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Discussion of model railroading and operations.
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- 6 days ago36 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.
- Jun 14, 202638 min
#94 - Summer Plans
This episode we discuss recent events and what we want to do and see this summer. We discuss conventons, operation sessions and more. Mike Jordan, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR are featured in this episode. Our sponsor is Finding a Dedicated Day to host your Operation sessions.
- May 1, 202643 min
#93 - Service to the hobby and others
In this episode, Joe Binish and Thomas Gasior discuss why they enjoy doing projects for others. What creates the enthusiam for helping and when should yo ask for help. Also what does it cost to help someone in time and money. Our sponsor this Episdoe is the new NMRA idea to create engagement with members.
- Apr 10, 202649 min
#92 - Creating a Prototype scene for the NMRA AP
This episode features Greg Terhaar describing his approach to building a prototype scene. He is focusing on the stockyards in Mosse Jaw, Sask. He will be submitting this build for evaluation by the NMRA for his achievement program journey. We talk about the approach to the newest AP catagory and how he is planning to incorporate this module into a larger layout. The research involved and what needs to be built to qualify for this certificate. Thomas Gasior MMR is the host. This episode is spo...
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