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“This podcast is a fantastic source of well rounded information. I'm new to the hobby, and subscribe to a number of different podcasts. This one has a format that is similar to a call in live radio show, is very relaxed, and very informative, and always open to new callers. Great job!”
Brian Goings via Apple Podcasts ·
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12/13/17
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“I am listening to the show from show #0 to current (currently on show #28 ) and I want to comment on the show format and the cast of regulars. It is truly remarkable that Model Rail Radio brings together a group of people that are positive, energetic and knowledgeable with regards to the model...”Read full review »
Andy Dorsch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/15
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“MRR is a great show that allows you to experience model railroading progress of railroad enthusiasts all over the world. It’s great keeping up to date with peoples projects and learning how they handle their model railroading challenges!”
brkat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/15
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“I started late to listen to this podcast. I'm worked my way forward from episode one. I have really enjoyed the show. Tom and Chris give listeners a lot to think about and show’s regulars and guests are simply awesome. Tom deserves massive credit for doing all the behind-the scenes effort to...”Read full review »
sambear63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/04/14
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“As someone new to the hobby Model Rail Radio has been an outstanding source of information and an inspiration for me. Tom does a great job keeping it interesting and on track. The participants are always willing to share their knowledge and experience. Great job by all.”
TimK1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/14
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“I am currently in the process of converting my loft space into a model rail retreat. And this show has inspired me in so many ways, I would encourage anyone in the hobby to give it a go regardless of where/when you model.
Many Thanks,
James.”
JameBeck via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/14
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“I found this podcast like a treasure in sand, and I'm not giving it back. I'll share it though.
The host and guests are diversified, knowledgable, and entertaining. Listening to the show has re-energized my enthusiasm for the hobby. I listen to it whenever I'm in the car, at my work bench or...”Read full review »
MyOwnGod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/14
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“This podcast at first put me off due to the shear length. Once you are past that initial reaction this podcast grows on you if you are a model railroader. Tom carries on a serial conversation that reminds one of the old ones that would go on at work sessions on a Saturday in hobby shops or clubs...”Read full review »
drphilster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/13
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“There is so much to learn by listening to this show. People from all over the world can share their ideas and opinons with each other. It is just fantasti!. I just wish I could find the time to listen and call in to a live show.”
ARR modeler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/13
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“I stumbled across totally by chance wasn't expecting too much but was pleasantly surprised! I'm now hooked and listen everynight at work catching up on the past few years been listening for a few months now and even though I model oo it's making me very tempted to purchase an ON30 loco I'm lost...”Read full review »
Postie1971 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/10/13
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“I have been working my way through the shows from the beginning since discovering it a couple of months ago. I am just thrilled to see how this show has grown from what seemed a bit unlikely at first. Each and every show gives me new information and encouragement to further my modeling. I even...”Read full review »
PBurr47 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/13
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“Model Rail Radio is my favorite podcast, without question. The best way to listen to it is to join in on the live Skype show. I like it when it is long, even 4 hours or more. Tom is a good sport and handle the show well.”
gutmach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/13
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“The show is great for that commute to work.The subjects are always changing and most areas of the hobby get covered.”
MStull via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/13
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“I subscribe to three model railroad podcasts, each with its own unique characteristic. What makes Model Rail Radio special is its international callers and the experiences they relate. I've learned tons about the hobby and how it is practiced, especially in narrow gauges I never even heard of...”Read full review »
Mister Smooth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/12
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“Brilliant show. Love the format! Don't change a thing!”
Dave Loman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/12
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“I forhold til alternativerne, er dette podcast klart det bedste på markedet. Dermed ikke sagt at det ikke kan forbedres og at samtalerne engang imellem bliver lidt nørdet.
Man lære hurtigt at kende persongalleriet og det er en fornøjelse at høre kendte "model railroaders" så som Dave Favry,...”Read full review »
DK_Norfolk Southern via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
06/28/12
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“Love the live format. Great listening for the model railroad/railway obsessed or those just wanting to learn more about the hobby.
I mostly enjoy listening when driving and really look forward to long trips!
