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Model Rail Radio #65: Locked Out [November 3, 2012] Nov 03, 2012

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Tom kicks the show off talking about the John Hunter layout design contest and the return of the Berties. Mike Slater talks about a service center he maintains to work on his trains. Clark and Mike are going to Trainfest. Longtime friend of the show, Mike King, calls in to discuss his layout and Jim Lincoln's role in the layout. Tom may not be able to make Springfield. Clark's been on a layout tour featuring the late Rich Chrysler's layout. By popular demand, Tom grills Clark on his modeling methods. Bruce Wilson calls in and Tom tries to get his local crew in gear on assisting Bruce with his layout. The Prof attempts an intervention. John Hunter sets the record straight about his layout design contest. Phil calls in to talk about a flour blending plant he is working on and Dave Ramos knows knows the prototype very well. Tim Shenton introduces his layout. Henry gives a quick update about his layout. Hoffy and Tom discuss the Challengers forum and getting electronics components. Murray is in an interesting dilemma on his layout. Fred Patton introduces modeling the UK in the US. Toni provides an update. Ben blasphemes on multiple fronts. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #64: Taking Fall To a New Level [October 6, 2012] Oct 06, 2012

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Vera's working in On30 now? It's just a once off. Tom and Vera chat about a layout tour with the Prof and co in the SF Bay Area (an ongoing theme throughout the show). Jimmy Simmons provides an update. It's time for the Berties! Hoffy gives an update and chats with Jimmy about getting teenage sons involved in the hobby. Terry Terrance talks about the problems with Shapeways and some writing his working on to get more people into rapid prototyping for their layouts. The Professor returns and he's got a lot to discuss - he's been to Vegas, the Seattle area and even spent some time with your humble host. Ed Novit breaks the Prof discussion to dig deep into Inglenook mathematics. DCC listeners need not dwell. The Prof regroups on the SF Bay Area part of his trip. Marty provides a Phd in model trees for those interested in New English foliage and he's also had some visitors. Clark Kooning tries to call in and is frequently dropped from the call. Ben Sutton and Tom nerd out on 40k layouts. Dave Ramos doesn't talk about rail-marine at all. Nigel introduces his model railroading interests. Peter Stempel defects onto Facebook and talks about remote uncoupling. Please don't forget to enter John Hunter's layout design contest! This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #63: Spanky's Revenge [September 22, 2012] Sep 22, 2012

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Edward Traxler starts the show talking about a three-rail scenic-ing clinic he's working on. Paul Best gives an update on his wonderful club. Tom gives an account of failed technology (a theme that continues through the show in one form or another) and his experiences meeting the Professor and co the day before the recording. Mike Kenefeck introduces his Canadian Pacific layout. Spanky and Mike Slater take control of the show. There is an ongoing discussion about the distinctions between the UK and the US. Andreas Kold Skensved gives an update of his changing layout. The crew discuss free-mo. Peter Stempel chimes in to ask a question about Danish prototypes. Terry Terrance muses about the possibility of O-scale free-mo (Free-MoO? perhaps). John Hunter calls in to make an announcement about a track planning contest he is running currently. Roger stirs the pot a little. Tom gets back on the show briefly, enough to chat with Mike Slater on swap meets. The show ends early but the post show features Charlie Shulz: an up-and-coming videographer and model railroader. Well worth staying around until the end of the show for this chat. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #62: Ben's Favorite Restaurant [September 15, 2012] Sep 15, 2012

