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We are Railfans Podcast - For railfans, by railfans. Exploring all areas of the rail hobby from all around the globe, bringing together the community of rail enthusiasts. www.wearerailfans.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Are Railfans


    • Dec 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from We Are Railfans Podcast

    Geoff Marshall: A YouTube journey to All the Stations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 34:56


    Sam sees out 2021 with Geoff Marshall, of 'All the Stations' fame, to talk tube trains and YouTube, station challenges and what makes the USA so alluring for railfans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Siddy Holloway: Bringing London Underground secrets to life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 46:36


    Sam talks about London's hidden transport gems with Siddy Holloway, Engagement Manager at the London Transport Museum and co-presenter of UKTV's 'Secrets of the London Underground'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jonathan Glancey: Thunderous Steam Journeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 41:20


    Broadcaster, author and avid railfan Jonathan Glancey takes Sam through some of his once-in-a-lifetime railway experiences from across the globe as well as his work on the book LOGOMOTIVE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NJ TRANSIT: Tales from a 40-year career

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 32:28


    Sam talks to US railroad engineer Mr Jim Rooney about his days with NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey, the locomotives he has operated and the joy of railroading in the USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hornby: 100 years and beyond! (Special Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 48:25


    Sam talks to Simon and Montana from Hornby, about their journey into the rail hobby, their new television series, A Model World, and why Hornby still continues to fascinate railfans young and old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Absolute trains - Radio and the railways

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 29:22


    Absolute Radio host Richie Firth talks to Sam about his early railfan memories as well as how simulation can be a way for enthusiasts to enjoy the hobby peacefully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HS2, Working on the world's oldest railway buildings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 24:47


    HS2's Jon Millward talks to Sam about the world's oldest railway buildings and how they relate to Europe's largest infrastructure project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    That first time on the footplate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 31:01


    Sam talks to We Are Railfans web editor Joe Rogers about his first time on the footplate of a steam locomotive. They also discuss Joe's railfan origins and how heritage railways can provide access to footplate experiences for railfans and members of the public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Maintenance driving - keeping the network running

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 22:48


    Sam talks to Martin Clitheroe who made the jump from driving passenger trains to Railway Tampers for Colas Rail. He explains what maintenance drivers do, how the trains operate and why they are so vital for the network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Driving a virtual train

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 31:13


    Sam talks to Matt Peddlesden, Senior Producer on Train Sim World. They talk about train simulators and what virtual driving can offer that the real world can't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    LINT 41 - Going International and learning the rails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 25:35


    Sam talks to Danish train driver, Saskia. They talk about learning local lines and languages, the difference in procedures between nations and Saskia's current train - Denmark's LINT 41. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HST Intercity 125 - Driving the icon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 36:32


    Sam talks to Ian McTeague, driver of the HST for 35 years. They talk about starting your journey as a driver, some of the challenges they face and what makes the HST such a joy to operate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ben Ando on the golden age of British railways

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 31:37


    Sam talks to Ben Ando about the golden age of the British railways, and they discuss whether railfans still have the golden days to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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