Podcast Episodes

Episode #42 - For the love of small layouts.

This episode of The Crossing Gate discusses the advantages of smaller-size layouts.

Less cost, less work, easier to detail, plus many other features. …

3 years, 11 months ago

Episode #41 - Rabbit Holes. How far do you dig into researching your models and operations.

In this episode, we discuss some current rabbit holes and when to stop digging. The Interweb has done research as close as our keyboard, but is it go…

3 years, 11 months ago

Episode #40 - The Operators Retreat

The Twin Cities Division is trying a new event. We call it the Operators Retreat. It will be a weekend where division members with established layout…

4 years ago

#39 - For the love of Passenger Trains

The crew discusses the advantages of operating passenger trains. From sleek streamliners that run from end to end of a layout to the local and milk r…

4 years ago

#38 - Modular railroading with Minnesota FreeMo

In this episode, we talk with members of the Minnesota FreeMo group.

Bob Sterner and John Zacharias join us to discuss modular model railroading.

We ta…

4 years, 1 month ago

Episode #37 - Virtual Model Railroading

In this episode, the Crew discusses the advantages of virtual meetings and clinics. 
From YouTube to Zoom, model railroading has changed for the bette…

4 years, 1 month ago

Episode #36 - Resin Car Kits for everyone.

This episode, we dive into the world of Resin Car Kits. We invited fellow TCD member and Master Model Railroader Lester Breuer to answer our many que…

4 years, 2 months ago

Episode #35 - Layout planning and designing for operation

We talk about layout design versus a track plan. We list some solid points for creating a layout with a life beyond the construction phase. If you wa…

4 years, 2 months ago

Episode #34 - Staging Yards. The good, the bad, the indifferent.

The crew discusses Staging yards. The ones they built and the ones they used on other layouts. What makes a good staging yard, and what are some thin…

4 years, 3 months ago

Episode #33 - Summer Modeling Ideas.

The crew discusses the projects and things they like to do during the summer months.  Attending conventions, maintaining the layout, and cleaning the…

4 years, 3 months ago