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American Railroading Podcast

Episodes

April 30, 2024

Intro to Tank Car Repair Facilities – Regulatory Compliance and Training with Dave Ronzani of AllTranstek

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Dave Ronzani – Director of Railcar Regulatory Compliance for AllTranstek. Together they discuss the enormous amount of regula…
March 27, 2024

Hazmat Safety – Rail and Transloading with Wendy Buckley of STARS HazMat Consulting

Welcome to the 1-Year Anniversary episode of the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by our very first guest of the podcast, Wendy Buckley, founder, president, and CEO of STARS HazMat …
March 5, 2024

Tech Talk – The Advantages of Embracing Technology in Rail with John Schmitter of RailState

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest John Schmitter, co-founder and CCO of RailState based in Quincy, MA. Together they discuss the advantages of embracing and u…
Jan. 31, 2024

2024 – Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed with Don Walsh

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this our first episode of Season 2, our host Don Walsh, is in fact our guest on this episode as President & CEO of consulting and brokering firm, The Revolution Rail Group base…
Dec. 20, 2023

2023 Railroading Year in Review with Sr. Wall Street Analyst - Tony Hatch

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Tony Hatch, Senior Wall Street Transportation Analyst, Founder and President of ABH Consulting based in New York City, NY. T…
Nov. 22, 2023

Difference Makers – Joe Schieszler, Sr., Founder of Rescar Companies

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by the man who gave him his start in the industry, guest Joseph F. Schieszler, Sr., Founder and Chairman of Rescar Companies, based i…
Oct. 25, 2023

Rail Resources - The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) with President, Patty Long

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Patty Long, President of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), based in Washington, DC. Together they discuss the resources RS…
Guest: Patty Long
Sept. 26, 2023

Fun Rail Excursions – The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway with Ted Johnston

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Ted Johnston, GM of The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs, CO. Together they discuss what you’ll…
Guest: Ted Johnston
Aug. 22, 2023

The U.S. Economy and Rail’s Role in It with Todd Tranausky of FTR

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Todd Tranausky, VP of Rail and Intermodal at FTR, based in Houston, TX. Together they delve into the U.S. Economy and rail’s…
July 25, 2023

Supply Chain – The Relationship Between Ports & Rail with Denson White of APM Terminals

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Denson White, CCO of APM Terminals, Pier 400 in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA. Together they delve into Supply Chai…
June 21, 2023

Recognizing U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in the Railroad Industry – with Jimmy Rogers of Boots for Troops

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Jimmy Rogers – Co-Founder, President and Executive Director of Boots for Troops. Together they touch on the history of the r…
Guest: Jimmy Rogers
May 24, 2023

MxV Rail – A Resource of Railroad Research, Education, Training and Technology with Kari Gonzales

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Kari Gonzales, President and CEO of MxV Rail (formerly TTCI). Together they discuss the Research, Education, Technology and …
Guest: Kari Gonzales
April 20, 2023

Intro to Railcar Maintenance and Inspection – Wheel Bearings with Byron Porter

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode, we'll be discussing some fascinating insights about railcar maintenance, inspection and technology. We also will highlight the important role that wheel bearing i…
Guest: Byron Porter
March 24, 2023

Safety in Hazmat Transportation by Rail with Wendy Buckley

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast hosted by Don Walsh, founder, president, and CEO of The Revolution Rail Group, a railcar consulting and brokering company, which is the anchor sponsor for the podcast. Don shares h…