Model Rail Radio #139: The Role of the Mole [January 13, 2018]

Mike Slater has been getting into traction in a big way and it is all thanks to Andy Breaker who also calls in to provide some traction advice. Mark Zagrodney is building a UK-style Canadian layout in O scale thanks to the usual gang of Canadian suspects. Jim Walsh is preparing for the NMRA North Eastern regional convention featuring an less than qualified presenter and a bunch of masters. Mike King returns to the show to provide an update on his operating sessions and also ask the assembled group about their operating session experiences. Dana Driskel is surviving through natural disasters impacting his area. Tom welcomes on Nick Ozorak from the Roundhouse podcast: they talk a San Diego railcar restoration, Nick's modeling interests, podcasts and micro-layouts. Jason Reis updates the podcast on his 3d printer and how he managed to catch up with Peter Stempel recently. Ron Klaiss is starting a craftsman kit company. Ben Rechel gives a brief update on his model rail interests but has a pressing question and Jason Reis, Mike Slater and the chat have all the answers. Steven Haworth introduces his model rail interests. Matt Goodman has made some progress since his neighborhood open house but he's also fighting the elements. Philip Taylor has been to an NMRA devision meet in Fredericksburg, VA, and is forming two modular groups. Dave Barraza has been spending focused weekends on his layout with a helix but redeems himself with some relay discussions. Ralph Renzetti and Tom discuss some miniature painting and paying it forward in terms of skills. Martyn Jenkins is paying off some debt so he can now focus on Melbourne but there's more. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#139