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The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.

By: Twin Cities Division NMRA
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  • Discussion of model railroading and operations.
    © 2024 The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.
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  • #65 - Model Railroad Anxiety
    Apr 11 2024

    In this episode, we discuss what makes us anxious. What fears do you have that keep you from building that layout or model? Is there not enough room? Do you not want to waste material or time? Do you not have the skills?

    This episode's crew includes Joe Binish, Ken Borowski, and Greg Dahl, and it is hosted by Thomas Gasior MMR.

    Sponsored by: The person who models stuff no one cares about.

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    41 mins
  • #64 - Operations on a Cog Railway
    Apr 2 2024

    In this episode, the crew discusses how to improve operations Cog Railway. What customers do you need? What makes a great Cog Railway engine? How do you handle interchange? And how big should your cogs be?

    The crew in this episode is Joe Binish, Ken Borowski, Mike Jordan, and Ken Zieska, and hosted by Thomas Gasior MMR

    Enjoy our annual April Podcast

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    14 mins
  • #63 - Two person operation crews
    Mar 23 2024

    Operations with a two-person crew on a train. Have you tried it? Do you like it or dislike it? What job would you prefer and why?
    All these questions, plus more, are answered by our panel.

    Ken Borowski, David Hamilton MMR, Mike Jordan, William Sampson jr, Ken Zieska, and host Thomas Gasior MMR round out the crew in this episode.

    Let us know your thoughts on a two-person crew. Will the Iowa Scaled Engineering Proto Throttle make this a more popular option?

    This episode is sponsored. by the 100% Momentum Guy. Plus, the usual outtakes and banter.

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    37 mins

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  • 04-21-24

The Variety of topics.

I like how it's the same people every time. I've learned so much from this.

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Great info from a great group of model railroaders

I enjoy listening to these guys discuss issues facing anyone endeavoring to build a model railroad.

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