Latest Railroading Podcast Episodes
Notch 6 Episode 120 - LCCA Chicago Night 4 - Howard Hitchcock President of Lionel Trains
Notch 6 podcast - July 26, 2018 23:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Notch 6, Howard Hitchcock, President of Lionel LLC stops by for our annual interview. There are plenty of interesting topics covered including, Lionel's new venture into retail, the state of overseas manufacturing affecting Lionel, the future of electronics in O gauge trains, a...
Notch 6 Episode 119- LCCA Chicago Night 3- Bob Thomas, the man behind the artist.
Notch 6 podcast - July 25, 2018 22:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTonight, Bob Thomas ( Husband of artist Angela Trotta Thomas) talks about what it's like to be married to a well known figure in our hobby. Plus he shares his story of building a hobby shop inspired layout, his Postwar train memories, and some of his unique experiences about collecting and visit...
Notch 6 Episode 118 - LCCA Chicago Night 2 - The Train Lady
Notch 6 podcast - July 24, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here Tonight in Chicago I talk with Elaine Silets, The Train Lady. For over 25 years she has designed and built many high end custom layouts around the Midwest. Some featured in famous buildings and large consumer catalogs. Her most impressive work may be the mas...
Notch 6 Episode 117- LCCA Chicago Night 1 - Kevin Davis on the ever expanding world of Fastrack Modular Layouts
Notch 6 podcast - July 23, 2018 18:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWelcome to LCCA week in Chicago. Kevin Davis joins me to discuss the ins and outs of building a Lionel Fastrack modular layout specifically with Chicago in mind. We'll also recap activities from the first part of 2018 and their positive impact on the hobby. Plus, I'm joined by Al Kolis for his in...
Notch 6 Episode 116: Projects and Postwar
Notch 6 podcast - June 12, 2018 00:46 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Notch 6 we revisit an early interview with John Schmid, President of Project Roar Publishing. We'll also update a number of projects we're working on along with our sponsors.
Notch 6 Episode 115-B: The MTH 2018 Volume 2 Catalog Show: Premier Edition
Notch 6 podcast - April 18, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here In this part of Episode 115, Andy Edelman from MTH stops by to cover all things in the MTH Premier line in the 2018 Volume 2 catalog. See Episode 115-A for the Railking section of this catalog.
Notch 6 Episode 115-A: The MTH 2018 Volume 2 Catalog Show: Railking Edition
Notch 6 podcast - April 18, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this part of Episode 115, Andy Edelman from MTH stops by to cover all things Railking, Railking Scale, and Railking Imperial, in the 2018 Volume 2 catalog. See Episode 115-B for the Premier section of this catalog.
Notch 6 Episode 114: Gargraves Trackage Corporation - Making tracks for over 75 years!
Notch 6 podcast - March 27, 2018 23:45 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsNotch 6 Episode 114 - Michael and Tom Roder join me to discuss all things related to Gargraves track. A staple in the O gauge hobby for over 75 years, Gargraves track is found on some of the best hi-rail layout in the country. You'll hear about the humble beginnings of the company all the way thr...
Notch 6 Episode 113: Behind the scenes at Mr. Muffins Trains with Steve Nelson
Notch 6 podcast - March 02, 2018 00:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode Steve Nelson, Owner of Mr. Muffins Trains, stops by to visit. We'll hear about his early experiences that led to opening a hobby store in a time where colleagues told him what a poor idea it was. We'll also explore collecting Atlas O wooden reefers, what customer service means in ...
Notch 6 Episode 112-A: The Lionel 2018 Catalog Show! O Scale with Ryan Kunkle
Notch 6 podcast - January 23, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here In part one of the Lionel 2018 Catalog shows we chat with Lionel's Ryan Kunkle about all of the new and upcoming releases in the world of O scale products. This includes scale steam, diesel, freight, and passenger cars. Be sure to check out episode 112-B for...
Notch 6 Episode 112-B: The 2018 Lionel Catalog Show! Traditional O gauge with Meegan Untereker
Notch 6 podcast - January 23, 2018 16:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here In our second part of the Lionel 2018 Volume 1 catalog show we take a look at all of the new and fun items in the world of traditional O gauge. From the upcoming Hot Wheels set to the brand new Scooby Doo set, we have it all. Plus your holiday favorites incl...
Notch 6 Episode 111: 2017 Christmas Spectacular with Steve Lukefahr and Mike Reagan
Notch 6 podcast - December 22, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Notch 6 we visit with Steve Lukefahr, former owner of Trains LTD in St. Louis. Now retired, we discuss his time owning the store and his spectacular T W Trainworx built layout featuring scenes from The Polar Express and more. Plus, Mike Reagan stops by for his annual reading of...
Notch 6 Episode 110: Kids Run Trains!
Notch 6 podcast - November 29, 2017 01:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsFor years the hobby has talked about how to get the next generation involved in model railroading. What happens when the talking stops and the action actually starts? You'll hear from three gentlemen who are making that actively happen through Kids Run Trains, The Mohegan-Pequot Model Railroad C...
The Lionel 2018 Vision Line Announcement with Exclusive details!
Notch 6 podcast - October 18, 2017 20:29 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here A great interview with Lionel's Ryan Kunkle detailing the announcement of Lionel's 2018 Vision Line locomotive announcement. Exclusive details inside!
Notch 6 Episode 109 - MTH 2018 Volume 1 Catalog Show
Notch 6 podcast - October 18, 2017 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here An inside look at the new MTH Electric Trains 2018 Volume 1 catalog with MTH Electric Trains Vice President of Marketing Andy Edelman.
