Today’s podcast guest is Lawrie Rose, creator and star of popular YouTube channel Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels. We’re talking about what it’s like to realise every railway enthusiast’s dream: having your very own locomotive. Lawrie explains the the circumstances that led to the purchase, how he went about it, and shares his experience and advice for anyone wishing to try the same. Thanks so much to Lawrie for coming on the show, check out his channel for more!

Today’s podcast guest is Lawrie Rose, creator and star of popular YouTube channel Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels. We’re talking about what it’s like to realise every railway enthusiast’s dream: having your very own locomotive. Lawrie explains the the circumstances that led to the purchase, how he went about it, and shares his experience and advice for anyone wishing to try the same. Thanks so much to Lawrie for coming on the show, check out his channel for more!

33: Owning a Loco (with Lawrie Rose)

James M. Zimmerman

100 years ago, a luxury express sleeper train was en route to Peking, travelling through dangerous territory. In the middle of the night, the train is deliberately derailed and the passengers are kidnapped. The hostages include a journalist, the wealthy daughter of an a Rhode Island Senator, a French businessman, a gangster and a US Army Major. The kidnappers are a made up of several bandit factions working together under a charismatic 25-year-old leader, on the run from an Army trying to exterminate him and his band of outlaws.  Sounds like the plot to an action adventure film, but this story is true and is the subject of ‘The Peking Express’ by James M. Zimmerman.  James joins us to discuss the story and its backdrop, huge thanks to him for coming on the show!  You can buy THE PEKING EXPRESS, THE BANDITS WHO STOLE A TRAIN, STUNNED THE WEST, AND BROKE THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA now! Follow the link: https://thepekingexpress.com/

100 years ago, a luxury express sleeper train was en route to Peking, travelling through dangerous territory. In the middle of the night, the train is deliberately derailed and the passengers are kidnapped. The hostages include a journalist, the wealthy daughter of an a Rhode Island Senator, a French businessman, a gangster and a US Army Major. The kidnappers are a made up of several bandit factions working together under a charismatic 25-year-old leader, on the run from an Army trying to exterminate him and his band of outlaws. Sounds like the plot to an action adventure film, but this story is true and is the subject of ‘The Peking Express’ by James M. Zimmerman. James joins us to discuss the story and its backdrop, huge thanks to him for coming on the show! You can buy THE PEKING EXPRESS, THE BANDITS WHO STOLE A TRAIN, STUNNED THE WEST, AND BROKE THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA now! Follow the link: <a href="https://thepekingexpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thepekingexpress.com/</a>

32: Kidnap on the Peking Express! (with James M. Zimmerman)

Nick joins us again for the second half of this double-bill about collieries and coal railways of North East England. Nick goes into detail on 3 distinct railway systems; The Bowes, Lambton and Harton lines. Thanks again to Nick for being an excellent guest!

Nick joins us again for the second half of this double-bill about collieries and coal railways of North East England. Nick goes into detail on 3 distinct railway systems; The Bowes, Lambton and Harton lines. Thanks again to Nick for being an excellent guest!

31: Pit to Port Part 2 (with Nick Richardson)

The birthplace of the railway is often said to the be coalfields of North-East England. We are joined by Nick Richardson in this first half of a two-part episode. Nick sets the scene as we discuss the landscape, the technology, and the people of the coal mining communities.If you're interested in learning Geordie, here is a handy affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3wBNUTv

The birthplace of the railway is often said to the be coalfields of North-East England. We are joined by Nick Richardson in this first half of a two-part episode. Nick sets the scene as we discuss the landscape, the technology, and the people of the coal mining communities. If you're interested in learning Geordie, here is a handy affiliate link: <a href="https://amzn.to/3wBNUTv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3wBNUTv</a>

30: Pit to Port Part 1 (with Nick Richardson)

Chris Eden-Green

To celebrate 10 years of 'Steam Locos in Profile', Chris Eden-Green embarked on a mammoth mission across America, to publish 10 new episodes all about American steam locomotives. Chris joins us on the podcast to discuss the (literal) highs and lows, the logistics of such a feat, and the steam scene in the USA. Purchase your copy of the USA special edition of 'Steam Locos in Profile' here: https://www.e-gmedia.co.uk/shop  Thanks to Chris for joining us again!

