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- Apr 28, 20261h 6m
165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest
The story of constructing Canada’s first transcontinental railway has been explored many times, but how did that railway come to shape immigration policy? David L. Jones, author of New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest, shares how his time as a CP employee enabled him to research this story, and how westward immigration shaped Canada into what it is today. This episode is sponsored by Rapido Trains Inc and by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Rapido Trains’ Jason Shron “Rocky Mountain Express” Director Stephen Low The post 165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
- Apr 7, 202651 min
164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co.
Chris LaRose was a musician until COVID changed his career trajectory. Learn about how he came to develop his line of vintage railroad caps and why he feels it connects him to the past. Check out the hats! This episode is sponsored by Rapido Trains Inc and by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes R Duck Locomotive Works Steampunk unLimited The post 164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co. appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
- Mar 10, 20261h 33m
163: The Journey of Rapido Trains w/ Jason Shron
Eleven years ago, we interviewed Jason Shron from Rapido Trains about the history of the company up through 2015 and his vision for the future. Today, we see how Rapido has grown into the US and UK markets while still adhering to the principle that model railroading should be fun. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes The Original Jason Shron Interview Broadway Limited Imports The post 163: The Journey of Rapido Trains w/ Jason Shron appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
- Jan 22, 20261h 7m
162: Building Realistic Lego Trains w/ Glenn Holland
Legos are thought of as toys, but there is a subset of Lego fans that aim to make their trains look as real as possible. Glenn Holland is one of these people and has been making custom Lego models for years. He shares his experiences and projects with us, along with why he views Lego as a worthwhile medium for modeling. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Snowdonia: The Board Game R. Duck Locomotive Works The post 162: Building Realistic Lego Trains w/ Glenn Holland appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
- Dec 18, 20251h 1m
161: Aberdeen Carolina & Western – Robert Menzies
The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is a 140 mile short line located within North Carolina. Founder and Chairman Robert Menzies talks to us about his philosophy with establishing the railroad, how they transformed a locomotive into a “bar car”, and their plans with a recently acquired steam locomotive. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Mississippi Export Railroad American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Question of the Day What is your greatest rail experience, or an accomplishment you are proud of, from 2025? The post 161: Aberdeen Carolina & Western – Robert Menzies appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
- Oct 21, 202552 min
160: Conrail President Brian Gorton
Did you know that Conrail still exists today? Though primarily known as a major Class I railroad in the Northeast US from the 70s to 90s, Conrail still exists as a shared asset operation jointly owned by Norfolk Southern and CSX. Current President Brian Gorton started with the pre-merger Conrail in the 80s. He shares his perspective on how Conrail has evolved, experiences from his time working for Union Pacific, and how he was involved with the George H. W. Bush Funeral Train. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman Women in Short Line Railroading Question of the Day What is an example of relatively modern railroad history (post-1980) that you find fascinating? The post 160: Conrail President Brian Gorton appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
- Sep 5, 202558 min
159: R. Duck Locomotive Works and Laser-Cut Wood Modeling
R Duck Locomotive Works is a company specializing in creating laser-cut wooden kits depicting real locomotives and rolling stock. Founder and owner Tripp Aquadro talks about his inspiration for the business and how he develops his products. See his products on his website. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Related Episodes Walthers Trains Lionel Artist Angela Trotta Thomas Question of the Day Other than model railroading, what are your favorite train toys? The post 159: R. Duck Locomotive Works and Laser-Cut Wood Modeling appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
- Jul 31, 202558 min
158: B&O Railroad Museum
In 2027, America will mark the 200th anniversary of its railroading legacy—a transformative journey that began in 1827 with the laying of the first stone of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Baltimore, Maryland. To honor this historic bicentennial, the B&O Railroad Museum is leading a nationwide, year-long celebration in collaboration with partners like Amtrak and CSX to spotlight the enduring impact of railroads on American industry, culture, and daily life. Executive Director Kris Hoellen discusses the projects at the museum, how their volunteers are revitalizing the buildings on their site, and why she sees the anniversary as a year for collaboration between heritage railroads and museums. You can learn more about the 200th Anniversary from their website. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Photo by Wallstreethotrod. Related Episodes National Railroad Museum Railroaders Memorial Museum Question of the Day What pieces of pre-1900 railroad history interest you the most? The post 158: B&O Railroad Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
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