RMweb Gold Corbs Posted September 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Thanks Gary! That's right everyone, it's time for another episode of RAILWAY MANIA. Episode 8 Making a Scene (with Gordon Gravett) Episode 8's special guest is expert modeller Gordon Gravett, who joins us in this episode of Railway Mania as we discuss scenery on model railways, how to construct a scene, good methods and tips, what to do when a project goes wrong, among many other topics... YouTube: Audioboom version here! Edited May 23, 2022 by Corbs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I listened to one of your podcasts and thought it was great, being a bit of a phone dinosaur, is there any way of downloading them to put on a non apple MP3 player? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted October 1, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2019 That is a good question, I think the copyright protection prevents downloads of the file. I'll PM you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted November 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 9 Season 2 of Channel 5's Great Model Railway Challenge has drawn to a close. The show has been divisive amongst enthusiasts, with some lauding the appeal to the general public while others criticise the format, but what is it like to be part of such a programme and what do the contestants think of it? I sat down with Callum Willcox and Adam Ashford of The Railway Video Division, runners-up in Season 1, to find out. Audioboom version here! Edited May 23, 2022 by Corbs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I'll forward to listening to that later Corbs, enjoying the podcasts. Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted November 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2019 Another fantastic episode Corbs!!! Very insightful look at how the show worked behind the scenes! Can't wait for more!! Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2019 RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 10 - BEND IT LIKE BEYER GARRATT WITH HUW JONES Garratts were one of the most successful articulated locomotive types worldwide. In this episode, we briefly cover the history of Herbert W. Garratt's brainchild, followed by a chat with Huw Jones of the Welsh Highland Railway, who works full time keeping the NGG16s in traffic. Huw tells us about the idiosyncrasies of the Garratt design, and what makes them different to a regular loco. Audioboom version is HERE 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted January 29, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2020 RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 11 - STEAM LOCOS IN PROFILE IN PROFILE WITH CHRIS EDEN-GREEN Audioboom version is HERE In Episode 11 we sit down with Chris Eden-Green, creator and presenter of long-running series Steam Locos In Profile, and chat about how Chris came up with the show, the production process, views on preservation and volunteering, as well as producing online railway video in general. Many thanks to Chris for being on RAILWAY MANIA! Please note: this podcast is audio-only. Visit Chris’s YouTube Channel to see Steam Locos in Profile and many more videos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted March 19, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19, 2020 RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 12 - 009, LICENCE TO BUILD WITH DAN THOMAS AND PAT JAMES 009, which features 1:76 scale models on 9mm gauge track, has undergone something of a boom in recent years. I sit down with 009 fans Daniel Thomas and Pat James to talk about their personal experiences, and how the fact 009 was not served in ready-to-run form until recently pushed them to build their own stock. Thanks to Pat and Daniel for coming on the show! Daniel's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d_j_thomas517/ Pat's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pats.ng.work_bench/?hl=en A tribute to Pat James: https://www.railwaymania.net/pat-james-a-tribute Pat James was one of the most interesting and talented people I’ve ever met. Pat and I interacted online for several years before we met in early 2019, but he was one of those people who you instantly felt like you’d known for years. We’d talk about trains for hours on end and he was kind enough to be the first guest on the Railway Mania Podcast, as well as contributing the artwork for this and the 3rd episode. Sadly, Pat passed away in March 2020, well before his time. The modelling world lost one of their brightest and most promising people, a loving husband and father, and a good friend. I wanted to keep a record of his work for all to enjoy. I will miss him greatly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted April 15, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 13 - KIDS MAKING KITS WITH MAGGIE GRAVETT Children are the future of modelling, and we as a community need to nurture their interest. How to help them move up a gear and go from playing trains to building their own models? Maggie Gravett has been running children's modelling sessions for 21 years and joins us to explain how it's done and why it's so important. Thanks so much to Maggie for taking the time to come on the show! This is one of my favourite episodes so far and it was great to talk to Maggie. Here is the Audioboom version Edited April 15, 2020 by Corbs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westernviscount Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) On 15/04/2020 at 08:55, Corbs said: RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 13 - KIDS MAKING KITS WITH MAGGIE GRAVETT Children are the future of modelling, and we as a community need to nurture their interest. How to help them move up a gear and go from playing trains to building their own models? Maggie Gravett has been running children's modelling sessions for 21 years and joins us to explain how it's done and why it's so important. Thanks so