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Model Rail Radio

Model Rail Radio

Tom Barbalet

Live internet radio covering all aspects of the model rail hobby
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Top 10 Model Rail Radio Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Model Rail Radio episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Model Rail Radio for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Model Rail Radio episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Model Rail Radio - Model Rail Radio #200: Part 4, 9 pm to Midnight
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01/02/21 • 198 min

Uncensored and semi-unedited!
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Model Rail Radio - Model Rail Radio #176: New Luminaries [May 2, 2020]
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05/02/20 • 135 min

Mike O'Dorney talks about his favorite show. Mark Clemmens provides a much needed update and talks about the locomotive restoration in Astoria, Oregon. John Garaty knows the Prof is still out there. Gordy Robinson introduces his model railroading interests and discusses the vision for NMRA-X. Martyn Jenkins talks about some of the technology behind NMRA-X and then Gordy jumps back in to discuss ideas for the near future. Tom asks about Martyn's Melbourne layout which turns into a conversation about micro radio controlled vehicles and the insanity of wiring such things. Clark Kooning and John Garaty also have some ideas on the topic of model radio controlled vehicles. Bryan Schilling has a number of updates since he last called in. Luke Lemmens introduces his layout and what it was like to be featured in the Twin Cities Facebook group live layout tours. Darren Johns (aka Dazzy Jay) talks about the changes he's making in his YouTube channel and the changes the hobby is experiencing through the lockdown. Just as Tom is wrapping things up, Ron Klaiss calls in and they have a chance to formally announce the winners of the Layout Design Contest 2020 and they talk about the follies of kit manufacture. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#176
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Tom welcomes on Andrew Chier who introduces his history in model railroading and talks about some of the great clubs in Southern California he attends. Will Merrell has five years of updates to provide including the success his club had finding a new space. Tom wants to know more about N-Trak and Will is the right person to talk to on this topic. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#165
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Mike O'Dorney is planning to show a layout for the Narrow Gauge Convention. Neil Erickson can't wait for the Narrow Gauge Conversation. Brenton Spackman and Don Moyses are luxury camping and rail-fanning. Ros Flint is looking forward to photographing the trains. Jim Gifford isn't camping but has some updates. John Garaty gives a Prof update and then Tom has some questions about Corrimal turning into a train layout. Clark Kooning is concerned about the smaller manufacturers retiring from the hobby. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#161
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Terry Terrance has been peer-pressured into showing his layout and he needs to clean it up accordingly. Jim Gifford has a few updates on his crew and a local train show coming up. Mike Slater provides some updates for his region. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#157
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Model Rail Radio - Model Rail Radio #153: The Nozzle [March 2, 2019]
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03/02/19 • 108 min

Ken Marshall discusses Lionel's various size offerings. Martin Coombs has been dealing with some four legged vandalism and talks with Tom about his trip to see their layouts. David Karkoski has been mislead in the hobby up until recently. Craig Bisgeier has upped his 3d printing game. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#153
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Andrew Chisholm provides an update nearly four years in the making. The newly retired Clark Kooning has been working his new area quite literally. Terry Terrance provides an update on his busy summer and offers some lesser known locations for scenery materials. Toni Ryan and Clark Kooning add some feedback for Terry. Toni Ryan provides many different updates. John Garaty gives an aesthetic critique of a creek and many on the call have feedback for John. Mike O'Dorney wants to talk about cases/covers for modules and asks about operations. Jamie Fenton provides some discussion to open operating. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#127
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Cesar Luna calls in for the first time to discuss multifaceted layouts he is planning in O and HO. Terry Terrance and Cesar talk about using video monitors providing movement in your layout. Chris Abbott jumps in to talk about collecting in the hobby. Cesar and Tom also rap on Mexican railroads. Dave Frary and Bill Sartore call in to discuss LEDs in a variety of sizes. Dave talks about the best way to cook lobster and George Sellios' retirement. Ben aka Mikado Otter introduces his layout and his model railroading interests. Ben and Fred rap on the Illinois Railway Museum. George Sinos and Chris discuss how sound can force people to operate at more prototypical speeds. Rich Murphy provides an introduction to his layout and has recently become the president of the Silicon Valley Line. Dave talks about creating a different kind of NMRA regional and talks about his exploration of rail marine. Bob Richard gives a much anticipated update. Potty mouth Jim Lincoln brings more of his old religion on the show. Stay tuned for the show down in the upcoming episode. Jim Gore has been tutoring his paper structure building techniques. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/
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Model Rail Radio - Model Rail Radio #65: Locked Out [November 3, 2012]
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11/03/12 • 290 min

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/
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Tom chats with David Rees from Blue Rail Trains about their new bluetooth controlled model rail solution. Thanks to George Sinos for submitting some of the questions for David.
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How many episodes does Model Rail Radio have?

Model Rail Radio currently has 275 episodes available.

What topics does Model Rail Radio cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Model Rail Radio?

The episode title 'Model Rail Radio #179: Leave Written Notes [May 23, 2020]' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Model Rail Radio?

The average episode length on Model Rail Radio is 136 minutes.

How often are episodes of Model Rail Radio released?

Episodes of Model Rail Radio are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Model Rail Radio?

The first episode of Model Rail Radio was released on Sep 14, 2009.

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