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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KC Model Railroad Historical Society President Chris Mains
February 04, 2012 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.3 MBThis week, Kansas City Nathan will be hosting, as he host the show at his home-away-from-home, Train Town Kansas City (www.traintown-kc.com), the home of two model railroads: The Weekend N'gineers (N-Scale) and the Southern Kansas City Model Railroad Historical Society (HO-Scale) in their 10,000 square foot space located on the State Line of Missouri and Kansas, in Kansas City, Mo. Joining Nathan, as co-host, is the President of the Southern Kansas City Model Railroad Historical Society, Ch...
LTT Open Forum
January 28, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBThis week our good friend Conducter Nicolas will host as we play a bit of catch up with him and talk about what you want to talk about as well. Be sure to call in and have your train of thought ready to roll. All Aboard!
LTT Open Forum
January 28, 2012 18:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBThis week our good friend Conducter Nicolas will host as we play a bit of catch up with him and talk about what you want to talk about as well. Be sure to call in and have your train of thought ready to roll. All Aboard!
LTT On The Road: National Museum of Transportation
January 21, 2012 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBExplore the National Museum of Transportation near St. Louis As we talk to one of the Board of Directors Robert Eastin, about the Museum, the collection, it's honors and it's future. We will also talk with James Tiroch- creator of Cinetrains Project , about the project and his newest endeavor the Route 66 railfan center in Pacific, Missouri
LTT Open Forum
January 14, 2012 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBFor their first show of 2012, Bob and Elizabeth host an open forum. Call in to (646) 716-7106 or join us in the chat room at http://www.letstalktrains.com/chat and give us your opinions, questions and observations on railroading, whether it be passenger, freight, steam, excursions or models.
Where is Your Favorite Railfanning Spot and Why?
January 07, 2012 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThis week the Amazing Chris Guenzler wants to know your favorite Railfanning Location and why.There are many fantastic railfanning spots here in North America and Chris wants to know which ones you like best. Chris can say Cajon Pass, Feather River Canyon, Tehachapi Loop, Columbia Gorge, Fraser River Canyon, Curtis Hill, Flint Hills, BNSF Needles Sub Horseshoe Curve, Sand Patch, La Plata, Rochelle, Blue Island, Porter and many more,. Which ones do you like? Join us for a very interesting ...
Where Did You Railfan In 2011?
December 31, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBJoin us as we talk about what did you Railfan in 2011. Chris told you about his railfanning trips in 2011. Shuttletrain Ted called with his 2011. Steve Barry called then Bart Jennings called telling us about his 2011. Conductor Nicholas called in to tell us what he railfanned this year. Winston Walker called to tell us what he is going to do next year. Nicholas called back to ask Chris how he got started riding. Close out the year with us and join in the fun.
What Are Your Railfanning Plans For 2012?
December 24, 2011 18:00 - 1 hour - 27 MBHappy Holidays! This Saturday, we want to know---what are your railfanning plans in 2012?---as our good friend, Skip Waters, will be hosting The Let’s Talk Trains Show. Are some of your plans include the NRHS Convention in Iowa, going to Steam Town in Pennsylvania, or taking a trip via Amtrak or VIA Rail, in Canada? Any last minute railfan/railroad items on your wish list from your friends, family, or Santa? Be sure to visit our Facebook Page and LIKE us!
LTT Open Forum
December 17, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.3 MBKC Nathan hosts this week's Let's Talk Trains Show, join us as it will be a great show!
LTT Open Forum
December 10, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBCall in with a topic you would like to discuss after I tell you about a UFO following a train in Indiana and a UFO hitting a freight train in Kentucky. Bart Jennings called about the NRHS 2012 Iowa Convention and we went over the unique events. Also Chris looked up the Amtrak Exibition train schedule. Bob Alkire called talking trains at Christmas at their house. This was a very educational show and you will learn a lot from it. Sit back and listen to this show
Chris Guenzler Trip Updates
November 26, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler talked trains on various subjects Christmas Party and the future NRHS 2012 Convention In Iowa next year then he talked about these stories: http://www.trainweb.org/chris/wkend.html http://www.trainweb.org/chris/11xmas.html http://www.trainweb.org/chris/silverspl.html He talked the Union Pacific 844 chase Yuma, AZ to Yermo, CA. http://www.trainweb.org/chris/1184ch.html http://www.trainweb.org/chris/84caj.html He looked back at his early days of Railfanning. Th...