much to Maggie for taking the time to come on the show! This is one of my favourite episodes so far and it was great to talk to Maggie. Here is the Audioboom version Very much looking forward to listening to this one corbs. Great quality podcast. Edited April 16, 2020 by westernviscount 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted April 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2020 Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted May 25, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2020 RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 14 - (You) Tube Trains with Callum Willcox and Adam Ashford Callum Willcox (SDJR7F88) and Adam Ashford (82A Studios) return as guests on the podcast! This time we are talking about railway channels on YouTube, Callum and Adam have both been in the game for many years and share their insights on how it came to be, and what the future holds. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted June 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2020 I listen to your podcasts while I’m running, and they certainly make the run feel shorter! will check to see if this is on Spotify so I can go out tomorrow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Just listened to your podcast, very interesting points, especially about what content you post, YouTube copyright, why YouTube best platform for what you do and windows moviemaker versus other software. Great stuff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Very much enjoyed the YouTube podcast. As a very minor league YouTuber myself, it gave me some interesting insights. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted August 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) Good morning! After taking a little break in July, here is a new episode! RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 15 MONSTER TRAINS AND CHEAP TRIPS Thomas Cook ceased trading in 2019, 178 years after Mr. Cook organised his first excursion train. This podcast episode looks into the early years of excursion travel and the explosion in popularity of ‘cheap trips’ opening up a world of experiences for the working classes throughout the mid 19th Century. Who were these people, how did it come about, what was the experience like? Edited May 23, 2022 by Corbs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted November 6, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 16 THE EXHIBITIONISTS The ongoing global pandemic has seen the cancellation of nearly all model exhibitions across the country. To keep the spirit of the event season going, several 'virtual exhibitions' have been organised. This episode, I sit down with Andy York, Phil Parker, Debbie Wood and Howard Smith from the World of Railways team to talk about their upcoming second virtual exhibition, plus the highs and lows of real-life exhibiting. HUGE thanks to the team for coming on the podcast, be sure to tune into the show on 7th and 8th November 2020 at: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/ Edited November 6, 2020 by Corbs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted May 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2021 Not one, but three new episodes! Episode 19 DEUS IN MACHINA Historian and author Anthony Dawson joins us to we talk about the circumstances surrounding early railways, particularly the Liverpool and Manchester, and the role that nonconformist religion (e.g. Quakers and Unitarians) had in this new technology. Watch/listen here: Episode 18 INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS Spring is here and it's time to get some fresh air. Joining me on this podcast episode is Garden Rail's very own Phil Parker. We're going to go into the ways you can get started with playing trains in the garden, from flat pack kits to live steam Garratts and everything else in between. Episode 17 BACK TO BULLEID At the height of World War Two, the Southern Railway introduced its first pacific tender locos, the Merchant Navy Class. Bulleid was always seeking to push the envelope with locomotive development, and the 3-cylinder Merchant Navy was packed full of features and innovations to enable more power, different maintenance regimes, and to lessen the effect the locos had on the permanent way. The locomotives were extremely powerful and capable of incredible performances, but drew criticism for several issues, notably fires which broke out within the air-smoothed casing around the boiler, a tendency for high coal and water consumption, and the restricted visibility from the casing. Between 1956 and 1960, British Railways extensively rebuilt all 30 members of the class, removing the distinctive casing, and replacing the Bulleid chain-driven valve gear with three sets of independent Walschaerts. 11 rebuilt Merchant Navies still exist today. 35011 ‘General Steam Navigation’ is one of the preserved members, but the owning group has a rather different plan to the other members of the class. ‘Number 11’ is going to have the rebuilding reversed, and be returned to its as-built condition. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 Episode 20 TALES FROM TALES FROM THE TUBE (with Jago Hazzard) The Big Smoke is a city full of stories and our podcast guest for this episode is none other than HonestTom AKA Jago Hazzard, who has been making a hugely popular series of videos on London’s transport and history. ‘Tales from the Tube’ is a fascinating look at London’s Underground. We’re going to talk about where it began, how the stories come about and (of course) time travel. Thanks to Tom for being a great guest! See Jago Hazzard on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JagoHazzard 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thanks for having me on the show! