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The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.
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A program delving into the history of the Rock Island Railroad in Arkansas, the stories of its employees and operations. For nearly 80 years, the Rock Island was one of the major railroads in the state transporting passengers and freight. The bankrupt railroad was abruptly shut down in 1980, but its legacy continues.
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Join us as we bring you stories from model railroaders just like you. We talk to enthusiasts across the hobby and learn about their beginnings, challenges, accomplishments and ultimately what excites and motivates them. Come hang out with us Around The Layout and be inspired to create your own model railroading story to share.
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The Roundhouse

Nick Ozorak

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Do you find trains and railroads interesting? The Roundhouse brings you the most exciting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, the hobby, history, and more.
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History Unleashed explores the untamed, untold, and overlooked stories of the past, diving into fascinating moments, hidden heroes, and wild events that shaped the United States. It’s history brought to life with engaging narratives and fresh perspectives.
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Railroad Sessions

Big Alliance Deep

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Welcome to Railroad Sessions podcast, a monthly 2 hour show hosted by Big Alliance Deep resident dj Alexx Zander and special guests. Railroad Sessions brings you the freshest Techno, Deep House, Tech House & House music.
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Hi guys! For the Underground Railroad individual presentation I decided to do a podcast called Lit Literature! Within the podcast I give a quick recap of the book's summary and any background information the listener might need to know while tuning in. After giving a brief recap I then dive into the underlying themes regarding Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad.
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Discover Iowa’s role in the advancement of civil rights. Learn how landmark Iowa court cases, the Iowa Underground Railroad, Iowa towns like Buxton, and Iowa civil rights pioneers like Alexander G. Clark, Ralph Montgomery, Edna Griffin, and more guided the future of the state and the nation. We will look at how the nation’s path forward might be discovered by gleaning the wisdom of Iowa's history. For any questions or suggestions, please email Erick at [email protected]
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Join Tom and Steve on the journey from ignorance to knowledge. One book at a time. One chapter at a time. "The Blunderground Railroad." Assumptions are often more dangerous than assertions because they are unspoken. In their quest to apply Biblical truth to the failing institutions all around us, Tom and Steve explore books about culture and Christianity in the modern world.
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Hopalong Cassidy A western that was greater than The Roy Rogers Show or Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch. Hoppy was a hero to one and all. He and his sidekick, California Carlson, roamed the Southwest in thrilling stories week after week. Almost every tale had a little mystery in it, and almost every story ended with Hoppy’s boisterous laugh. Clarence Mulford, the author of the Hopalong Cassidy stores, created a hard-fisted, rough and tough cowboy, nowhere near or like the lovable Hoppy of the movi ...
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Video producer John Abatecola discusses model railroading, prototype rail fanning, historic preservation, and his experiences making documentaries about railroads as well as model railroads. Topics range from railroading, model railroading, commentary, events, and the technical and logistical aspects of video production, as well as occasional guest interviews. You can experience a lot more of TSG Multimedia's content on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/tsgmultimedia You're i ...
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Our podcast is very much like the beginnings of the Queensland Railways in 1865 - a journey into the rich tapestry that is the story of Queensland. Since the colony and later the state of Queensland first came into existence there has been a story in the background. A story of iron, and steel, of timber and tin and most importantly, people. People think about the railway, and think of the iconic images of the steam locomotives, rollingstock, railway lines, stations but so much of our history ...
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Gone Railin'

SouthSiderStudios

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We'll explore both sides of railroading, model and real, because without model trains where would they get the idea for the big ones? This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com
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Geared towards Deadheads, Phishheads and the jam band community, The Sound Podcast is a music discovery interview style podcast, hosted by Ira Haberman. Featuring Jam Bands and more... much more. Rooted in Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Funk, Jazz, Reggae, Rock, Soul but mostly Jam Band music. Here is a small sample of the guests that have been on The Sound Podcast to date: ALO, Anders Osborne, Antibalas, Aqueous, Band of Heathens, Barr Brothers, Blackberry Smoke, Chris Robinson ...
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Fat Thor Podcast is an extension of the Fat Thor Lockdown Challenge. The Fat Thor podcast was created by comedian Andy Gunnin. Hosted by Andy and Jody Cietutat of Midget Mafia. Jody has gone viral on Tik Tok. Andy and Jody grew up in the same town and they talk comedy, daily events, interviews with Hollywood directors, actors, producers, comedians and rock stars. Such as Jay Gionnone (Gone Baby Gone, The Patriot) Keith Coogan (Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead, Fox & the Hound) Ernie O’Don ...
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Storybook Railroad

