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Off the Rails with Rowdy and BethanAuthor: Jared
Join Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Executive Director Bethan Maher and Superintendent Rowdy Pierce and take a ride into the modern age of steam locomotives, cows, corn and incontinent Santas. This is an unvarnished look at the business of tourist steam railroads like you've never heard before. Language: en-us Genres: Business, History, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 7: Floods, Farewells and Full Steam Ahead
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
In this episode of Off the Rails, Rowdy and Bethan are back after a longer-than-planned break to share where they’ve been. Recorded before the big Sportsball game, there was a quick detour into Seahawks talk, and a tangent on the surprising similarities between Christmas trains and potty training.The mood shifts as they recount the Old-Testament-level flooding that hit the railroad in December, when the line (and a bridge) nearly washed away, saved only by some seriously impressive emergency work from the crew.This episode also marks recounting of an emotional milestone: Baldwin steam locomotive #70 made her final run in December, a difficult goodbye, especially for Bethan.Looking ahead, they share exciting plans for 2026, including restoring both #5 and #70, tackling major track work, reopening more of the line, and welcoming passenger trains back starting on February 14.Listener questions and In the News round things out, so get on board!Thanks to Huffman Machining Solutions is proud to sponsor this Off the Rails podcast. See how we can help with your next challenge at huggmanmachining.com
