Model Rail Radio #65: Locked Out [November 3, 2012]

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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Model Rail Radio #64: Taking Fall To a New Level [October 6, 2012]

Vera's working in On30 now? It's just a once off. Tom and Vera chat about a layout tour with the Prof and co in the SF Bay Area (an ongoing theme throughout the show). Jimmy Simmons provides an update. It's time for the Berties! Hoffy gives an update and chats with Jimmy about getting teenage sons involved in the hobby. Terry Terrance talks about the problems with Shapeways and some writing his working on to get more people into rapid prototyping for their layouts. The Professor returns and he's got a lot to discuss - he's been to Vegas, the Seattle area and even spent some time with your humble host. Ed Novit breaks the Prof discussion to dig deep into Inglenook mathematics. DCC listeners need not dwell. The Prof regroups on the SF Bay Area part of his trip. Marty provides a Phd in model trees for those interested in New English foliage and he's also had some visitors. Clark Kooning tries to call in and is frequently dropped from the call. Ben Sutton and Tom nerd out on 40k layouts. Dave Ramos doesn't talk about rail-marine at all. Nigel introduces his model railroading interests. Peter Stempel defects onto Facebook and talks about remote uncoupling. Please don't forget to enter John Hunter's layout design contest! 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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Model Rail Radio #66: The Internet? Good or Bad? [November 17, 2012]

Tom starts the call chatting with Andrew Chisholm about his experiences having an operating session. Roger talks about his brother's layout and some of the techniques Roger will be featuring in some upcoming clinics. Chris Abbott returns to talk about the other Christmas trains show and an upcoming War Department garden layout. Spanky and the Prof joins the crew to discuss Model Railroader magazine's latest offering. Spanky and Roger provide the main event clothed. Bob Richard introduces the idea of a house with two layouts. The crew discusses backdating layouts and some interesting conditions of boxcars. David Karkoski returns to the show to discuss his current adventures in model railroading. Winston Norton gives an update about adding JRMI to his layout and some advice for folks in North America interested in UK model rail. Bryan and David chat about David's club. Toni Ryan's secret weathering secrets involves bats. The crew talk modular layouts. TJ Moes talks San Fran Bay Area module clubs and some problems on mixing rail and road. Hoffy calls in to say hello. John Garaty provides an update on his engineering marvel work-in-progress. Tim Shenton provides a quick update on his club's layout. Wayde Gutman talks Welsh live steam and some repairs he is making on his own locomotive. Tom reminds the listeners about the Bertie Awards. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/