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The Roundhouse

Do you find trains and railroads interesting? The Roundhouse brings you the most exciting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, the hobby, history, and more.

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Digitizing a Steam Locomotive with K&L Trainz

Digitizing a Steam Locomotive with K&L Trainz

Photo courtesy of Steve Lerro/K&L Trainz. K&L Trainz How do you digitize a steam loco?  Steve Lerro of K&L ... Read more

22 May 2016

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046: Amtrak and its Heritage

046: Amtrak and its Heritage

What does it take to promote and celebrate Amtrak’s past and present?  Lead Brand Communications Specialist Matt Donnell... Read more

13 Aug 2016

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071: Coalition for Sustainable Rail

071: Coalition for Sustainable Rail

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The Joliet Rocket – NKP 765 Excursion

The Joliet Rocket – NKP 765 Excursion

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058: Museum of Science and Industry

058: Museum of Science and Industry

058: Museum of Science and Industry MSI’s collection includes the Pioneer Zephyr streamliner, New York Central #999, an... Read more

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062: The Great Train Robbery

062: The Great Train Robbery

The Great Train Robbery is a myth and legend that still impacts popular culture. But what exactly did happen to the Roya... Read more

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Jet-Powered Train: The Story of M497

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037: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

037: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

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Nickel Plate 765 Adventure

Nickel Plate 765 Adventure

Nickel Plate 765 works its way north to Ashtabula.  Photo by Justin Calvin. We’re traveling behind steam locomotive Nic... Read more

1 Aug 2015

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Bennett Levin and the Fleet of Memories

Bennett Levin and the Fleet of Memories

Growing up with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Bennett Levin would later go on to own a PRR Observation Car used by John F. ... Read more

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Episode 003: Nickel Plate Road #765 Senior Engineer Rich Melvin

Episode 003: Nickel Plate Road #765 Senior Engineer Rich Melvin

Nickel Plate Road #765 steams along the Cuyahoga River while visiting the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Photo by Nick... Read more

12 Feb 2015

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038: Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

038: Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

Photos by Nick Ozorak and Grand Canyon Railway CMO Eric Hadder. Want to ride a train to the Grand Canyon?  Grand Canyon... Read more

26 Mar 2016

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Saving the Last Logging Railroad

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Photo by Joel Hawthorn. What will it take to save the last operational logging railroad in the US? The Peninsular Railw... Read more

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Millennials and Railroad Preservation – HRA Presentation

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Show host Nick Ozorak attended the HeritageRail Alliance Spring 2018 Conference at the Strasburg Rail Road. In this pres... Read more

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052: Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad – History and Preservation

052: Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad – History and Preservation

The Bessemer & Lake Erie has been hauling iron ore to fuel America’s steel production for over 100 years.  Learn abo... Read more

22 Jan 2017

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051: National Model Railroad Association

051: National Model Railroad Association

What is the National Model Railroad Association, and how do they help the hobby?  President Charlie Getz talks about the... Read more

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Milwaukee Road 261 – Steve Sandberg

Milwaukee Road 261 – Steve Sandberg

261 is back on the move just north of Le Claire. Photo by Nathan D. Holmes. Milwaukee Road 261 – Steve Sandberg The Ch... Read more

15 Aug 2015

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Robin Coombes: Railway Photographer

Robin Coombes: Railway Photographer

Look at his photos and you would assume the work of someone who has spent decades in photography. However, Robin Coombes... Read more

21 May 2017

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‘Thomas’ and Rail Preservation

‘Thomas’ and Rail Preservation

Sodor Island Forums admin Ryan Hagan poses with Thomas the Tank Engine at the premiere of ‘Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Tr... Read more

14 Nov 2015

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Steamtown – Superintendent Debbie Conway

Steamtown – Superintendent Debbie Conway

How does the National Park Service bring railroad history to life? Debbie Conway talks about the Steamtown NHS, its his... Read more

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