Chris Guenzler Trip Updates
November 26, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler talked trains on various subjects Christmas Party and the future NRHS 2012 Convention In Iowa next year then he talked about these stories: http://www.trainweb.org/chris/wkend.html http://www.trainweb.org/chris/11xmas.html http://www.trainweb.org/chris/silverspl.html He talked the Union Pacific 844 chase Yuma, AZ to Yermo, CA. http://www.trainweb.org/chris/1184ch.html http://www.trainweb.org/chris/84caj.html He looked back at his early days of Railfanning. Th...
Do you Ride, or Do You Chase? That Is the Question!
November 19, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBAre you a rider, or are you a chaser? Do you try to do some of both? And, what about that diesle behind the steam engine? Bob and Elizabeth want to know.
LTT Rewind -- Chris trip reports/Conductor Larry Derailment Story
November 13, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBLTT Rewind -- this week due to scheduling conflicts we are unable to have a live show. Therefore, this week we will have LTT Rewind -- The Amazing Chris Guenzler talks abouts his recent trips to Iowa, West Texas and New Mexico. Then the Conductor Larry Derailment Story. He will answer any questions you have once he gets done with those trips. Join in on the fun. Be sure to join us live when we return next week!
Chris discusses Special Train Trips He Has Done Through The Years
November 05, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBWe will look at my Special Trains Through the years http://www.trainweb.org/chris/Specials.html and Engines I have ridden behind on Excursions. http://www.trainweb.org/chris/engineexc.html We will have a great show, Join us in this show if you want.
Railroad Development Corp. & Iowa Interstate RR Chairman, Henry Posner III
October 29, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBBob and Elizabeth's guest on Saturday will be Henry Posner III, Chairman of Railroad Development Corporation and the Iowa Interstate Railroad. He will talk about RDC, its affiliate railroads and the future of steam on the Iowa Interstate Railroad. Please join us with your questions at 646-716-7106, on the web at http://www.letstalktrains.com, or in the chat room at http://www.letstalktrains.com/chat at 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern.
LTT On The Road: APRHF Model Train Show
October 22, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThis week, Kansas City Nathan will be live at the American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation's Model Train Show, at the SilverRails Country Event Center in LaPlata, Mo. We will be catching up with our friends at the APRHF, Silver Rails Country, and the Depot Inn & Suites. Be sure to join us, as we will be talking about model trains of all scales, including 1:1 scale on the BNSF Transcon which runs past the Chris Guenzler Million Mile Lookout Point. ALL ABOARD!!!
Host Spotlight: Chris Guenzler
October 15, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBYou've heard him host the show many times before. This time, the tables are turned as Bob and Elizabeth interview The Amazing Chris Guenzler. Great questions first by Bob and later by Elizabeth will make this a veey interesting show. Not since the days of Richard hosting the show has someone else interviewed the Amazing Chris Guenzler. Learn more about Chris and his train riding . Remember CJ gave Chris that Amazing title back on that second show when she had him in the studio and heard hi...
Host Spotlight: Chris Guenzler
October 15, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBYou've heard him host the show many times before. This time, the tables are turned as Bob and Elizabeth interview The Amazing Chris Guenzler. Great questions first by Bob and later by Elizabeth will make this a veey interesting show. Not since the days of Richard hosting the show has someone else interviewed the Amazing Chris Guenzler. Learn more about Chris and his train riding . Remember CJ gave Chris that Amazing title back on that second show when she had him in the studio and heard hi...
Classic Trains Magazine Editor, Rob McGonigal
October 08, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBRob McGonigal, editor of Classic Trains Magazine, will be Bob and Elizabeth's guest on Let's Talk Trains at 10:00 Pacific on October 8th. Please join us for what promises to be an interesting show about trains in the golden age of railroading. Feel free to call into the show at (646) 716-7106 or in the chat room at http://www.letstalktrains.com/chat.
