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There’s all kinds of fascinating people working at New Jersey Transit and our next guest insists he’s not one of them. A long time fan of the of the Susquehanna Railroad and regular operator of Dave Abeles’ Onondaga Cutoff he’s got plenty of interesting insights to share. An operator on several layouts in the New Jersey area, works in a department with only two people and accomplished photographer. Grab yourself a bowl of shredded waybills, frosty cold glass of Susquehanna railroad yellow and

Everybody loves a good convention and this year’s NMRA National Convention in St. Louis promises to be a great one. There’s always lots of layouts to see, prototype tours, great clinics, an excellent train show and lots of friends to meet. The AML nation talks about our plans as our very own Martyn Jenkins comes all the way from Australia just to make sure we have a good time. There’s some about registration that leads to a great discussion. So pull up a chair for some very intriguing questions. En

These days it seems as though the problems of the world are just to big to comprehend and keeping your head above water is almost impossible. It’s time to rely on the AML Nation to once again pick you up and get you back on your feet. The gang at HQ wants to help spread positive vibes and happiness around the world. We love helping you and others feel better, so have a listen to find out what the gang is thinking this week on another edition of, “Let’s Hug it Out.” Enjoy!!

So just imagine being a conductor on Amtrak’s California Zephyr through all of this mess. We couldn’t either, so we decided it was time to check in with our favorite, brass locomotive rebuilder, Ford Mustang restoring guy, bidet tester and all-around good guy. Enjoy.

There’s nothing like getting emotional when making a podcast especially involving the AML Nation. It's kind of a nothing day around HQ, so many of the staff sent home with enough sushi to last till dinner time. So here’s some words of wisdom from the man with his very own cubicle on the 48th floor of the Stewart L. Sterling building. This podcast is best enjoyed with a large plate of week old gas station sushi and some left over Yuengling.

So many aspects of model railroading and can be considered an art form and weathering your locomotives and freight cars is no exception. This aspect of the hobby continues to grow in popularity as the search for realism seems endless. We’re checking in with one of the hobby’s premier grime creators to find out what he’s been up to lately. So grab yourself a bowl of shredded dee-cals, a tall cool glass of splattered engine grease and enjoy.

We can’t even imagine what it’s like to be in the New York City tri-state area right now but as you’re about to find out, there’s lots of people that have to carry-on regardless of the situation. The show must go on as they say for our next guest who’s managed to himself right in the middle of the fray and decided to do his best regardless of the situation. We here at the ole’ AML Nation think you’re going to find this to be a very special podcast. Enjoy!!

It’s times like this when we truly need each other and so once again we’ve gathered together the very best that the AML Nation has to offer. We can’t guarantee you’ll feel any better but we can guarantee the next two hours will feel like two weeks. Forget all your problems and worries as we take on a journey to find out what condition your condition was in. Grab yourself a bowl of Fruity Pebbles, a steaming hot mug of last weeks coffee and enjoy !!

We know what you’re asking yourself, waz' happenin' in Plattsburgh, Missouri right now?? AML Nation reaches out to every corner of the globe and a sleepy little town north of Kansas City is no different. It's the podcast you’ve been waiting for, an in-depth look into a fast-paced world of model railroad news. It’s non-stop action for this magazine editor, keeping his finger on the pulse of the world. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded set up sheets, a tall cool glass of printing ink and en

It’s time to fly the friendly skies of the AML Nation with our very own flight attendant. An emergency podcast about folks so easily forgotten while doing their job tirelessly, we here at HQ in Busted Knuckle, decided we needed to more about one of our loyal listeners. Deciding the scale you’re best suited for is tough, experimenting with Arduino‘s, giving N scale a try and then ending up back where she started. Grab yourself a bowl of stale airline pretzels, a tall glass of warm water and enjoy

It's an emergency chat with one of our regular contributors as we slowly make our way through this difficult time. Everything you wanted to know about being apprehensive when adding scenery to your layout is right here in one simple, easy to use podcast. Chris is never afraid to share his thoughts in order to help other modelers, it's an interesting chat with an interesting guy. Enjoy!!

Just like the great American cowboys discovering new territories west of the Mississippi, model railroading continues to uncover new frontiers that need to be settled. It’s a unique discussion and definitely food for thought. And if that’s not enough we have another exciting round of the Kelly questions with a dynamic new challenger eager to show the world they can go on up against the best. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded cowhide, a tall glass of stagnant pond water and enjoy!!

When you’re having no fun and you’ve got the blues, what can be done, instead of eating a bun. Hey look, we’re poets and don’t know it. You could probably do with something to take your mind off all the turmoil and uncertainty that has surrounded us through these troubling times. So here it is, the AML Nation to the rescue with a whole lotta nothing. Grab yourself a big bowl of shredded test kits, a giant glass of leftover party beer and enjoy.

The Chicago Great Western Railroad has been beautifully reproduced with an artistic feel some say is second to none. Jason has managed to faithfully capture the operation and geographical feel of the railroad. As a locomotive engineer he’s a keen observer of realism and he’s managed to develop the skills and technique needed to recreate an amazing representation of the CGW in miniature. You can see more with Scott Thornton’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFE8GSGsqRs&t=480s

Just when you thought he was gone, the “Young Gun” has returned to restore law and order in the AML Nation. This time he headed west to ride the rails on the Durango and Silverton, then it’s a quick visit to the SoundTraxx world headquarters and a chat with George the Goalie. After a quick trip to the zoo, it was time to be eastbound and down but it wasn’t long until our hero had a run-in with the law. It’s eighty-three minutes of nonstop action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Enjo