Episodes
Episode 44
April 02, 2024 12:27 - 21.8 MBEpisode 44 Topics Project updates The 2023 Cartel Christmas Challenge Winner Interview Ian & Tom speak with Tom Bowdler Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e44: New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel) https://microcartel.wordpress.com Tom's Micro Layout Blog... https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/ Ian's Micro Ra...
Episode 43
February 29, 2024 00:36 - 11.2 MBEpisode 43 Topics Project updates The 2024 Cartel Christmas Challenge Ian's 0 Scale Virtual Exhibition Opportunity Writers needed for the Micro Railway Cartel Blog Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e43: New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel) https://microcartel.wordpress.com Tom's Micro Layout Blog... https:...
Episode 42 Updated
February 03, 2024 11:59 - 18.6 MBEpisode 42 Topics A New Name and Blog Project updates Changes in the Hobby Micro Model Railway Dispatch Info Trainfest 2024 Discussion Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e42: New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel) https://microcartel.wordpress.com Tom's Micro Layout Blog... https://microsbytom.wordpress.co...
Episode 41
December 23, 2023 16:17 - 11.9 MBEpisode 41 Topics 2023 Cartel Challenge Winner Project updates The Christmas Putz Christmas Challenge Recap New Year's Modeling Resolutions Merry Christmas Wishes Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e41: History of the Christmas Putz https://padutchcompanion.com/2020/12/18/history-of-the-christmas-putz/ Collecting Cardboard Putz Houses http://www.cardboar...
Episode 40
November 16, 2023 03:29 - 13.5 MBEpisode 40 Topics Project updates A New Facebook Group featuring Pizza Layouts Exhibiting Micro Layouts The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information Ian's Vacation Inspiration Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e40: Ian's Granite City Train Show Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3WBGSeYu6Q Ian's Facebook Pizza Layout Group https://www.fac...
Episode 39
September 20, 2023 18:36 - 12.5 MBEpisode 39 Topics Project updates IKEA Products To Use for Micro Layouts The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information Practice Makes Perfect Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e39: Ian's Sixteen Millimeter Footsteps Blog... https://sixteenmillimeterfootsteps.blogspot.com/ Tom's Micro Layout Blog... https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/ IKEA Hackers w...
Episode 38
July 28, 2023 03:04 - 9.49 MBEpisode 38 Topics The Micro Model Railway Dispatch gets a facelift Project updates The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information Thoughts about using Blogs, Forums, and Social Media Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e38: Ian's Sixteen Millimeter Footsteps Blog... https://sixteenmillimeterfootsteps.blogspot.com/ Tom's Micro Layout Blog... https://mi...
Episode 37
May 15, 2023 15:55 - 14.4 MB🎉 Our 3rd Anniversary Show! 🎉 Cast: Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy Special Guest: Ken Hutnik Announcer: Shawn Branstetter Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e37: Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158 Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model ...
Episode 36
April 07, 2023 03:26 - 8.08 MBEpisode 36 Topics Project Updates The Dispatch e-Zine Issue 8 Recap The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e36: Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158 Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Rail...
Episode 35
March 01, 2023 04:37 - 7.71 MBEpisode 35 Topics Project Updates The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Rollout The Dispatch e-Zine Spring Issue News Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e35: Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158 Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or articl...
Episode 34
February 04, 2023 22:45 - 16.1 MBEpisode 34 Topics Is Ian really retired??? Project Updates Joe Gilmartin Interview Joe is the winner of the 2022 Micro Layout Challenge Recap of the Christmas issue of the Dispatch e-zine Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e34: http://layoutdesigns.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian...
Episode 33
December 20, 2022 15:36 - 14.5 MBTopics for Episode 33... Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 7 goes live. Ian in Relaxed Mode Joe Gilmartin wins the 2022 Micro Christmas Layout Challenge Discussion about the 2022 Challenge Project Updates and Trainfest Report Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 7 Discussion Big Announcement from Ian Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e33: Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Mod...
