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The Beginner's Guide to Model Railroading

BGTMRRING is a free podcast explaining the basics for how to partake in the marvelous hobby of model railroading.

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Episode 18: Scenery Part 1: Terrain (Lithosphere) Building, and Springfield Presentation Update

Episode 18: Scenery Part 1: Terrain (Lithosphere) Building, and Springfield Presentation Update

In this episode, I explain my absence, then tell you about making scenery landforms with plaster cloth, foam board, and ... Read more

18 Jan 2023

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Episode 17: Miniseries: Railroads of Northern New England

Episode 17: Miniseries: Railroads of Northern New England

In this episode, I’ll examine the history of railroads in Northern New England, starting with the Class Is, moving towar... Read more

6 Jun 2022

1hr 2mins

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Episode 16: Bonus Essay: Westworld

Episode 16: Bonus Essay: Westworld

In this episode, I’ll reward you for my tardiness by reading aloud a personal essay on the subjects of narrative and aut... Read more

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Episode 15: Track Laying, Part 2

Episode 15: Track Laying, Part 2

In this episode, I’ll show you how to prepare roadbed, lay track, and wire it all up for derailment-free operation. I co... Read more

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Episode 14: Major Railroads Miniseries 1: A History of North American Railroading

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In the premier episode of a new miniseries, I will take you through the history of North American railroads, before cove... Read more

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Episode 13: Track Laying, Part 1

Episode 13: Track Laying, Part 1

In this episode, I will be covering all the track-laying theories and topics required to successfully prepare for track ... Read more

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Episode 12: Listener Questions 2

Episode 12: Listener Questions 2

Stay safe and healthy, everybody! Remember, being cooped up is an excellent time to get working on trains!

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Episode 11: Benchwork!

Episode 11: Benchwork!

Hello all! It’s been a while! In this episode, we get around to finally starting construction by discussing all the ins ... Read more

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Episode 10: Terminology, Tools, and Trainiacs

Episode 10: Terminology, Tools, and Trainiacs

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Episode 9: Prototype Research (Track Planning Workshop, Part 3)

Episode 9: Prototype Research (Track Planning Workshop, Part 3)

In this episode, I describe how to choose and research a prototype railroad. The most important take-home message I can ... Read more

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