Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan
Join Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Executive Director Bethan Maher and Superintendent Rowdy Pierce and take a ride into the modern age of steam locomotives, cows, corn and incontinent Santas. This is an unvarnished look at the business of tourist steam railroads like you've never heard before.
Podcasting since 2025 • 2 episodes
Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan
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Episode 2: The impact of politics and a weakening economy on tourism and the rails.
The impact of politics and a weakening economy on tourism and a heritage railroad. Did you know that running our steam engine is significantly less expensive and more environmentally friendly to operate than our diesel engine...
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The Introduction: The Business of Heritage Railroads
Join Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Superintendent Rowdy Pierce and Executive Director Bethan Maher in this first episode of Off the Rails! Why DO they have a podcast? Listen and you'll learn the answer to that very valid question and so muc...
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