To celebrate 10 years of 'Steam Locos in Profile', Chris Eden-Green embarked on a mammoth mission across America, to publish 10 new episodes all about American steam locomotives. Chris joins us on the podcast to discuss the (literal) highs and lows, the logistics of such a feat, and the steam scene in the USA. Purchase your copy of the USA special edition of 'Steam Locos in Profile' here: <a href="https://www.e-gmedia.co.uk/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.e-gmedia.co.uk/shop</a> Thanks to Chris for joining us again!

29: The American Dream (SLIPS in the USA, with Chris Eden-Green)

Dan Fox

Joining us today is Dan Fox of the Signals to Danger podcast, which takes an in-depth look into the history of rail crashes in Britain. Dan talks us through the genesis of the show, key developments and learnings in British railway safety and how changing practices and technologies have affected it. We also answer some questions sent in by listeners!  Thanks to Dan for taking the time to come on the show.  Subscribe to Signals to Danger to hear more, or visit: https://www.signalstodanger.com/

Joining us today is Dan Fox of the Signals to Danger podcast, which takes an in-depth look into the history of rail crashes in Britain. Dan talks us through the genesis of the show, key developments and learnings in British railway safety and how changing practices and technologies have affected it. We also answer some questions sent in by listeners! Thanks to Dan for taking the time to come on the show.  Subscribe to Signals to Danger to hear more, or visit: <a href="https://www.signalstodanger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.signalstodanger.com/</a>

28: Signals to Danger (with Dan Fox)

Luke Hudman

The summer of 2022 has seen the return of the #LoveYourRailway campaign to social media. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Marketing Manager Luke Hudman joins us today to tell us the idea behind the campaign, why we should love our railway, and how to get involved.  'Love Your Railway’ brings together over 80 organisations from as far afield as Scotland, Snowdonia, Leighton Buzzard, and the Lake District in the nationwide campaign which shines a spotlight on heritage railway organisations, encouraging visitors to support them this summer.  Spearheaded by NYMR, ‘Love Your Railway’ is a six-week campaign which runs over the summer holidays from 25th July to 4th September, with weekly themes covering conservation, education and research.  Thanks so much to Luke for coming on the podcast!

The summer of 2022 has seen the return of the #LoveYourRailway campaign to social media. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Marketing Manager Luke Hudman joins us today to tell us the idea behind the campaign, why we should love our railway, and how to get involved. 'Love Your Railway’ brings together over 80 organisations from as far afield as Scotland, Snowdonia, Leighton Buzzard, and the Lake District in the nationwide campaign which shines a spotlight on heritage railway organisations, encouraging visitors to support them this summer. Spearheaded by NYMR, ‘Love Your Railway’ is a six-week campaign which runs over the summer holidays from 25th July to 4th September, with weekly themes covering conservation, education and research. Thanks so much to Luke for coming on the podcast!

27: Love Your Railway (with Luke Hudman)

Cheryl B. Engelhardt

Composer, musician and singer Cheryl B. Engelhardt may be the first person to have created an entire album start-to-finish whilst on a transcontinental railway trip. Travelling from her home in New York to Los Angeles and back, Cheryl used this time to create ‘The Passenger’, a new-age album reflecting her personal experiences. This episode, we welcome Cheryl onto the show to discuss how the idea came about, the logistics and timing of such a trip, and the creative process of making an album on a moving train. To hear more from Cheryl and to purchase her music, visit her official website here: https://www.cbemusic.com/

