a ModelersLife
Summary: All modelers have a life but what do we know of it. This podcast is as much about the people in model railroading has it is about the hobby itself. I've met so many interesting people in the hobby over the years I decided it would be fun to share their back stories with everyone else. So come along with me, Lionel Strang as we discover just how many fascinating folks there are in this great hobby of ours.
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All the news that is the news is right here at your fingertips thanks to our crack reporter Tony Cook – editor of Model Railroad News. Tony has risked life and limb traveling around the globe looking for the latest and greatest products helping to turn your dream pike into a reality. On this episode learn all about the evolution of using a forty foot box car for bulk transport to the development of covered hoppers and some of the new models available such as Tangent’s High Side Covered Hopper.
“Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show” the biggest model railroad show in North America, dating back to the‘60s when a group of students and faculty members from the University of Massachusetts hosted a swap meet on campus. In ‘82 they moved to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. Fast forward almost 40 years where show president John Sacerdote and his tireless army of volunteers is ready for a crowd of 25,000 folks excited to see what’s new and different this year. Enjoy!
I’ve met so many interesting people right here on the ole’ AML Network so we thought it’s the perfect time of year to find out what they’d like to see happen in the future. It’s a whole bunch of your favorite AML regulars wishing you all the best for the new year and talking about there hopes of a bright future for the hobby and people in general. So get yourself a big bowl of shredded party hats, a warm mug of leftover eggnog and enjoy.
Merry Christmas 2018
Once again it’s time for our annual state of the hobby and who better to determine the future of model railroading then the editor of Model Railroad Hobbyist. It’s a great podcast with Tony Cook, editor of Model Railroad News and Bruce “the moderately agitated” Mailboy as co-hosts. The potential for growth in the hobby has never been so exciting and Joe Fugate is eager to talk about that and a major life experience he’s recently encountered. Enjoy !!!
From deep in the heart of south the “Big Easy” comes the true life story of out next victim … Errr… I mean, challenger. Greg is an active member of the Crescent City Model Railroad Club. Enjoy !!!
Syracuse, New York is home to our next guest who enthusiastically promotes the hobby of model railroading with a small switching layout to introduce folks to the hobby and actively recruit them for Central New York division of the NMRA. It’s about hands-on experience for Ed and his crew as they travel to various train shows introducing people to the hobby. He’s a great supporter of the podcast with a great story so sit back with a tall glass of Congo beer, a big bowl of month old pretzels and enjoy.
You’re convinced the X2F HO scale coupler was actually developed in exploratory labs located deep inside Sector 12 to help the Guardians of the Universe protect future colonies. Let’s go back to 1957, Athearn’s HI-F Drive was gaining popularity through their HO scale diesel line and the Hustler made it’s a glorious debut on to the model railroad scene gaining a solid foothold in model railroad history. This new series hosted by AML's very own Tony Cook.
Chris Adams and Kaylee Zheng review all the comings and goings at the North East Railroad Prototype Modelers meet in Enfield, Connecticut. There were lots of awesome presentations and free flowing exchange of good ideas. RPM Meets present an excellent opportunity for learning and sharing different techniques with some of the best in the hobby. So sit back, close your eyes and relax as we give you an audio tour of the NERPM Meet… Actually if you’re driving, keep your eyes open.
What's it like to be pastor of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs, Missouri and still have time to become a rising star in the dog eat dog world of model railroad video production?? Ron’s Trains N Things is a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing tools, tips and techniques as Ron Marsh guides you along the way towards a better layout. Ron’s easy on screen demeanor makes it a pleasure to follow along towards this next completed project. Enjoy!!
Weathering your locomotives can be essential to creating a realistic appearance for any model railroad. Rob is willing to admit he may never totally master it but to the naked eye he’s one of the premier weathering artists in the hobby. Customers all over the world in countries such as, Poland, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland and Australia he’s setting the modeling world on its ear. This update explores his love for the hobby whether he’s railfanning or completing another weathering job. Enjo
Broadway meets railway, it’s the Delaware and Susquehanna a proto-freelanced layout loosely based on the Lehigh Valley. It’s all about operations, plenty of run through traffic and high pressure yard-master jobs. The CTC machine requires an experienced operator to keep the whole thing moving. Lots of discussion about operations, operating sessions on other railroads and the Operations Special Interest Group. So sit back with a big bowl of shredded car cards, an ice cold glass of operator sweat and en
It’s time once again for product news with our intrepid reporter Tony Cook editor of Model Railroad News and HO Collector Quarterly. He searched all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and discovered Walthers has their new F-7 A&B units. It’s the fastest five minutes in model railroading with train show announcements, open houses and trivia questions. All you need now is a lawn chair, a bowl of shredded magazines, a tall glass of spilled diesel fuel and a chance to enjoy this once in a lifetime podcast.
The future of model railroading is upon us and we’re fortunate to have three of its brightest stars on this podcast. Kaylee Zheng well known clinician, Jordan Kramer and Shane Mason associate editor at Model Railroad News, stop by to give their take on where the hobby’s headed. An interview with Ron Klaiss about his company manufacturing high quality, easily assembled, laser cut kits. Ron gives us some insight as to why he started the company and what he’s hoping to accomplish in the future. Enj
What happens when a century-old house that’s going to become home the greatest model railroad ever built, has a low ceiling and a furnace that could rival the “clinker” from Christmas Story. It's one man’s struggle to single-handedly change the appearance of his basement ceiling. ”Straightball” discusses all the options he’s explored and reveals what some of the early results of his efforts have produced. In the end you’ll surely realize as I do that when Andy sets out to do a job he Ki