Tom does a great job facilitating the many diverging yet thought provoking and often...”Read full review »
nztrainnut via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/27/12
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“Highly reccomended podcast. Lots of good techniques and conversation, with modellers who have "trod the path". The show is recorded via Skype live, and the actual show recording is a lot of fun, it can be fast-and-furious, but the enthusiasm is infectious, and the motivation to go forward and...”Read full review »
Prof Klyzlr via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/03/12
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“The Model Rail Radio is the most engaging podcast on the web. A large cast of characters, technically profound, humorous, and a must listen for the model railroader!”
Ted_R via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/12
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“I have listened to all the Podcasts that have been produced and they all have something interesting in them - I have learned a lot that i didn't know I didn't know. The inter-activity of the "live calls" make this most unique and I await each episode. I have tried to get on line but when I do I...”Read full review »
Sandy,J via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/29/12
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“As an amateur model railroad enthusiast, I'm always looking for ways to "up my game" and learn a bit more, but I don't have a lot of time to hang out down I've been a long time listener to MODEL RAIL RADIO - it is unrivaled in content and it's friendly nature. But, that's not what i like most...”Read full review »
malcojojo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/12
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“If you are into the hobby of model railroading then this is the site to be involved with. It covers all the bases and with the added dimension of interacting live via Skype chat, makes this the way forward.
Listen to the podcasts and then you will join up, just as I did.”
TnTLyon via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
03/06/12
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“I love participating in the Skype calls that produce this awesome podcast.”
JoCohny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/12
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“The show is an good overview discussion of many aspects of model railroading. There are many excellent guests but the host sometimes has a tendency to go on and on at the expense of letting the guests talk.”
r1d3r via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/12
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“I find that this show you offer is in my mind the best I have heard and I listen to it over and over again. If you need a model railroad podcast this would be it. Also the people that are on it have great information on all subjects period. Great job well done and keep it coming and thanks.”
MorDread via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/11
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“... is not a bad thing. There is spontaneity and humor sprinkled into the conversations about a vast array of model railroading topics. The hosts and callers are well versed in the hobby and the science/business of podcasting. If only I had a longer commute, seems that I get to my destination...”Read full review »
rxalph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/11
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“Started listning to the show a few weeks ago, not caught up to the latest show yet, listning to show 33 right now. about 13 shows yet to go, plus other special shows.
I have been in the hobby for 30+ years, worked at the Local Hobby Shop for almost 20 years. Member of Train Collectors...”Read full review »
wc581 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/11
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“A great Show about Model Rail talks about everything you could ever want from the earliest railway to the Post Apocalyptic Era.
Is more like sitting with a group of mates sitting around drinking beer then a proper podcast and does not take itself to seriously.
Is a really fun show to listen...”Read full review »
wtgreenfield via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/11
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“Far and away the best of the rail modeling podcasts I've found. Amazing depth and breadth of topics discussed by knowledgeable hobbyists who love what they do. If you like the hobby, or are interested in exploring, these guys will get you hooked!”
Vera Sepulveda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/11
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“I have just started listening to this show from episode one and have listened to it in every spare minute - totally addicted!
Currently on Show #26 so quite a way to go yet, looking forward to getting up to date although I will miss the constant feed!!!
One of a suite of great model railway...”Read full review »
Stopem via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/11
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“A great show for all listeners, beginners, pro's and arm chair modellers. A great team of hosts having a great time taking up the world of model trains and some. Don't forget to check out the wiki with loads of web links relating to the show content, helps to visualise the discussion.
Top marks”
Smudge10_20 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/30/11
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“A great show full of information foe beginners and experts alike. The hosts are very easy to listen to in spite of the sometimes less-than-optimal sound quality. I find it very relaxing and inspiring. Well done guys'”
nicmcj828 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/11
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“Awesome show, I always listen whlie driving for work. Glad to here a pod cast generated more toward the west coast. Keep up the good work always looking forward to the installment.