Episode 32
November 10, 2022 22:57 - 15.9 MBTopics for Episode 32... Less than 30 days to go for the 2022 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Ian's Train Show Reports Upcoming Projects for the Modeling Season Remembering Iain Rice Hornby New Product Announcement Content Request for the 2022 Dispatch Winter Quarterly Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e32: Hornby TT:120 https://uk.hornby.com/hornbytt120 Small Layout Design Handbook by James Hilton: https://wildswanbooks....
Episode 31
October 04, 2022 18:46 - 9.86 MBTopics for e31: Ian joins a French Modeling Group Project Updates 2022 Micro Layout Challenge Update Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 6 Discussion French Micro Railway Modeling Sites of Interest Small Layout Design Handbook by James Hilton Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e31: Port Dizan https://trains.lrpresse.com/CT-979-cles-61-port-dizan-construisez-le-reseau-anniversaire.aspx J'aime le train miniature https://www.yout...
Episode 30
August 31, 2022 17:23 - 12.4 MBTopics for e30 Ian and Tom's Project Updates/ 2022 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Update/ Researching for Layout Ideas/ January Fun Challenge Event for 2023/ Request for Micro Layout Submissions to The Dispatch. Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e30: Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian...
Episode 29
August 01, 2022 13:27 - 17.3 MBThe Best of Cartel Conversations (Vol. 1) Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e29: Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at [email protected] Music for Cartel Conversations... "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://c...
Episode 28
July 05, 2022 14:30 - 9.86 MBTopics for e28 Ian and Tom discuss Issue 5 of the Dispatch/ Project Updates/ APA Box Day - June 27/ The Summer Doldrums/ Summer Break - "Best Of" Episode next month/ Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e28: Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at [email protected] Music for Cartel Conv...
Episode 27
June 05, 2022 04:08 - 15.6 MBTopics for e27: Ian and Tom's Project Updates/ Build a Micro in 24 Hours Wrap-up/ Backscenes for Micro Layouts/ Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Update/ Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e27: The Protocrastinator Blog https://protocrastinator.blogspot.com/ Backdrop Resources realisticbackgrounds.com Trackside Flats https://www.tracksideflats.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ ...
Episode 26
May 13, 2022 03:48 - 12.7 MBTopics for e26: Ian and Tom's Project Updates/ Heaton Lodge Junction Model Railway/ Podcast Second Anniversary Thoughts/ Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e26: Heaton Lodge Junction Model Railway Links https://youtu.be/y0lt5rak8Xk https://youtu.be/zFhRcHBs4sc https://www.flickr.com/photos/salisburyasc/albums/72157684864502870/page5 Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Railw...
Episode 25
March 31, 2022 23:31 - 11.6 MBTopics for e25: A Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Update/ A Sector Plate Refresher/ Ian and Tom's Project Updates/ A New Website for the Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine/ Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab). Episode Links for e25: Cartel Conversations Facebook Page www.facebook.com/microcartel Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or ar...
Episode 24
March 01, 2022 14:33 - 8.93 MBA New Micro Layout Challenge for 2022 Click on link below (Episode 24) to listen. Show Links for Episode 24 Cartel Conversations Facebook Page www.facebook.com/microcartel Music for Cartel Conversations... "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creati...
Episode 23
February 01, 2022 03:37 - 12.9 MBInglenook Layouts Click on link below (Episode 23) to listen. Show Links for Episode 23 Inglenook Sidings Shunting Puzzle Website: http://www.wymann.info/ShuntingPuzzles/sw-inglenook.html Music for Cartel Conversations... "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licens...
Episode 22
January 09, 2022 00:28 - 11.5 MBHappy New Year! Micro Model Railway Discussion Click the link below (Episode 22) to listen. Show Links for Episode 22 http://iholmes.com/pages/nlr/northernlines_al3.html https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/FS640 Music for Cartel Conversations... "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed ...
