Podcast

O Gauge Evolution Podcast

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Join Zac and none other than Matt aka Uncle Salty, as the guys sit down and talk trains. The guys will talk about the latest in the O gauge hobby as O Gauge continues to evolve, you never know what guests is likely to stop by.

Episodes
26
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 8 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

26 episodes, newest first

  1. 1 hr 8 min
  2. Episode #24 - RJ's Trains

    Show notes

    RJ from RJ's Trains stop by for a chat and to give some updates to what he has been up to.

    RJ's Trains - (1) RJ's Trains - YouTubeJoin the Discord - https://discord.gg/PygYVV3T

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 3 min
  3. Episode #23 - Curtis Koch - Broadway Limited

    Show notes

    Today we get a HO scale manufacture to stop by and talk trains. Curtis from Broadway Limited stops by and talks about what is going on at Broadway with some fantastic products coming in the future.

    Broadway Limited - The Cutting Edge Leader in Sound Equipped Model TrainsJoin the Discord - https://discord.gg/PygYVV3T

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 8 min
  4. Episode #22 - Jay Escamilla - 3rd Rail

    Show notes

    Jay from 3rd rail stops but to talk about some of the projects he has going at 3rd Rail and just catch up with what he has been up to.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 24 min
  5. Episode #21 - Jeramiah - CCMF Trains vol 3

    Show notes

    Jeramiah stops by for the 3rd time to give updates about the CCMF app and just catch up with what he has been up to.

    CCMF Trains - ⁠⁠(1746) CCMF Trains - YouTube⁠⁠

    Join the Discord - https://discord.gg/PygYVV3T

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 24 min
  6. Episode #20 - Scott Griggs from Trainz.com

    Show notes

    Scott Griggs from Trainz.com stops by to talk how things are going at everybody favorite place to look for missing pieces for their collection. Use my code at Trainz: JOKER26

    Trainz - Trainz | Collectible Model Trains for Hobbyists

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 3 min
  7. Episode #19 - Mike Reagan from MTH Parts and Trainwox

    Show notes

    Mike Reagan has been all around this hobby over the years from Train America to Lionel to MTH and Trainworx. Come hang out with me and Mike and see what he has going on.

    MTH Parts and Sales - MTH Electric Trains

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 25 min
  8. Episode #18 - David from the Old Engine House

    Show notes

    David is the owner of the Old Engine House, a train dealer in Canada. David hits on some the challenges of starting a new store and dealing with having customers in the US and Canada.

    Old Engine House - Old Engine House

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 15 min
  9. Episode #17 - Stu Rankin, The Custom Run King!!!

    Show notes

    Stu Rankin is the mastermind behind all the fantastic custom runs that Metca does as well has being a former President of the TCA.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 9 min
  10. Episode #16 - Jim Gamble. aka Jim Gam The Train Man

    Show notes

    The famous Jim Gamble stops by to talk trains and being a member of the NJ High Railers.

    Jim Gamble - Jim Gamble (@jimgamthetrainman) • Instagram photos and videosJoin the Discord - https://discord.gg/PygYVV3T

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 10 min
  11. Episode #15 - Jeramiah - CCMF Trains vol 2

    Show notes

    Jeramiah from CCMF trains stops by again to give updates to his inventory software project and talk custom run big boys.

    CCMF Trains - ⁠(1746) CCMF Trains - YouTube⁠

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 24 min
  12. Episode #14 - Post York with Sid

    Show notes

    Sid from Sids Trains joins to talk about the 2026 Spring York and all the activities that took place. And lets take a look at the new Vision Line Big Boy.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    Sids Trains - (1924) Sid's Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 3 min
  13. Episode #13 - Jeramiah - CCMF Trains.

    Show notes

    Jeramiah from CCMF trains stops by to talk about his recent videos that have been all the buzz in the hobby as of late. And shows of a new incredible piece of software to help you out with your inventory.

    CCMF Trains - (1746) CCMF Trains - YouTubeJoin the Discord - https://discord.gg/PygYVV3T

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 44 min
  14. Spring York 2026 - The time has come. See you there!!!!

    Show notes

    York is among us boys. Check out the knowledge the Captain of the Purple Hall - Ryan Newman drops on the topic of the York Train Show. Hope to see you guys there!!!

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    1 hr 26 min
  15. Episode #12 - Mr. Muffin's Trains, do you know the Muffin Man?

    Show notes

    Mr Muffin joins me tonight. Join along to see what is going on in the world of Mr Muffin Trains.

    Mr Muffin Trains - MrMuffin'sTrains

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    57 min
  16. Episode #11 - Chris's Trains and Things, let catch up!!!!

    Show notes

    Well look who we have found today. Chris Montagna from Chris's Trains and Things. Lets see what my friend has been up to.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    (1452) Chris's Trains and Things - YouTube

    51 min
  17. Episode #10 - Let's have a talk with Kevin Quinn

    Show notes

    Join me has I have a conversation with Kevin Quinn. See what is going on with Kevin. As we talk about what is going on in the train hobby.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    52 min
  18. Episode #9 - Lionel has been sold, and an old friend has stopped by!!!

    Show notes

    Wow what has it been 2 months, time to get back to the podcasts. Join Zac and a longtime friend to talk about a few hot topics in the hobby.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    57 min
  19. Episode #8 - 3rd Rail is coming after our money, on to 2026

    Show notes

    Joker and Salty hit on some great topics in this episode. 3rd rail catalog, incoming Lionel catalog. and a look back at 2025

    To order a hand crafted glass email saltyyglass@gmail.com

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    Uncle salty - ⁠⁠⁠(196) Uncle Salty - YouTube⁠⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    46 min
  20. Episode #7 - A white whale has been caught!!!!

    Show notes

    Joker and Salty hit on some great topics in this episode. VL Hudsons, 3rd Rail Catalog, the Lenny's and oh yeah a white whale has been caught!!!

    To order a hand crafted glass email saltyyglass@gmail.com

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    Uncle salty - ⁠⁠(196) Uncle Salty - YouTube⁠⁠Jokers Trains - ⁠⁠(196) Jokers Trains - YouTube

    51 min