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

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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Our podcast crew has been asked to show their latest projects and share them with you. We examine various items on everyone's layout and examine what it takes to bring these models to life.

April starts with a fun-filled podcast for most of our crew, except Mike Jordan, who suffered from technical issues for most of the recording. It's a good thing he has the full support of the cast.

This episode's crew is Joe Binish, Greg Dahl, David Hamilton MMR, Mike Jordan, William Sampson Jr., Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR.

Our sponsor for this episode is the MAKE ONE FOR ME guy.

Plus, our usual outtakes and bloopers.

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

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Our podcast crew has been asked to show their latest projects and share them with you. We examine various items on everyone's layout and examine what it takes to bring these models to life.

April starts with a fun-filled podcast for most of our crew, except Mike Jordan, who suffered from technical issues for most of the recording. It's a good thing he has the full support of the cast.

This episode's crew is Joe Binish, Greg Dahl, David Hamilton MMR, Mike Jordan, William Sampson Jr., Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR.

Our sponsor for this episode is the MAKE ONE FOR ME guy.

Plus, our usual outtakes and bloopers.

83 episodes

#Lifestyle #Podcasting Education #Hobbies #History #Thomas Gasior

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The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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12 days ago42:49

42:49

You may have had a rocky start to your layout operations, but as long as you can adapt and improve, you'll be okay. Mike Jordan, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR discuss their changes in operations over the years, including feedback discussions, making changes to paperwork before track, and what the future holds. The Local Modular Club sponsors this episode Special guest appearance by John Witthaus. Honk, Honk.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#81 - Changes for the better 44:04

20 days ago44:04

44:04

This episode we chat about making changes to our layouts, our operations, and how to suggest to others some changes that might improve operations. Ken Borowski MMR, Greg Dahl, and Thomas Gasior MMR are featured on this podcast. This episode is sponsored by "Back in MY Day".

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#80 Participating in an OPSIG weekend 38:44

6 weeks ago38:44

38:44

What is it like to be invited to an Regional Operations Weekend? Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR, and Thomas Gasior MMR discuss attending an event. These events are held every month all across the country, and you can join in. Check with the National OPSIG community and your local operating groups for information. You can check out the event held in the Twin Cities area ever yother year called MinnRail. www.MinnRail.org Our sponsor this episode is Phrases you can use on Model Railoaders, or the kids.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#79 - April edition of What's on our workbench 57:15

16 weeks ago57:15

57:15

Our podcast crew has been asked to show their latest projects and share them with you. We examine various items on everyone's layout and examine what it takes to bring these models to life. April starts with a fun-filled podcast for most of our crew, except Mike Jordan, who suffered from technical issues for most of the recording. It's a good thing he has the full support of the cast. This episode's crew is Joe Binish, Greg Dahl, David Hamilton MMR, Mike Jordan, William Sampson Jr., Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR. Our sponsor for this episode is the MAKE ONE FOR ME guy. Plus, our usual outtakes and bloopers.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#78 - Having fun with operations 24:59

21 weeks ago24:59

24:59

Operations are supposed to be fun. This episode discusses the social aspects of hosting and being a guest. This episode's crew is Joe Binish, Mike Jordan, and Thomas Gasior MMR. Our sponsor is the Foam engine, which you can throw across the room.

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#77 - Operations Weekends - The Hosts 42:46

24 weeks ago42:46

42:46

In this episode, we discuss hosting an Operations weekend. How do we pick layouts, how are guests invited, and what can a host do to prepare for time visitors? The crew in this episode is Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR, Ken Zieska, and Thomas W Gasior MMR as the host. Our show is sponsored by the Jordan-Walker Bowling Ball Factory kit.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#76 - Keeping busy during operations. 44:17

33 weeks ago44:17

44:17

This episode we discuss how busy we want to be at an operations session, and how busy do we want our crew members when we host a session? The crew this episode is Mike Jordan, William Sampson Jr, Ken Zieska, and hosted by Thomas Gasior MMR We are sponsored this episode by "The Sleep Inducing Clinic".…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#75 - Running the Evanston N-Scale FreeMo/T-Trak set up 41:23

35 weeks ago41:23

41:23

This episode we are joined by Lee Caulkins and Brett Issacs. The main force behind the huge, and we mean HUGE, N-scale modular set up. This past year it was held in Evanston Wyoming at the Historic Union Pacific Shops. Ken Borowski MMR and Thomas Gasior MMR help our guests explain what it takes to run this event. It may be N Scale, but it is open to all modelers of any scale. It might be time to build that T-Trak or FreeMo module. This episode is sponsored by the guy who runs his layout by Timetable and Train Orders.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#74 - Who needs a mainline? 37:00

37 weeks ago37:00

37:00

In this episode, we discuss layouts with no mainline. One, if any yards, and minimal staging. Can you create a fun, operational layout that will stand the test of time? We discuss how a smaller layout can be more nimble, or accommodating to operators of any skill level. No clearing up for the express, no Train orders to decipher, no dispatcher to boss you around the railroad. Greg Dahl, Dan Dossa, and Thomas Gasior MMR discuss these ideas and more. This episode is sponsored by the David Hamilton Geography Bender and more. Plus the usual outtakes at the end.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#73 - The lowly Freighthouse. Best industry you can model 33:39

40 weeks ago33:39

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In this episode, we discuss the operations of a freight house. We also discuss Cold storage and security storage facilities. Joe Binish has one of the best-run operations for working the freight house on his Central of Minnesota layout. The crew for this episode is Joe Binish, and Ken Zieska, and hosted by Thomas Gasior MMR. This episode is sponsored by: The Operations Day Soldering Iron…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#72 - Evolving Operations. How have operations changed as a layout owner, or a guest operator 40:37

42 weeks ago40:37

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In this episode, we discuss evolving operations for layouts and car forwarding systems. What have we done to upgrade or detail our operations? The crew for this show is Joe Binish, and Ken Zieska, and hosted by Thomas Gasior MMR Our sponsor is: Scale Weather

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#71 - What changes have you experienced in the hobby? 42:05

44 weeks ago42:05

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This episode is about changes to our modeling. What has evolved and made us better modelers or operators? Think about the changes to technology in your lifetime, and the new techniques being tried to achieve better models and layouts. The crew for this episode is Joe Binish, Mike Jordan, and Ken Zieska, and hosted by Thomas Gasior MMR. Our show is sponsored by: Questions to ask during a livestream.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#70 - Prototype Overhype? 36:25

46 weeks ago36:25

36:25

Do models have to be exact replicas for you to enjoy them? Are the manufacturers being pushed too far into the museum quality construction? Our panel discusses the effect of prototype modeling on our layouts. The crew of this episode includes Ken Borowski MMR, Mike Jordan, William Sampson Jr, and Thomas W Gasior MMR. Our sponsor is the YouTube channels that claim to be the greatest.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#69 - That 70's Model Railroad Show 38:43

48 weeks ago38:43

38:43

This episode is a discussion about modeling the 1970s era. What was good about it, plus how we conveyed to our visitors that the layout is set in the 1970s. The era before the mega-mergers and the caboose and boxcars could still be found in every train. David Hamilton MMR models the CB&Q/BN mainline between the Twin Cities and Galesburg during the 1970-74 timeframe. Ken Borowski MMRi models the Clinchfield in the mid-1970s. Thomas Gasior MMR hosts this episode. Our sponsor is Model Railroader and Foamer Speed Dating Events.…

The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

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#68 - Handling criticism. Trolls and out of pocket comments 34:05

50 weeks ago34:05