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Back to SearchEpisode 9: Unsupervised: Foam with Eric and Rowdy
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode of Off the Rails, Bethan is MIA, and the "talent" is upgraded, with Eric Mencis volunteering as Podcast Tribute.
Left without supervi…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 8: What Makes a Steam Locomotive Work?
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode of Off the Rails, Bethan and Rowdy dig into what it actually takes to make steam work on a railroad, and we do not just mean lighting…
5 months ago
Episode 7: Floods, Farewells and Full Steam Ahead
In this episode of Off the Rails, Rowdy and Bethan are back after a longer-than-planned break to share where they’ve been. Recorded before the big Sp…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 6: Unpacking the Christmas Madness
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode of Off the Rails, you'll hear about how important the Christmas season is for tourist railroads. As Rowdy jumps ship after 5 minutes…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 5 Milepost Zero: Origin Stories and Tourist Railroad Basics.
This week our ringmasters detail their entry to the three-ring circus, known as heritage railroading. Bethan’s accidental journey to Executive Direct…
9 months ago
Episode 4:Good Vibes on the 1472 Waiver
Can a 1472 waiver spark joy? Rowdy and Bethan turn FRA fine print into a darned good listen—mixing wisdom and Monty Python with their game plan for m…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 3: Heritage Rail Alliance 2025 Conference Recap
Season 1 Episode 3
Fresh off the 2025 Heritage Rail Alliance Conference in Durango, Colorado, Rowdy and Bethan sat down to record before they’d even unpacked. They cove…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 2: The impact of politics and a weakening economy on tourism and the rails.
Season 1 Episode 2
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 e…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Introduction: The Business of Heritage Railroads
Season 1 Episode 1
Join Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Superintendent Rowdy Pierce and Executive Director Bethan Maher in this first episode of Off the Rails! Why DO they …
10 months, 3 weeks ago