NRHS President Greg Molloy
October 01, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBOur guest this week willl be NRHS President Greg Molloy and we will be talking about the National Railway Historical Society. We will learn about his early days then how and why he joined the NRHS and what led him to become the president. Greg also rides rare mileage trips having been on train with Chris Guenzler our host for this show. They will recount NRHS conventions and talk about all things NRHS. This show you can learn all about the NRHS.
Chris Recalls Railfanning Cajon Pass
September 24, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler will take you on a Tour of Cajon Pass using his Story Cajon Pass through the years as a guide. http://www.trainweb.org/chris/Cajon.html We will go back in time to the 1980's and Chris will tell you how to get to all these spots if you still can. You will get to see pictures from the past and see motive power that is not around anymore. Pool power and leased power can be seen on trains in this story. Chris has a great knowledge of Cajon Pass that he will share with ...
2011 Fall Events and Activities
September 17, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBBob Alkire hosts this week's Let's Talk Trains. Bob will be reporting on and taking calls about Fall's Railfan Events, reports on some preservation avtivities and news and information. Be sure to join us at 10:00AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern by calling 646-716-7106 or in the chat room at www.letstalktrains/chat.
Railway Potpourri
September 10, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBElizabeth Alkire takes the helm of Let's Talk Trains as she reports on news, information, upcoming excursions and events throughout the country. Please join us at (646) 716-7106 or in the chat room at www.letstalktrains.com/chat at 10:00 to noon Pacific Time.
2012 NRHS Convention Update with Bart Jennings
September 03, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBBart Jennings Chairman of the NRHS 2012 Convention next year in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with be the guest with the Amazing Chris Guenzer Hosting. Join us for the great show.
Railroader VS Railfan
August 27, 2011 17:00 - 1 hour - 26.6 MBThis week our old pal Conductor Nicolas returns to explore an interesting topic. Why do some people choose to live life as railroaders while others are content to go about life as railfans? Be sure to join this fascinating conversation during the live show on Saturday August 27 from 10 to Noon Pacific Time. All Aboard!!!
Tribute to Richard Hamilton, Let's Talk Trains founder
August 20, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler with host a Tribute to Richard Hamilton our shows founder. Richard started the show with CJ and I called in one the first show then was on the second show as a guest. From old San Diego Club where I first met Richard I developed a friendship with him that lasted until his early death.Richard had his unique handlebar moustache that was his trademark. He will forever be missed! We will be having many people who knew Richard call into the show.
Central Iowa Railroad Club President Ron Graham
August 13, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBThis week, Kansas City Nathan, will be hosting the "Let's Talk Trains Show," with an open forum and including special guest, Ron Graham, the president of the Central Iowa Railroad Club who will join us in the second half of the show to disucss their current event at the Iowa State Fair for the 30th consecutive year. We will also be discussing Nathan's current model railroad project of LaPlata, and it's progress! Be sure to call in and join in the conversation.
Friends of 261's Steve Sandburg
August 06, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler will be talking with Steve Sandburg of the Milwaukee Road 261. We will talk about the history of the Milwaukee Road 261 then how Steve and his family got envolved with the engine . After that we will talk about all the excursions the 261 had run . We will discuss how the engine is coming, future excursions and more. We will also learn about Steve's work with the Iowa Interstate QJ. A very interesting show which you will enjoy.
Railroad Crossings: Are they Safe?
July 30, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 28.1 MBSkip Waters will host the Let's Talk Trains show this week. He will be talking about the general safety issues surrounding railroad crossings. Why do people get hit crossing them? Are they safe? How can you cross the tracks without getting hit yourself? He will invite callers to share what they think, what they have seen and what should be done about them. A train hits someone in America every 115 minutes. Are we taking too many chances crossing the railroad tracks or is there a bette...
LTT On The Road: 2011 Train Festival Rock Island, Illinois
July 23, 2011 17:00 - 1 hour - 26.2 MBBe sure to join us as Kansas City Nathan will be hosting this week's Let's Talk Trains Show! We will be live at Train Festival 2011, in Rock Island, Ill. Most of the regular host team is in Rock Island, for the event, including Bob & Elizabeth, the Amazing Chris Guenzler, and Phoamer Gene are also in Rock Island for the event. Bob, Elizabeth, and Chris will be riding the Iowa City Steam Adventure, which will be an all-day excursion behind Iowa Interstate OJ Steam Locomotive #6988 during th...
