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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
Thomas & Friends
Durango & Silverton
Railroad History
Railroad Construction
Grains
Steel
Transloading
Strasburg Railroad Mechanical Services
Harry Potter
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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In what ways were railroads crucial to the American Civil War? We talk with Thom Radice of the American Civil War Rail Roads Historical Society to learn more about some of the key individuals involved with the railroads, how the railroads shaped the ... more

The story of constructing Canada’s first transcontinental railway has been explored many times, but how did that railway come to shape immigration policy? David L. Jones, author of New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest, ... more

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.

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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

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David Jones
Author of New World Dreams, Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest
Author, Historian
Episode: 165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest
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

Host

Nick Ozorak
Host of The Roundhouse with a focus on rail history, preservation, and hobbyist culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 153 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 States8 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 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?.

    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 States2 years 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

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165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest
Q: How did CP's route decisions affect settlement and development in Canada?
CP's private decision to chart a southerly route closer to the U.S. border reduced construction costs and allowed easier access to traffic and markets, though it brought greater mountain challenges and altered the settlement pattern by concentrating populations more along southern corridors near major cities.
165: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest
Q: What were the main methods CP used to attract immigrants to western Canada?
CP employed a multi-pronged strategy: extensive European offices, millions of multilingual brochures, tours by speakers and university professors, attractive package deals combining steamship passage, railroad transport, and ready-made farmland, plus ready-made settlements to lower barriers for newcomers.
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.

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A deep-dive show for rail enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, consistently pairing historical context with contemporary practice. Episodes span railroad history, preservation, and economics, alongside hands-on modeling, museum work, and niche hobby topics. Guests range from authors and museum leaders to company founders and hobbyists, painting a broad portrait of a vibrant rail community. A standout quality is the host's ability to connect big-picture industry trends with intimate, craft- or story-focused conversations, making complex topics accessible and engaging for diverse listeners.

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Recent guests on The Roundhouse include:

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

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