Lets Talk Trains
326 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 32 ratingsFreight, Passenger, Trolleys, Light Rail, Museums, as long as it is rail/train related, we talk about it!
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Dale Jenkins: A Well Traveled Railroader
January 17, 2015 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis episode of The APRHF Let's Talk Trains, features railroader Dale Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins stops by fills us in on the various positions he has held with several railroads. He has been called out of retirement to serve the railroads again. Mr. Jenkins has held such titles as leverman, operator, Sunday ticket agent, train order agent, corn field agent, Special Agent, On Board Services Director, General Superintendent. He also has time to co-found the Illinois Traction Society,Volunteer and Boa...
Chris Guenzler's Final LTT Show What Railfan Trips are you planning in 2015
January 03, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThis is the Amazing Chris Guenzler final LTT Show that he will host. What railfan trips are you planning in 2015? Call in this week and let everyone know where your headed, what are you planning on doing while your there? Will you be riding, photographing or just watching? Do you plan to go to Steamtown? Strasburg? Sandpatch? Horseshoe Curve? Cajon Pass? Winterail? Summerail? the 2015 NRHS Convention? How about the 2015 La Plata Railfan event? Any others? Do you work with a railroad m...
2014: Year In Review
December 27, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin all of our LTT Hosts, as we remember the Twelveth Season of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's "The Let's Talk Trains Show." The Hosts will tell which programs stood out for each of them, this year, and what each host has planned for 2015. Listeners can also comment on their favorite show(s) as well, by going to our Facebook Page or Twitter Page and letting us know. We will read some of those comments on the air. Be sure and tune in this week!
What Would Christmas Be Without Model Trains?
December 20, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn this edition of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains, we will discuss the role model trains play at Christmas. Model Trains have been a part of Christmas as long most of us can remember. From going to the local department store window to the President's park, Model trains can be found in lots of places. Please join us as we wander around the country with Christmas trains.
Talk With A Pullman
December 13, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBThis edition of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation Let's Talk Trains we discover what a modern day Pullman does, why they do it. We find out about the perks and the challenges of being a modern day Pullman. Join us in the chat room at: www.letstalktrains.com.
Host Spotlight: Elizabeth Alkire
December 06, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler will be Interviewing Elizabeth Alkire during this weeks show. We will learn how she got into trains, all the things she has done and many more. We will learn about here city pin collections and how train trips come into that, We will learn what steam engines she has ridden behind and some of the unique things she has done. It will be a very entraining show and we should have some very good laughs as the Amazing Chris Guenzler interviews one of our favorite hosts of...
Post Turkey Day Stuff
November 29, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this editon of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains will digest some leftovers. So in otherwords, we will talk a whole range of guests. APRHF's Trails To Rails, Santa train from Laplata, Missouri, The difference between Amtrak and VIA, The Great Dome, but wait, even more...Model Railroad Building Bulders,Hobby Store Owners, New Passenger Rail Creation in Memphis. Be sure to join us in our new chatroom at www.letstalktrains.com in the lower right.
Model Railroading in the 21st Century
November 22, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBModel Railroading has been a popular hobby for many decades. This week, Kansas City Nathan, a model railroader himself, will be discussing the Model Railroading in the 21st Century. Long gone are the cracker-jack boxcars or half-hearted attempts to create quality locomotives and other rolling stock. Today, we have highly detailed models that are ready-to-run and highly detailed, to the point that rivet-counters are drooling! A newcomer to the hobby is 3D printing. This and much more will...
Holiday Themed Trains All Around
November 15, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBSince the movie Polar Express, Christams trains modeled on the Polar Express have become almost as big as Thomas for museum fund raising efforts. Not just museums, but shortline railroads and even some Class I's have joined the effort. Bob and Elizabeth will talk about many of these activities on Saturday's show. In addition to talking about many of these trains, we'd like to hear about what is taking place in various parts of the country. Please call us with your activities at 646-716-710...
