Episode 49

Episode 49 Topics

• Project Updates
• 2025 Cartel Christmas Challenge Introduction
• Overview of the contest and rules
• Micro Model Railway Dispatch News

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 e49:

Make It with Calvin (Budget-friendly laser-cut kits and 3D models)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/calvinwitt

 

Ian's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatch

Tom's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom

 

Popular Podcast Links... 

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/

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

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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

Episode 48

 Episode 48 Topics

• Project Updates 
• Ian's Trainfest Report Part 1
• Shoebox Challenge Contest Winners
• Micro Model Railway Dispatch Winter Issue Recap
• Ian's Trainfest Report Part 2
• Final Thoughts & Holiday 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 e48:

Mini Diorama Track Modules by Kato...

https://katousa.com/mini-dioramas/

 

Ian's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatch

Tom's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom

 

Popular Podcast Links... 

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...

"Jingle Bells" 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/

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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

Episode 47

 Episode 47 Topics

• Project Updates 
• Ian's been quite busy!
• Micro Model Railway Dispatch Autumn Issue Recap
• Ian is attending Trainfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
• November 23-24, 2024
• Ian's writing a book about micro layouts!
• Shoebox Challenge Contest in the Home Stretch
• Build phase ends on November 30, 2024
• Contest entry on December 1, 2024
• Voting begins December 2!

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 e47:

Ian's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatch

Tom's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom

 

Popular Podcast Links... 

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 46

 Episode 46 Topics

• Life & Project updates 
• Micro Model Railway Dispatch Summer Issue Recap
• Podcast Updates
• New Show Schedule starting in October 2024

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 e46:

Ian's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatch

Tom's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@microlayoutsbytom

Make It With Calvin on Etsy...

https://www.etsy.com/shop/calvinwitt

 

Popular Podcast Links... 

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 45

 Episode 45 Topics

• Project updates 
• Fourth Anniversary of the Podcast
• Leading or Preeminent Podcast?
• The Annual Micro Layout Challenges
• Ian's Fiddle Yard Idea
• Introducing Ian's YouTube Channel (link below)

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 e45:

Ian's YouTube Channel...

https://www.youtube.com/@MicroModelRailwayDispatch

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 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/

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

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

 

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

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