Episode 44

 Episode 44 Topics

• Project updates 
• The 2023 Cartel Christmas Challenge Winner Interview
• Ian & Tom speak with Tom Bowdler

Cast:

Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  
Announcer: Shawn Branstetter

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e44:

New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)

        https://microcartel.wordpress.com

Tom's Micro Layout Blog...

https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/

Ian's Micro Railway Blog

https://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ 

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

 Facebook Pizza Layout Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670

 Model Railway Resources

https://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/

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Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Honey Bee" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 43

Episode 43 Topics

• Project updates 
• The 2024 Cartel Christmas Challenge
• Ian's 0 Scale Virtual Exhibition Opportunity
• Writers needed for the Micro Railway Cartel Blog

Cast:

Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  
Announcer: Shawn Branstetter

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e43:

New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)

        https://microcartel.wordpress.com

Tom's Micro Layout Blog...

https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/

Ian's Micro Railway Blog

https://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ 

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

 Facebook Pizza Layout Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670

 Model Railway Resources

https://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/

........................................................ 

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 42 Updated

 Episode 42 Topics

• A New Name and Blog
• Project updates 
• Changes in the Hobby
• Micro Model Railway Dispatch Info
• Trainfest 2024 Discussion

Cast:

Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  

Announcer: Shawn Branstetter

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e42:

New Blog for the Micro Railway Cartel (formerly The Micro Model Railroad Cartel)

        https://microcartel.wordpress.com

Tom's Micro Layout Blog...

https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/

Ian's Micro Railway Blog

https://iansmicrolayouts.blogspot.com/ 

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

 Facebook Pizza Layout Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670

 Model Railway Resources

https://microcartel.wordpress.com/micro-model-railway-sites/

........................................................ 

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 41

 

Episode 41 Topics

• 2023 Cartel Challenge Winner
• Project updates 
• The Christmas Putz
• Christmas Challenge Recap
• New Year's Modeling Resolutions
• Merry Christmas Wishes

Cast:
Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  
Announcer: Shawn Branstetter

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e41:

History of the Christmas Putz

https://padutchcompanion.com/2020/12/18/history-of-the-christmas-putz/

Collecting Cardboard Putz Houses

http://www.cardboardputzhouses.com/

Papa Ted's Place

https://cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/categories.html

 

Tom's Micro Layout Blog...

https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/

Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog

https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

 at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

 

 Facebook Pizza Layout Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670

 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

 

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Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Jingle Bells" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 40

 Episode 40 Topics

• Project updates 
• A New Facebook Group featuring Pizza Layouts
• Exhibiting Micro Layouts
• The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information
• Ian's Vacation Inspiration 

Cast:
Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  
Announcer: Shawn Branstetter

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e40:

Ian's Granite City Train Show Report

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3WBGSeYu6Q

Ian's  

Facebook Pizza Layout Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/191063817370670

Tom's Micro Layout Blog...

https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/

Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog

https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

 at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

 

........................................................ 

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 39

 Episode 39 Topics

• Project updates 
• IKEA Products To Use for Micro Layouts
• The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information
• Practice Makes Perfect

Cast:
Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  
Announcer: Shawn Branstetter

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e39:

Ian's Sixteen Millimeter Footsteps Blog...

https://sixteenmillimeterfootsteps.blogspot.com/

Tom's Micro Layout Blog...

https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/

IKEA Hackers

www.ikeahackers.net

Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog

https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

 at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

 

........................................................ 

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 38

Episode 38 Topics

• The Micro Model Railway Dispatch gets a facelift
• Project updates 
• The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information
• Thoughts about using Blogs, Forums, and Social Media

Cast:

Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy  
Announcer: Shawn Branstetter 

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e38:

Ian's Sixteen Millimeter Footsteps Blog...

https://sixteenmillimeterfootsteps.blogspot.com/

Tom's Micro Layout Blog...

https://microsbytom.wordpress.com/

Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog

https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

  at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

........................................................ 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

Episode 37

🎉 Our 3rd Anniversary Show! 🎉

Cast:

Hosts: Ian Holmes & Tom Conboy 

Special Guest: Ken Hutnik 

Announcer: Shawn Branstetter 

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e37:

Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog

https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

  at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Hillbilly Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

........................................................ 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

Episode 36

Episode 36 Topics

• Project Updates
• The Dispatch e-Zine Issue 8 Recap
• The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Information

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e36:

Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog

https://mmrrc.blogspot.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

  at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

........................................................ 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.htm

Episode 35

 Episode 35 Topics

• Project Updates
• The 2023 Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Rollout
• The Dispatch e-Zine Spring Issue News

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e35:

Official Micro Challenge 2023 Rules at the Cartel Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/446880498758158

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

  at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

........................................................ 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

Episode 34

 Episode 34 Topics

• Is Ian really retired???
• Project Updates
• Joe Gilmartin Interview
• Joe is the winner of the 2022 Micro Layout Challenge
• Recap of the Christmas issue of the Dispatch e-zine

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e34:

http://layoutdesigns.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

  at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

........................................................ 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html

Episode 33

 Topics for Episode 33...

• Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 7 goes live.
• Ian in Relaxed Mode
• Joe Gilmartin wins the 2022 Micro Christmas Layout Challenge 
• Discussion about the 2022 Challenge
• Project Updates and Trainfest Report
• Micro Model Railway Dispatch Issue 7 Discussion
• Big Announcement from Ian

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e33:

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine  

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

 Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian

  at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

........................................................ 

Links Page for Inspiration...

https://microcartel.blogspot.com/p/links-for-inspiration.html