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted January 14, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) Ooh you lucky people! THREE episodes of the Railway Mania Podcast here for your delight and delectation. EPISODE 21 NARROW GAUGE, NOT NARROW MINDED WITH BEN POWELL AND ROB ROSSINGTON Ben Powell and Rob Rossington of The 009 Society join us for another look at narrow gauge modelling. They tell us about what the society can offer and the scope of what it covers (not limited to just 009 but 1:76 narrow gauge modelling in general). We also look at how the modelling scene is changing for narrow gauge as more and more manufacturers offer ready-to-run examples. Check out The 009 Society here: https://009society.com/ Thanks to Ben and Rob for coming on the podcast, and thank you to everyone who contributed photos and video, I really appreciate it! EPISODE 22 ALL ABOARD! WITH JULIAN HOLLAND Our guest for this episode is the author of numerous books on trains and railways and whose latest publication 'All Aboard!' is now on sale, it's Julian Holland! We talk about the huge variety of railway-related topics covered in the book, and Julian's own experiences of train spotting during the 1950s and 1960s. Thanks so much to Julian for coming on the podcast. 'All Aboard: Remembering Britain's Railways' is published by Times Books and available from all major booksellers. EPISODE 23 CLASH OF THE TINY WITH CHRIS EDEN-GREEN 'Steam Locomotives in Profile' is back in 2021, in the form of a feature length special focusing on IMLEC, The 2021 International Model Locomotive Efficiency Competition. Model engineers from around the country came together to test the mettle of their creations in a head-to-head 3-day competition. Chris Eden-Green returns to the podcast to tell us about it. Check out the IMLEC special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYiVhVhV21U Edited May 23, 2022 by Corbs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted May 23, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2022 RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 25 CAPTURING THE MAGIC OF STEAM with Jonathan Guilbert / Gandy Dancer Productions We are joined by none other than Jonathan Guilbert, whose YouTube channel ‘Gandy Dancer Productions’ has been an incredible source of inspiration for me and many others over the years. Jonathan has digitised and edited his colour 8mm and 16mm films, taken during the final years of British steam railways, and used his filmmaking knowledge and experience to make interesting narratives that provide an insight into both trainspotting on BR and the inner workings of industrial steam railways. Thanks so much to Jonathan for coming on the podcast, see his YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/c/GandyDancerProductions EPISODE 24 FROM THE STAGE AND INTO STEAM with the 563 Locomotive Group In Episode 24 of the Railway Mania podcast we welcome Matt, Will and Nathan from the 563 locomotive group to talk about a special loco that's spent a good deal of time treading the boards starring in 'The Railway Children' stage play and is soon to be restored to working order on the Swanage Railway. We talk about the loco's history, how it escaped the cutter's torch, its life at the NRM and then the process of de-accessioning which means it will soon be able to turn a wheel in anger once more. Visit the website for the 563 locomotive group here to find out more:https://563locomotivegroup.co.uk/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted August 17, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2022 RAILWAY MANIA PODCAST EPISODE 26 MUSIC IN MOTION with Cheryl B. Engelhardt Composer, musician and singer Cheryl B. Engelhardt may be the first person to have created an entire album start-to-finish whilst on a transcontinental railway trip. Travelling from her home in New York to Los Angeles and back, Cheryl used this time to create ‘The Passenger’, a new-age album reflecting her personal experiences. This episode, we welcome Cheryl onto the show to discuss how the idea came about, the logistics and timing of such a trip, and the creative process of making an album on a moving train. To hear more from Cheryl and to purchase her music, visit her official website here: https://www.cbemusic.com/ To listen to the episode on Audioboom, click HERE. or on YouTube here: EPISODE 27 LOVE YOUR RAILWAY with Luke Hudman The summer of 2022 has seen the return of the #LoveYourRailway campaign to social media. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Marketing Manager Luke Hudman joins us today to tell us the idea behind the campaign, why we should love our railway, and how to get involved. 'Love Your Railway’ brings together over 80 organisations from as far afield as Scotland, Snowdonia, Leighton Buzzard, and the Lake District in the nationwide campaign which shines a spotlight on heritage railway organisations, encouraging visitors to support them this summer. Spearheaded by NYMR, ‘Love Your Railway’ is a six-week campaign which runs over the summer holidays from 25th July to 4th September, with weekly themes covering conservation, education and research. Thanks so much to Luke for coming on the podcast! Click HERE for the link on Audioboom iOS users click here for Apple Podcasts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 5, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) EPISODE 28 SIGNALS TO DANGER (WITH DAN FOX) Joining us today is Dan Fox of the Signals to Danger podcast, which takes an in-depth look into the history of rail crashes in Britain. Dan talks us through the genesis of the show, key developments and learnings in British railway safety and how changing practices and technologies have affected it. We also answer some questions sent in by listeners! Thanks to Dan for taking the time to come on the show.Subscribe to Signals to Danger to hear more, or visit: https://www.signalstodanger.com/ YouTube version is below or if you'd rather listen to the audio one, it's available on all major podcasting apps. Edited December 5, 2022 by Corbs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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