https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-train-station_1enEducationCopyright TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aac471e6c82cdbb872f5a2c894e4df3b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-train-station_1Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:38:15 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comTruckersPodcasts.comfeeds@spreaker.com"The Railroad is not about taking a nostalgic journey back to a golden age; it is about traveling into the future on a mode of transport that is more relevant to the needs of the 21st century than any other." 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Jack retired from EMD after 36 years, worked with the American Freedom Train in the mid-70s, and fired steam locomotives for the U.P. Steam Crew for 17 years.]]>68e1aedb-3699-491d-8b47-a9fb2abbfcc7Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:13:33 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://TNCRadio.LIVE Bill and Jim talk with Jack Wheelihan. Jack retired from EMD after 36 years, worked with the American Freedom Train in the mid-70s, and fired steam locomotives for the U.P. Steam Crew for 17 years.TNCRadio.LIVE Bill and Jim talk with Jack Wheelihan. Jack retired from EMD after 36 years, worked with the American Freedom Train in the mid-70s, and fired steam locomotives for the U.P. Steam Crew for 17 years.]]>3245clean112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/brad-josephTNCRadio.LIVE In this episode, Bill and Jim chat with Brad Joseph an enthusiastic railfan, railroad photographer, world traveler, model railroader, and a member of the NMRA.]]>d6ae793e-e37a-442c-a439-347c9bef993eSun, 23 Jan 2022 14:05:13 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://TNCRadio.LIVE In this episode, Bill and Jim chat with Brad Joseph an enthusiastic railfan, railroad photographer, world traveler, model railroader, and a member of the NMRA.TNCRadio.LIVE In this episode, Bill and Jim chat with Brad Joseph an enthusiastic railfan, railroad photographer, world traveler, model railroader, and a member of the NMRA.]]>3038clean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/rollin-bredenberg-railroad-executive-2-oTNCRadio.LIVE Rollin Bredenberg, Retired Vice-President with BNSF Railway, began his lengthy railroad career in 1964 when he was hired by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he never stopped climbing the ladder from there! So many great stories, he will be back again for next week's show. 2 of 2]]>6098be08-898b-494a-a039-620fb58ee32eMon, 17 Jan 2022 02:09:26 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE Rollin Bredenberg, Retired Vice-President with BNSF Railway, began his lengthy railroad career in 1964 when he was hired by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he never stopped climbing the ladder from there! So many great...TNCRadio.LIVE Rollin Bredenberg, Retired Vice-President with BNSF Railway, began his lengthy railroad career in 1964 when he was hired by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he never stopped climbing the ladder from there! So many great stories, he will be back again for next week's show. 2 of 2]]>2572clean110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/bob-holzweiss-railway-locomotive-historiTNCRadio.LIVE This week's guest is Bob Holzweiss, Deputy Director of the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. He is also the President of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, an organization that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. We will discuss the George Bush Funeral Train that brought the president's casket from Houston to his library where he and Barbara Bush are buried, and so much more. Enjoy the show!  ]]>cd00fb86-c6a8-412f-ae45-fc29bac22046Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:35:10 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE This week's guest is Bob Holzweiss, Deputy Director of the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. He is also the President of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, an organization that...TNCRadio.LIVE This week's guest is Bob Holzweiss, Deputy Director of the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. He is also the President of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, an organization that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. We will discuss the George Bush Funeral Train that brought the president's casket from Houston to his library where he and Barbara Bush are buried, and so much more. Enjoy the show!  ]]>3259clean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/rollin-bredenberg-railroad-executive-1-oTNCRadio.LIVE Rollin Bredenberg, Retired Vice-President with BNSF Railway, began his lengthy railroad career in 1964 when he was hired by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he never stopped climbing the ladder from there! So many great stories, he will be back again for next week's show. 1 of 2]]>a0d5fbae-3cbd-458a-9fe8-499f51ad0768Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:26:50 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE Rollin Bredenberg, Retired Vice-President with BNSF Railway, began his lengthy railroad career in 1964 when he was hired by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he never stopped climbing the ladder from there! So many great...TNCRadio.LIVE Rollin Bredenberg, Retired Vice-President with BNSF Railway, began his lengthy railroad career in 1964 when he was hired by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he never stopped climbing the ladder from there! So many great stories, he will be back again for next week's show. 1 of 2]]>2625clean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/ken-fitzgerald-railroad-photographerTNCRadio.LIVE Ken's Website: https://kenrailphoto.com/ Our guest this week is Ken Fitzgerald, a noted professional railroad photographer who shoots special trains and construction projects for large railroads, as well as local transit systems. He has published books of his photo work, and he discusses with us today his early childhood learning about trains where he grew up, and how it shaped his love of trains and photographing them today.]]>d522410a-4c0b-4640-9805-8a8bef1a6070Sat, 01 Jan 2022 02:06:10 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://TNCRadio.LIVE Ken's Website: https://kenrailphoto.com/ Our guest this week is Ken Fitzgerald, a noted professional railroad photographer who shoots special trains and construction projects for large railroads, as well as local transit...TNCRadio.LIVE Ken's Website: https://kenrailphoto.com/ Our guest this week is Ken Fitzgerald, a noted professional railroad photographer who shoots special trains and construction projects for large railroads, as well as local transit systems. He has published books of his photo work, and he discusses with us today his early childhood learning about trains where he grew up, and how it shaped his love of trains and photographing them today.]]>3024clean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/irv-and-jane-smith-69-countriesTNCRadio.LIV This week's guests are Irv and Jane Smith from Texas. They were married 61 years ago and have traveled by train across the US and Canada, and around the world to 69 countries, ever since. They share their memories about the beautiful trains and lasting memories of traveling together, as well as a number of trips that weren't so wonderful. Join us for amazing stories of adventure this week on The Train Station!]]>1d54d4fd-a327-46a1-9287-fb668a524d76Sat, 11 Dec 2021 04:59:29 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE This week's guests are Irv and Jane Smith from Texas. They were married 61 years ago and have traveled by train across the US and Canada, and around the world to 69 countries, ever since. They share their memories about the...TNCRadio.LIV This week's guests are Irv and Jane Smith from Texas. They were married 61 years ago and have traveled by train across the US and Canada, and around the world to 69 countries, ever since. They share their memories about the beautiful trains and lasting memories of traveling together, as well as a number of trips that weren't so wonderful. Join us for amazing stories of adventure this week on The Train Station!]]>3259clean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/steve-lee-part-2-and-steve-watrousTNCRadio.LIVE Last week's guest was so amazing, Steve Lee joins Bill and Jim again to continue talking about his fascinating life managing a steam engine crew based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and what he does in railroading today. Later in the program, Mr. Steve Watrous of Des Moines, Iowa joins us discussing his many years chasing, filming, and working on trains across the country, and he readily admits, his fascination with trains began in his childhood.]]>7669010d-937b-4c77-ba88-61ecf2f77931Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:25 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE Last week's guest was so amazing, Steve Lee joins Bill and Jim again to continue talking about his fascinating life managing a steam engine crew based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and what he does in railroading today. Later in...TNCRadio.LIVE Last week's guest was so amazing, Steve Lee joins Bill and Jim again to continue talking about his fascinating life managing a steam engine crew based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and what he does in railroading today. Later in the program, Mr. Steve Watrous of Des Moines, Iowa joins us discussing his many years chasing, filming, and working on trains across the country, and he readily admits, his fascination with trains began in his childhood.]]