Amazing Chris Guenzler relives reaching 1.4 Million Rail Miles
November 08, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis week, Chris talks about reaching his 1,400,000.0 rail-mile, why it took so long, and what he will be up to next. We will have some guests on join us and Chris will relive his past trips with you. We will talk about the Chris' trips in the United States, Mexico and Canada, as well as tourist trains and along with rare-mileage trips. He will tell you all about what he has done since we last shared with you on this show. Join us for a very interesting show this week. You can listen live o...
Union Station Kansas City 100th Anniversary Show
November 01, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBLet's Talk Trains attends the 100th Anniversary of Kansas City's Union Station Celebration. Bob Alkire, KC Nathan and ShuttletrainTED all are on board this week, as we visit with KC Mayor Sly, Visit KC President, Union Station President, 100th Anniversary Gala leaders.
Kansas City Union Station Re-Dedication Ceremony
November 01, 2014 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBLIVE Streaming of the Re-dedication Ceremony of Kansas City's Union Station. Note: the Actual Ceremony got started late, so the filler music plays for the frist five minutes.
Kansas City Union Station History Exhibit Dedication
October 31, 2014 15:00 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MBA World's Class Exhibit detailing the History of Kansas City's Union Station makes it's debut to the public during this LIVE broadcast from the station.
A Conversation with Don Phillips
October 25, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBDon Phillips joins Bob and Elizabeth on this weeks APRHF Let's Talk Trains show. We will be talking about railfan photography and Amtrak. Please join us at 10:00 AM Pacific, 11:00 AM Mountain, 12:00 NoonCentral, 1:00 PM Eastern at 646-716-7106 or on the web at http://www.letstalktrains.com.
LTT On The Road: Corinth, Mississippi
October 18, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week we travel to Corinth, Mississippi for a prerecorded episode. We learn about the city from the Mayor and Convention & Visitor Bureau Director. The Corinth Crossroads Museum Director stops by with to fill us in on what the museum has to offer visitors and railfans. SInce it was the Anniversary of the Battle of Corinth, the National Park Service's Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center was a must and we talk with a staff member about it's role in telling the story of the battle and why ...
LTT On The Road: Fraser Valley Heritage Railway
October 11, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis week's show goes international as Bob and Elizabeth travel to the Surrey, British Columbia suburb of Cloverdale where the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society is headquartered and we are volunteers. The FVHRS owns and operates B.C. Electric Railway interurban car 1225 on a 4.5 mile stretch of former B.C. Electric trackage now operated by the Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY). We will be talking with the board members and some volunteers about the restoration of 1225 and 130...
Conductor Larry Visits With The Amazing Chris Guenzler: Part 2
October 04, 2014 17:30 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBConductor Larry rejoins the Amazing Chris Guenzler for many new stories about his days on the Southern Pacific Railroad. Chris wil get Larry to tell us more from the old days of railroading including derailments, going dead on the law, the use of trainorders and other long lost parts of railroading gone by. We will have our regional callers plus another special caller. Join us for this unique and exciting show that will take place on this weeks Lets Talk Trains Show. The current state of th...
Conductor Larry Visits With The Amazing Chris Guenzler: Part 1
October 04, 2014 17:00 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MBConductor Larry rejoins the Amazing Chris Guenzler for many new stories about his days on the Southern Pacific Railroad. Chris wil get Larry to tell us more from the old days of railroading including derailments, going dead on the law, the use of trainorders and other long lost parts of railroading gone by. We will have our regional callers plus another special caller. Join us for this unique and exciting show that will take place on this weeks Lets Talk Trains Show. The current state of th...
LTT On The Road: Go By Train Event
September 27, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week we attend the 2014 Go By Train event at the National Transportation Museum located just west of St. Louis. We will visit with museum leaders to find what the event is all about. We will also talk with vendors, historical societies, visit with members of the Choo Choo Bob show.
The Annual Amtrak Budget Battle: What Now?
September 20, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBTime has come for the annual battle with the United States Congress for funds to operate and maintain Amtrak. This week, we will look at some of the current ideas that have been floated by members of Congress. We will break down the authorization bill. Your comments are welcome. Please join the conversation online in the chat room or by calling in at 646-716-7106. Is Amtrak worth saving? What would happen to riders that use Amtrak to commute to work, doctor appointments, football & soccer gam...
