a ModelersLife
Lionel StrangAll modelers have a life but what do we know of it. This podcast is as much about the people in model railroading has it is about the hobby itself. I've met so many interesting people in the hobby over the years I decided it would be fun to share their back stories with everyone else. So come along with me, Lionel Strang as we discover just how many fascinating folks there are in this great hobby ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesKids & FamilyLeisure | |||
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This the final installment of Blair Kooistra's thirty-seven-day extensive railroad photography expedition across the United States, undertaken after his retirement from working as a full-time railroad dispatcher. Blair used the trip to continue lifel... more
On this edition of "a ModelersLife" we welcome back Michael Petersen one of the co-founders of Iowa Scaled Engineering located somewhere in Colorado. ISE has been bringing engineering innovation mostly through electronics to the hobby of model railro... more
Right from the beginning the goal of Midwest Model Railroad was to be different, be bold, daring and willing to take chances in order to create one of the most successful model railroad shops in the lower forty-eight. Enter Brayden Anderson a young t... more
Steve Goaring's Illinois Terminal Railroad, O'Fallon Branch, is a terrific example of prototype-focused HO scale model railroading. It recreates a relatively obscure Southern Illinois branch line and, rather than simply building a generic railroad, S... more
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A show focused on the people behind the model railroading hobby, spotlighting their life stories, work, and journeys within the community. Conversations typically center on personal histories, mentorship, and how the hobby intersects with real-life careers and family, often shaded with humor and camaraderie. Episodes highlight the social fabric of model railroading—from clubs and NMRA leadership to family layouts and shop connections—making it appealing to listeners who value community, storytelling, and practical hobby insights. A standout trait is the emphasis on life outside the trains themselves, offering a relatable lens into what keeps enthusiasts invested over years or decades.
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Recent guests on a ModelersLife include:
1. Michael Petersen
2. Brayden Anderson
3. Steve Goaring
4. David Popp
5. Marcus Neubacher
6. Chris Wehman
7. Chris Wallace
8. Andrew Keeney
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