LTT On The Road: Pullman Suite at the Depot Inn & Suites
July 16, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.8 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler live from the Pullman Suite at the Depot Inn & Suites in La Plata for this weeks show. We were supposed to be all at the Chris Guenzler Million Mile Lookout Point but Amtrak had other ideas. KC Nathan and Gene were supposed to have arrive here at 9:58 PM but the Southwest Chief ended up being over 4.5hours late. So the Amazing Chris had to do the show from a nice cool Pullman Suite on a hot day outside.
Jason Johnson Previews Train Festival 2011
July 09, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBJason returns this week to talk with the Amazing Chris Guenzler about Train Festival 2011. We will hear about his planning for this event in Rock Island he is working on, Jason put on the events in Owosso, Michigan and Petersburg, West Virgina and both of those event were excellent. We will discuss those events plus talk about the Rock Island event. You will learn plenty from this show and what it takes to put on an event like this
The 2011 Tacoma NRHS Convention Review
July 02, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler will talk about his whole NRHS Tacoma 2011 Convention plus other trips he has made. This trip started by fly in Portland and a rental car. Sumpter Valley RR, Washington State RR Museum collection, Yakima Trolley and the Northern Pacific RR Museum were visited. SP 4449 Portland to Tacoma started the converntion then a trip to Northwest Railway Museum and train ride. Bob, Elizabeth and Chris then went to the Cascade Tunnel then up into Canada to the Burnaby Central RR...
"Railfans Chasing Trains": The Movie
June 25, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBThis week, Kansas City Nathan will be hosting this week's show. Joining Nathan will be members of the movie "Railfans Chasing Trains," as we discuss the film, plus other behind-the-scenes details. ALL ABORD!!!
V-Scale Railroading: Questions? We have the Answers
June 18, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBNick Ozorak from "At The Railyard" will be hosting this week's episode. Nick will be providing v-scale news and answering your questions about Virtual Railroading! To join the conversation during the live show, call us at(646)-716-7106.
Chris Guenzler Trip Updates
June 11, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBAfter a rocky start the Amazing Chris Guenzler talks about his recent train trips 4/7/2010 to 6/6/2011. He starts off with the Santa Fe 3751 to and from San Bernardino Railroad Days, the Adirondack Rare Mileage Trips, the Little Rock Express Kansas City to Jefferson City and Northern California 2011 Explorer trips.He did other trips he will also include in this show. Chris really covered alot of ground on these trips and enjoyed them all. Join us for this unique show.
The Union Pacific Little Rock Express
June 04, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBBob and Elizabeth will be hosting Saturday's show. We will be talking about this summer's events and encourage listeners to call in with their summer railfan plans. Also, Skip Waters calls in live from the Little Rock Express and speaks with UP's PR man Mark Davis, Mike Jaixen from UP Communications, plus UP Brakeman Kevin Coker and Little Rock Express contest winners Jim O'Connor and his son Mike.
LTT On The Road: 6th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw"
May 28, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.7 MBYour host this week is Skip Waters of Dallas, TX. Organizer of the 6th Annual "24 Hours @ Saginaw" 2011 railwatching event. Joining us will be local guests attending "24 Hours @ Saginaw" today sharing the fun activities going on at the depot. For the past 5 years the North Texas Chapter, NRHS has had the privilege of hosting a 24 hour railwatching event at the Saginaw Depot in Saginaw, Texas over Memorial Day weekend starting on Friday evening and ending Saturday evening for a full 24 hour...
Special Presentation: "Who's on Track One?"
May 21, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.9 MBToday Hosts Phoamer Gene and Kansas City Nathan, along with Co-Hosts Kansas City Nathan and Phoamer Gene, will be presenting "Who's on Track One?" Join us at Noon Central time or at 10AM Pacific time as they try to find the famous Track 29 in Chat-tanooga. Oh yes, join us as well in the Chat at letstalktrains.com/chat.