Composer, musician and singer Cheryl B. Engelhardt may be the first person to have created an entire album start-to-finish whilst on a transcontinental railway trip. Travelling from her home in New York to Los Angeles and back, Cheryl used this time to create ‘The Passenger’, a new-age album reflecting her personal experiences. This episode, we welcome Cheryl onto the show to discuss how the idea came about, the logistics and timing of such a trip, and the creative process of making an album on a moving train. To hear more from Cheryl and to purchase her music, visit her official website here: <a href="https://www.cbemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cbemusic.com/</a>

26: Music in Motion (with Cheryl B. Engelhardt)

Jonathan Guilbert

We are joined by none other than Jonathan Guilbert, whose YouTube channel ‘Gandy Dancer Productions’ has been an incredible source of inspiration for me and many others over the years. Jonathan has digitised and edited his colour 8mm and 16mm films, taken during the final years of British steam railways, and used his filmmaking knowledge and experience to make interesting narratives that provide an insight into both trainspotting on BR and the inner workings of industrial steam railways. Thanks so much to Jonathan for coming on the podcast, see his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GandyDancerProductions  My favourite playlist, the Astley Green and Walkden Railway Series: https://bit.ly/3FTzqSJ

We are joined by none other than Jonathan Guilbert, whose YouTube channel ‘Gandy Dancer Productions’ has been an incredible source of inspiration for me and many others over the years. Jonathan has digitised and edited his colour 8mm and 16mm films, taken during the final years of British steam railways, and used his filmmaking knowledge and experience to make interesting narratives that provide an insight into both trainspotting on BR and the inner workings of industrial steam railways. Thanks so much to Jonathan for coming on the podcast, see his YouTube channel here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GandyDancerProductions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/GandyDancerProductions</a> My favourite playlist, the Astley Green and Walkden Railway Series: <a href="https://bit.ly/3FTzqSJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3FTzqSJ</a>

25: Capturing the Magic of Steam (with Jonathan Guilbert / Gandy Dancer Productions)

In episode 24 of the Railway Mania podcast we welcome Matt, Will and Nathan from the 563 locomotive group to talk about a special loco that's spent a good deal of time treading the boards starring in 'The Railway Children' stage play and is soon to be restored to working order on the Swanage Railway. We talk about the loco's history, how it escaped the cutter's torch, its life at the NRM and then the process of de-accessioning which means it will soon be able to turn a wheel in anger once more.  Visit the website for the 563 locomotive group here to find out more: https://563locomotivegroup.co.uk/  Thanks to the team for coming on the podcast!

In episode 24 of the Railway Mania podcast we welcome Matt, Will and Nathan from the 563 locomotive group to talk about a special loco that's spent a good deal of time treading the boards starring in 'The Railway Children' stage play and is soon to be restored to working order on the Swanage Railway. We talk about the loco's history, how it escaped the cutter's torch, its life at the NRM and then the process of de-accessioning which means it will soon be able to turn a wheel in anger once more. Visit the website for the 563 locomotive group here to find out more: <a href="https://563locomotivegroup.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://563locomotivegroup.co.uk/</a> Thanks to the team for coming on the podcast!

24: From the Stage and into Steam (with the 563 loco group)

RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

Railway Mania

Edward Thompson

Every story from history has its 'goodies' and 'baddies', but how much of our perception of these events is influenced by the storytellers? Today I'm joined by Simon A.C. Martin, who is working on a book about the engineer Edward Thompson, who took over from Sir Nigel Gresley as Chief Mechanical Engineer on the London and North Eastern Railway at the height of World War Two. Thompson has often been criticised for his designs and decisions, but how much of this is justified? Simon is looking to set the record straight using contemporary reference material. Anorak Rating: 4/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

Every story from history has its 'goodies' and 'baddies', but how much of our perception of these events is influenced by the storytellers? Today I'm joined by Simon A.C. Martin, who is working on a book about the engineer Edward Thompson, who took over from Sir Nigel Gresley as Chief Mechanical Engineer on the London and North Eastern Railway at the height of World War Two. Thompson has often been criticised for his designs and decisions, but how much of this is justified? Simon is looking to set the record straight using contemporary reference material. Anorak Rating: 4/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

