Sat, 21 December 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast episode number 9. It's the first annual Christmas Spectacular! In this show renowned Lionel artist Angela Trotta Thomas visits with us. We'll talk about how she got her start, some of her favorite Lionel memories, what Christmas was like growing up and more. I'll also tell you how you can build a holiday musical car or building for under twenty dollars. To wrap up the show we'll have a big surprise as a certain Lionel elf pays us a visit to share a very special Christmas story. |
Sun, 17 November 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast episode number 8. This month John Schmid from Project Roar Publishing share his unique story of how purchasing a stack of Lionel factory production orders led to the publication of three books and the forming of a publishing company. John is a avid Lionel postwar collector and also shares his stories and insight on Lionel production and even how former Lionel employees view today's collectors. Also in this episode I give my York Fall 2013 thoughts and discuss building my first kit from Korber models for the layout. |
Fri, 18 October 2013
Direct download: Lionel_York_2013-_American_Flyer_S_gauge_news.mp3
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Fri, 18 October 2013
LCCA news from York 2013. |
Thu, 17 October 2013
Mike Reagan discusses the new Lionel Union Pacific Vision Line Big Boy.
Direct download: Lionel_York_2013_Vision_Line_Big_Boy_with_Mike_Reagan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:27pm EDT |
Thu, 17 October 2013
Rudy Trubitt director of Audio from Lionel updates us on the new Lionel LCS app and hardware. We also discuss what LCS is and how it plays into the future of the hobby.?????????????????????????????????????????
Direct download: Lionel_York_2013_-_LCS_update_and_news_.mp3
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Thu, 17 October 2013
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Wed, 16 October 2013
On this special edition of Notch 6 Andy Edelman from MTH Trains joins us to discuss the new MTH catalog, update us on the new MTH app for IOS and Android, and fill us in on why MTH's diversification into HO and S gauge is important to us in the world of O gauge. |
Sun, 13 October 2013
A quick update for the plan for Notch 6 during the TCA York meet this coming week. You'll get to hear all the big news from Lionel and MTH here first. Listen for details. |
Thu, 12 September 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Episode #7. Chris Miller from Miller Engineering drops by to chat with us about their amazing signs and lighting products for model railroads. We'll find out about some of the most unique applications that Miller products have ever been used in, and discuss the design process of their historically accurate advertising signs. I also recap the Lionel customer service open house, discuss the new Lionel LCS Ipad app, and we're looking for a few good ideas for the Fall TCA York meet. |
Wed, 14 August 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Episode #6. This month we help get your layout on the right track. Our featured guest is Steve Brennisen, founder of Ross Custom Switches. We talk track planning and tips, the early years of Ross Custom Switches, the development of new switches and more. News and events include info on the TW TrainWorx layout festival, LCCA Walt Disney World event, and much more. |
Sat, 20 July 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #7. Final recap from the Lionel Collectors Club of America 43rd Annual Convention. Today we get a state of the LCCA address from club President Dennis DeVito and Al Kolis. Great information in this show for LCCA members or those who are thinking about joining the LCCA. |
Fri, 19 July 2013
Notch 6 Special Edition 6- Lionel's Howard Hitchcock Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lionel
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #6. Friday's recap from the Lionel Collectors Club of America 43rd Annual Convention. This episode feature Lionel's Howard Hitchcock Senior Vice President and General Manager for Lionel Trains. We have spent the past few days getting an up close view at Lionel. Howard will discuss the broader mission of Lionel and how his team is learning more about the toy train market. Howard also discusses how the Lionel team is developing the same kind of passion for toy trains that is shared throughout the hobby. We also have a special call from a new LCCA memeber and Al Kolis recaps the days events. This is a must listen to episode! |
Thu, 18 July 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #4. Mid week recap from the Lionel Collectors Club of America 43rd Annual Convention. Tonight we talk with the Lionel marketing and product development teams including Mike Phillips and Matt Ashba. We'll hear how Lionel plans to reach a new generation and about an exciting new app coming to the Ipad soon called "Battle Trains". We'll also talk with Al Kolis from the LCCA about a brand new product just released completely produced in the USA. |
