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StackTalk
by Rail Brothers
The podcast about "big trains, small trains, old trains, new trains and everything in-between". Join the Railbrothers, a pair of videographers and photographers with a passion for trains, explore the world of trains. Here they talk about the hobby of model railroading, railroad photography, railway preservation, as well as transit and current railroad news.
Episodes
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Stacktalk Podcast Season 3 Episode 8 : Railfan update
With the craziness of the Big Boy coming to the East Coast behind us, the Rail Brothers, Billy and Dan, discuss the latest developments in the railfan community. Topics include the Amtrak Airo trains debuting on the Cascades this month, the first Genesis locomotive heading into preservation at…
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Stacktalk Podcast Season 3 episode 7: Big Boy in PA and Bye Bye B&O
On this episode of Stacktalk, the Rail Brothers, Dan and Billy, discuss chasing the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 through eastern PA to Philadelphia and culminating in seeing the Large Lad lead the train over Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA. They also discuss other options to see steam locomotives in...
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Season 3 : Episode 5 North East PA Big Boy Chase Plan
Dan and Bill talk about their plans to chase the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 on its trip through North Eastern Pennsylvania on its way to Philadelphia for the celebration of America's 250th anniversary on this episode of the Stack Talk Podcast. They suggest some of the best spots to see the Big…
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Season 3 : Episode 4 Railfan Update
Billy and Dan return with a railfan update episode of StackTalk, covering a busy stretch of news across the hobby. The episode focuses on a major summer of steam, including Big Boy’s national tour and a number of other high-profile excursions. Along the way, they talk about the realities of...
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Season 3 : Episode 3 "Funnel Talk" Ships and Ocean Liners
For April Fools, StackTalk becomes Funnel Talk. Billy and Dan (now the “Keel Brothers”) talk about ships: why they like them, where that interest comes from, and how it traces back through family history tied to shipbuilding in Scotland. The conversation moves between ocean liners like the RMS...
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Season 3 Ep. 2 The Union Station March Madness Selection Show
Which North American Union Station reigns supreme? Join Billy and Dan (The Railbrothers) as they whittle down a massive list of over 180 stations to the "Final 32" for our upcoming bracket tournament! From architectural icons to hidden regional gems, we're ranking them on history, train volume,...
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Season 3 Episode 1: The Amherst Show (Railway Hobby Show)
Billy and Dan recap their first visit to the Amherst Railway Hobby Show on this episode of the StackTalk podcast. They discuss the logistics of the trip, exhibiting T-Trak modules with the Upload Express Modelers, and walking through one of the largest collections of operating model layouts in...
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Season 2 Episode 10 : Railfan News
The Railbrothers break down the latest in U.S. rail: Amtrak’s new Acela II, the Portal Bridge rebuild, Gulf Coast service updates, SEPTA’s funding troubles, and their continuing bad luck chasing steam. News, analysis, and plenty of railfan humor—all in one episode!
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Season 2 Episode 9 : Part 2 — Operations on Model Layouts
We’re teaming up once again with the Model Train People podcast for Part 2 of our special collaboration on model railroad layouts! In Part 1 (over on Model Train People), we explored the railfanning side — scenery, presentation, and capturing great shots....
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Season 2 Episode 8 :The Different Kinds of Railfans | Trainspotting & Railfanning Hobbies Explained
Join Bill, the photo brother, and Dan, the video brother, on this episode of Stack Talk as they dive deep into the diverse world of railfans! Whether you're a train enthusiast or just curious, you'll discover the many "flavors" of railfanning that go beyond just watching trains. In this episode…
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Stacktalk with the Railbrothers S2 Ep 7 Updates on our Train Layouts
In this episode, the Video Brother (Dan) and the Photo Brother (Bill) discuss their current model railroad layouts they are working on. Dan shares his progress on his "Spaghetti & Western" layout, which is a big spaghetti bowl of N scale Kato Unitrack that will roughly simulate something like the...
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#11 : Train Nicknames
On this episode of Stacktalk with the Railbrothers, Bill and Dan discuss the different nicknames that railfans and crews have given to different railroad engines. Locomotives discussed are the HHP-8 (Hippo), AEM-7 (Toaster), Geeps, and more! Of course, it's hard to stay on track, so the...
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#10 : NOLA and Northern
The Video Brother and Photo Brother are back with a special trip report episode! 🎙️ This time, we’re covering two unique rail adventures—one through the lively streets of New Orleans and another aboard a luxury northern rail experience. From classic trains to unexpected discoveries, we break…
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#9 : Stacktalk LIVE! The Layout that got away
A very STALK TALK Podcast! LIVE! As a fundraiser for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Rail Brothers joined the Model Train People's TRAIN A THON! We will be talking about the Layouts that Got Away. Make sure to donate to CHOP here:...
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#8 : Grand Central vs. Penn Station
In this episode, the Video Brother and the Photo Brother go head-to-head on one of the greatest train station debates of all time—New York Penn Station vs. Grand Central Terminal. From architecture and urban planning to train operations and historical significance, we break down what makes each...
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#6 : 2024 Railfan Recap
The Rail Brothers are back! In this New Year’s special, the Video Brother and the Photo Brother review the biggest rail stories of 2024. From the historic CP 2816 Final Spike Tour and cutting-edge transit upgrades in Philadelphia to the environmental shift toward oil-burning locomotives, this...
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#5 : Christmassy Trains
The Rail Brothers talk about trains and their favorite holiday traditions. They discuss why there is such a strong connection between trains and the holidays. They review iconic Christmas movies with trains, as well as their own Christmas layouts. They also explore different regional holiday...
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#4 - Anatomy of a Chase
The railbrothers explore train "chases" and discuss the various ways and techniques they use to record and document trains. they also discuss recent train news as well as an update on their various model railroad projects.
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#3 - Stacky talk
The Railbrothers talk about the namesake of their podcast - Stacktalk - the distinctive "Chugga Chugga" of the "Choo Choo" , its technical description, as well as a more phenomenological exploration of steam trains and their meaning to us. They also discuss their recent trip to the Strasburg...
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#2 - Tiny Trains (Model trains)
Explore the world of model trains through the lens of the RailBrothers. The duo has had the fortune to experience every major scale from N to G. Listen as they explain ,and argue over, the finer points of model railroading by sharing our family history with each gauge. They start with our…
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#1 - Trainy Trains
In the Railbrother's first episode, they ask the important questions.. what exactly is a train, and what isn't? We discuss transportation systems as diverse as resort trams to rubber-wheeled metro lines to American mainline fright trains. In this, we explore and discuss (argue) over what is the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast about "big trains, small trains, old trains, new trains and everything in-between". Join the Railbrothers, a pair of videographers and photographers with a passion for trains, explore the world of trains. Here they talk about the hobby of model railroading, railroad photography, railway preservation, as well as transit and current railroad news.
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The podcast about "big trains, small trains, old trains, new trains and everything in-between". Join the Railbrothers, a pair of videographers and photographers with a passion for trains, explore the world of trains. Here they talk about the hobby of model railroading, railroad photography, railway...
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