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Proto-Future and the Beginner's Guide to Model Railroading

Proto-Future and the Beginner's Guide to Model Railroading

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This is a joint feed for the Beginner’s Guide to Model Railroading (BGT) and the Proto-Future Podcast (PFP), a fresh take on model railroading which covers modern transit, intercity passenger rail, and walkable, climate-just, and racially equitable urban environments.

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    Proto-Future 15: How to Ride Amtrak Part 2: Reserving and Riding a Train
    Dec 31 2025

    Part 2 of how to ride Amtrak, finding a train, understanding service classes, booking a ticket, waiting at the station, and the onboard experience, recorded from the Coast Starlight.
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    36 mins
  • Proto-Future 14: Interview with Tyler Trahan Part 1, Urbanism, Train Clubs, Railroad Museums, and Equity

    Proto-Future 14: Interview with Tyler Trahan Part 1, Urbanism, Train Clubs, Railroad Museums, and Equity
    Nov 30 2025

    Part 1 of an interview with modeler savant, Tyler Trahan, covering his history in model railroading, museum, and steam railroading, and his thoughts on manifestos, passenger trains, virtual modeling, club inclusivity, and public outreach.

    Please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bgtmrring
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Proto-Future 13: How to Ride Amtrak Part 1: The Entire Timetable

    Proto-Future 13: How to Ride Amtrak Part 1: The Entire Timetable
    Oct 31 2025

    Part 1 of how to ride Amtrak, giving a brief history and describing the destinations and operations of every single route on the timetable, recorded onboard the Sunset Limited.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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