Cartel Conversations Podcast

 Episode 50 TopicsProject Updates5 Year Anniversary DiscussionMicro Model Railway Dispatch RecapThe Future of the PodcastCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom ConboyAnnouncer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e50: Ian's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatchTom's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom Popular Podcast Links... New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)        https://microcartel.wordpress.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 49 TopicsProject Updates2025 Cartel Christmas Challenge IntroductionOverview of the contest and rulesMicro Model Railway Dispatch NewsCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom ConboyAnnouncer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e49:Make It with Calvin (Budget-friendly laser-cut kits and 3D models)https://www.etsy.com/shop/calvinwitt Ian's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatchTom's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom Popular Podcast Links... New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)        https://microcartel.wordpress.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 48 TopicsProject Updates Ian's Trainfest Report Part 1Shoebox Challenge Contest WinnersMicro Model Railway Dispatch Winter Issue RecapIan's Trainfest Report Part 2Final Thoughts & Holiday WishesCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom ConboyAnnouncer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e48:Mini Diorama Track Modules by Kato...https://katousa.com/mini-dioramas/ Ian's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatchTom's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom Popular Podcast Links... New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)        https://microcartel.wordpress.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Jingle Bells" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"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/

 Episode 47 TopicsProject Updates Ian's been quite busy!Micro Model Railway Dispatch Autumn Issue RecapIan is attending Trainfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 23-24, 2024Ian's writing a book about micro layouts!Shoebox Challenge Contest in the Home StretchBuild phase ends on November 30, 2024Contest entry on December 1, 2024Voting begins December 2!Cast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e47:Ian's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatchTom's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom Popular Podcast Links... New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)        https://microcartel.wordpress.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 46 TopicsLife & Project updates Micro Model Railway Dispatch Summer Issue RecapPodcast UpdatesNew Show Schedule starting in October 2024Cast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e46:Ian's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatchTom's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytomMake It With Calvin on Etsy...https://www.etsy.com/shop/calvinwitt Popular Podcast Links... New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)        https://microcartel.wordpress.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 45 TopicsProject updates Fourth Anniversary of the PodcastLeading or Preeminent Podcast?The Annual Micro Layout ChallengesIan's Fiddle Yard IdeaIntroducing Ian's YouTube Channel (link below)Cast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e45:Ian's YouTube Channel...https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatchNew Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)        https://microcartel.wordpress.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 44 TopicsProject updates The 2023 Cartel Christmas Challenge Winner InterviewIan & Tom speak with Tom BowdlerCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick 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.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 43 TopicsProject updates The 2024 Cartel Christmas ChallengeIan's 0 Scale Virtual Exhibition OpportunityWriters needed for the Micro Railway Cartel BlogCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick 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.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 42 TopicsA New Name and BlogProject updates Changes in the HobbyMicro Model Railway Dispatch InfoTrainfest 2024 DiscussionCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick 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.comTom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Ian's Micro Railway Bloghttps://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ianat mmrdeditor@gmail.com Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Model Railway Resourceshttps://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 41 Topics2023 Cartel Challenge WinnerProject updates The Christmas PutzChristmas Challenge RecapNew Year's Modeling ResolutionsMerry Christmas WishesCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e41:History of the Christmas Putzhttps://padutchcompanion.com/2020/12/18/history-of-the-christmas-putz/Collecting Cardboard Putz Houseshttp://www.cardboardputzhouses.com/Papa Ted's Placehttps://cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/categories.html Tom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Bloghttps://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.com  Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670 Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm ........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Jingle Bells" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 40 TopicsProject updates A New Facebook Group featuring Pizza LayoutsExhibiting Micro LayoutsThe 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge InformationIan's Vacation Inspiration Cast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e40:Ian's Granite City Train Show Reporthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3WBGSeYu6QIan's  Facebook Pizza Layout Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670Tom's Micro Layout Blog...https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158Micro Model Railroad Cartel Bloghttps://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.com Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm ........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 Episode 39 TopicsProject updates IKEA Products To Use for Micro LayoutsThe 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge InformationPractice Makes PerfectCast:Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  Announcer: Shawn BranstetterClick 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 Hackerswww.ikeahackers.netOfficial Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158Micro Model Railroad Cartel Bloghttps://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.com Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm ........................................................ Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 38 TopicsThe Micro Model Railway Dispatch gets a faceliftProject updates The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge InformationThoughts about using Blogs, Forums, and Social MediaCast: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://microsbytom.wordpress.com/Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158Micro Model Railroad Cartel Bloghttps://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

🎉 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 Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158Micro Model Railroad Cartel Bloghttps://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Hillbilly Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  "Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

Episode 36 TopicsProject UpdatesThe Dispatch e-Zine Issue 8 RecapThe 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge InformationClick 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 Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158Micro Model Railroad Cartel Bloghttps://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

