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Revival Steam
by Alec Butler
This fiction podcast inspires listeners to a future world of 21st century revenue freight and passenger trains pulled by steam locomotives in North America. The sounds are from various sources and with fictionalized narration and editing makes you think what it would sound like or even look like if steam locomotives returned to revenue service in 21st century America in the future. Special Note:If any of the content used to bring this podcast to you is under copyright protection that I am unaware of, please notify me, and I will remove it.
Episodes
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Thirteenth and Final NW RS EP "Fall Finale on Blue Ridge Grade"
Fall has arrived in Virginia once again, and we are ready to witness another great show of N&W steam on the Blue Ridge Grade. This will also be our last Norfolk and Western RS EP before we move on to more adventures in the podcast. Freight trains and passenger trains thunder over Blue Ridge in…
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Twelth NW RS EP "September N&W Safari"
It is the early Indian Summer season. Fall is just around the corner. It is a good time to see or hear steam locomotives on the weekends. This September, we are going on Safari for N&W Steam in Ohio and Virginia. We will first hear yard action in Columbus. Then, we will chase two trains on an N&W...
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Labor Day Weekend with N&W Blue Ridge Steam
Labor Day weekend is here once again; that means chasing trains with family and friends. We imagine one of these moments will be an RS event on the most famous piece of Railroading in the East: the Blue Ridge Grade on the main line of the Norfolk and Western. Passenger trains thunder up the...
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Tenth NW RS EP "August Spectacular on Blue Ridge Grade
If you ever wonder what the greatest part of the ex N&W Mainline between Roanoke and Norfolk, VA, is, it is the famous Blue Ridge Grade east of Roanoke. The 1.2% climb on the western slope is among the most recognizable places to witness steam action during the 1950s. Mighty articulated…
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Ninth NW RS EP "Racing with the A's in Ohio"
With the 250th anniversary of America approaching, railroads are busy participating in the celebration. Imagine another part of the event in the world of Revival Steam. We are about to race through Ohio with tributes to the A Class 2-6-6-4 of the Norfolk and Western. We will hear these engines on...
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Eighth NW RS EP "Memorial Day on the Pokey and Tadpole"
Memorial Day has arrived, and so has this eighth episode of the Revival Steam Podcast. We will witness steam action on several sections of the once legendary Norfolk and Western system. We will hear two trains on the line to Gilbert, WV. Then chase a train between Bluefield, VA, and Williamson…
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SEVENTH NW RS EP " Spring Steam On Christiansburg Mountain"
It is spring. With trees blooming and the chorus of birds returning after a winter slumber. Also in the air is the smell of steam and smoke, along with the thunderous exhaust of new Norfolk and Western Steam Locomotives. We are about to hear these N&W monsters as they tackle Christiansburg…
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SIXTH NW RS EP "WINTER COAL RUNS AROUND WILLIAMSON"
Ever wondered what it feels like to see steam in chillyweather? This upcoming February RS Event aims to provide that experience. We'll hear the first piece of action regarding steam-powered coal trains in and out of Williamson since May 1960. This marks the end of the steam era in America with…
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FIFTH NW RS EP "CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR ON THE BRISTOL LINE"
Christmas time is here! And so is the fifth NW RS Episode! We are hosting a Christmas Spectacular operation between Bristol, VA, and Roanoke via Radford. The Bristol line is well known to rail fans, as one of the towns along it holds a special place in history. On Christmas Eve 1957, O. Winston...
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N&W RS EP 4 "Clinch Valley Thanksgiving Ride"
Cold winds and a leafless landscape in Virginia. This is a perfect time to ride a train on your way to your relatives for Thanksgiving. Imagine the motive power being a steam engine. That is what we are about to hear in this episode. We will ride a steam train on the ex. N&W's Clinch Valley Line....