>3237clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/steve-lee-manager-of-union-pacific-railrTNCRadio.LIVE Bill and Jim are very excited about their guest on this week's episode! Steve Lee was the Manager of the Union Pacific Railroad's Steam Crew until his retirement in 2010, and everything he had to do to get ready for long trips pulling passenger trains around the country, managing the crew, making arrangements for fuel and water for the steam engines, and what he is doing now in the railroading field.]]>8c8e0280-d85f-4521-bc3e-c3b370b6be0aMon, 22 Nov 2021 03:00:13 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE Bill and Jim are very excited about their guest on this week's episode! Steve Lee was the Manager of the Union Pacific Railroad's Steam Crew until his retirement in 2010, and everything he had to do to get ready for long...TNCRadio.LIVE Bill and Jim are very excited about their guest on this week's episode! Steve Lee was the Manager of the Union Pacific Railroad's Steam Crew until his retirement in 2010, and everything he had to do to get ready for long trips pulling passenger trains around the country, managing the crew, making arrangements for fuel and water for the steam engines, and what he is doing now in the railroading field.]]>2831clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/bob-krieger-union-pacific-retiredTNCRadio.LIVE Our guest on today's show is Bob Krieger, who retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after a long career, and how he was one of the principal members of the UP Steam Locomotive Crew based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The crew brought one of the largest steam locomotives ever built back to life after being placed in a city park, then operated it and its sister locomotive, the famous 844, around America for decades.]]>91114761-2f7a-4914-aa06-998817349c9eSat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:52 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://wwwTNCRadio.LIVE Our guest on today's show is Bob Krieger, who retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after a long career, and how he was one of the principal members of the UP Steam Locomotive Crew based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The crew...TNCRadio.LIVE Our guest on today's show is Bob Krieger, who retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after a long career, and how he was one of the principal members of the UP Steam Locomotive Crew based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The crew brought one of the largest steam locomotives ever built back to life after being placed in a city park, then operated it and its sister locomotive, the famous 844, around America for decades.]]>2891clean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/mike-harris-rocky-mountaineerTNCRadio.LIVE Hosts Bill Waldrop and Jim Lueders visit with their mutual friend Mike Harris who recently traveled aboard the new Rocky Mountaineer passenger train running between Denver and Moab, Utah with his wife Donna. Mike also talks about his hobby of restoring and riding railroad motorcars, the small maintenance vehicles employees used to inspect and maintain railroad rights-of-way.  ]]>d5e32fc9-d0a8-4dc1-b656-9384b070ce75Sun, 07 Nov 2021 22:26:18 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE Hosts Bill Waldrop and Jim Lueders visit with their mutual friend Mike Harris who recently traveled aboard the new Rocky Mountaineer passenger train running between Denver and Moab, Utah with his wife Donna. Mike also talks...TNCRadio.LIVE Hosts Bill Waldrop and Jim Lueders visit with their mutual friend Mike Harris who recently traveled aboard the new Rocky Mountaineer passenger train running between Denver and Moab, Utah with his wife Donna. Mike also talks about his hobby of restoring and riding railroad motorcars, the small maintenance vehicles employees used to inspect and maintain railroad rights-of-way.  ]]>2666clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15744893/debut-episode-bill-waldrop-and-jim-luedeTNCRadio.LIVE Program hosts Bill Waldrop and Jim Lueders introduce themselves and share their love and fascination for trains, which both admit have been since early childhood. Bill worked on a steam engine crew traveling across the country on board passenger trains, and Jim worked for the Wabash Railroad after college. They have traveled together all over the world riding trains, most recently in Switzerland and Italy.]]>035f956f-4551-458d-ad60-bc4b3f9be62dFri, 29 Oct 2021 23:54:46 +0000TruckersPodcasts.comhttps://www.TNCRadio.LIVE Program hosts Bill Waldrop and Jim Lueders introduce themselves and share their love and fascination for trains, which both admit have been since early childhood. Bill worked on a steam engine crew traveling across the...TNCRadio.LIVE Program hosts Bill Waldrop and Jim Lueders introduce themselves and share their love and fascination for trains, which both admit have been since early childhood. Bill worked on a steam engine crew traveling across the country on board passenger trains, and Jim worked for the Wabash Railroad after college. They have traveled together all over the world riding trains, most recently in Switzerland and Italy.]]>3290clean11full