Join Matt R, Matt Z, Johnny, and John S as they discuss the Model Railroading Industry, review New Products in Catalog Shows, and chat with Company Leaders and Members of the Community🎙
Host John S (RetroMikado) discusses his evolving train collecting journey and scale preferences in this interview episode.
26 Jan 2026
Episode 93 - Unfiltered Reactions - Lionel 2026 V1 Catalog Review with the Crew
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The Miniature Models Podcast Crew reviews the latest 2026 V1 catalog from Lionel. We give our unbiased and unfiltered look at what Lionel is bringing to the table in 2026.
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Miniature Models Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/miniature_models_podcast/
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NPL Customs Store
etsy.com/shop/NPLCustoms
This Podcast is now available on Spotify and Amazon Music / Audible. We are also available from our usual sources like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OOWgO2vvI38ZFOtF4BxkU?si=2a853e2b36a44f80
YouTube Music Podcasts: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbs761BIEfXYancom0rY3kTQSjFbGvsnJ&si=cjCOiYwOQhxMPV4R
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Where you can find the Hosts:
Matt R (WC Model Railroad)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wcmodelrailroad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchicagorailroad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wc_model_railroad/
Matt Z (TrainLover9943)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trainlover9943
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainlover9943
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matts.hobbies/
Johnny N (Audamus)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Audamus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Audamus-Trains-100075521222163/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audamus_trains/
John S (RetroMikado)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@retromikado
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retromikado96/
Sid (Sid's Trains)
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SidsTrains
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sidney.flumbaum
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sidneystrains/
Questions about upgrading your engine with Sid? Email him: sidstrains773@gmail.com
Music: Good Vibe by Twisterium from Pixabay
Please Note: The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate. We do not constitute advice or services. Please seek advice from an appropriate legal professional in your state, county, or city.
27 Dec 2025
Episode 92 - EXCLUSIVE CATALOG INSIGHT | Reviewing the Sunset 3rd Rail Catalog With Jokers Trains
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For the first time ever, the Miniature Models Podcast Crew joins forces with Zac from Joker's Trains and the O-Gauge Evolution Podcast, and our good friend and industry leader Jay from Sunset 3rd Rail as we get exclusive insight on the newest catalog from one of our favorite manufacturers.
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The Miniature Models Podcast is part of the Trainz.com Partner Program.
If you plan on buying from them, please use our Affiliate Link: https://www.trainz.com/MMOP
You can also use our unique Promo Code: MMOP for $10 off a single purchase on the Trainz.com website
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Miniature Models Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MattandMattTrainsPodcast
Miniature Models YouTube Page:
https://www.youtube.com/@miniaturemodelspodcast
Miniature Models Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/miniature_models_podcast/
Miniature Models Podcast Merchandise
https://www.redbubble.com/people/MandM-Podcast/shop
NPL Customs Store
etsy.com/shop/NPLCustoms
This Podcast is now available on Spotify and Amazon Music / Audible. We are also available from our usual sources like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OOWgO2vvI38ZFOtF4BxkU?si=2a853e2b36a44f80
YouTube Music Podcasts: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbs761BIEfXYancom0rY3kTQSjFbGvsnJ&si=cjCOiYwOQhxMPV4R
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miniature-models-podcast/id1527505788
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Where you can find the Hosts:
Matt R (WC Model Railroad)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wcmodelrailroad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchicagorailroad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wc_model_railroad/
Matt Z (TrainLover9943)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trainlover9943
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainlover9943
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matts.hobbies/
Johnny N (Audamus)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Audamus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Audamus-Trains-100075521222163/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audamus_trains/
John S (RetroMikado)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@retromikado
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retromikado96/
Sid (Sid's Trains)
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SidsTrains
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sidney.flumbaum
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sidneystrains/
Questions about upgrading your engine with Sid? Email him: sidstrains773@gmail.com
Where you can find the Guests:
Jay Escamilla (3rd Rail)
Website: https://www.thirdandtownsendmodels.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetmodels3rdrail/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunsetModelsInc/
Zac (Jokers Trains)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_44N3G7hDvODcEJf67xM6g
Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/YcTX2hGeVg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokers_trains/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jokerstrains/
Music: Good Vibe by Twisterium from Pixabay
Please Note: The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate. We do not constitute advice or services. Please seek advice from an appropriate legal professional in your state, county, or city.
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Episode 94 - Train Collecting in the Modern Era
Published 20 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I always... G-Scale is the other love. I will always... If I do nothing else through the rest of my life, I will do Scale O, and I will do... I have a little bit of post-war still as well, but I will also do G-Scale, and mainly LGB. It's just... I don't know if it's just the being German. I just feel drawn to it. It's like my natural, like the moth to the flame, the German yearns for the LGB. It's just, it was such a, like, I would always see it in like all the toy stores in the early 2000s, like KB Toys and Mother May I and Toys R Us and all the places we would go during the holidays I've talked about before on the Christmas shows. […]
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