Saving the NRHS and the Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railroad
September 13, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.3 MBThis week's Let's Talk Trains we will reach out to our friend Skip Waters to discuss the proposed changes that are being voted on in a few days. We will also discuss the John Hankey Blog on TRAINS.com. We would also like to hear from you on the issue, please call 646-716-7106 to discuss it. Then for the second half of the show, we talk with Brain Waller, who is leading the effort to save the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railroad. Great show, so won't you join us?
The Amazing Chris Guenzler Visits With Conductor Larry
September 06, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBConductor Larry joins the Amzing Chris Guenzler this week and we will talk about his days on the old Southern Pacific. Chris will ask Larry about his early days at the Southern Pacific including some rides on some unique motive power no longer used today. We will move to his days with with the Union Pacific.Larry has plenty of unique stories from the past and a fun time to be working as a railroader. Join us as we relive his duties as a conductor.
Along The Right Of Way
August 30, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBHave you ever set out to watch, photograph, video trains and just happen to stop somewhere along the right-of-way, and find a special place that someone created, for themselves or the non-railfan that has a model railroad running? During the last couple of months, we have and we will tell you about some of them on this week's American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains program. Let's discover some interesting places.
Garden Railroading: How The Pros Do It--Taltree Arboretum
August 23, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 26.2 MBListeners of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's The Let's Talk Trains Show suggested we visit the Taltree Arboretum and Gardens Railroad Garden in Valparaiso, Ind. So for this week's show, we will check it out. We will learn from the professional gardeners and model railroaders about their railroad garden. We hope to learn more about the building of the garden, it's operation and what Taltree's visitors think about the layout. Join the conversation about model trains and gard...
Kansas City Northern Railroad
August 16, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.3 MBOn this week's APRHF's Let's Talk Trains Show, we visit with the people that make the Kansas City Northern (KCNRR) run. We will learn about park's trains and the history of the KCNRR. We will find what makes a ride on a park train so special for so many people, young & old alike. Join us won't you? Call in and talk about your local park train.
The Amazing Chris Guenzler's Favorite Train Trips In North America
August 09, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBOn this weeks show, the Amazing Chris Guenzler will talk about his favorite trips in North America. He will break down his trips by via Amtrak, Canadian trains, Mexican trains, steam, diesel, electric, tourist trains, rare mileage and NRHS Convention trips. He will take you all across America, Mexico and into Canada when riding trains. He will tell you about trains he has ridden and a few he still needs to ride. Bart Jennings called in with an updated on the 2015 NRHS Convention. Join u...
Central Missouri Railroad Association & Wabash Historical Society
August 02, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBThe Central Missouri Railroad Association is our host for this week's APRHF's Let's Talk Trains. The CMRRA is having their annual Model Train Show and Swap meet. We will talk about the model rail hobby in central Missouri and how the club is helping preserve the hobby and bring new members into the hobby. Since the train show is held next to the old Wabash, now NS trains, we thought we would invite the Wabash Historical Society to come and pay us a visit too.
Fostoria, Ohio Iron Triangle
July 26, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBAs a direct request from many listeners requests, this time on Let's Talk Trains sponsored by the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation, we discuss the Fostoria Iron Triangle Park in Fostoria, Ohio. The railfan viewing area opened last November to great reviews. We will hear from civic leaders and rail supporters on why Fostoria. Have you been there, if so call in and give your opinion.
Skip Waters talks about your Summer Railfan Trips
July 19, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.7 MBOpen lines this week with Skip Waters on the Lets Talk Trains Show. Call in to talk about your Railfan trips! Who went to the NRHS Convention? Streamliners in Spencer? Watch the Heritage equipment on the way to Spencer? Who rode 765 trips? What other fun trips did you ride so far? Catch any unique trains this Summer with your camera? Call in an let me know! Or, I have a few fun trips to share. Either way, it's all about you and the LTT listener. Call in and be a part of the show! Jo...
