150: Al Harper and American Heritage Railways

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 episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services. Question of the Day What tourist railroads and museums have balanced keeping their charm with progressing with the times? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!