Robin MacBlane and Larry Whitler; Robin And The Giant

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Broadcasting together since 1990, radio personalities Robin MacBlane and Larry Whitler, better known as Robin And The Giant, host this podcast featuring conversations and interviews about books, music, and entertainment of all types for children and young readers.
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No Name Station

Roscoe's Sweatsuit & NobodyKnows

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Pass the interstate, through the forest, across the railroad tracks, take a left at the tree marked by lightning, in the abandoned subway, down the hole to level -2, between the 81st and 82nd realms, in room 000 is No Name Station. In the dingy, disorganized space, randoms and nobodies meet. Thoughts and discussions circulate.
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Accidentally Historic

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County

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Council Bluffs’ location has put the town into contact with a lot of history. Lewis and Clark and the Mormon pilgrims came through, as did the westbound pioneers on the Oregon and California Trails. Abraham Lincoln designated the town as milepost zero for the transcontinental railroad. The first coast-to-coast automobile trip passed through and later the first transcontinental highway. Council Bluffs was the birthplace of Omaha and first war-time mobile hospital. It also boasted the state’s ...
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The Book Review

The New York Times

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The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of Histo ...
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Recorded at the world famous La Mesa Model Railroad Club HO scale Tehachapi Pass layout in the San Diego Model Railroad Museum! Hosts, Jarod Black & Austin McAdams explore the world of HO model railroading, with in depth product reviews, tips, prototype research, and much more!
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July 5th, 1973 - A railcar sits on a spur of the Santa Fe Railroad. For about a month, it has served as a "holding tank" for 33,000 gallons of propane gas belonging to the nearby DOXOL Gas Plant.​The time has come for DOXOL employees to retrieve the gas from the tanker to be stored at the plant. But, during the process of offloading the gas, something goes TERRIBLY wrong... The disaster KILLS 12, 11 who were firemen and MAIMS approximately 100 innocent citizens of the small town of Kingman, ...
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KAPTAN, born 1991 in Wuppertal, is a producer and DJ Releases: Dub Through Darkness (2020, Railroad Records), Dub Fields (2022, Kaptanmusic), Pull Out The Dub (2022, Railroad Records). In January 2023 his debut album 'Dubs From The Vault (basscomesaveme) was released. At The Rolling Gate (2023, Maxi-EP, Railroad Records)
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Following Harriet

