Ross Rowland's guest appearances

Ross Rowland

Lets Talk Trains

The Roundhouse

Jim Wrinn

Stephen Low

Jason Johnson

Linn Moedinger

Debbie Conway

Rikki Burchett

Kathy Millatt

Steve Sandberg

Kylie McLaughlin

Jason Sobczynski

Andrea Biesecker

Carl Belke

Paul Charland

Doug Alexander

Chris Guenzler

OwlTail

Known by many for making the American Freedom Train of 1976 a reality, Ross Rowland has been involved in the formation of several railroad projects over the past 50 years.  Here he reviews his past history, tells us about how John Wayne helped in the formation of the AFT, and what his plans are for the Yellow Ribbon Express! News Last weekend in Washington D.C., I visited the National Museum of American history which has an impressive railroading exhibit.  Click here to see images of the original John Bull locomotive and Southern Railway 4-6-2 #1401. Per your request, in rail preservations news, Reading T-1 #2100 will be transported from Washington state to Cleveland to be restored by the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association, Inc.  This locomotive was once part of the Iron Horse Rambles that the Reading Railroad hosted, and once ran with its sister locomotive #2101 which was later owned by none other than Ross Rowland.  There is not much info beyond that at this time, but I do have a photo of it suspended in the air. Photo courtesy of Ross Rowland. Ross Rowland Interview (3:00) Born into a railroading family, Ross’s relationship with steam locomotives began as a roundhouse hostler for the Central Railroad of New Jersey.  He worked for the Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire State Park and the Black River &amp; Western before founding his own High Iron Excursion Company for the purpose of running mainline steam excursions.  His friendship with F. Nelson Blount (founder of Steamtown USA) helped him to secure locomotives for these trips, including Nickel Plate Road #759. Ross discusses how riding on an excursion with John Wayne led to the American Freedom Train, a tour of the 48 contiguous states with 512 American artifacts.  He also explores the American Coal Express and why Chessie let him operate Chesapeake &amp; Ohio #614 on revenue coal trains.  He also discusses his plans for the Yellow Ribbon Express, which he hopes to operate in just a few years. K&amp;L Trainz Chesapeake &amp; Ohio #614 Megaset – Review (41:00)                I came across this model for Trainz Railroad Simulator (it works for 2009, 2010, and 12) and thought it would be fitting to review it in this episode, since the real one is owned by Ross Rowland.  The video they created for it does an impressive job of imitating the Pentrex-style of railfan documentary (complete with the actual Pentrex narrator).  I provide a full review, but here is the synopsis.  The set features some great detailing, good physics, and amazing sounds (which you’ll hear in the episode).  I wish the model had an interior cab, but since I operate the locomotive using the head-out view anyway.  The locomotive looks great on the Cumberland to Connellsville route, seen in the screenshots above.  EXCLUSIVE:  Click here to save $3 on this set and support the show! Question of the Day (1:05:39)  Who do you think is the most influential person in railroad history?   Make a good case for your choice!  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. Subscribe on iTunes, Join our Newsletter, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post 012:  Ross Rowland – The American Feedom Train, Yellow Ribbon Express appeared first on The Roundhouse.