Railroading of All Genres & Sizes
July 12, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 28.4 MBThis week, Kansas City Nathan is back behind the mic, as we talk about happening in the world of model railroading, railfanning, Silver Rails Country and last but not least the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation. He will be broadcasting the show from the Depot Inn & Suites, located in Silver Rails Country, centered in LaPlata, Mo. First off, we will check in with our Regional Roundup Correspondents from around the country, and we will talk about major railroad-related news items. Th...
The Amazing Chris Guenzler Revisits The NRHS Arkansas Convention & Other Trips
July 05, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBThis week the Amazing Chris Guenzler talks about trips he has taken from 10/24/2013 to 622/2014. He covers both train riding and railfanning trips. He takes you from California to Oklahoma to Tennessesse to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas where the NRHS 2014 Convention in Springdale was held on this show telling you about all of his new places and rail adventures. You will learn a lot from listening to this show. Please join us for an informative programon what Chris Guenzler does..
LTT On The Road: Bowling Green, Kentucky RailPark and Museum
June 28, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBBowling Green, Kentucky is the next stop on the On The Road series of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains. We will visit the Bowling Green RailPark and Museum. You will learn about the railroad history of Bowling Green, and how they are preserving it's history.
LTT On The Road: National Railway Historical Society Convention
June 14, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBOn this episode of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains, we find ourselves attending the 2014 NRHS Annual Convention located in Springdale, Arkansas. We will get updates on the events and find out what the NRHS is all about. In addition to hearing from our regional callers, Skip Waters will join us to talk about the NRHS as he is on the Board of Directors for District 7, along with the President of the National Railway Historical Society, Mr. Greg Molloy. Lots ...
Iowa and Minnesota Tidbits
June 07, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBThis week's American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains features three different museums, a Great Northern Railway discussion and details about the Great Northern Railroad Historical Society. We start with a visit to TrainlandUSA, just north of Colby, Iowa, Then we pass through Des Monies, IA and stop in Boone, IA and visit the Iowa Railroad Museum. Next, we head to St. Paul, Minnesota and learn about the James J. Hill House, the founder of the Great Northern Railroad. Th...
LTT On The Road: Discovery Park Of America Grand Opening Coverage
May 31, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 34.7 MBShuttletrainTED visits the Discovery Park Of America located in Union City, TN. Discovery Park Of America had their soft opening in July of 2013. A replica of a train station from the 1800’s is on display on the south side of the park. Visitors can see traditional locomotive cars, and stand on the platform, pretending to be well-wishers from days gone by. During this pre-recorded show, we will learn about why they built Discovery Park in Union City and what there is to learn about as far as r...
LTT On The Road: 9th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw"
May 24, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.9 MBYour host this week is Skip Waters, organizer of the 9th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw" 2014, a 24 hour railwatching event sponsored by the North Texas Chapter, NRHS. Joining us will be local guests attending "24 Hours @ Saginaw" as they share the fun activities happening at the Saginaw Chamber depot in Saginaw, Texas. We will also have Steve Allen Goen of Wichita Falls, Texas join us to discuss his recent DVD release on the A&M Railroad and what it took to document the ALCO's on the line. Sp...
Amtrak finally arrives at St. Paul Union Depot
May 17, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 31.3 MBOn May 7th, the City of St. Paul, Minnesota and the Ramsey County Railroad Authority finally got an Amtrak to start stopping at their newly renovated Union Depot. The depot opened last year, and is a mulitmodal station. Union Depot held a morning press conference during which various officials made speeches including President and CEO of Amtrak, Joe Boardman and Asst. Director of the FRA, Karen Hedlund. We will listen to President Boardman's remarks, We will also speak to the author of a book...
2014 National Train Day
May 10, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.9 MBJoin Bob and Elizabeth as they host on National Train Day. They will be taking calls from various events around the country in addition to the regular regional reports.
Amtrak Comes to St. Paul's Union Depot Press Conference LIVE
May 07, 2014 15:30 - 35 minutes - 7.87 MBAmerican Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Lets Talk Trains will broadcast the St. Paul Union Depot Press Conference celebrating Amtrak's Empire Builder's arrival to their Union Depot. Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman will be among the speakers at a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the St. Paul Union Depot at 10:30 a.m. on May 7. Other speakers include Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator Karen Hedlund and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman.