Virginia Tourism Corporation

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Following Harriet is a podcast that takes a closer look at the life of one of the bravest and most extraordinary women in our country’s history. It also puts Harriet in a broader context, examining the 19th Century experience of African Americans, especially in Virginia.
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Steve Luongo is an American drummer who has performed, produced or recorded with some of the biggest names in the music business including John Entwistle-The Who, Leslie West-Mountain, Eddie Money, Jack Bruce-Cream, Billy Squier, Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams-AC/DC, Robin Zander-Cheap Trick, Rat Race Choir, Mark Farner-Grand Funk Railroad, Rickie Blackmore-Rainbow, Todd Rundgren, Ann Wilson-Heart, Joe Walsh-Eagles, Don Felder-Eagles, David Pack-Ambrosia, Alan Parsons, Dicky Betts-Allman Bro ...
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On this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading, Tony and Ray welcome Thomas Garza from ScaleSigns.com to talk all things signs. Thomas talks about his start in sign making in 1995 and how he's picked up where he left off in 2001 when he joined the US Army, and is on a mission to create the most accurate scale signage available. Later, Tony b…
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This episode features the experiences of three longtime Rock Island engineers: Harold Rhoads, Buddy Bryant and Howard Smith. They started as firemen in the years after World War II, with two of the three working with steam locomotives before they were completely phased out. They worked throughout Arkansas and into Memphis, Tennessee and shared thei…
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In this episode, we discuss hosting an Operations weekend. How do we pick layouts, how are guests invited, and what can a host do to prepare for time visitors? The crew in this episode is Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR, Ken Zieska, and Thomas W Gasior MMR as the host. Our show is sponsored by the Jordan-Walker Bowling Ball Factory kit.…
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In this episode of History Unleashed, we explore the Underground Railroad, the secret network that guided enslaved people to freedom. Discover the ingenious quilt codes used to signal safe havens and navigate dangerous routes. We also dive into the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, from her daring escapes and rescue missions to her pivotal role…
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Welcome to the first part of the Eurasian rail adventure. In this episode, hear about abseiling pizza deliveries, what it means to terrenkur, where to find the best coffee(s) in Almaty, and how not to pay for your groceries in a Kazakh supermarket! Instagram: travel_lights_podcast Subscribe for instant notifications when new episodes are released. …
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One day, several decades ago, the writer Winnie Holzman was shopping in a Manhattan bookstore where a particular cover caught her eye. It showed a woman with a green face, a black hat pulled down over her eyes. The book was “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire, a retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “Oz” stories from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West.…
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On an April morning in 1880, West Point cadet Johnson Chestnut Whittaker failed to appear at 6 a.m. roll call. He had endured continuous abuse from his white classmates and was found unconscious and bloodied after a brutal beating. But as he recounted the story of his attack, he was met with suspicion from West Point officials. In West Texas, the A…
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Did you know one of the first travelling dental clinics in Queensland was a railway carriage? The school dental scheme was developed by the Department of Public Instruction in the late 1920s. The Rail Dental Clinic ensured people from the country received the same level of care as those living in the city. Operating for half a century, the Rail Den…
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Come with me on my visit to Bath, North Carolina the oldest incorporated town in the state of North Carolina. Visit the historic places there and feel the nostalgia that was in the air as I explain what I saw and did. Hear about Blackbeard, once a resident of this town. A short and unique experience into the past you won't want to miss! Remember to…
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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 14, 2024 There's no doubt that Don Irace, famous for his Providence & Worcester layouts, is passionate about operations and, on this episode, we focused on just that. Don tells us about the top 2 things that should be prioritized for good operating sessions and shares some helpful advice on the steps one should…
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Featured Songs: The Rock Collection - Home on the Range - 01-25-20 - Terrapin Crossroads - San Rafel, CA Greensky Bluegrass - Wish I Didn't Know - 02-08-20 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA Infamous Stringdusters - Ramble on Rose - 02-09-20 - Varsity Theatre - Minneapolis, MN Spafford - Eyes of the World - 02-09-20 - The Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY J…
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Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Do you wonder if we are the only country that celebrates the beloved holiday? Who invented Valentine's Day anyway? All of the answers to these questions and more in this SPECIAL episode of Heart-Shaped History; The Complete History of Valentine's Day. Remember to “Like", on Instagram and Face…
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The screenwriter Peter Straughan has become adept at taking well known — and beloved — books and adapting them for the big and small screens. He was first nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay of the 2011 film “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” based on the classic John le Carré spy novel, and then adapted Hilary Mantel’s “Wolf Hall” trilogy into an …
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Alain Locke's classic essay "The New Negro" and the literary anthology featuring the work of Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Countee Cullen and other significant black writers of the day. The rising artistic scene would soon be known as the Harlem Renaissance, one of the most important cultural movement…
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Get ready for a whole new vintage of true crime podcast with Blood Vines, available exclusively on Wondery+.Hosted by Chris Walker, this full-bodied series uncorks the never-before-told story of the Licciardi family - one of the most powerful wine dynasties in California history - who almost brought down the entire industry over a family battle for…
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Original Air Date: May 12, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Hopalong Cassidy Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy) • Andy Clyde (California Carlson) Writer: • Clarence Mulford Producer: • Walter White Jr. Music: • Albert Glaser Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…
