The Model Railway Show

In this episode - Robert Simmons and Lance Mindheim. Jim speaks with Robert Simmons about his alarming choice of vehicle for layout transportation. Trevor welcomes back Lance Mindheim - who encourages us to play with our trains more often. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Scott Perry and Lynn Mitchell. Trevor speaks with Scott Perry about rethinking the 4x8 layout for beginners. Jim talks to Lynn Mitchell from Woodland Scenics. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Joel Priest and Greg Amer. Jim speaks with Joel Priest, who earned his Master Model Railroader designation at age 12. Trevor talks with Greg Amer about how he involves his young kids in the hobby. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Dave Frary and Gordon Gravett. Jim speaks with Dave Frary about building a museum layout. Trevor talks with Gordon Gravett about his two books on modeling better trees. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Andy Reichert and Brooks Stover. Trevor speaks with Andy Reichert from Proto:87 Stores about fine scale track. Jim welcomes back Brooks Stover to discuss four useful principles for layout design. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - James McNab and Brooks Stover. Trevor speaks with James McNab about designing a simple but satisfying layout. Jim talks to Brooks Stover about using a web site as a model railroading tool. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Seth Neumann, Chris Drome and Troels Kirk. Trevor speaks with Seth Neumann and Chris Drome about using RFID for freight car tracking on Seth's layout. Jim speaks with Troels Kirk about the effective use of color on layouts. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Doug Gurin and Charlie Getz. Trevor speaks with Layout Design SIG founder Doug Gurin. Jim welcomes back NMRA President Charlie Getz to discuss the Magic of Scale Model Railroading exhibit, planned for the California State Railroad Museum. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Charlie Getz and Dave Arnovitz. Jim speaks with Charlie Getz about his plans as NMRA president. Trevor talks to Dave Arnovitz from Norfolk Southern about using a model railway as a training tool. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Marty McGuirk and Joe Giannovario. Trevor speaks with Marty McGuirk while Jim talks to Joe Giannovario as The Model Railway Show explores the future of ready-to-run. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Don Goodman-Wilson and John Landis. Trevor speaks with Don Goodman-Wilson about NMRAnet - an emerging layout control protocol. Jim talks to modeler John Landis about how he's building a layout based on a unique underground narrow gauge railway. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Terry Gaskin and Gerry Cornwell. Jim speaks with rapid transit modeler and layout builder Terry Gaskin. Trevor talks to Gerry Cornwell from the Mt. Albert Scale Lumber Company. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Pelle Søeborg and Ian Plett. Trevor speaks with author and layout builder Pelle Søeborg. Jim talks to truck driver and layout builder Ian Plett. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Sam Posey and Dawn Brightwell. Jim speaks with author, artist, race car driver and hobbyist Sam Posey. Trevor talks to live steam enthusiast and builder Dawn Brightwell. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall. Jim and Trevor check in to share some of the stories they're going to cover when The Model Railway Show returns from summer hiatus September 1st. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Otto Vondrak. In this special edition of The Model Railway Show, Trevor speaks the show's creative director, Otto Vondrak, who is at the National Train Show - part of the NMRA National Convention in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Seth Neumann. In this special edition of The Model Railway Show, Trevor speaks with Seth Neumann about Layout Design SIG and Operations SIG activities planned for this year's NMRA National Convention in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Iain Rice and Brian Scace. Trevor speaks with layout designer and author Iain Rice. Jim talks to layout planner and one-time O Scale Trains editor Brian Scace. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Jim Wells and Fritz Milhaupt. Jim speaks with Jim Wells from Fantasonics about layout sound. Trevor talks to Fritz Milhaupt about the Operations Road Show. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Professor Klyzlr and Dave Owens. Jim speaks with Professor Klyzlr about Brooklyn 3AM. Trevor talks to Dave Owens about the New England/Northeast RPM meet. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Duncan Mcree and René Gourley. Trevor speaks with Duncan Mcree about the future of layout and train control. Jim talks to René Gourley about creating models using 3D printing. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Clare Gilbert and Otto Vondrak. Jim speaks with Clare Gilbert about 20 years in the resin-casting business. Trevor talks to Otto Vondrak about a tribute to the late Hal Carstens. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Lance Mindheim and Don Goodman-Wilson. Trevor speaks with Lance Mindheim about his book on modern era operations. Jim talks to Don Goodman-Wilson about modeling Japanese prototypes. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Gerry Leone and Gavin Sowry. Trevor speaks with Gerry Leone about becoming a Master Model Railroader. Jim talks to Gavin Sowry about a global tribute to the late Carl Arendt. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Keith Wills and Christopher Howard. Jim speaks with Keith Wills, author of the Collector Consist column in RMC. Trevor talks to Christopher Howard of Railflyer Model Prototypes. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Doug Harding and Ed Loizeaux. Trevor speaks with Doug Harding about NMRA Special Interest Groups. Jim talks to Ed Loizeaux about the past, present and future of S scale. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Doug Tagsold and Chris Lyon. Jim speaks with Doug Tagsold about designing and building a sit-down layout. Trevor talks to Chris Lyon about building a new train show. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Tom Piccirillo and Paul Allen. Trevor speaks with Tom Piccirillo about the joys of traction modeling. Jim talks to Paul Allen about an exhibition layout built on an ironing board. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Paul Dolkos and Mike Brock. Jim speaks with Paul Dolkos about his experiences photographing layouts. Trevor talks with Mike Brock about designing a layout worthy of the Union Pacific Big Boy. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Alex Hristov and Chris Lane. Jim speaks with Alex Hristov from TT Nut. Trevor talks with Chris Lane about the HOn3 Annual. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Tom Barbalet and Joe Fugate. Trevor talks with Tom Barbalet from Model Rail Radio. Jim speaks with Model Railroad Hobbyist publisher Joe Fugate. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Tim Warris and John Johnston. Trevor talks with Fast Tracks owner Tim Warris. Jim speaks with John Johnston, one of the founders of the Canadian Association of Railway Modellers. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Bernard Kempinski and Paul Scoles. Trevor talks with Bernard Kempinski about modeling the US Military Railroad during the American Civil War. Jim speaks with Paul Scoles about his Pelican Bay Railway and Navigation Company, set in Northern California in 1895. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Andy Sperandeo and Allen Keller. Jim talks with Andy Sperandeo about retiring after more than three decades at Model Railroader. Trevor speaks with Allen Keller about winding down his Great Model Railroads video production business. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Joe D'Elia and Brandon Bayer. Trevor talks with Joe D'Elia about the RPM Conference in Lisle, Illinois. Jim speaks with Brandon Bayer about what happens when a club layout loses its home. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Stephen Priest and Frank Giacobbe. Jim speaks with Stephen Priest about the NMRA's new online archive. Trevor talks to Frank Giacobbe about the N Scale Limited web site and forum. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Tag Gorton and Mike Koenig. Trevor speaks with Tag Gorton about Garden Rail magazine and publishing in the digital age. Jim talks to Mark Koenig about setting a world record for the longest model train. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Mike Confalone and Boone Morrison. Trevor speaks with Mike Confalone about how railfanning has influenced his layout design. Jim talks to Boone Morrison about effective layout presentation. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Otto Vondrak. Trevor speaks with Otto Vondrak about the National Train Show and NMRA National Convention in Sacramento California. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - John Pestana and Bob Brown. Trevor speaks with John Pestana about TrainLife. Jim talks to Bob Brown about the re-release of the book Model Railroading with John Allen. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Allen McClelland and Doug Harding. Jim speaks with Allen McClelland about life after the legendary Virginian & Ohio. Trevor talks to Doug Harding about marrying the desire for a large layout with a highly mobile lifestyle. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Mike Cougill and Russ Reinberg. Trevor speaks with O Scale Trains editor Mike Cougill about making the hobby more relevant in a time when real trains have faded from everyday life. Jim talks with publisher Russ Reinberg about the Finescale Annuals and his thoughts on the future of the hobby. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Mary Miller and Pierre Oliver. Jim talks with Mary Miller about how to encourage more women to take up the hobby. Trevor speaks with Pierre Oliver about how to hire a professional rolling stock builder. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Chris Lane and Bob Walker. Trevor talks with editor Chris Lane about the 2011 On30 Annual. Jim speaks with Bob Walker about his book, Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Ed Loizeaux and Jeremy St. Peter. Jim speaks with Ed Loizeaux about this year's National Association of S Gaugers national convention. Trevor talks with Jeremy St. Peter about weathering as an art form. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Peter Cunningham and Jim Providenza. Jim speaks with modeler Peter Cunningham about whether our efforts to engage kids in the hobby are doing more harm than good. Trevor talks with modeler Jim Providenza about the history of command control for model railways. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Jack Burgess and Neal Schorr. Trevor speaks with Jack Burgess, publicity manager for Extra 2011 West - the NMRA's National Convention. Jim talks with Neal Schorr about why he chose to use three-rail track to build a realistic model railroad. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - A Tribute to Carl Arendt. This special edition is a rebroadcast of Jim Martin's interview with Carl Arendt, founder of the Micro/Small Layouts for Model Railroaders website, for the first episode of The Model Railway Show. Carl died March 4, 2011 at his home in Washington State. He was 75. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Jason Shron and Seth Neumann. Jim speaks with Jason Shron, founder of Rapido Trains Inc., about becoming a major hobby manufacturer. Trevor speaks with Seth Neumann about his decision to devote a large part of his layout to a single customer - and why others may want to do the same. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Tony Koester and Jeff Young. Trevor speaks with Tony Koester in his capacity as editor of the 2011 edition of Model Railroad Planning. Jim chats with Jeff Young, columnist in Garden Railways magazine, about the fascination with live steam trains. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License

In this episode - Richard Hendrickson and Morgan Turney. Trevor talks to Richard Henrickson about the origins of the freight car modeler and historian. Jim talks to editor and publisher Morgan Turney about where Canadian Railway Modeller came from, and where it's headed. For more information on this episode, including links to related web sites, please visit http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ - - - - - Copyright (c) 2011 Jim Martin and Trevor Marshall, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License