Known by many for making the American Freedom Train of 1976 a reality, Ross Rowland has been involved in the formation of several railroad projects over the past 50 years.  Here he reviews his past history, tells us about how John Wayne helped in the formation of the AFT, and what his plans are for the Yellow Ribbon Express! News Last weekend in Washington D.C., I visited the National Museum of American history which has an impressive railroading exhibit.  <a href="http://theroundhousepodcast.com/2015/04/08/national-museum-of-american-history-my-visit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see images of the original John Bull locomotive and Southern Railway 4-6-2 #1401.</a> Per your request, in rail preservations news, Reading T-1 #2100 will be transported from Washington state to Cleveland to be restored by the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association, Inc.  This locomotive was once part of the Iron Horse Rambles that the Reading Railroad hosted, and once ran with its sister locomotive #2101 which was later owned by none other than Ross Rowland.  There is not much info beyond that at this time, but <a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/11113188_10155442081300529_1099938547539468295_n.jpg?oh=1cd553b0315a0828a0bd15407450fddf&amp;oe=55AD8B32&amp;__gda__=1436576804_25ada1dd38e96b238685f59e772bc81e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I do have a photo of it suspended in the air</a>. <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RossRowland.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Photo courtesy of Ross Rowland. Ross Rowland Interview (3:00) Born into a railroading family, Ross’s relationship with steam locomotives began as a roundhouse hostler for the Central Railroad of New Jersey.  He worked for the Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire State Park and the Black River &amp; Western before founding his own High Iron Excursion Company for the purpose of running mainline steam excursions.  His friendship with F. Nelson Blount (founder of Steamtown USA) helped him to secure locomotives for these trips, including Nickel Plate Road #759. Ross discusses how riding on an excursion with John Wayne led to the American Freedom Train, a tour of the 48 contiguous states with 512 American artifacts.  He also explores the American Coal Express and why Chessie let him operate Chesapeake &amp; Ohio #614 on revenue coal trains.  He also discusses his plans for the Yellow Ribbon Express, which he hopes to operate in just a few years. K&amp;L Trainz Chesapeake &amp; Ohio #614 Megaset – Review (41:00) <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-1.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-2.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-3.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-4.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-5.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-6.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-7.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-8.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-9.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-10.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-11.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/theroundhousepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CO614-12.jpg?ssl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.kltrainz.com/614.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I came across this model for Trainz Railroad Simulator</a> (it works for 2009, 2010, and 12) and thought it would be fitting to review it in this episode, since the real one is owned by Ross Rowland.  The video they created for it does an impressive job of imitating the Pentrex-style of railfan documentary (complete with the actual Pentrex narrator). I provide a full review, but here is the synopsis.  The set features some great detailing, good physics, and amazing sounds (which you’ll hear in the episode).  I wish the model had an interior cab, but since I operate the locomotive using the head-out view anyway.  The locomotive looks great on the Cumberland to Connellsville route, seen in the screenshots above.  <a href="http://theroundhousepodcast.com/co614/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EXCLUSIVE:  Click here to save $3 on this set and support the show!</a> Question of the Day (1:05:39) Who do you think is the most influential person in railroad history?   Make a good case for your choice!  Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-roundhouse/id965557666?mt=2&amp;ls=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a>, <a href="http://eepurl.com/bgIZzD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Newsletter</a>, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House! The post <a href="https://theroundhousepodcast.com/2015/04/11/ross-rowland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">012: Ross Rowland – The American Feedom Train, Yellow Ribbon Express</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theroundhousepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Roundhouse</a>.

012:  Ross Rowland – The American Feedom Train, Yellow Ribbon Express

Ross Rowland returns to Let's Talk Trains on Saturday.  Ross will be talking to Bob and Elizabeth about his upcoming project, the Greenbrier Express luxury train and discussing the CSX policy of no antiques vs the desire to have steam be part of the experience. Ross will also be presenting the idea of a Living History Trust as a way for serious steam fans to buy a partial ownership in C&amp;O 614.  Join us at 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 Pacific.  The show can be heard at http://www.letstalktrains.com. Join in the discussion by calling 1-646-716-7106 or going to the website and click on join the chat room.

Ross Rowland returns to Let's Talk Trains on Saturday. Ross will be talking to Bob and Elizabeth about his upcoming project, the Greenbrier Express luxury train and discussing the CSX policy of no antiques vs the desire to have steam be part of the experience. Ross will also be presenting the idea of a Living History Trust as a way for serious steam fans to buy a partial ownership in C&amp;O 614. Join us at 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 Pacific. The show can be heard at <a href="http://www.letstalktrains.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.letstalktrains.com</a>. Join in the discussion by calling 1-646-716-7106 or going to the website and click on join the chat room.

Ross Rowland Returns

Noted steam entrepreneur Ross Rowland will be Bob and Elizabeth's guest on Let's Talk Trains.  Ross has had a number of accomplishments with steam locomotives including founding the High Iron Company to restore mainline coal-burning steam engines, the American Freedom Train Foundation and Iron Horse Enterprises.  Ross has been a licensed steam locomotive engineer since 1964 and has logged nearly 250,000 mainline miles behind the throttle of his locomotives.Please join us at 10:00 am Pacific Time by calling (646) 716-7106 or in the chat room at www.railradio.com/lttchat.

Noted steam entrepreneur Ross Rowland will be Bob and Elizabeth's guest on Let's Talk Trains. Ross has had a number of accomplishments with steam locomotives including founding the High Iron Company to restore mainline coal-burning steam engines, the American Freedom Train Foundation and Iron Horse Enterprises. Ross has been a licensed steam locomotive engineer since 1964 and has logged nearly 250,000 mainline miles behind the throttle of his locomotives. Please join us at 10:00 am Pacific Time by calling (646) 716-7106 or in the chat room at <a href="http://www.railradio.com/lttchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.railradio.com/lttchat</a>.