{"podcast":{"title":"American Railroading Podcast","slug":"american-railroading-podcast-6263189","podcast_index_feed_id":6263189,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/american-railroading/","website_url":"http://www.americanrailroading.net/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b5d15f4a-6000-490d-99c2-cc2b8dd9517b/american-railroading.jpg","author":"American Railroading","episode_count":41,"summary":"Discover the fascinating world of American railroading with the American Railroading Podcast. Join host Don Walsh, a seasoned industry professional with over 25+ years of experience, as he explores a wide range of topics related to the railroad industry, from regulatory items and the challenges our industry faces to passenger rail excursions and recognizing U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in our industry. From the latest news and trends to insider stories and interviews with experts, each episode is packed with insights and information that will delight both casual enthusiasts and serious railroaders alike. Tune in and join the journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T12:22:43.491565+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189"},"episode":{"title":"2025 – Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed with host Don Walsh","slug":"2025-where-we-ve-been-where-we-re-headed-with-host-don-walsh","published_at":"2025-01-31T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189/2025-where-we-ve-been-where-we-re-headed-with-host-don-walsh","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189","url":"http://www.americanrailroading.net/","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a605750b-204d-4163-95ce-d099fca3fc02/AR-S03Ep01-v3.mp3","summary":"Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this, our first episode of Season 3, our host Don Walsh is our guest. Producer John joins Don on this episode and together they take us on a journey to review each of the podcast episodes from Season 2 along with a look behind the scenes and share thoughts not heard before on the episodes themselves. They also discuss audience feedback and their favorite moments from Season 2, after which Producer John then interviews Don, and they discuss his thoughts on where the industry is headed in 2025 and some hints on where the podcast is headed in Season 3. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading! You can find this episode including episode videos and more on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard! KEY POINTS:  The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally! More sponsors are coming on board in 2025! Become a podcast Sponsor today! Ai is making its way into railroading, including new technology to inspect railcars in transit. One way to determine if you’re far enough away from a hazardous situation, use your thumb. It can cost as much as $60,000.00 USD per year to maintain tank car repair certifications at just one facility. Did you know that guest, Professor John Doggett, once had his own nationally syndicated radio show? The U.S. Army Transportation Museum has over 7,000 artifacts and exhibits. 80%+ of interior lining and exterior coatings failures is due to improper surface preparation. When there’s an emergency at a railroad crossing, first thing to do is look for the little blue sign. The comment period for PHMSA’s pending ruling HM-265 has been extended to April…","meta_description":"Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this, our first episode of Season 3, our host Don Walsh is our guest. Producer John joins Don on this epis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5769,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-railroading-podcast-6263189/episodes/2025-where-we-ve-been-where-we-re-headed-with-host-don-walsh/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189/2025-where-we-ve-been-where-we-re-headed-with-host-don-walsh.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}