Model Railway hobbyists James and Sam navigate the trials and turnouts of something thats considered "a dying hobby" Both having been into railways since a young age, they share their thoughts and opinions as well as bad luck stories around the hobby and sometimes the wider world.
James, Sam and Tom from Buggleskelly Station talk about 80 years of the railway series and how it's affected them as hobbyists
James and Sam answer listener questions for our 50th episode!
This week we talk all about cameos on layouts!
James and Sam sit down and talk modern image
it's MRRP's first birthday! (and none of you got us a card!)
in this episode, James and Sam talk to Peachy TT120
In this episode: James and Sam sit down and discuss the 40 year rule. What is it and how does it work?
James and Sam battle it out over who has the best wagon!
in this episode James and Sam sit down with Steve from the British Railroader
James and Sam sit down and talk weathering!
in this episode: James and Sam tackle a new version of fight club and learn how tough actually building train sets is!
James and Sam sit down with Narrow Gauge Modeller George Williamson and give him the same questions as everybody else!
This episode, James and Sam talk about the death of the hobby. OR more apt, the supposed death of the hobby? did it happen? na. didn't think so.
James and Sam sit down in possibly their toughest fight club yet!
James and Sam sit down with Lyndon from Fareford Depot as well as cover the Hornby 2025 announcements. it's a long one so prepare your largest coffee cup and kit to build for this one!
James and Sam are back!! it's time to wishlist for 2025 and see what people want for the coming year!
In this episode, James and Sam wrangle up four delinquents for the end of year quiz! featuring Danny from Various Multiple Units Tom from Buggleskelly Station Steve from The British Railroader and Lyndon from Fareford Depot
In this episode we sit down with Max from SouthWest Max!
James sits Sam down to discuss signalling and where to start
James and Sam battle it out this week. Not on companies but on shopping lists.
in this episode James and Sam sit down and chat with Youtuber and Streamer Lazerjet!
in this episode: James and Sam discuss the pros, cons, must haves and ideal situations for rural and urban style layouts!
in the grand finale of this seasons Fight Club! the best of the best face each other in the ring! James VS Sam. but who is the winner?
James and Sam sit down with Tom from Buggleskelly Station
This week, James and Sam sit down and discuss burnout in the hobby and mental health. remember help will always be out there!
In this episode: James and Sam battle it out in the BR fight club!
In this episode: James and Sam sit down with Josef of "That Model Railway Guy" fame!
In this episode: James and Sam discuss 40 years of Thomas the Tank engine the TV series. join us as we take a walk down memory lane for both hosts.
it's here! the final of the big four. GWR Fight club. this episode see's James and Sam battle it out to see who is king of the Western Region.
In this episode: James and Sam talk with Greg of Ebsworth Street!
In this episode James and Sam talk about designing an industrial layout and which gauges suit which style!
James and Sam are back and this week they're easing in gently by answering some questions from listeners!
In this season finale, James and Sam sit down and talk with model railway company Gaugemaster.
in this episode: James and Sam sit down and talk with Tris from OONeal
James and Sam discuss the querks and perks of modelling outside of the UK
In this episode: James and Sam go head to head in the LNER fight club episode!
In this episode: James and Sam talk with Mitch's Models. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
James and Sam discuss modelling heritage railways and it's benefits --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
In this episode, James and Sam battle it out with the Southern Fight Club. They go head to head in a series of five categories to see who will be the winner! This weeks recommendations are: That Model Railway Guy - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatModelRailwayGuy Settle Carlisle68 - https://www.youtube.com/@SC68 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
In this episode, James and Sam talk with Danny from Various Multiple Units Miniature Realms: https://www.youtube.com/@MiniatureRealms Perth South: https://www.youtube.com/@perthsouth5576 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
In this episode, James and Sam talk about the fundamentals of layout planning and how to tackle an important step in building a layout Shout outs of the week: Freestylemoba: https://www.youtube.com/@Freestylemoba 009 Society: https://www.youtube.com/@the009societyvideochannel4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
In this episode we have a guest in to interview in the form of Rob from The Kiln Line --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
In this episode, James and Sam go head to head against each other, in a battle of wits, will, determination and most importantly who won the coin toss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
In this episode, James and Sam sit down with Neil from 'The Little Layout Company' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
James and Sam discuss Key Model World Live, the plethora of news and we have our smallest guest to date... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
James and Sam interview father and son team "Sandford East" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelrailreplacement/message
In this episode, the boys tackle the under-represented topic of fiddle yards! Model Rail Replacement Podcast A model railway podcast to talk shop, news, hints tips and tricks in a long established hobby. Episode Zero introduces James and Sam, who they are and what they do! You can find James at: https://www.youtube.com/c/westernsignalman https://www.instagram.com/westernsignalman/ You can find Sam at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1jAqaoprzYdgwkhCpxtFw https://www.instagram.com/emperors_path/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-beecher-jones/message
In this episode James interviews Sam and they discuss Bachmann's new gauge announcement. Model Rail Replacement Podcast A model railway podcast to talk shop, news, hints tips and tricks in a long established hobby. Episode Zero introduces James and Sam, who they are and what they do! You can find James at: https://www.youtube.com/c/westernsignalman https://www.instagram.com/westernsignalman/ You can find Sam at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1jAqaoprzYdgwkhCpxtFw https://www.instagram.com/emperors_path/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-beecher-jones/message
In this episode James and Sam discuss nuerodivervence in the hobby, be kind to others and appreciate that everyone is different and that reflects massively in this hobby. Is it rivet counting? Or people just not being aware how their comments may make you feel? This episode was recording during Autism awareness week and would like to offer help, support and an ear to listen if anybody requires it! Model Rail Replacement Podcast A model railway podcast to talk shop, news, hints tips and tricks in a long established hobby. Episode Zero introduces James and Sam, who they are and what they do! You can find James at: https://www.youtube.com/c/westernsignalman https://www.instagram.com/westernsignalman/ You can find Sam at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1jAqaoprzYdgwkhCpxtFw https://www.instagram.com/emperors_path/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-beecher-jones/message
In this episode James jumps into the interview chair. It's time to find out more about the man behind the signalbox! Model Rail Replacement Podcast A model railway podcast to talk shop, news, hints tips and tricks in a long established hobby. Episode Zero introduces James and Sam, who they are and what they do! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-beecher-jones/message
In this episode James and Sam discuss Mike Ashley's company purchasing shares in Hornby as well as MA coming on board as a consultant. Model Rail Replacement Podcast A model railway podcast to talk shop, news, hints tips and tricks in a long established hobby. Episode Zero introduces James and Sam, who they are and what they do! You can find James at: https://www.youtube.com/c/westernsignalman https://www.instagram.com/westernsignalman/ You can find Sam at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1jAqaoprzYdgwkhCpxtFw https://www.instagram.com/emperors_path/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-beecher-jones/message
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