The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.
Discussion of model railroading and operations.
Podcasting since 2021 • 72 episodes
The Crossing Gate. Model railroad discussion.
Latest Episodes
#71 - What changes have you experienced in the hobby?
This episode is about changes to our modeling. What has evolved and made us better modelers or operators? Think about the changes to technology in your lifetime, and the new techniques being tried to achieve better models and layouts.Th...
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Episode 71
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42:05
#70 - Prototype Overhype?
Do models have to be exact replicas for you to enjoy them? Are the manufacturers being pushed too far into the museum quality construction? Our panel discusses the effect of prototype modeling on our layouts. The crew of t...
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Episode 70
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36:25
#69 - That 70's Model Railroad Show
This episode is a discussion about modeling the 1970s era. What was good about it, plus how we conveyed to our visitors that the layout is set in the 1970s. The era before the mega-mergers and the caboose and boxcars could still be found ...
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Episode 69
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38:43
#68 - Handling criticism. Trolls and out of pocket comments
Internet anonymity has encouraged trolls to make snide comments about people's modeling. How can we handle that issue? Also, how can we process advice from our crew? Does the source of the suggestions matter?Greg Dahl, Mike Jordan, and ...
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Episode 68
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34:05
#67 - Choose your own story. The future of operations.
In this episode, we discuss options for operations that go beyond CC&WB/Switchlists. Adding some nuance once in a while could be a great addition to any session. The crew in this episode are Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR, and ...
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Episode 67
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40:37