We Are Railfans Podcast
By We Are Railfans
We are Railfans Podcast - For railfans, by railfans. Exploring all areas of the rail hobby from all around the globe, bringing together the community of rail enthusiasts. www.wearerailfans.com
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Latest episode
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Geoff Marshall: A YouTube journey to All the Stations
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. See -
Siddy Holloway: Bringing London Underground secrets to life
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'. See -
Jonathan Glancey: Thunderous Steam Journeys
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. See -
New Jersey Transit: Tales from a 40-year career
Sam talks to US railroad engineer Mr Jim Rooney about his days with New Jersey Transit, the locomotives he has operated and the joy of railroading in the USA. See -
Hornby: 100 years and beyond! (Special Edition)
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. -
Absolute trains - Radio and the railways
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. See -
HS2, Working on the world's oldest railway buildings
HS2's Jon Millward talks to Sam about the world's oldest railway buildings and how they relate to Europe's largest infrastructure project. See -
That first time on the footplate
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 … -
Maintenance driving - keeping the network running
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. -
Driving a virtual train
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. See