Jon”
jdurica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/11
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“I have listened to several others and This has to be the single best Model Railroad show. The diversity of guests and topics are outstanding! Love the format and the ability to keep it free flowing irrespective of topic. I recently took a 9 1/2 hour trip to North Carolina and I loved listening to...”Read full review »
SeniorChiefZ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/11
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“If you are looking for the old school train shop talk with fellow model railroaders then your search is over. I throughly enjoy listening to this podcast and eagerly await each new episode. I listen to this podcast while doing chores around the house so I can still enjoy trains while doing none...”Read full review »
Jkuz47 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/11
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“I have found this podcast to be most helpful as I find my way in this hobby. The presenters style, and their follow-ups in subsequent podcasts, means that the information is easy to absorb, covers a wealth of topics and is enjoyable to listen to.
The podcasts are supported by a great web site...”Read full review »
Peppergroyne via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/24/11
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“I listen to the podcast rather than the live show. It's full of fascinating content and discussion and keeps me entertained whilst driving around. I model in 00 gauge in the UK and despite this show being based in the USA and co-hosted in Canada, 00 often gets a mention. DCC and scenery...”Read full review »
Max 15A via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/11
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“You can't beat the conversational style of this podcast. Tom and Chris do a wonderful job of keeping the flow going and it's all about model trains. If you ever wanted to just listen to people talk about a subject and it hold your interest, this is the podcast to listen to. Makes me appreciate...”Read full review »
rsparker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/11
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“I stumbled on to this podcast while looking for the Scotty Mason Show. As I am getting back in to the hobby I am hungry for all types of information so I thought I would give Model Rail Radio a try. I will admit when I listened to podcast number one and heard some guy from Australia talking...”Read full review »
rstclair52 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/11
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“Came across this podcast when looking for a show about model railways and this is certainly one of the best out there!
It is regularly updated and contains content for almost every scale, prototype and era.
There are regular contributions from guests -both domestic and foreign- and this gives a...”Read full review »
Inglenook_fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/26/11
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“Another great episode
I just finished listening to the interview with Big Al, and I thought it was fantastic. Al brings a whole different angle to the hobby, in everything he does. I think the interview did a great job bringing out Al's approach to modelling.
Keep up the great work
Mike”
Mytock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/11
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“Like others, I really enjoy this podcast and Tom and Chris' discussions - even when the topic wanders outside of my interest, I still enjoy the discussion. Tom and Chris do a nice job hosting...Tom is much more representative of a typical modeler, while Chris represents a much more advanced and...”Read full review »
quinntopia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/11
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“Stumbled on this Podcast this last Christmas and have found it to be a great fund of information of not only NA modelling but also general modelling hints and tips. There are numerous luminaries of the Model Railroading world mainly from US but the show is expanding into the rest of world. I...”Read full review »
meandmymacuk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/15/11
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“I discovered you guys about a month ago from a posting on the railwire forum. Great stuff! I like the long dialogue and somewhat wondering conversations as it's like being in the local hobby shop, just shooting the stuff with friends! Best of luck to everyone, keep up the good work!
Best...”Read full review »
progressive Airlake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/11
“Tom and Chris, plus their band of irregulars, put on a great show for and about the hobby.
The topics that are covered are not always of direct interest to me, say like the last show about N-scale, but they always bring along a sense of discovery - and it is always interesting. The shows guests...”Read full review »
Gil Janus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/11
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“Thanks for giving us another outlet to listen to. Free knowledge is the greatest thing going...... keep up the great work !!!!
and thanks for your time invested. and thanks for the time in reading this . Mark in the land of Great Lakes”
Maskedmanfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/10
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“If your interested in Model Trains (or any trains) this is a must listen to.
It doesnt matter what scale or prototype you model this podcast has something of interest for everybody
i never miss it.”
AndyS65 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/22/10
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“This is a very interesting podcast on a variety of topics within model railroading. Some may complain about the length, but every episode is full to overflowing with knowedgable contributors. I do not know of another podcast that can compare to the quality of this show.”
Ben R-M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/10
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“Good show guy's.
I model in US outline 3 rail O gauge here in the UK. So I have a lot of similar problems that you have with shipping etc. But in reverse!
Keep up the good work”
Nick12DMC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/18/10
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“Great show guys! I love the live aspect of the show. It really creates a unique look at the hobby. Chris seems to be a huge wealth of anything model/prototype railroading. Your topics have really inspired me to get moving! Working my way through your back catalog. Keep up the great work!
Seth”
teama6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/10
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