Iron City Roundhouse Report Season 1 EP 1

About Iron City Roundhouse Report Season 1 EP 1

Model Railroading

Publisher

Pat Moore

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Season 2 Episode 20 "What's New? with the NMRA

   In this episode, Bradd and Pat sit down with two key leaders from the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)—Standards and Conformance Manager Andy Zimmerman and Achievement Program Manager Ray Persing. Together, they dive into some of the biggest news and developments shaping the hobby today, including the record-breaking T-TRAK layout in Chattanooga, the introduction of the new Modular Railroading Achievement Program certificate, and the NMRA's recent decision to reduce annual dues to $50. The discussion also explores the mechanics of T-TRAK operations, layout portability, guest hobby origins, and what these changes mean for the future of model railroading.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Season 2 Episode 19 Yardmasters "Showcase Preview"

   Join Pat and Brad for Episode 19 of the Iron City Roundhouse Report as they preview fall showcases featuring Yardmasters, layout tours, remote ops, and practical tips for modelers at every stage. Upcoming showcases from: Tom's (Split Rock Mining Company), Jimmy's (Wheeling & Lake Erie East End), Pat's (Conemaiugh Valley Branch), Richard's (Long Valley Branch) — viewer's choice), and Todd's (NYS&A Pittsburgh division).

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Season 2 Episode 18 "Historic Summer" with Kasandra Ortiz from Norfolk Southern

   Season 2, Episode 18 — “Historic Summer” Bradd and Pat welcome Kasandra Ortiz, communications manager at Norfolk Southern, for a conversation packed with railfan energy. They dive into the excitement surrounding the Big Boy tour, the railroad’s 250th anniversary commemorative locomotives, and how railfans have helped bring communities together during a landmark summer. They also explore Norfolk Southern’s safety outreach — from the Safety Train to Operation Lifesaver partnerships — and how the railroad works with first responders and the public to promote awareness and rail safety.

Who has been a guest on Iron City Roundhouse Report Season 1 EP 1

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kevin Squire
• Mike Desensi
• Tom Catalano
• Young Guns
• Chris Ketch

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

8,179,259

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

81

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