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THIRD NW RS EPISODE "HALLOWEEN IN VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA"
The week of Halloween is upon us, and we are prepared to witness a week of hauntings during the first all-mainline RS event on the ex. Norfolk and Western Railway. We will witness steam trains on the Shenandoah Valley Line between Roanoke, VA, and Hagerstown, MD. And on Halloween night, we will…
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N&W RS EP 2 "FALL SWITCHERS & MAIN LINE BEGINNINGS"
As we welcome the season of fall, we also welcome the second Norfolk and Western RS event for this second season of Revival Steam. In this episode, we will primarily focus on N&W switching operations in Norfolk, Roanoke, VA, and Williamson, WV. We will also present a bonus, as it will be the…
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N&W RS EP 1 BRANCH LINE ENGINES
The Norfolk and Western was the last Class 1 railroad in America to use steam locomotives. It would later merge with Southern to form Norfolk Southern, as it is known today. But what if the steamers of the N&W were to return? What wouldhappen if the steel rails that saw the last of a breed…
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11th AND LAST RS SRR MAIN LINE EPISODE "JUNE SOUTHERN SAFARI FINALE"
This is our last all-SRR RS episode for this season. Imagine yourself in the first days of summer and once again the Green and Gold passenger and black freight steam locomotives of the Southern Railway are roaming across the system. For this episode, we will cover an imaginary June Southern…
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TENTH RS MAIN LINE SOUTHERN EPISODE " SOUTHERN GIANTS"
Imagine hearing the sounds of low Southern hooter whistles deep in the Carolina Mountains in the future. That is what we are about to hear in this 10th episode of the Southern Saga of the RS podcast. We will mostly hear the new versions of the Southern Railway's largest steam locomotives, the LS...
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NINTH RS MAIN LINE SOUTHERN EPISODE "SOUTHERN SPRING BOUQUET PART 2" ASHEVILLE, NC"
Welcome to Part 2 of the Southern Spring Bouquet. This continues our coverage of our massive future spring RS event on the Southern Railway. In this episode, we concentrate on the activities held in Asheville, NC in the Great Smokey Mountains. New leaves are showing their greenery, making it a...
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EIGHTH RS MAIN LINE SOUTHERN EPISODE "SOUTHERN SPRING BOUQUET PART 1 "KNOXVILLE, TN"
Spring is in the air, and new leaves are popping out in all their green glory. In this episode, we imagine another source of green colors is emerging years after its disappearance: Southern Railway's passenger steam locomotives. We are about to take part in an RS Spring event that will occur in…
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SEVENTH RS MAIN LINE SOUTHERN EPISODE "STEAMING WINTER AROUND SPENCER"
Winter is the most spectacular time to watch and hear trains. Steam trains leave a cloud of black and white smoke in the air. Imagine that this will happen in the future with Southern Railway Steamers. We will travel to Spencer, NC, to catch steam trains in and around the city. We will hear…
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SIXTH RS SOUTHERN MAIN LINE EPISODE (AGS) STEAM POWERED CHRISTMAS
Christmas time is here, and so is another episode of this podcast. In this episode, we will visit Alabama along the ex-Alabama Great Southern line between Chattanooga, TN, and Birmingham, AL. We will ride two steam passenger trains and catch trackside action along the line. We also hear action...
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FIFTH RS MAIN LINE SOUTHERN EPISODE: SOUTHERN THANKSGIVING IN VIRGINIA
Cold air and a leafless landscape in Virginia are the settings for our fifth Southern RS Operation. Be prepared for a future Thanksgiving feast of 21st Southern Steam action. We will hear steam pulling local freights, manifests, and even some passenger trains on Norfolk Southern lines in…
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FOURTH RS MAIN LINE SOUTHERN EPISODE SOUTHERN VETERANS OF MEMPHIS AND ATLANTA
Veterans Day is a day to remember those who have fought for our country. For rail fans, it is essential to recognize the mighty steam locomotives that have worked hard to resolve any conflict. This RS episode represents the recognition steam engines deserve. We will travel to the Cities of…
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RS SRR MAINLINE SAGA EPISODE 3:THE SWANNANOA, ASHEVILLE, AND FRISCO HAUNTINGS
Have you ever wondered about ghost trains roaming the rails on Halloween night? This third episode of the Southern Saga will make you imagine standing at a Junction as a flurry of spirits from the past clank by you. They will be NS freight trains pulled by new and improved Southern Steam...
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REVIVAL STEAM MAINLINE SAGA EPISODE 2: SOUTHERN NATIVES
The first RS Event on the Mainline has finally arrived, and we will hear the action on this second RS mainline episode of Season 2 of the Revival Steam Podcast. We will visit towns in the autumn-colored countryside of Tennessee and Kentucky, where black freight engines and gorgeous green and gold...
