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Discussion of model railroading and operations.
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- 1 weeks ago32 min
#102 - Optimum layout size for operations
This episodes we discuss the optimum layout size and number of operators we prefer to host. This varies with each of us and we'd like to know your thoughts on the best size for operations and amount of people needed to operate. Dan Dossa, Mike Jordan, and Thomas Gasior MMR, and Diana Gasior, as the "Sponsor Lady", in this episode. Our Sponsor is: 101 Trackplans for layouts in a Tiny Home.
- 3 weeks ago31 min
#101 - Questions from Seasoned Operators
What questions do the veterans of your Operation sessions ask? What questions do you ask even after you have operated many times at a specific layout? We dig into these questions and more this episode. Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR, and Thomas Gasior MMR are the panel for this show Our sponsor is 'Emptying your Wallet" with new releases this time of year.
- Sep 29, 202640 min
#100 - Networking with others in Model Railroading
100 episodes. Amazing. This episode we discuss the ways networking has helped us and could potentially help you. Many different places online and in your own clubs and divisions can be of assistance. Joe Binish, Mike Jordan, Greg Terhaar, and Thomas Gasior MMR are your hosts. Our Sponsor lady, Diana Gassior, brings up the highlights, or lowlights, of our 100 episodes. We thank you for over 200,000 downloads.
- Sep 15, 202636 min
#99 - TCD goes to the NMRA National Convention
Many members of the TCD took the trip to Chattanooga, TN for the Annual NMRA National Convention. A discussion about what we all experienced during this fun filled week is the subject of our podcast. Jay Bickford, Diana Gasior, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior talk about te highlights of the weeks adveture. From layout tours to the National Train Show. Our sponsor thiss episode is the Crossing Gate Curmudgeon Troll Thesaurus.
- Aug 21, 202631 min
#98 - The TCD goes to the StL RPM
This episode we discuss the events and fun at the annual St. Louis RPM. Joe Binish and Greg Dahl attended this event and bring us their experience. Thomas Gasior MMR is the host. Our sponsor for this episode is: The Five greatest fights in Model Railroading. All this plus outtakes and bloopers.
- Aug 5, 202634 min
#97 - Building Crew Experience for Operations
Operations crew experience. How do we get people to be better at all of the assigned jobs? What are advantages and disadvantages to having an experienced crew member. Do you reward people for knowing all the jobs? Ken Borowski MMR, Mike Jordan, and Thomas Gasior MMR, discuss these questions and more. We discuss this from a layout owners side and being the crew member with little, or much experience. Our Sponsor this episode is the Six-Hour Clinic. Plus the usual outtakes and extra stories at ...
- Jul 27, 202635 min
#96 - Modeling improvement using photography
This episode we discuss using prototype photos, scenes, and more. Also using those high powered cameras on modern phones. How can we use this technology to improve our modeling, layout looks, and more. Greg Terhaar, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR are you hosts for this episode. Our Sponsor is the Layout Owner who keeps adding operators.
- Jul 17, 202641 min
#95 - The role of Helpers at an Operation Session
We discuss the role that helpers play at Operation Sessions. How do we view them, and how would we act as helpers to assisit the layout owner with visitors to their operation sessions. Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR, and Thomas Gasior MMR host this discussion. Our sponsor this episode is Car Cards and Waybills for a Iron Ore Railroad.
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