Episode 21
December 04, 2021 18:33 - 32.4 MBChristmas Edition Click the link below (Episode 21) to listen. Show Links for Episode 21 A Christmas Visit to the 1920s https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/Christmas1920s.html Teeny trains website https://www.teenytrains.com/ Music for Cartel Conversations... "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetec...
Episode 20
November 10, 2021 01:46 - 13.3 MBLayout Fascia Boards Click the link below (Episode 20) to listen. Show Links for Episode 20 Music for Cartel Conversations... "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 2. (A Dropbox ...
Episode 19
October 01, 2021 15:21 - 31.4 MBIan is Back! Click the link below (Episode 19) to listen. Show Links for Episode 19 The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 2. (A Dropbox account is not needed to view and download the issue.) The website of Akihiro Morohoshi Omorodesign.com The website of Yutaka Natai Yutaatelier.com Mark Fielders Nn3 website http://www.zen98812.zen.co.uk/index.html. The home of Stephen Browns Belfield Hall Estate Railway Belfieldhall.co.uk The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor E-Ma...
Episode 18
September 01, 2021 18:47 - 24.5 MBKen Hutnik Interview Interview with Cartel Member Ken Hutnik Click the link below (Episode 18) to listen. Show Links for Episode 18 Ken's Model Railway Page on Facebook https://www/facebook.com/KensModelTrains The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor E-Mail (Click image or link below) Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at [email protected] Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...........................
Episode 17
July 10, 2021 23:59 - 28.9 MBMicro Layouts in Storage Boxes. Click the link below (Episode 17) to listen. Show Links for Episode 17 The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor E-Mail (Click image or link below) Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at [email protected] Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...................................................... Your Hosts' Model Railroad Links Herrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro...
Episode 16
June 04, 2021 19:29 - 23.5 MBThe 2021 Halt Station Micro Challenge is underway, and Ian shares some thoughts about the preview edition of The Micro Model Railway Dispatch eMag. Click the link below (Episode 16) to listen. Show Links for Episode 16 The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor E-Mail (Click image or link below) Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at [email protected] Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ......................
Episode 15
April 30, 2021 21:20 - 26.6 MBHappy Birthday to Us! We're celebrating our first birthday on this episode of the podcast! Hard to believe Cartel Conversations is 1 year old! 🎉🎂 Be sure to listen all the way to the very end for a little surprise bonus content! Click the link below (Episode 15) to listen. Show Links for Episode 15 Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...................................................... Your Hosts' Model Railroad Links Herrin ...
Episode 14
April 02, 2021 21:10 - 30.1 MB3D Printing with Ed Traxler Click the link below (Episode 14) to listen. Show Links for Episode 14 Ed Traxler's 3D Printing Service: https://www.micromimesis.com/ Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...................................................... Your Hosts' Model Railroad Links Herrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/ Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/ Short...
Episode 13
March 01, 2021 03:24 - 41.2 MBBob Hughes Interview and Remembering Carl Arendt. Click the link below (Episode 13) to listen. Show Links for Episode 13 Bob Hughes' website: https://playingtrains.wordpress.com/ Carl Arendt's https://www.carendt.com/ Archive of Carl's Old Website: http://archive.carendt.com/ http://archive.carendt.com/squarefoot/index.html Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...................................................... Your Hos...
Episode 12
February 01, 2021 13:25 - 28.3 MBBitsa Stations This edition of Cartel Conversations features discussion of the Bitsa Station as well as favorite modeling tools, and a couple of website resources micro modelers may find useful for inspiration. Click the link below (Episode 12) to listen. Show Links for Episode 12 Sakuradani Light Railway in Japan http://sakuradani.lightrailway.net After you do that, you then need to follow the link labelled “official homepage http://www.nakanoke.com/sakuradani Micro/Small Model RR...
