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Model Rail Radio #44: Layout Planning and Figures and Bears! Oh My! [September 10, 2011] Sep 10, 2011

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The crew discusses track laying and layout design. Trevor Marshall calls in to give an update on his new layout plans. Malcolm Johnson calls in to discuss his Japanese layouts. Jeff Shockley gives an update associated with a huge layout tour that his club is organizing. The show is rounded out by Andy Zimmerman talking about T-Trak modules and his local club. Don't forget to enter the Berties. With more than USD200 in prizes, you'd be crazy not to cast a vote or two! 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 #43: Model the Trains Down Under [August 26, 2011] Aug 26, 2011

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Tom starts the show on a Friday night with a small announcement and a reminder on voting in the Berties. The crew talking with Bill Denton about Modutrak. Murray Scholz calls in to discuss Narrow Gauge Down Under (both the magazine and the religion) and some great hobby tips for weathering and regional trees. The crew continue to talk about their projects and a new alternative to DCC. William from San Diego calls in to talk about real railroading and magazines. Thanks to Terry Terrance for doing the call traffic control for the start of the show! 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 #42: The P48 Is Strong In This One [August 6, 2011] Aug 06, 2011

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The show starts with an Australian narrow gauge discussion with Gordon Dobson, Chris Abbott. Terry Terrance and Bruce Wilson talk about 3d printing possibilities. The crew discuss magazines throughout the show. A listener submitted question on what to do with inherited model rail items is covered by the crew. Tom asks a question about what is the appropriate time to lay cork roadbed. David asks Tom about how to model the UK if you have never been there. The outro is thanks to some rail fans from New York who have released a substantial portion of their vocal work. Don't forget about the Berties! Please submit your entries through awards at modelrailradio dot com. 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 #41: Early Post Apocalyptic Era Modeling [July 23, 2011] Jul 23, 2011

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The crew talk with Gordon Dobson about OO UK model railway in Australia and a Gold Coast train show. Rene Gourley discusses 3d printing and Proto 87. Jimmy Simmons and Bill Sartore talk about craftsman kit lighting and how to model the apocalypse. Clark Kooning calls in to chat with Jimmy and co about the NMRA show. The usual crew discuss how little model railroading they have done and how to get folks in Sweden and Hong Kong to participate in the show. Matt Goodman provides a last minute update on his shelf layout and potentially what the basement layout will be based on. Don't forget to vote on the first annual Berties! 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 #40: Something like Golf [July 2, 2011] Jul 04, 2011

Show notes

The show starts with an NMRA show update from Clark Kooning and Nobby Clarke. There is an extended update from Chris Abbott who is lost for the remainder of the show due to an electrical outage. Tom and Terry continue the show discussing reliable locomotives in a variety of scales with a call from Jeff and the show's expert on this topic Jason Reis. An exhausted Jim Lincoln calls in to discuss Tom's recent corn syrup plant purchase. Bruce Wilson provides a fascinating update on his WWI layout plans. Bryan Schilling, Terry and Jason finish the show with a discussion on rockwork styles. Don't forget to vote on the first annual Berties! This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Special: Roundtable/Mike Rose's Golden Spike [May 15, 2011] Jul 01, 2011

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Steve in Chicago hosts another roundtable chat one off-show weekend with the addition of Mike Rose's golden spike operation following the completion of the epic Jim Lincoln turnout project.

Model Rail Radio #39: Hail to the Hales [June 11, 2011] Jun 11, 2011

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The crew welcome on Fran and Miles Hale to discuss scenery tips and techniques and professional layout building. The crew also discuss competitions and David Karkoski's signature rockwork technique. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

Post #39: The Post-Show Must Go Through [June 11, 2011] Jun 11, 2011

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Jim and the post-show crew gather together to discuss the weather, flooding, Jim's track environment philosophy and other related topics. 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 #38: Clark's Gone to Bed?! [May 21, 2011] May 21, 2011

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It may be entering Canadian summer but there is no sign of the show slowing down. Tom, Terry and Chris explore Chris' recent published exploits. Jeff provides an update on scouting and trains. Bryan, Clark, Chris and David discuss what you would find in a small steam train shop. Jason calls in with an update as does Matt Goodman. The show concludes with a short Post Show were Jim and Tom discuss Jim's article on a real-world piece of operations. The conclusion of the show is dedicated to Steve in Chicago who has asked for the hip-hop version of the theme for many months. 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 #37: Travelling Turnout Priest [April 30, 2011] Apr 30, 2011

Show notes

Chris, Tom and Jim welcome back Matt Goodman. Jeff Shockley calls in to give an update on a small layout he is planning. The crew welcomes on Marty McGuirk for a patented rapid topic Model Rail Radio grilling session concluded by a call from Jason Reis. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

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