5: Edward Thompson, Hero or Villain? (with Simon A C Martin)

WAR. Conflict is at the heart of this episode, which focuses on the US Army Transportation Corps and the War Department's railways during the build up to the invasion of Normandy in 1944, and the challenge of how to land hundreds of trains in hostile territory, ready to roll. Anorak Rating: 4/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

WAR. Conflict is at the heart of this episode, which focuses on the US Army Transportation Corps and the War Department's railways during the build up to the invasion of Normandy in 1944, and the challenge of how to land hundreds of trains in hostile territory, ready to roll. Anorak Rating: 4/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

4: US Army Transportation Corps in Europe

Huw Parker

In 2017, 60163 Tornado made history by being the first steam locomotive to officially hit 100mph in the UK since 1967. Huw Parker of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust tells how this came about, what it was like on the night, and what's been going on since the speed run. Anorak Rating: 2/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

In 2017, 60163 Tornado made history by being the first steam locomotive to officially hit 100mph in the UK since 1967. Huw Parker of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust tells how this came about, what it was like on the night, and what's been going on since the speed run. Anorak Rating: 2/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

6: 100MPH Tornado (with Huw Parker)

Steam railways are often run by armies of volunteers, but some people can be paid for it! Today we're talking to Will Stratford, who has been working on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways (often branded as 'best railway in the world') on his day-to-day experiences. Anorak Rating: 2/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

Steam railways are often run by armies of volunteers, but some people can be paid for it! Today we're talking to Will Stratford, who has been working on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways (often branded as 'best railway in the world') on his day-to-day experiences. Anorak Rating: 2/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

7: Best Job in the World? (with Will Stratford)

Pat James

Episode 3 of Railway Mania features an interview with Pat James, who came in to the hobby as an adult without having had a model railway as a child. The second half focuses on the challenge of coming out to your friends and family as a railway enthusiast, and why some people find it hard to do so. Anorak Rating: 2/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!  Artwork for this episode was made by Pat James himself. Thank you, Pat!  See more of Pat's work here: https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/

Episode 3 of Railway Mania features an interview with Pat James, who came in to the hobby as an adult without having had a model railway as a child. The second half focuses on the challenge of coming out to your friends and family as a railway enthusiast, and why some people find it hard to do so. Anorak Rating: 2/5  RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains! Artwork for this episode was made by Pat James himself. Thank you, Pat! See more of Pat's work here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/</a>

3: Coming In, Coming Out (with Pat James)

Callum Willcox

Adam Ashford

Season 2 of Channel 5's Great Model Railway Challenge has drawn to a close. The show has been divisive amongst enthusiasts, but what is it like to be part of such a programme and what do the contestants think of it? I sat down with Callum Willcox and Adam Ashford of The Railway Video Division, runners-up in Season 1, to find out. Anorak Rating: 2/5

Season 2 of Channel 5's Great Model Railway Challenge has drawn to a close. The show has been divisive amongst enthusiasts, but what is it like to be part of such a programme and what do the contestants think of it? I sat down with Callum Willcox and Adam Ashford of The Railway Video Division, runners-up in Season 1, to find out. Anorak Rating: 2/5

9: Great Model Railway Challengers (with Callum Willcox and Adam Ashford)

Beyer Garratt

Huw Jones

Garratts were one of the most successful articulated locomotive types worldwide. In this episode, we briefly cover the history of Herbert W. Garratt's brainchild, followed by a chat with Huw Jones of the Welsh Highland Railway, who works full time keeping the NGG16s in traffic. Huw tells us about the idiosyncrasies of the Garratt design, and what makes them different to a regular loco.  Anorak Rating: 4/5

Garratts were one of the most successful articulated locomotive types worldwide. In this episode, we briefly cover the history of Herbert W. Garratt's brainchild, followed by a chat with Huw Jones of the Welsh Highland Railway, who works full time keeping the NGG16s in traffic. Huw tells us about the idiosyncrasies of the Garratt design, and what makes them different to a regular loco. Anorak Rating: 4/5

10: Bend It Like Beyer Garratt (with Huw Jones)

In Episode 11 of RAILWAY MANIA we sit down with Chris Eden-Green, creator and presenter of long-running series Steam Locos In Profile, and chat about how Chris came up with the show, the production process, views on preservation and volunteering, as well as producing online railway video in general.  Many thanks to Chris for being on RAILWAY MANIA!  Visit Chris’s YouTube Channel to see Steam Locos in Profile and many more videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristheXelent  https://www.railwaymania.net/  Thanks for listening!