Notch 6 Episode 107 - The Lionel Employee in the Neighborhood
Notch 6 podcast - September 29, 2017 01:22 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here In this episode of Notch 6, we find out what happens when you find another O gauge collector in your neighborhood. It's a story of Lionel history and amazing craftsmanship as well as a lifelong passion for Lionel trains.
Notch 6 Episode 106- The Lionel 2017 Volume 2 Catalog Show
Notch 6 podcast - August 29, 2017 13:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here In this episode of Notch 6, we deep dive into the Lionel 2017 Volume II catalog. Ryan Kunkle joins us to give us a guided tour of this new catalog and all the details you've come to expect from a Lionel catalog show. Also, Al Kolis from the LCCA joins us...
The Model Railcast Show 223 From Here To There And Back Again
Ryan Andersen's Model Railcast Show - July 31, 2017 03:47 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingshttps://ia601501.us.archive.org/4/items/mrcs0223/mrcs0223.mp3 Craig Bisgeier is our honored guest this show! Brief Update- I’ve moved! More to follow! Roundhouse: Craig’s Car Forwarding -what it does -vs switch list -commodity needs dictating carload needs Outtakes
Notch 6 Episode 105- Tacoma Rail Adventure - LCCA National Convention
Notch 6 podcast - July 30, 2017 11:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Notch 6, we go on an adventure to Tacoma Rail and get a first hand look and this unique terminal railroad. You'll also hear from Al Kolis and our special guest is LCCA Engineer for the Day Tommy and his Father Joel.
Notch 6 Episode 104- The State of the LCCA, Tacoma National Convention Day 4
Notch 6 podcast - July 29, 2017 21:23 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here In this episode of Notch 6, we talk with LCCA President Al Kolis, incoming president Ken Kelley, and immediate past President Dennis Devito. We discuss some of the challenges facing the LCCA as well as some of the high points of the past year.
Notch 6 Episode 103- Annual Interview with Lionel President Howard Hitchcock - LCCA Tacoma Day 3
Notch 6 podcast - July 29, 2017 00:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here In this episode of Notch 6, Lionel President Howard Hitchcock joins us to discuss where Lionel has been in the last twelve months and where they hope to go in the next twelve. It's an insightful interview with a broad look at Lionel as a company. Also, A...
Notch 6 Episode 102- Lionel's Ryan Kunkle with production updates and more. LCCA Tacoma Day 2
Notch 6 podcast - July 28, 2017 02:31 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsLCCA National Convention Day 2 - Ryan Kunkle from Lionel joins us to give a production update, plus we talk paint colors, getting the details right and more.
Notch 6 Episode 101: Lionel's Meegan Untereker - LCCA Tacoma Day 1
Notch 6 podcast - July 26, 2017 22:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Notch 6, Lionel's Meegan Untereker stops by to introduce a pair of brand new Lionel train sets out of the 2017 Volume II catalog. We'll also look back on her year as a Lionel project manager. You'll get the inside scoop on what it takes to make the Lionel products come to life ...
Notch 6 Episode 100 - David Minarik Owner of Mercer Junction, Drummer for The Clarks
Notch 6 podcast - July 14, 2017 01:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsNotch 6 turns the big 100 with this episode! David Minarik, drummer for The Clarks and owner of Mercer Junction, joins us to share his story of how he was introduced to model trains, running a hobby store in the 21st century, and what drives him to create realistic operations on his layout. In ...
Notch 6 Episode 99- Inside Lionel's USA Lionscale Production and an update from TW Trainworx
Notch 6 podcast - June 02, 2017 13:57 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this final double digit episode of Notch 6, we take an inside look at Lionel's Lionscale production in Concord, North Carolina. You'll hear from the small team of folks that work to put these cars together. We'll also catch up with Roger Farkash and Mike Reagan from TW Trainworx and find out a...
Notch 6 Episode 98 - Norfolk and Western 611 Revisited
Notch 6 podcast - May 11, 2017 02:11 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Notch 6, we go behind the scenes of Norfolk and Western J class No. 611. We spend time with the night crew of the locomotive, visit with the volunteers and engine crew. Take an inside look at what it takes to run a main line steam locomotive in the 21st Century. For more inform...
Notch 6 Episode 97- The MTH 2017 Volume II Catalog Show
Notch 6 podcast - April 26, 2017 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe MTH 2017 Volume II and Ready to Run catalogs are here. Join Derek Thomas and MTH's Andy Edelman as they break down everything new and exciting in this catalog.
Notch 6 Episode 96 - Dave Olson Lionel Engineering Manager
Notch 6 podcast - March 29, 2017 01:11 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIf you've ever wondered who engineers some of the cool features in our O gauge trains, well then you are about to get your question answered. Dave Olson joins me today to discuss some of the unique features he has helped engineer along with some of the challenges that these revolutionary features...
Notch 6 Episode 95- He's Back! Mike Reagan and Roger Farkash have exciting news!
Notch 6 podcast - February 01, 2017 21:22 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsMike Reagan and Roger Farkash from TW Trainworx join us for a special show about their new partnership. Here is the press release from TW: Dallas, TX - February 1, 2017: TW TrainWorx, a Dallas based company specializing in custom model railroad displays, custom one of a kind structures and “Art...
Notch 6 Episode 94- The Lionel 2017 Signature catalog show
Notch 6 podcast - January 25, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDownload this Episode by Clicking Here The big reveal is finally here and Notch 6 has exclusive coverage of the brand new Lionel 2017 Signature catalog. Lionel's Director of Production, Ryan Kunkle, joins us again to take a look at all of the new locomotives and notable rolling stock and passe...