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The Roundhouse

Nick Ozorak
Strasburg Railroad
Railroad Industry
Conrail
Community Engagement
North Shore Railroad
American Heritage Railways
Next Generation Railroaders
Tourism
Central Pennsylvania
Railfreight Preservation
Durango & Silverton
Thomas & Friends
Railroad History
Railroad Construction
Grains
Steel
Transloading
Harry Potter
Strasburg Railroad Mechanical Services
Steam Locomotives

Do you find trains and railroads interesting? The Roundhouse brings you the most exciting news, stories, and interviews about the railroad industry, the hobby, history, and more.

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Latest Episodes

Chris LaRose was a musician until COVID changed his career trajectory. Learn about how he came to develop his line of vintage railroad caps and why he feels it connects him to the past.

Check out the hats!

This episode is sponsored by Rapido Trai... more

Eleven years ago, we interviewed Jason Shron from Rapido Trains about the history of the company up through 2015 and his vision for the future. Today, we see how Rapido has grown into the US and UK markets while still adhering to the principle that m... more

Legos are thought of as toys, but there is a subset of Lego fans that aim to make their trains look as real as possible. Glenn Holland is one of these people and has been making custom Lego models for years. He shares his experiences and projects wit... more

The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is a 140 mile short line located within North Carolina. Founder and Chairman Robert Menzies talks to us about his philosophy with establishing the railroad, how they transformed a locomotive into a “bar car”, a... more

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Chris LaRose
Founder and owner of LaRose Hats
LaRose Hat Co
Episode: 164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co.
Jason Shron
Founder of Rapido Trains
Rapido Trains
Episode: 163: The Journey of Rapido Trains w/ Jason Shron
Glenn Holland
Lego model railroader and award-winning semi-professional Lego builder
Episode: 162: Building Realistic Lego Trains w/ Glenn Holland
Robert Menzies
Owner and chairman of the board for the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railroad
Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railroad
Episode: 161: Aberdeen Carolina & Western – Robert Menzies
Brian Gorton
President and Chief Operating Officer of Conrail
Conrail
Episode: 160: Conrail President Brian Gorton
Tripp Aquadro
Founder of R Duck Locomotive Works, a company producing laser cut wood kits for locomotives and rolling stock.
R Duck Locomotive Works
Episode: 159: R. Duck Locomotive Works and Laser-Cut Wood Modeling
Kris Hoellen
Executive director for the B&O Railroad Museum
B&O Railroad Museum
Episode: 158: B&O Railroad Museum
Luke Ryan
Media manager for the Talyllyn Railway
Talyllyn Railway
Episode: 157: Talyllyn Railway w/ Luke Ryan
Alex Gillman
Vice president of the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
Episode: Santa Fe #3751 and San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society

Host

Nick Ozirak
Host of The Roundhouse

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Pennsylvania railroad 8102

    Nick can you please give me more information about the Strasburg railroad with the 611 and the heritage units please. This is the end for me as a listener.

    I am back and Nick can please talk about the Reading and Northern 2102 with it running?.

    The Santa Fe 3751 will be coming to the Midwest in fall of this year. Can you please do an episode on Santa Fe 3751.And a steam in the valley with nickel plate road 765 please.

    You should also mention the Union Pacific 844 and big boy Union Pacific 40... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Matt R 844
    United States6 months ago
  • Pennsylvania railroad 8102

    Nick can you please give me more information about the Strasburg railroad with the 611 and the heritage units please. This is the end for me as a listener.

    I am back and Nick can please talk about the Reading and Northern 2102 with it running?.

    The Santa Fe 3751 will be coming to the Midwest in fall of this year. Can you please do an episode on Santa Fe 3751.And a steam in the valley with nickel plate road 765 please.

    You should also mention the Union Pacific 844 and big boy Union Pacific 40... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt R 844
    United States10 months ago
  • Pennsylvania railroad 8102

    Nick can you please give me more information about the Strasburg railroad with the 611 and the heritage units please. This is the end for me as a listener.

    I am back and Nick can please talk about the Reading and Northern 2102 with it running?.

    The Santa Fe 3751 will be coming to the Midwest in fall of this year. Can you please do an episode on Santa Fe 3751.And a steam in the valley with nickel plate road 765 please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt R 844
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pennsylvania railroad 8102

    Nick can you please give me more information about the Strasburg railroad with the 611 and the heritage units please. This is the end for me as a listener.

    I am back and Nick can please talk about the Reading and Northern 2102 with it running?.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt R 844
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pennsylvania railroad 8102

    Nick can you please give me more information about the Strasburg railroad with the 611 and the heritage units please. This is the end for me as a listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Matt R 844
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Consistent quality and engaging interviews that mix hobby and industry insights.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into both history and modern operations.
A few comments note cadence variability but overall strong positive sentiment.
Very informative and well-produced, with strong guest choices.

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Talking Points

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164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co.
Q: How do you balance artisan craft with growth and production?
It remains a personal, hands-on craft for now, but I've started bringing in help for non-sewing tasks and planning for future patterns while keeping the core craftsmanship intact.
164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co.
Q: What did you learn from making your first hats?
I started with no sewing knowledge, learned by doing, and quickly moved to drafting patterns and understanding fabric, threads, and spatial reasoning to shape hats from flat fabric into three-dimensional forms.
164: Creating Vintage Hats w/ LaRose Hat Co.
Q: How did you get interested in this niche of the industry?
I loved vintage clothing and reenacting, and after Covid hit I turned that interest into making hats as a hobby that unexpectedly grew into a business.
163: The Journey of Rapido Trains w/ Jason Shron
Q: What has been the most significant change at Rapido over the last 10 years?
Growth and diversification across markets (Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.), expanding product lines beyond a lean startup model, and building a robust team to sustain year-over-year growth even through COVID and tariffs.
162: Building Realistic Lego Trains w/ Glenn Holland
Q: Can you talk about the pros and cons of building in each scale?
He explains how different scales, like 6-wide and 8-wide, influence detailing in models and the pros and cons of each in terms of realism and community standards.

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The program blends deep dives into railroading history, preservation, and modeling with practical business and operations stories from industry leaders, museum directors, and passionate hobbyists. Episodes frequently spotlight factory and manufacturing challenges, heritage projects, and the community around rail enthusiasts, from model trains to preservation societies. A notable strength is the mix of high-level industry insight with personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes glimpses into organizations and projects, making it appealing to both professionals and devoted hobbyists seeking context, strategy, and community impact.

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Recent guests on The Roundhouse include:

1. Chris LaRose
2. Jason Shron
3. Glenn Holland
4. Robert Menzies
5. Brian Gorton
6. Tripp Aquadro
7. Kris Hoellen
8. Luke Ryan

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