In Episode 11 of RAILWAY MANIA we sit down with Chris Eden-Green, creator and presenter of long-running series Steam Locos In Profile, and chat about how Chris came up with the show, the production process, views on preservation and volunteering, as well as producing online railway video in general. Many thanks to Chris for being on RAILWAY MANIA! Visit Chris’s YouTube Channel to see Steam Locos in Profile and many more videos: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristheXelent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristheXelent</a> <a href="https://www.railwaymania.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.railwaymania.net/</a> Thanks for listening!

11: Steam Locos In Profile In Profile (with Chris Eden-Green)

Gordon Gravett

Expert modeller Gordon Gravett joins us in this episode of Railway Mania as we discuss scenery on model railways, how to construct a scene, good methods and tips, what to do when a project goes wrong, among many other topics... Anorak Rating: 4/5

Expert modeller Gordon Gravett joins us in this episode of Railway Mania as we discuss scenery on model railways, how to construct a scene, good methods and tips, what to do when a project goes wrong, among many other topics... Anorak Rating: 4/5

8: Making a Scene (with Gordon Gravett)

Daniel Thomas

Anorak Rating: 4/5     009, which features 1:76 scale models on 9mm gauge track, has undergone something of a boom in recent years. I sit down with 009 fans Daniel Thomas and Pat James to talk about their personal experiences, and how the fact 009 was not served in ready-to-run form until recently pushed them to build their own stock. Thanks to Pat and Daniel for coming on the show!  Daniel's instragram: https://www.instagram.com/d_j_thomas517/  Pat's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/?hl=en A tribute to Pat James: https://www.railwaymania.net/pat-james-a-tribute  Pat James was one of the most interesting and talented people I’ve ever met. Pat and I interacted online for several years before we met in early 2019, but he was one of those people who you instantly felt like you’d known for years. We’d talk about trains for hours on end and he was kind enough to be the first guest on the Railway Mania Podcast, as well as contributing the artwork for this and the 3rd episode.  Sadly, Pat passed away in March 2020, well before his time. The modelling world lost one of their brightest and most promising people, a loving husband and father, and a good friend. I wanted to keep a record of his work for all to enjoy. I will miss him greatly.

Anorak Rating: 4/5    009, which features 1:76 scale models on 9mm gauge track, has undergone something of a boom in recent years. I sit down with 009 fans Daniel Thomas and Pat James to talk about their personal experiences, and how the fact 009 was not served in ready-to-run form until recently pushed them to build their own stock. Thanks to Pat and Daniel for coming on the show! Daniel's instragram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/d_j_thomas517/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/d_j_thomas517/</a> Pat's instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/?hl=en</a> A tribute to Pat James: <a href="https://www.railwaymania.net/pat-james-a-tribute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.railwaymania.net/pat-james-a-tribute</a> Pat James was one of the most interesting and talented people I’ve ever met. Pat and I interacted online for several years before we met in early 2019, but he was one of those people who you instantly felt like you’d known for years. We’d talk about trains for hours on end and he was kind enough to be the first guest on the Railway Mania Podcast, as well as contributing the artwork for this and the 3rd episode. Sadly, Pat passed away in March 2020, well before his time. The modelling world lost one of their brightest and most promising people, a loving husband and father, and a good friend. I wanted to keep a record of his work for all to enjoy. I will miss him greatly.

12: 009 - Licence to Build (with Daniel Thomas and Pat James)

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