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FIRST RS MAIN LINE EPISODE: SOUTHERN RAILWAY EP. 1 BRANCH LINES
Welcome to a new season of Revival Steam. We are now taking to the Main Line and will start by imagining steam locomotives on the Southern Railway. We will imagine taking a Labor Day weekend trip to Tennessee and North Carolina to witness branch-line steam action. We will start with switching...
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FINAL RS SHORT LINE EPISODE PART TWO
Welcome to part two of the final Revival Steam Short Line Episode. We will finish the saga by traveling west and visiting several short lines with steam in New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Oregon. We will also feature a bonus visit to the states of Kentucky and North Carolina to preview what…
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RS SHORT LINE FINALE PART ONE
Like all sagas, there must be a finale. This is part one of two of this podcast's RS Short Line finale. We will start in the east visiting several steam operations in North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Michigan. Enjoy the sounds of the steam short line action in part one of this...
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RS SINGLE EPISODE 4 (THE SOUTH PART 2)
Welcome to the fourth single episode of the Revival Steam podcast. We will continue our imaginary journey, visiting some railroads in the southern USA. This time, it will be cold during the month of February, but that does not stop from capturing the southern steam kettles working hard on…
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THIRD RS SINGLE EPISODE (THE SOUTH)
As we approach the end of the short-line saga, we will feature episodes showcasing steam on the short lines of the south. We will meet old friends and make new ones during this southern jamboree. Spring is in the air, and like the leaves of trees, a new era continues to sprout in the RS movement....
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FINAL RS LOGGING EPISODE (MALLETS AND BONUSES)
This is the final episode of the logging saga. We imagine visiting railroads of America from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest of America. We are about to hear several more steam-powered lokies in their returned glory. We will feature a few mallets and a few bonuses in places where it is less...
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RS LOGGING EPISODE 7 ROD ENGINES
Geared locomotives were not the only type of locomotives working on logging railroads. Conventional rod engines also worked in the logging industry. In today's episode, we will feature a selection of rod locomotives working on different trains in Oregon and California. This will be an exciting...
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RS LOGGING EPISODE 6 GEARED LOCOMOTIVES
The Shay. The Heisler. The Climax. These three types of geared locomotives were the symbol of logging Railroads in America. Many along with the logging railroads have since disappeared, leaving behind a handful of survivors. In this episode, we will listen to these locomotives as they perform a…
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RS LOGGING EPISODE 5 RAYONIER
The Rayonier Railroad was the last logging railroad in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. to use steam locomotives. Now imagine that we can relive those days on the Mt. Rainier Railroad. This episode will feature sounds from the fictional future as Rayonier Steam, both original and tribute, makes…
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RS LOGGING EPISODE 4 WEST SIDE CAMP RR PART 2
We imagine returning to the West Side Camp Railway in August to hear more steam engines at work on their home rails. The stars will involve Shays #8, 9, and the big #10. It is a show that you will enjoy. The sounds from these engines are incredible, and they will make you imagine what it was like...
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RS LOGGING EPISODE 3 WEST SIDE CAMP RR PART 1
How about taking a steam train to your favorite campsite? Imagine that this will happen on the fictional West Side Camp Railroad. This episode features a once famous narrow gauge logging Railroad, and imagine that this railroad will have a new lease of life. You will hear the sounds of geared...
