We Are Railfans Podcast

Geoff Marshall: A YouTube journey to All the Stations

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:30:19 GMT

Sam sees out 2021 with Geoff Marshall, of 'All the Stations' fame, to talk tube trains and YouTube, station challenges and what makes the USA so alluring for railfans.

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Siddy Holloway: Bringing London Underground secrets to life

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:17 GMT

Sam talks about London's hidden transport gems with Siddy Holloway, Engagement Manager at the London Transport Museum and co-presenter of UKTV's 'Secrets of the London Underground'.

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Jonathan Glancey: Thunderous Steam Journeys

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:00:47 GMT

Broadcaster, author and avid railfan Jonathan Glancey takes Sam through some of his once-in-a-lifetime railway experiences from across the globe as well as his work on the book LOGOMOTIVE.

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NJ TRANSIT: Tales from a 40-year career

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:23:47 GMT

Sam talks to US railroad engineer Mr Jim Rooney about his days with NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey, the locomotives he has operated and the joy of railroading in the USA.

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Hornby: 100 years and beyond! (Special Edition)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:21:19 GMT

Sam talks to Simon and Montana from Hornby, about their journey into the rail hobby, their new television series, A Model World, and why Hornby still continues to fascinate railfans young and old.

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Absolute trains - Radio and the railways

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:30:06 GMT

Absolute Radio host Richie Firth talks to Sam about his early railfan memories as well as how simulation can be a way for enthusiasts to enjoy the hobby peacefully.

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HS2, Working on the world's oldest railway buildings

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:14 GMT

HS2's Jon Millward talks to Sam about the world's oldest railway buildings and how they relate to Europe's largest infrastructure project.

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That first time on the footplate

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:58 GMT

Sam talks to We Are Railfans web editor Joe Rogers about his first time on the footplate of a steam locomotive. They also discuss Joe's railfan origins and how heritage railways can provide access to footplate experiences for railfans and members of the public.

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Maintenance driving - keeping the network running

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:11 GMT

Sam talks to Martin Clitheroe who made the jump from driving passenger trains to Railway Tampers for Colas Rail. He explains what maintenance drivers do, how the trains operate and why they are so vital for the network.

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Driving a virtual train

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:47:12 GMT

Sam talks to Matt Peddlesden, Senior Producer on Train Sim World. They talk about train simulators and what virtual driving can offer that the real world can’t.

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LINT 41 - Going International and learning the rails

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Sam talks to Danish train driver, Saskia. They talk about learning local lines and languages, the difference in procedures between nations and Saskia's current train - Denmark's LINT 41.

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HST Intercity 125 - Driving the icon

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:10:58 GMT

Sam talks to Ian McTeague, driver of the HST for 35 years. They talk about starting your journey as a driver, some of the challenges they face and what makes the HST such a joy to operate.

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Ben Ando on the golden age of British railways

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Sam talks to Ben Ando about the golden age of the British railways, and they discuss whether railfans still have the golden days to come.

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