All Episodes

#93 - Service to the hobby and others

#92 - Creating a Prototype scene for the NMRA AP

#91 - The NEW NMRA Achievement Program

#90 - Special Event podcast. The TCD 2026 Modelers Meet

#89 - Starting over

#88 - Scratchbuilding for fun

#87 - N scale modeling discussion

#86 - Layout Improvements

#85 - Narrowing your modeling focus.

#84 - Modeling tips to show a specific place and time

#83 - Project priority. Choosing what projects to work on next.

#82 - It's not where you start, but where you end - Operations

#81 - Changes for the better

#80 Participating in an OPSIG weekend

#79 - April edition of What's on our workbench

#78 - Having fun with operations

#77 - Operations Weekends - The Hosts

#76 - Keeping busy during operations.

#75 - Running the Evanston N-Scale FreeMo/T-Trak set up

#74 - Who needs a mainline?

#73 - The lowly Freighthouse. Best industry you can model

#72 - Evolving Operations. How have operations changed as a layout owner, or a guest operator

#71 - What changes have you experienced in the hobby?

#70 - Prototype Overhype?

#69 - That 70's Model Railroad Show

#68 - Handling criticism. Trolls and out of pocket comments

#67 - Choose your own story. The future of operations.

#66 - Operating with off spots. Cars that won't fit at an industry

#65 - Model Railroad Anxiety

#64 - Operations on a Cog Railway

#63 - Two person operation crews

#62 - Operations instructions beyond the safety brief

#61 - Freelance does not mean Free-for-all

#60 - What is your catalyst for starting or finishing a project?

#59 - What would you do if you could start over?

#58 - What makes an operating layout go from good to great?

#57 - The advantages of small layouts

#56 - What do layout owners and their crews expect from each other?

#55 - OPSIG discussion with Dispatcher Editor Eric Smith

#54 - Yardmaster - The hardest job in Model Railroad Operations

#53 - Pre-operations briefings: What to say, and what to edit.

#52 - Challenge yourself. What do you consider a challenge your current skills in Model Railroading.

#51 - Yards, are they necessary for operations on your layout?

#50.5 TCD events this summer, and more convention reports.

#50 - Operations discussion with William Sampson and crew.

#49 - Car Cards against Human[c]ity - Step 1 with CC&WB operations

Episode #48 - Why do we add details that no one might notice?

Episode #47 - Modeling Grain Elevators

#46 - Narrow gauge modeling with the Eau Claire Crew

Episode #45 - Operations Feedback

Episode #44 - Animation for your layout. Lighting, sound and motion.

Episode #43 - Changes. Why is it so difficult to change our layouts?

Episode #42 - For the love of small layouts.

Episode #41 - Rabbit Holes. How far do you dig into researching your models and operations.

Episode #40 - The Operators Retreat

#39 - For the love of Passenger Trains

#38 - Modular railroading with Minnesota FreeMo

Episode #37 - Virtual Model Railroading

Episode #36 - Resin Car Kits for everyone.

Episode #35 - Layout planning and designing for operation

Episode #34 - Staging Yards. The good, the bad, the indifferent.

Episode #33 - Summer Modeling Ideas.

Episode #32 What is on the workbench.

Episode # 31 - What makes operation so interesting

Episode #30 - LIVE, from the Modelers Retreat

Episode #29 - What's your story?

Episode #28 - Modelers Retreat RPM Meet

Episode #27 - Loyalty to Certain Brands and Why?

Episode #26 - Are your modeling skills evolving?

Episode #25 What's on your workbench?

Episode #24. - Lessons from the Trash Can

Episode #23 - Lessons from the workbench

Episode #22 - Modeling the Periphery.

Episode #21 - Switch Lists. Operation using a generated switch list.

Episode #20 - Visualization of a layout. Creating the right scene.

Episode #19 - Hurdles. Overcoming obstacles to better model railroading.

Episode #18 - Prototype Modeling. How does following prototype practices increase your hobby experience.

Episode #17 Layout planning and design. Voices of experience.

Episode #16 Improving your locomotives. 70 tons of fun.

Episode #15 Building a large home layout.

Episode #14 Mistakes will be made. Making and recovering from modeling issues.

Episode #13 Choosing Industries for your layout.

Episode #12 3D printing possibilities. Enhancing the joy of modeling.

Episode #11 Three layout owners that feature operations discuss a new layout being planned by a TCD member.

Episode #10 Submarine Projects - Will they ever see the light of day?

Episode #9 - Part 2 of episode #8 Plus the Crossing Gate Gang after show chat.

Episode #8 Motivation - Finding 15 minutes a day for projects. Pt. 1

Episode #7 Reefer Madness. Modeling and operating a packing district with Mike Jordan.

Episode #6 Modeling electrified railroads. Advantages and myths of overhead wires.

Episode #5 Planting your Layout. Creating a place and time with visual clues.

Episode #4. Large Industries are better for your layout.

Episode #3. NMRA AP Program for rolling stock.

Episode #2. Bulletproofing your layout. Tips and tools to improve reliability.

Operations: car cards and waybills. Good, bad and future.