Description: Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern are proposing a merger that would create a massive railroad to connect Canada, the USA, and Mexico! Plus, Amtrak is set to roll out some cool paint schemes to celebrate their 50 years of service!

CP & KCS Merger Plus New Amtrak Paint Schemes

Todd foams over his new HO scale Big Boy, and Schon foams over his very specific HO scale Utah Railway coal train.

HO Scale Big Boy & Schon’s Insane Coal Train

Our special guest is Matt Bown, host of the legendary television series “Extreme Trains.” He tells about what it was like to ride in the UP 844 and how he was lucky enough to get the dream job of playing on some of the coolest trains ever, including the Ringling Bros. circus train.

Matt Bown of Extreme Trains

Sorry it took so long for a new episode! Todd and Schon are back with a history of the Utah Railway.

All About Utah Railway

Daniel Rappoport, founding president of the impressive Illinois Tech Railroad Club, is our special guest. In this episode, we learn about the club's humble beginnings, Daniel's passion for the hobby, and how it is influencing his career choice. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Daniel Rappoport and the Illinois Tech Railroad Club

The title speaks for itself. Todd and Schon are back with an update on … well, everything going on in the past few weeks.

COVID-19 Earthquake, and Trains

Update on the restoration efforts of East Broad Top Railroad, information about a classic Santa Fe unit in Tooele, Utah, and how to implode a tank car—which is something you should not actually attempt. But it’s still cool.

East Broad Top Railroad Restoration and Imploding Tank Cars!

Instead of restoring an existing locomotive, The Pennsylvania Railroad is building a new steam locomotive with blueprints from 1956! Plus, Nevada Northern Railroad restored a classic Hy-Rail from that same year! Get your Flux Capacitor ready for this episode that, for some reason, is preoccupied with the year 1956!

Building A Steam Locomotive From The Ground Up

Schon went to a model train show in Milwaukee and, of course, found time to go trackside and look for CN trains. Todd discusses his N-scale woes as they exchange holiday gifts, plus an update on Heber Valley Railroad’s latest locomotive acquisition.

Xmas Gifts & Milwaukee Trains

With the holidays approaching, perhaps you have a rail fan on your list. We have the latest on what is coming from the top model train manufacturers. Also, if you are just getting into model railroading and are curios, we have information on how to get started. And if you have kids that want trains, we have some pointers on where you should start. Plus, Todd and Schon talk about their favorite trains from their personal collections.

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Union Pacific’s amazing Big Boy returned to Utah, and Todd and Schon were there to … well … geek out when it rolled past. We also have updates on new passenger cars and possibly a classic F7 unit arriving at Heber Valley Railroad. The Boise, Idaho plant where UTA’s Frontrunner locomotives are manufactured is closing! What will happen with Motive Power?

Big Boy Returns

Schon Norris took an Amtrak to the California State Railroad Museum and didn’t want to come home! Hear about all the cool stuff they have on display, including a Southern Pacific cab-forward locomotive. Todd Nuke ‘Em is overly excited about a classic Santa Fe yellow-bonnet locomotive that now resides in Tooele!

California State Railroad Museum via Amtrak

The legendary UP 4014 and 844 have come and gone. This event, along with the Spike 150 events, brought tens of thousands of people to Utah. Todd and Schon discuss the fun they had, plus the unprecedented crowd that accompanied the locomotives on their way out of town. They also talk about future Big Boy excursions and the new Stadler train manufacturing plant in Salt Lake City.

Big Boy Rides Into The Sunset (followed by a mob!)

Ed Dickens

Schon and Todd are on-site at Union Station in Ogden, Utah,  for the Spike 150 celebration. We were fortunate enough to interview Union Pacific Heritage Fleet Operations Director Ed Dickens who describes the tremendous work that went into restoring the Big Boy locomotive. We also caught up with our friends from Trains magazine. They talk about their experience riding in the cab of Big Boy, plus the upcoming Big Boy DVD and special issues of Trains magazine. For all things related to the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike, go to www.spike150.org.

Schon and Todd are on-site at Union Station in Ogden, Utah,  for the Spike 150 celebration. We were fortunate enough to interview Union Pacific Heritage Fleet Operations Director Ed Dickens who describes the tremendous work that went into restoring the Big Boy locomotive. We also caught up with our friends from Trains magazine. They talk about their experience riding in the cab of Big Boy, plus the upcoming Big Boy DVD and special issues of Trains magazine. For all things related to the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Spike, go to <a href="http://www.spike150.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.spike150.org</a>.

Ed Dickens from Union Pacific and Jim and Steve from Trains Magazine

Nathan Anderson

We get into some hardcore foaming with our guest Nathan Anderson from Union Pacific. Find out why Union Pacific cares so much about the history of railroading and the work that went into restoring the Big Boy! And find out why Nathan has the best beard for railroading. For all the details about celebrations near you, go to www.spike150.org!

We get into some hardcore foaming with our guest Nathan Anderson from Union Pacific. Find out why Union Pacific cares so much about the history of railroading and the work that went into restoring the Big Boy! And find out why Nathan has the best beard for railroading. For all the details about celebrations near you, go to <a href="http://www.spike150.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.spike150.org</a>!

Spike 150 with Nathan Anderson from Union Pacific

Brad Westwood

Senior Public Historian for the State of Utah Brad Westwood joins Todd Nuke ‘Em and Schon Norris to talk about the history of the Transcontinental Railroad and its impact on Utah and the nation! Remember to find the celebrations near you at www.spike150.org!

Senior Public Historian for the State of Utah Brad Westwood joins Todd Nuke ‘Em and Schon Norris to talk about the history of the Transcontinental Railroad and its impact on Utah and the nation! Remember to find the celebrations near you at <a href="http://www.spike150.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.spike150.org</a>!

Spike 150 with Brad Westwood

Doug Foxley

Todd Nuke ‘Em and Schon Norris are joined by Doug Foxley, the Spike 150 Chair. Did you know that over 150 events are planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike throughout Utah? Doug has details on all of them, including how you can see THE Golden Spike and other historical items, including a document signed by Abraham Lincoln that will be in Utah for the celebration. There is so much planned for this party that has been in the making for 150 years! You do not want to miss this episode!

Spike 150 with Doug Foxley

After 60 years, the glorious Union Pacific Big Boy will be back on the rails in a month! Todd and Schon have the latest on the schedule, events, and even news about an excursion on this historic rail journey. Schon visited a new rail museum, and Todd discovered a new scenic railroad in Oregon that he plans to visit. It’s time to get your choo-choo on!

Big Boy Will Make History

Trains magazine editor Jim Wrinn and digital editor Steve Sweeney join Todd and Schon for an update on the upcoming festivities surrounding the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. Find out what to expect when Union Pacific rolls out the Big Boy locomotive!

2019 Big Boy Update with Trains Magazine

Todd and Schon are back, talking about UP 4141’s recent visit to Utah, plus updates on UP 4014’s restoration. And Todd found a new scenic railroad to investigate!

The Boys are Back!

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