
Join Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Executive Director Bethan Maher and Superintendent Rowdy Pierce and take a ride into the modern age of steam locomotives, cows, corn and incontinent Santas. This is an unvarnished look at the business of tourist steam railroads like you've never heard before.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessHistoryNon-Profit | |||

In this week’s episode of Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan, Rowdy is conspicuously absent, leaving Eric in the hot seat for a special Pridecast focused on LGBTQ+ history in railroading and logging railroads, with a look at where we are today.
Eri... more
In this week’s episode of Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan, Rowdy and Bethan are back to the usual shenanigans, with a bit less food-centered content than "the talent" prefers. They detail activities where they're parading around undercover, hangi... more
In this week’s episode of Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan, they discuss the “tough stuff,” their take on radical transparency, and a recent situation regarding anonymous complaints to the FRA about Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s repair work on ste... more
In this week’s episode of Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan, Rowdy and Bethan dive deep into a topic near and dear to them, "Responsible Railfanning."
Here's what comprises this episode:
1.) Introducing while Bethan loads up on the Red Bull. Th... more
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Two longtime operators run a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how heritage railroads, especially tourist steam operations, are run, funded, and marketed today. Across episodes, topics include engine maintenance, regulatory waivers, budgeting pressures, fundraising, and the evolving role of branding, events, and guest experiences to attract visitors. The show often threads practical operations with humor and personal anecdotes, highlighting the tension between preserving authenticity and pursuing sustainable revenue through grants, sponsorships, and public engagement. A notable throughline is the community-driven nature of small rail nonprofits, the importance of storytelling, and a willingness to challenge traditional approaches in favor o... more
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