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What does it take to get a wrongful conviction overturned? Quite a lot, according to investigative reporter Alison Flowers, who says proving innocence is much more difficult than proving guilt. She has investigated the cases of many wrongfully convicted individuals, including that of Chicagoan Robert Johnson. In our last episode, Invisible Institut…
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Amelia Bloomer was born in New York but spent most of her adult life in Council Bluffs. Her name is associated with a garment worn by women and women’s rights, but there’s a lot more to the story than that. Amelia Bloomer dedicated her life to righting social wrongs, and when she arrived in Council Bluffs in 1855 she found a town that could very de…
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In May 1870, James Webster Smith arrived in West Point, New York, in the hopes of becoming the first Black cadet to attend the U.S. Military Academy. While facing West Point’s famously difficult curriculum, he was forced to endure an onslaught of racial prejudice from his white classmates. Hundreds of miles to the West, the buffalo soldiers of the …
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Elijah Wald’s 2015 book, “Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan and the Night That Split the Sixties,” traces the events that led up to Bob Dylan’s memorable performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The book is about Dylan, but also about the folk movement, youth culture, politics and the record business. For the writer and director Jam…
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On this month's Talking Ops with Don Irace, we're talking big operations with the owner of the BNSF Fall River Division, John Parker. John shares with us what it's like to prepare for and manage operations on his large layout. From track cleaning to crew selection and keeping them all busy, John gives a deep dive into what it takes to keep the BNSF…
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That last few years of the 35 years moe. has been together haven’t been the easiest for the band. First there was bassist Rob Derhack’s cancer diagnosis which thankfully is in remission, guitarist Chuck Garvey’s stroke which he has almost totally recovered from and the untimely passing of Rob’s son. All of these setbacks could have easily crushed t…
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February 10, 1972. When his music career begins to stagnate, David Bowie reinvents himself with an alien alter-ego he names Ziggy Stardust. You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.com History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.…
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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 30, 2024 If you're looking for proof that it's never too late to get started in model railroading, look no further than Marty Jenkins. Contrary to the stories we typically hear, Marty got his start in the hobby in his 40's and has seemingly made up for lost time, diving head first down the rabbit holes of the…
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Featured Songs: Yonder Mountain String Band - 01-28-23 - Mississippi Half Step Uptown Toodeloo - Freight and Salvage - Berkeley, CA Holly Bowling - 02-01-23 - Cassidy - Kemba Live! - Columbus, OH Billy Strings - 02-02-23 - Highway Hypnosis - 1st Bank Center - Brookfield, CO Bob Weir & Wolf Bros. - 02-03-23 - Mission In The Rain - Florida Theatre - …
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When the filmmaker and photographer RaMell Ross first read “The Nickel Boys,” Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about two Black boys in a dangerous reform school in the 1960s, he couldn’t help but put himself in the shoes of its protagonists, Elwood and Turner. In his film adaptation of the book, Ross does that to the audience: You se…
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Chicago is a city of food as much as it is a city of neighborhoods and cultural communities. Last episode, we talked about how Chicago may not have a concentrated Filipino enclave, in the way neighborhoods like Chinatown and Humboldt Park are cultural hubs. But the community comes together and supports each other nonetheless. And Filipino food in C…
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Original Air Date: May 05, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Hopalong Cassidy Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy) • Andy Clyde (California Carlson) Writer: • Clarence Mulford Producer: • Walter White Jr. Music: • Albert Glaser Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…
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In the spring of 1865, with the Civil War finally over, American lawmakers began to debate whether Black soldiers would have a permanent place in the peacetime Army. Some 180,000 Black men had fought in the Union ranks, but never before in the nation’s history had they been allowed regular status in the armed forces. In the West, white settlers wer…
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With young modelers like Paul Stamp on the scene, the future of model railroading is looking bright! A rising star in the NMRA Lakeshores Division, Paul takes us on his journey from a youth filled with Thomas The Tank Engine to small layouts in his college apartment to the awesome Finger Lakes Railway model railroad he's building and sharing with a…
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In 1876, raw meat mysteriously rained from the sky over Bath County, Kentucky. Was it a freak weather event, a scientific anomaly, or something stranger? Join History Unleashed as we unleash the bizarre theories behind this unsolved mystery! Remember to “Like", on Instagram and Facebook, and to subscribe and/or share this story with others so they …
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Do you think model railroading is too expensive to get started? Think again! MFRailroad's Matt Forcum comes by the ATLP studio to talk about ways to set limits and keep your hobby budget in check with helpful tips on buying locomotives, rolling stock and creating scenery. Matt also shares how careful planning can help set limits and prevent overspe…
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#TSGMultimediaPodcast #HistoricPreservation #ModelRailroading #Trains #Railroads This month’s TSG Podcast includes: 0:53 Intro/Welcome 1:49 Layout Tour Shoot with Frank Markovich 4:22 TSG Live Talking Trains: https://www.youtube.com/live/evXDPf6SRV8?si=DhSPF9u_l9Vh8Mq5 5:06 Cataloging Artifacts at SBHRS 7:36 Catches of The Month 9:11 PCR 2025 Conve…
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Featured Songs: Tauk - 11-10-22 - Weird Fishes/Arpeggi - The Independent - San Francisco Gov’t Mule (and Friends) - 01-18-23 - West LA Fadeaway - Island Exodus 13 - Runaway Bay, JM Holly Bowling - 01-20-23 - Fast Enough For You - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA moe. - 01-20-23 - Bear Song - 930 Club - Washington, DC Eggy - 01-22-23 - Let It Rock -…
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