LTT Open Forum
May 14, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.7 MBThis weeks show will be an open forum. After our regional roundup, the Chat Room people, TrainFestival 2011 was talked about, AC Adam plays Z train similators, then the NRHS 2011 Tacoma Convention was talked about. Phoneix Gene called about Joe Boardman of Amtrak wanting to be on the show to talk about the 40th Anniversary Train. The Unofficial Hobo called in. Bob & Elizabeth called followed by Keith Schimdt the excellent videographer. Chris explains how he plans the trips he does for Silver ...
LTT On The Road: 2011 National Train Day from Portland, OR
May 07, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBBob and Elizabeth will be hosting from the National Train Day Event in Portland, OR. We will be originating the show from Portland Union Station. We will start the show with a short tribute to Richard Steinheimer who passsed away on Wednesday. After that, we will be taking calls from NTD events around the country. We would like to receive calls from as many events as possible. During the second hour of the show, in addition to taking calls from NTD events, we will also take callers who wi...
40 Years of Amtrak from Beginning to the Present
April 30, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.6 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler will explain were Amtrak came from---the last day of Public Trains on April 30, 1971, and Amtrak's birth on May 1, 1971. We will also talk about Amtrak's history, from the early days to the present. What caused Amtrak to be formed and the steps that led up to its formation by the Nixon Adminstration. Amtrak has come a long way since May 1st, 1971 and lets hope it with us in the future. Join us for this interesting show!
BNSF Citizens for Rail Safety/Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security
April 23, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.4 MBLet's Talk Trains -- Train # 04-23-2011 Kansas City Nathan will be hosting this week's show. There has been a lot of interesting items that are going to be on the list to discuss, as Kansas City Nathan will be hosting this week's show. Topics include Amtrak's new program, following BNSF's idea of railfans being additional eyes-and-ears around the right-of-ways of the country; and we will be catching up on rail news around the country. We'll also talk about a new project that KC Nathan is w...
Northern Indiana Railroads
April 16, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBPlease welcome new host Barry Hostetler as he talks about railroads in Northern Indiana. Bob and Elizabeth will be co hosting the show. Join in the conversation by calling 646-716-7106 or in the chat room.
Chris Guenzler Trip Updates
April 09, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 28.4 MBThe Amazing Chris Guenzler ended the year 2011 on a sad note. We start this trip off with the Sad Trip due to the death of Bruce Guenzler to La Plata, Winterail 2011 and the Filmore & Western Trip were covered. Chris did the PRS 75 Year Excursion Tehachapi and Palmdale Cutoff Trip and then did theCoast Starlight Detour over Altamont Pass and the Tehachapi Loop. Enjoy all of these trips and more on this Lets Talk Train show for this week.
LTT On The Road: Folkston, GA "Rail Watch 2011"
April 02, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.7 MBJoin host Skip Waters at the Annual "Rail Watch 2011" in Folkston, GA, live from the Folkston Funnel Viewing Platform! The "Folkston Funnel" is a double track main which serves as the north/south artery for railroad traffic into and out of Florida. Every year during the first weekend of April, hundreds of railfans gather to celebrate, hang out, cook out and watch trains all day in this unique south Georgia town. They call it a "Train Watcher's Paradise". Tune-in and listen to Folkston Rai...
LTT Open Forum
March 26, 2011 17:00 - 1 hour - 21.5 MBThis week, Kansas City Nathan will be hosting the show. We will have an open forum, where we will catch up on recent railroad-related news, and what you, the listener want to talk about the industry--from model railroading to rail operations. Please join us!
Spring Break Railfanning and Summer Rail Events
March 19, 2011 17:00 - 2 hours - 27.5 MBSkip Waters will host this week's Lets Talk Train Show with open lines to discuss your Spring Break Railfanning trips and upcoming Summer Rail Events. A lot is going on in 2011, you don't want to miss out on where the action is. Call in to share your planned trips or listen and learn where everyone is going!
Ken Prendergast Of All Aboard Ohio & Ohio High Speed Rail
March 12, 2011 18:00 - 2 hours - 27.7 MBThe show on Ohio High Speed Rail which was originally scheduled for March 5th has been rescheduled for Saturday's show. Join Bob and Elizabeth with their guest Ken Prendegast of All Aboard Ohio as they discuss passenger service in the state of Ohio