise the topic of cyber-bullying in the rail-fanning community. Terry Gaskin has been putting rivets on girders but he hasn't counted any as yet. Peter Stempel has been enjoying doing test printing with his 3d printer. Producing benchwork at speed has been Andy Dixson's recent model railroading experience. Dan Pickard provides some updates including a local weather report and some projection for the near future. Peter Little is planning multiple layouts in the same space. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #84: The Peanut Butter and BriteBoy Incident [January 18, 2014] Jan 18, 2014

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New caller Jim Walsh introduces his model railroading interests. David Karkoski is working on a new copper-mining layout. Matthew Clendenen has been getting into the hobby very rapidly. Tom provides a little family legal work for the Rindts. Clark Kooning thinks people should just try model railroading. Ed Novit provides an update on his Model Rail Radio get-together and some sound advice for grandfathers who want to utilize varying degrees of grandchild labor. Bernie Kempinski provides an overview of his new book associated with mixing military modeling with model rail. Bruce Wilson has some questions for Bernie. Tom and Bernie also talk about corn fields in N scale amongst other things. Marty provides some interesting tales from an NMRA op session. Lionel has some wisdom to provide on the topic. Tom reminds listeners that the garage layout contest is still on. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #83: Two Miracles [December 21, 2013] Dec 21, 2013

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Chuck Catania introduces his model railroad and a project he is working on with Seth Neumann to update CMRI for the Arduino micro controller. Will Merrell is a member of an N-trak modular club. Seth provides some assistance for operating on a modular club and John Garaty suggests a roll of the dice. Terry Terrance is playing hooky to provide a model railroading update. Peter Rindt lays down the law with James. Jim Gore has been using Pan Pastels on wood. Tom quizzes Ron Klaiss on his benchwork and convenes a meeting with Clark Kooning of Crackstone Anonymous. Lawrence Eggering is winning friends with his layout membership. The Professor calls in to talk about Puffing Billy in plastic, Taiwan and a layout he's building in a limited timeframe. Thomas Gasior and Jim Lincoln provides some fascinating prototype banter. Lionel Strang rekindles some of that classic Prof banter. Jim Gifford provides a South Australian update on his crew and his layout. Jim Lincoln has been making Shapeways structures for Mike Rose. Mike Slater provides a post show update in the show. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #82: The V and Oh No He Didn't [December 7, 2013] Dec 07, 2013

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Sven has a new layout for a new space. Ron Klaiss introduces his model rail interests and he has quite a layout to be seen on YouTube. James Rybka provides a model railroading update of diversion. Ralph has some advice for those interested in operating and something about the turnout of the beast. Edward Novit is going to do an end of year get-together for Chicago and surrounds listeners. Contact Ed for more details. Mike Slater and James Rindt will be there. James has been creating catenary towers for the masses. George Sinos introduces his model railroading interests and has some questions on operations answered by Andy Zimmerman, Mike Slater and Dave Ramos. Dave has been considering pulling out his layout. Stewart Sterling throws down the gauntlet. Lionel takes over the show briefly. Bruce Wilson has been doing model railroading. Ron Newby has escaped to the northern white part of the Great White North to do some serious modules. Greg Sadler explains his interests in N scale Victorian model railroading. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #81: More Forgotten than Remembered [November 9, 2013] Nov 09, 2013

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Sven Frank starts a discussion on rust with Edward Traxler. Sven also introductions a discussion on LED strips with Peter Burr. Anders provides an update on a new space and a new layout. Ted Picraux talks local museum layouts with Peter. Terry Gaskin and new caller, Guy Mason, chat with Ted on the topic of neighborhood layouts. James Wright has been to TrainFest and he's recovering. Matt Goodman provides a much anticipated update on his layout. Longtime FB regular, Aaron Wheeler, calls in to the show to introduce his layout. Darick Tucker describes his Southern Pacific layout. Jeff Dombrowski calls in to describe the North Metro Model Railroad Club (responsible for the amazing YouTube videos of the substantial layout assembly over a weekend that went viral about a year ago). Marshall Stull has been building a two level micro, the Brewery Tramway, based on a particularly famous location. Murray Scholz has become a prototype modeler and it is easier than freelancing. Jim Lincoln has taken the Chocolate to a show and he answers a question many have wondered. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Special: Malcolm Johnson chats with Rios Tam [November 6, 2013] Nov 06, 2013

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Malcolm Johnson chats with Hong Kong model railroader, Rios Tam. You can see more of Rios' work on YouTube and Instagram.

Model Rail Radio #80: Ed's Effects [October 5, 2013] Oct 05, 2013

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Tom chats with Edward Traxler about new ways to make wild grass. Jim Gore is showing his layout. Tom and Jim talk about the NMRA. Ted Picraux calls in to talk rail podcasting and a substantial garden layout he's in the process of building. Chris Abbott has some advice to provide on the subject. Andy Dixson has a new train room and he has some substantial plans. Andy and Tom rap about Swiss model railroading. Mike Kenefeck is thinking of redesigning his layout. Roger Chrysler has some ideas for Mike's layout too. Roger has some updates for the show too. Sven Frank introduces German industrial narrow-gauge in 1:8 scale. Tom floats the Garage Layout contest. Jim Lincoln provides a Chocolate update. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

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