Thu, 18 July 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #2.1. BONUS EPISODE. We catch up with Lionel's special events manager Tom Nuzzo and find out what it takes to set up Lionel's large display, how he got his job at Lionel, and much more. *re-released 7/18 to correct file problems for Itunes* |
Wed, 17 July 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #4. Mid week recap from the Lionel Collectors Club of America 43rd Annual Convention. Tonight we have special guests from Lionel including J. Don Reece from the special events department and Mike Reagan. Mike gives us an exclusive information about his new role at Lionel and we get an in depth look at the new Lion Chief remote system and how that will impact the future of the O gauge hobby. |
Tue, 16 July 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #3. Roger Farkash from TW TrainWorx returns to the show to tell us what's going on down at their Dallas headquarters, share with us about the new sections they've added to the LCCA modular layout, and give us a few hints to building a better city on our layouts. We also recap the Tuesday events from the LCCA 43rd annual national convention. |
Mon, 15 July 2013
Notch 6 Special Edition 2- LCCA 43rd Annual convention recap 2- Dr. Richard Banz from the Southern Muesum
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #2. It's night two of the 43rd Annual Lionel Collectors Club of America annual convention. We'll recap the Mondays events with Al Kolis, hear a special announcement from the LCCA board of directors, and hear from Dr. Richard Banz from the Southern Museum. Dr. Banz is an expert in the Civil War and Great Locomotive Chase. He's also a collector of Lionel Trains. |
Sun, 14 July 2013
Notch 6 Special Edition 1- LCCA 43rd Annual convention recap 1- Ed Boyle from O Gauge Railroading Magazine
The Notch 6 Podcast Special Edition #1. It's the first night of the 43rd Annual Lionel Collectors Club of America annual convention. We'll look at the week ahead at the convention and catch up with Ed Boyle from O Gauge Railroading Magazine. Ed will discuss the Postwar Lionel 50th Anniversary Union Pacific passenger set and the resurgance of S Gauge Lionel trains. |
Tue, 9 July 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Episode #5. Our featured guest is Scott Mann, president of 3rd Rail. We discuss growing up in the business of model trains, the challenges faced by overseas manufacturing, the process by which 3rd Rail models are designed and built, and much more. News desk items include a HUGE announcement about the upcoming LCCA convention and the Notch 6 podcast. Plus I explain why I've been searching for a lapel button for ten years. |
Mon, 1 July 2013
Here it is July and you'd thought your friends over at Notch 6 had forgotten about you. Not true! Have a listen to our update and find out about what's going on in the world of O gauge podcasting. |
Thu, 30 May 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Episode #4. Our featured guest is Tom McComas, founder of TM Books and Video. We discuss the early history of TM Books and Video, including the publication of some of the first books related to the collecting of Lionel trains. We also discuss the I Love Toy Trains, Lionel Nation, and John Deere video series. You'll also find out how Tom mixed his boyhood Lionel Trains with lighter fluid to create some amazing action on his layout. News desk items include LCCA convetion, eastern division TCA York recap, and more. |
Sun, 14 April 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Episode #3. Our featured guest is Mike Reagan, head of customer service at Lionel Trains. We discuss the transformation of the Lionel service department, his background in model railroading, and much more. Also, news and events for the month of April. Topics include TCA York spring meet, product announcements from Atlas O, RMT, and a few hints of what's to come from your favorite toy train manufactures. |
Sat, 9 March 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Episode #2. Our featured guest is Roger Farkash of TW Deisgn and TW Trainworx. We discuss his involments with layout design for Lionel, BNSF Railway, and some amazing personal layouts. Also, news and events for the month of March. Topics include TCA York spring meet, the study to rebuild Norfolk and Western 611, and the new Lionel ready to run catalog. |
Wed, 13 February 2013
The Notch 6 Podcast Episode #1. Our featured guest is Carl Swanson editor of Classic Toy Trains magazine. We also talk to Al Kolis from the Lionel Collectors Club of America. The LCCA is hosting a special event with Lionel in the month of March. |
Sat, 2 February 2013
A quick introduction to the Notch 6 Podcast and a preview of our first show in February. |