The Roundhouse

Mar 31 2025 154 ep. 50 mins 1.1k

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Do you find trains and railroads interesting? The Roundhouse brings you the most exciting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, the hobby, history, and more.

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154: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

Mar 31 2025 65 mins

Chuck Baker, President of American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, talks about the state of the short line railroading in early 2025, how the organization is involved in advocacy for the industry, and the growing trend of freight railroads…

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…

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. Related Episodes Norfolk Southern…

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…

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…

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…

149: North Shore Railroad

Oct 31 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. Related Episodes…

148: FRA Administrator Joe Szabo

Oct 10 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…

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…

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…