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Tom starts the show with Mike Slater talking about a Lionel conversion he's been working on. Dan Pickard introduces his interests in the hobby namely Australian narrow gauge. Hoffy talks about some radical changes in his layout. Tom Conboy provides an update on his progress in the hobby and some local layouts. Edward Traxler talks about narrow gauge in the Carolinas. Rod Hutchinson recommends some books and a reason or two to attend the Australian Narrow Gauge Convention. Toni Ryan gives an update about the US Narrow Gauge Convention. Terry talks writing and his problems with Shapeways. Jim Lincoln shares Terry's concern about Shapeways. John Garaty introduces his substantial layout. Spanky interrupts the show. Peter Stempel has a substantial hobby update. The crew raps about Clark Kooning. Ben Rechel talks about a productive day. Craig calls in and is promptly insulted by Spanky. It's the third year anniversary show and it's all gone to pot. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #61: Send Someone Competent [August 25, 2012] Aug 25, 2012

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Tom and Vera start the call chatting about impressionism in model rail. Danish listener Andreas Kold Skensved introduces his N scale layout. Henry discusses how he is expanding a previous layout to a new layout. John Hunter calls in from the AMRA show in Melbourne and discusses what he's seen at the show and how it is dangerous to have $1,000 in your pocket at an AMRA show. John also introduces Laurie Green who talks about his Denver and Rio Grande layout. Jim Gore opines on how there are too many people and automobiles on some dioramas. Anders provides an update on the music that will be playing on his layout. Clark chats about all things NMRA. Jim Gifford introduces BJ who talks about how to tackle artistic problems on layouts. Translating artistic styles over continents is carried over from BJ to the Professor. Lionel talks about why On30 will be his next layout. Jim Lincoln calls in from a fast train. The Professor impersonates Steve Janninck. Matt Goodman and Mike Slater rap with the crew about storing cars on a large layout. Tom tries to move the Professor out of his comfort zone. Dave Ramos returns to talk more rail marine. Murray provides an update on his layout. Toni talks about his YouTube videos. Rod Hutchinson calls in to talk about his interests in HOn30 and the Australian Narrow-Gauge Convention. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio #60: Minty Mikado [August 11, 2012] Aug 11, 2012

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Tom and Mike chat about Grand Rails and the recovery from Grand Rails. Anders provides a book review and discusses what will make an iconic layout going forwards. Terry joins the discussion to talk about layouts that have directed his layout design. Ros Flint provides an update on her layout as does Jim Gifford. Chris talks about his father's latest layout. The crew discusses the future of the hobby. Would the Professor have a basement empire given the opportunity? The answer may not surprise you. Seth Neumann gives his Grand Rails update. Jason Reis introduces a new aspect of the hobby he is exploring and also offers a novel use for a commonly used household item. Roger tells tales from the hobby store. Gordon Dobson gives some wisdom about simplicity and talks about his future conversion to DCC. Dave Ramos and Ben Rechel talk rail-marine modeling. Malcolm talks about some interesting problems with a road product and provides an update. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Model Rail Radio Special: Grand Rails 2012, Day 4 (for Tom) [August 4, 2012] Aug 04, 2012

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Tom wraps up his coverage of Grand Rails by throwing down some cash and crossing the divide from Working Media to having a really good time!

Model Rail Radio Special: Terry Terrance's Two-Rail O-Scale Take-Over [Late July, 2012] Aug 04, 2012

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Taking the initiative over a quiet month, Terry took his recorder along to the 2012 O Scale National Convention and recorded a little audio early with Rich Martin of the New York Society of Model Engineers. Through the course of the convention, Terry talked with David Schneider about his company and 19th Century railroading. Terry took some time with Brain Scace to discuss the important topic of layout design elements with modern day careers and movement. Brian also talked about his returning passion of 7mm UK modeling. Dave Vaughn explains how to have multiple heritage layouts through extraction to redesign and combination. By chance, Terry catches up with Tony Koester to talk about the NMRA and the future of the hobby.

Model Rail Radio Special: Grand Rails 2012, Day 3 (for Tom) [August 3, 2012] Aug 03, 2012

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Tom talks about the first day of the Train Show.

Model Rail Radio Special: Grand Rails 2012, Day 2 (for Tom) [August 2, 2012] Aug 02, 2012

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Tom travels to the outer suburbs of Detroit, MI, for an epic layout tour.