Model Rail Radio #3: Choices in the Hobby (Part 1) [October 23, 2009]

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Model Rail Radio #3: Choices in the Hobby (Part 1) [October 23, 2009]

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Oct 23, 2009

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Tom is joined by Chris Abbott to discuss the many choices in the hobby. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 6.30pm Pacific on Friday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/

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Model Rail Radio #3: Choices in the Hobby (Part 1) [October 23, 2009]: Tom is joined by Chris Abbott to discuss the many choices in the hobby. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 6.30pm Pacific on Friday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #9: Full Throttle on Turnouts [January 23, 2010]: Tom Barbalet is joined by Ben Rechel. They discuss turn-out dos and don'ts. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 6.30pm Pacific on Friday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #7: The Future on Two Rails [December 18, 2009]: Chris Abbott and Tom Barbalet are joined by Duncan McRee. They discuss some of Duncan's favorite layouts, the future of model railroading and some projects for 2010. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 6.30pm Pacific on Friday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #8: Teens and Too Many Choices [January 8, 2010]: Chris Abbott and Tom Barbalet are joined by Ben Rechel. They discuss teens in model railroading and the many choices Chris has with his new basement. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 6.30pm Pacific on Friday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Post #35: I Hear the Train a Comin' It's Rollin' 'Round the Bend [April 2, 2011]: The crew continue the discussion from the show about introducing people to the hobby with an idea for Springfield next year. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Post #33: The New Jim Lincoln [March 5, 2011]: Clark Kooning fills in for Jim Lincoln as the Post show continues with Stephen M. Priest and various other guests. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #14: A Narrower Gauge Than Usual [April 17, 2010]: Chris Abbott and Tom Barbalet talk about Chris' recent operating session and a morning at a narrow gauge show. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #16: In Pursuit of Trivia [May 22, 2010]: Chris Abbott, Tom Barbalet and Matt Goodman talk trains and launch a new segment where listeners try to stump Chris for Model Rail Radio swag. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #21: All the Livelong Days [August 21, 2010]: Chris and Tom are joined initially by Ben Rechel to talk trains and then Jim Lincoln visits the show to talk about life on the railroad and Proto48. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #10: Shops, Turnouts and Foam [February 6, 2010]: Chris Abbott returns to talk with Tom Barbalet about hobby shops, their current projects, turnouts and foam. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 6.30pm Pacific on Friday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #27: A Fraction of Traction [December 4, 2010]: Tom and Chris are joined Ted Roy, Paul James, Phil Spencer, Will Flatt, Glenn Whitehouse, Roger Chrysler and Alex Postpischil to discuss traction in a variety of scales. David Karkoski and regulars Jim Lincoln, Ben Rechel, Matt Goodman and Clark Kooning talk about a variety of other things model rail. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #23: First Coat [September 25, 2010]: Tom and Chris are joined by Ben Sutton to talk about painting and Clark Kooning to talk about narrow gauge, the NRMA and Master Model Railroading. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio Special: Al Mayo [February 25, 2011]: Chris chats with Al Mayo about how he got into the hobby, how he became a YouTube phenomenon and weathering in the modern era. by Model Rail Radio
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Model Rail Radio #38: Clark's Gone to Bed?! [May 21, 2011]: It may be entering Canadian summer but there is no sign of the show slowing down. Tom, Terry and Chris explore Chris' recent published exploits. Jeff provides an update on scouting and trains. Bryan, Clark, Chris and David discuss what you would find in a small steam train shop. Jason calls in with an update as does Matt Goodman. The show concludes with a short Post Show were Jim and Tom discuss Jim's article on a real-world piece of operations. The conclusion of the show is dedicated to Steve in Chicago who has asked for the hip-hop version of the theme for many months. This is a live internet radio show recorded at 4.30pm Pacific on Saturday every-other-week. For more information, http://www.modelrailradio.com/ by Model Rail Radio
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