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SECOND RS LOGGING EPISODE: A SPRING BREAK WITH CASS SHAYS
Spring and the smell of steam and smoke in the forest-filled mountains of West Virginia are in the air. We are about to start a Spring Break with Cass Shays for this, our second logging episode for the Revival Steam Podcast. We will hear trains fighting up a mountain or calmly moving along a…
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FIRST LOGGING RS EPISODE (CASS SENIC RAILROAD)
Have you ever wondered what it will be like to hear the sound of logging engines in revenue service again? Wonder no more as you will listen to the sounds of gear-logging engines on the world-renowned Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia. It is here we will begin the first Logging-themed RS…
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SECOND RS SINGLE EPISODE (NARROW GAUGE)
The narrow-gauge railroads of America were an essential part of American transportation for many years. They transported goods and people to areas that usual standard gauge tracks cannot reach. 90% of these tracks are gone, but what if, in the future, we can bring them back? This episode will…
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RS FIRST SINGLE (THE EAST)
As we await the logging saga, we will present the first of several single episodes for the podcast. We will start in the east. Railroads: 1. MDDE 2. Everett 3. EBT
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Cuba America SG Final Part
In the western states of the U.S., the once sugar-hauling steam kettles from Cuba will have new homes to show the world what a Steam locomotive can do. This is the final episode of the Cuba American Steam locomotive saga. We will visit Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oregon to hear the sounds…
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Cuba American SG Part Two
Part Two of the Cuba American Steam Standard Gauge saga takes us to Wisconsin, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Tennessee. We will imagine hearing steam on four railroads that will welcome steam sugar kettles from Cuba onto their tracks. It is all during a fall spectacle of leaves in...
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CUBA American SG Part 1
Part one of three episodes depicts standard gauge Cuban Sugar Kettles back in the country of their birth and serving the Great Lakes region states of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. It is a beautiful snowy winter when we will witness this action, so listen and enjoy. Note: Standard Gauge is actually...
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First Cuba (NG) Steam RS Episode
(Originally published November 10, 2023) Ever wonder what it would sound like if steam locomotives from Cuba would find new homes in America? This episode will answer those questions as we start with the narrow gauge. Have a drink of fruit punch or lemonade ready as we travel to the states of...
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Cross Country RS Episode
(Originally published September 13, 2023) America is a land for everything, including bio-fuel-burning steam locomotives. Its influence has been felt by generations of Americans even after revenue service steam operations ended in 1960. In this RS Episode, we imagine we take a cross-country trip...
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Really Useful Black Hill Tank Engine RS Episode
(Originally published September 9 2023) Generations of rail fans have felt the influence of Thomas the Tank Engine since 1984. Thomas is a steam engine that has taught us many things. Every steam locomotive in preservation today is still valuable for preserving our past. Imagine that their...
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BHC Winter Mix RS Episode
(Originally published September 9, 2023) Imagine you are at a station in America, waiting for a special train to arrive. It is filled with gifts ready to give happiness to smiling faces waiting at the station, including you. The train arrives, and the complete excitement is released. You are...
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A Day With Steam In Arkansas RS Episode
(Originally published August 5, 2023) It's Jamboree in Arkansas as we visit the Arkansas Southern Railroad with old and new natives to this scenic state in the western part of the Southern U.S. Most of it is yard action, but we will feature a good piece of line action near the end. Having a trio…
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California Dreamin RS Episode
(Originally published August 5, 2023) California has beautiful coastlines, rugged mountains, deserts in the southwest, and lots of railroading action. Come with me and imagine three Revival State events that the RS team chartered in late August in the future. We will hear an old veteran return to...
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Bring Yesterday to Tomorrow RS Episode
(Originally published July 18, 2023) What would it look like to travel back in time and bring something valuable back to the future? How would it affect people today and tomorrow? This episode will answer those questions as we continue the Short Line saga of the Revival Steam movement. We will...
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Go West Young Railfan RS Episode
(Originally published June 26, 2023) The RS movement is beginning to expand more rapidly. This episode will feature RS events in Minnesota and West Virginia, and we head west to visit our first western RS events. The states include Washington State, Oregon, and California. Most of the whistles...
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Snow Ice and Steam RS Episode
(Originally published June 17, 2023) It's time to sit by the fire and warm up because we are doing our first-ever winter RS events in three states. We will visit Vermont to record a veteran in her once-famous retirement pasture land in the snow. We will then visit my home state of Michigan in the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This fiction podcast inspires listeners to a future world of 21st century revenue freight and passenger trains pulled by steam locomotives in North America. The sounds are from various sources and with fictionalized narration and editing makes you think what it would sound like or even look like if steam locomotives returned to revenue service in 21st century America in the future. Special Note:If any of the content used to bring this podcast to you is under copyright protection that I am unaware of, please notify me, and I will remove it.
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Alec Butler
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This fiction podcast inspires listeners to a future world of 21st century revenue freight and passenger trains pulled by steam locomotives in North America. The sounds are from various sources and with fictionalized narration and editing makes you think what it would sound like or even look like if...
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