 Episode 35 TopicsProject UpdatesThe 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge RolloutThe Dispatch e-Zine Spring Issue NewsClick 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 Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

 Episode 34 TopicsIs Ian really retired???Project UpdatesJoe Gilmartin InterviewJoe is the winner of the 2022 Micro Layout ChallengeRecap of the Christmas issue of the Dispatch e-zineClick 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  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

 Topics for Episode 33...Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 7 goes live.Ian in Relaxed ModeJoe Gilmartin wins the 2022 Micro Christmas Layout Challenge Discussion about the 2022 ChallengeProject Updates and Trainfest ReportMicro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 7 DiscussionBig Announcement from IanClick 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 Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

 Topics for Episode 32...Less than 30 days to go for the 2022 Christmas Micro Layout ChallengeIan's Train Show ReportsUpcoming Projects for the Modeling SeasonRemembering Iain RiceHornby New Product AnnouncementContent 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:120https://uk.hornby.com/hornbytt120Small Layout Design Handbook by James Hilton:https://wildswanbooks.co.uk/Books/Small-Layout-Design-Handbook.htmNarrow planet/light railway storeshttps://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/Titfield thunderbolt bookshttps://www.titfield.co.uk/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

Topics for e31:Ian joins a French Modeling GroupProject Updates2022 Micro Layout Challenge UpdateMicro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 6 DiscussionFrench Micro Railway Modeling Sites of InterestSmall Layout Design Handbook by James HiltonClick here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).Episode Links for e31:Port Dizanhttps://trains.lrpresse.com/CT-979-cles-61-port-dizan-construisez-le-reseau-anniversaire.aspxJ'aime le train miniaturehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIGysOHBHl-OKlozNVqmxTgSmall Layout Design Handbook by James Hilton:https://wildswanbooks.co.uk/Books/Small-Layout-Design-Handbook.htmNarrow planet/light railway storeshttps://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/Titfield thunderbolt bookshttps://www.titfield.co.uk/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor  Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html 

 Topics for e30Ian 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  at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

The 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 mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

Topics for e28Ian 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 mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

Topics 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 Bloghttps://protocrastinator.blogspot.com/Backdrop Resourcesrealisticbackgrounds.comTrackside Flatshttps://www.tracksideflats.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/........................................................Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

 Topics 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 Linkshttps://youtu.be/y0lt5rak8Xkhttps://youtu.be/zFhRcHBs4schttps://www.flickr.com/photos/salisburyasc/albums/72157684864502870/page5Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Topics 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 article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://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/ Links Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

A New Micro Layout Challenge for 2022  Click on link below (Episode 24) to listen.Show Links for Episode 24Cartel 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 Licensehttp://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 3 (A Dropbox account is not needed to view and download the issue.) The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comLinks Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Inglenook Layouts  Click on link below (Episode 23) to listen.Show Links for Episode 23Inglenook Sidings Shunting Puzzle Website:http://www.wymann.info/ShuntingPuzzles/sw-inglenook.htmlMusic for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://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 3. (A Dropbox account is not needed to view and download the issue.) The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comLinks Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Happy New Year! Micro Model Railway Discussion Click the link below (Episode 22) to listen.Show Links for Episode 22http://iholmes.com/pages/nlr/northernlines_al3.html        https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/FS640Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://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 3. (A Dropbox account is not needed to view and download the issue.) The Micro Model Railway Dispatch EditorSend comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comLinks Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Christmas Edition Click the link below (Episode 21) to listen.Show Links for Episode 21A Christmas Visit to the 1920shttps://www.cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/Christmas1920s.htmlTeeny 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 Licensehttp://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 account is not needed to view and download the issue.) The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor E-Mail (Click image or link below)Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comLinks Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Layout Fascia Boards Click the link below (Episode 20) to listen.Show Links for Episode 20Music for Cartel Conversations..."Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://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 account is not needed to view and download the issue.) The Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comLinks Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

 Ian is Back! Click the link below (Episode 19) to listen.Show Links for Episode 19The Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 2. (A Dropbox account is not needed to view and download the issue.) The website of Akihiro MorohoshiOmorodesign.com The website of Yutaka Natai Yutaatelier.com Mark Fielders Nn3 websitehttp://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-Mail (Click image or link below)Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comLinks Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Ken Hutnik Interview Interview with Cartel Member Ken HutnikClick the link below (Episode 18) to listen.Show Links for Episode 18Ken's Model Railway Page on Facebookhttps://www/facebook.com/KensModelTrainsThe Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor E-Mail (Click image or link below)Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.comLinks Page for Inspiration...https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html......................................................Your Hosts' Model Railroad LinksHerrin Micro Layout... https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/Small Model Railways Blog... http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/Shortline Modelers... https://shortlinemodelers.com/https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/Deep River Railroad... http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158