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The Roundhouse

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

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

How does being both a museum and living history center enable The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village to interpret railroad history. Curator of Transportation Matt Anderson joins us to cover their collection and the unique elements of operating ... more

How did so much of the “world’s shortest commercial railway” become preserved? Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway Society VP Charlie Tardif shares the unique history of this narrow gauge Canadian railway and how it has been preserved today.

This epi... more

The Everett Railroad is a story of how a small freight short line in Central Pennsylvania became not only a strong carrier but also a successful tourist railroad. Alan Maples, President of the Everett Railroad, talks about how he came to take ownersh... more

Whether you think it’s massively impressive, massively overrated, or just massive, there is no denying that Big Boy’s Eastern US tour has captured public attention for steam railroading in ways that haven’t been seen in decades, if ever. But how can ... more

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Matt Anderson
Curator of transportation at The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford
Episode: 171: The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
Charlie Tardif
Vice President of the Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway Society
Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway Society
Episode: 170: Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway
Alan Maples
President of The Everett Railroad
The Everett Railroad (Central Pennsylvania)
Episode: 169: The Everett Railroad w/ Alan Maples
Bernie Wagenblast
Transportation journalist and voice actor
Voice of New York City Subway
Episode: 167: Bernie Wagenblast – Transportation Journalist and Voice-over Artist
Thom Radice
Vice President of the American Civil War Rail Road Historical Society
American Civil War Rail Road Historical Society
Episode: 166: American Civil War Railroads
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

Host

Nick Ozirak
Host of The Roundhouse; affiliated with The Roundhouse / Streamliner Media. Frequently hosts and curates rail-focused discussions, interviews, and industry analysis.

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
    5
    Matt R 844
    United States2 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.

    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 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.

    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

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Cadence and episode variety are often noted as positive, with occasional cadence concerns mentioned.
Fans appreciate thoughtful, detailed discussions across rail history and modeling.
Listeners praise high-quality interviews with industry leaders and historians.

Chart Rankings

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#166
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171: The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
Q: What do you see as the value that they have in conveying, not just here's a train, but the context of how railroad history fit into the lives of Americans in the past?
Historic depots and operating railroad buildings provide context for railroad life and work. Many also remain functional, while the roundhouse lets visitors see locomotive maintenance and the skills being passed between generations.
171: The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
Q: If you could give us an overview of the collection, what are some of the notable artifacts that you have and what do you see as the scope of that?
The collection spans the steam era through early dieselization and includes freight and passenger cars, the massive Chesapeake and Ohio Allegheny, a Rocket replica, early diesel-electric locomotives, and Henry Ford's private rail car, Fairlane.
170: Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway
Q: Why did the railway end up being preserved rather than scrapped, and what challenges did preservation face?
Preservation emerged through a community-led movement in the 80s and 90s, leveraging local volunteers, a town partnership, and a living history frame; challenges included fragmentation of the original site, funding, and the need to retrofit tracks for new locomotives.
170: Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway
Q: What was the Huntsville & Lake of Bays Railway originally, and what has been preserved today?
It started as a tiny portage railway linking two lakes, later becoming the core of a living history museum in Huntsville with preserved equipment and passenger cars, now operating as a heritage line with ongoing restoration efforts.
169: The Everett Railroad w/ Alan Maples
Q: Why did you decide to pursue passenger excursions in 2015, and how did you manage the shift from a primarily freight operation to tourism?
The decision was driven by a need for revenue diversification and control over pricing and marketing; passenger excursions allowed us to leverage assets within our own right of way, connect with the community, and create a predictable, in-house business model that could weather declines in freight demand, a shift reinforced by the pandemic's impact on our freight customer base.

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This show appeals to railway enthusiasts with a mix of industry news, historical context, preservation stories, and deep dives into modeling and craftsmanship. Episodes frequently feature interviews with executives, historians, authors, and niche artisans, exploring how railroads shape economies, communities, and hobbyist cultures. A standout is the ongoing focus on preservation, model railroading, and real-world rail operations, often bridging technical detail with accessible storytelling. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and actionable takeaways for volunteers, donors, and aspiring guests or sponsors in rail-focused communities.

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Recent guests on The Roundhouse include:

1. Matt Anderson
2. Charlie Tardif
3. Alan Maples
4. Bernie Wagenblast
5. Thom Radice
6. David Jones
7. Chris LaRose
8. Jason Shron

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