The Roundhouse Podcast

Mar 03 2025 162 ep. 49 mins 112
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Do you love trains and railroads? The Roundhouse brings you the most interesting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, hobby, history, and more.

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10 Year Anniversary Special: Nick Ozorak

Mar 03 2025 86 mins  
The interviewer is interviewed! Guest host Kelly Lynch asks your questions for regular host Nick Ozorak about the history of the podcast, what continues to motivate his work, and why he is so optimistic about Next Generation Railroaders. Attend Next Generation Railroaders' first virtual public programming: https://www.nextgenrr.org/programs This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Ra

152: Transportation Analyst Tony Hatch

Jan 28 2025 46 mins  
Tony Hatch, Senior Transportation Analyst for ABH Consulting, provides us with a greater understanding of the financial landscape of Class I railroading in the 21st century. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Question of the Day What are you excited for in 2025? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and re

In Memoriam: "Thomas & Friends" TV Creator Britt Allcroft

Jan 03 2025 4 mins  
Host Nick Ozorak pays tribute to Britt Allcroft, creator of the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends TV series. He explores not just what her greatest contribution means to him, but what he see as some of its larger endearing outcomes. Thomas and Rail Preservation: https://theroundhousepodcast.com/2015/11/14/thomas-and-rail-preservation/

151: Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Executive Director Scott Becker

Jan 02 2025 56 mins  
Let's learn more about the largest trolley museum in the United States. Scott Becker has been at the helm of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for over 30 years. In that time, the museum has grown by expanding its collection and constructing two massive buildings. Scott walks us through the history of the museum, how preserving trolleys differs from other forms of rail preservations,

150: Al Harper and American Heritage Railways

Nov 26 2024 61 mins  
American Heritage Railways oversees such notable tourist railroads as the Durango & Silverton, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Branson Scenic Railroad. Al Harper, Chairman and CEO, shares his decades of insight in what makes a tourist railroad function, how Polar Express has become such a staple in the industry, and the importance of balancing history with progress. This episod

149: North Shore Railroad

Oct 30 2024 37 mins  
Loni Martz Briner, PR and Media for North Shore Railroad, talks about the history of this group of Pennsylvania short lines and how they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Question of the Day What railroad do you know of or work for that is good with connecting to its local communities? Subscribe on Apple Po

148: FRA Administrator Joe Szabo

Oct 04 2024 67 mins  
What is involved with leading the Federal Railroad Administration? Joe Szabo, the 12th FRA Administrator, discusses how he began his career in railroading, what led him to the FRA, his philosophy with working with Class I railroads, and how he is now involved in the development of Pullman National Historical Park. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services

147: Mississippi Export Railroad

Aug 30 2024 56 mins  
What is it like to be at the helm of a railroad that has remained independent for over 100 years? Mississippi Export Railroad President Kate Bourgeois talks about the history of the railroad and how they invest in their company and community. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Question of the Day What is one particularly special interaction that y

146: Museum of the American Railroad

Jul 25 2024 53 mins  
Bob LaPrelle, President and CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad, talks about moving their massive collection of locomotives from Dallas to Frisco, restoration of a rare ALCO PA-1, and the goals for their capital campaign. This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Question of the Day What is one particularly special interaction that you have had wo

145: Women in Short Line Railroading: Panel Discussion

Jun 27 2024 54 mins  
Join us for a conversation with Arkansas & Missouri Railroad President Caren Kraska, Cathcart Rail Senior VP of Sales and Marketing Vanessa Knapton, and Senior VP of Law and General Counsel for ASLRRA Sarah Yurasko. They discuss their careers in the short line railroad industry, how they are working to cultivate interest in the field, and where they are seeing opportunities for gro