Spend Your Spring and Summer with Streamliners, Alcos and Steam Engines
May 03, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 24.5 MBBetween May and June, there are three large railway events occuring in the southeast and midwest. Elizabeth Alkire will be discussing Streamliners at Spencer in North Carolina, the 2014 National Railway Historical Society convention in Springdale, Arkansas and Train Expo 2014 in Owosso, Michigan. She will also talk about the 21st Century Steam excursions with Nickel Plate Road 765 and other upcoming fantrips. Please join me at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern by calling (646) 716-7106, g...
The Amazing Chris Guenzler tells you about Eastern Amtrak Routes
April 26, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler tells you about Eastern Amtrak Routes in this weeks show. We will focused on those routes in the Eastern United States on all routes that Amtrak operates. Learn from him what can be found along these routes and learn all about them. Chris will share his experiences on each route plus what kind of equipment is operated on each of them. Join us for an interesting show about what Amtrak is like in the eastern United States..
John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library
April 19, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThe American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains travels to the University of Missouri-Saint Louis to visit the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library. Established in 1984 as a special collection of the St. Louis Mercantile Library, the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library stands today as one of North America’s largest and finest railroad history collections. Named after the noted twentieth century railroad executive, John W. Barriger, III (1899-1976), wh...
LTT On The Road: Louisiana Railroad Festival
April 12, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThe 25th Louisiana Railroad Festival in DeQuincy, Louisiana host this week's American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains program. The City of DeQuincy which observed the centennial of its incorporation in 2003, owes its existence to the railroads. The original townsite was laid out in 1896 and 1897 when the main line of the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf Railroad reached here. Over the years the railroad -- the Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads -- have p...
LTT On The Road: "Day Out With Thomas"
April 05, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBToday we are live in Grapevine, Texas on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad learning about Day Out With Thomas and how the Museum of the American Railroad puts on this annual family fun event for North Texas. Join us! For 68 years, children have been captivated by the courageous adventures of Thomas and his engine friends. Pulling out of the station for its 19th consecutive ride on the rails, the Day Out With Thomas: The Thrill of the Ride Tour 2014 will visit more than 45 cities in the United...
Fifth Saturday Updates
March 29, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBOn this edition of the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains we will get into detail about the up and coming events that our listeners can participate in. be sure and listen in.
A Railroader's Point Of View: Gary Moreau
March 22, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.3 MBNow retired Union Pacific Railroader Gary Moreau will fill us in on what being a railroader is about. Gary recently retired from UP as a MOW Supervisor. Gary has worked pretty much all over the UP system, and even at a few of the merger railroads. Join us for an interesting conversation. Gary will also be answering questions from our listeners who call into the call-in line at 646-716-7106.
Choosing The Right Landscaping for Garden Railways
March 15, 2014 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.7 MBLast year, the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Let's Talk Trains talked with the Gateway Garden Railroad Club and during that episode, talked with members about plant selection and ground cover for a garden railroad. After many listeners expressed an interest and suggested we do a whole show about choosing the right landscaping and plants. We listened and lined up several garden experts from different parts of the country including Edward Assaf from the Long Island Garden Railwa...
Arizona Railway Museum 30th Anniversary
March 08, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBBob and Elizabeth host this week's show recounting their visit to the Arizona Railway Museum in Chandler. Bob is a founding member of the Museum and he and his guests will be talking about the Museum's history from its inception to the present day. One of the highlights of the celebration was a visit by the Amtrak Exhibit Train.
Chris Guenzler talks about what is along western Amtrak Routes
March 01, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler talks about what is along western Amtrak Routes. He will tell you what to see as he covers most of the Amtrak system out west. He will tell you all about each route out west. You will learn just what is out there along these unique western Amtrak routes. Learn from Chris as he gives his unique insights into each of these Amtrak western routes. He will share the beauty along each of them with you. Join us for this interesting show.
StreetCars Comeback
February 22, 2014 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBJoin us as we talk about Streetcars and their comeback. We will talk with Cincinnati officials and then head to the midwest, and visit with Kansas City officials. Join in the conversation at 646-716-7106.