Episode 11
January 01, 2021 22:03 - 26.4 MBUtilizing Building Flats and a Micro Layout Challenge Ian and Tom discuss the use of building flats on a micro layout, as well as an announcement about the 2021 Micro Model Railroad Cartel Group Micro Layout Challenge. Click the link below (Episode 11) to listen. Show Links for Episode 11 James Hilton’s excellent blog full of details of all his little projects layouts: https://paxton-road.blogspot.com Excellent layouts and track plans in N and Z and plenty of inspirational photograph...
Episode 10
November 30, 2020 21:44 - 37.7 MBCameo and Shelf Layouts Click the link below (Episode 10) to listen. Show Links for Episode 10 Bob Hughes' Blog: https://playingtrains.wordpress.com Superb micro modelling from this Japanese modeller: https://www.yutaatelier.com Luke Noble's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPWmP2jcf1d-Jr8VjfJmBw Tim Horn Laser Cutting* https://tim-horn.co.uk/ *Tim's website is currently closed for reconstruction, but an email address is available. Ed Traxler 3D Printed Parts: ...
Episode 9
November 01, 2020 01:23 - 57.2 MBLarge and In Charge Micro Layout Challenge in 7/8ths Scale. Ian interviews Chris Stockdale for the details. Click the link below (Episode 9) to listen. Show Links for Episode 9 https://peterbinnie.com/ Scale and Gauges for the 7/8ths Scale and Larger Model Railway Group Click Image for Full View Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...................................................... Your Hosts' Model Railroad Links Herr...
Episode 8
October 01, 2020 02:27 - 28.2 MBAdd a Working Feature to Your Micro! Click the link below (Episode 8) to listen. Show Links for Episode 8 Mill Road by Mike Coughill published by OST publications www.ostpubs.com Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...................................................... Your Hosts' Model Railroad Links Herrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/ Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blog...
Episode 7
September 03, 2020 14:20 - 51.7 MBMarshall Stull is Our Guest Click the link below (Episode 7) to listen. Show Links for Episode 7 Marshall Stull's Small Model Railroads Blog... http://smallmr.com/wordpress/ Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ...................................................... Your Hosts' Model Railroad Links Herrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/ Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot...
Episode 6
August 01, 2020 03:15 - 48.1 MBIt's All About the Base Click the link below (Episode 6) to listen. Show Links for Episode 6 Marshall Stull's Small Model Railroads Blog... http://smallmr.com/wordpress/ Balsa Stripper for Cutting Foamcore http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/mas/mas4000.htm?source=froogle Elmer's Brand Foam Board https://www.walmart.com/ip/Elmer-s-Sturdy-Foam-Board-Sheet-Black-20-x-30-x-3-16/17011432 Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html ..............
Episode 5
July 01, 2020 02:16 - 51.3 MBTrack Radius, Gn15, and Shawn Branstetter. Oh, My! Click the link below (Episode 5) to listen. Show Links for Episode 5 Herrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/ Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/ Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/ https://www.facebook.com...
Episode 2
June 03, 2020 03:55 - 33.4 MBThe second episode of the Micro Model Railroad Cartel Podcast originally recorded in 2012. Click the link below (Episode 2) to listen. Show Links for Episode 2 Herrin Micro Layout https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/ Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page... https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158 Music Attrib...
Episode 1
June 02, 2020 11:38 - 38.7 MBThe very first episode from 2011! Click the link below (Episode 1) to listen. Show Links for Episode 1 Herrin Micro Layout https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/ Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page... https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158 Music Attribution: "Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lice...
Episode 4
June 01, 2020 11:07 - 29.5 MBMicro Layouts-Exhibiting and Advantages Click the link below (Episode 4) to listen. Show Links for Episode 4 Herrin Micro Layout https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/ Links Page for Inspiration... https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page... https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158
Episode 3
May 07, 2020 12:46 - 26.8 MBEight Years in the Making Click the link below (Episode 3) to listen. Show Links for Episode 3 Modular Benchwork... masterpiecemodules.com modelrailroadbenchwork.com The GnATTERbox Index... http://www.forum.gn15.info/ Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158