From the Real Rails to the Model Tracks

All Aboard for the 15th Annual Model Train Show

This week on On the Track, Bill sits down with Joe Corsetti, Head of PR for the club, to talk about the upcoming 15th Annual Model Train Show happening November 1st and 2nd at 9535 Hwy 90, Longs, SC. Joe shares how the show continues to inspire a new generation of train lovers, with kids discovering the hobby alongside longtime enthusiasts. They also cover details for visitors, ticket info — just $5 for adults, free for kids under 12 — and a call for volunteers to help make the event a success. All Aboard!

From Military Rails to Local Airwaves

In this episode of On the Track: Myrtle Beach, we welcome back Ed Ovsenik to talk about the upcoming Fall Train Show (set for November 1–2, 2025) and his work promoting the club on local TV stations. Ed shares stories about the strong ties between the military and the railroads, how trains are still used by the armed forces today, and why so many veterans are drawn to the hobby. They also look at how the club's layout serves as the perfect first impression for visitors walking through the door. All Aboard!

Building the Town Around the Train

This week, Bill welcomes Angelo Gamache to On the Track: Myrtle Beach. Angelo shares how he first got into the hobby and his unique role in bringing layouts to life by building the towns that surround the trains. From crafting intricate structures to recreating landmarks like the Gone with the Wind house, Angelo walks us through his creative process and the techniques he uses to make each building a work of art. It's a fascinating look at how the scenery becomes just as important as the trains themselves. All Aboard!

Memorial Day on the Rails

In this special Memorial Day episode of On the Track: Myrtle Beach, Bill sits down with Ed Ovsenik to talk about his ties to the military and his experience running special trains for different branches, including the Army and Navy. Ed shares how the military still uses trains today, and what it's like to coordinate these unique runs. We also touch on plans to bring the tradition back for Veterans Day and hear stories from Pat MacAfee's visit to Parris Island. It's a heartfelt look at the connection between railroads and the men and women who serve. All Aboard!

From the Real Rails to the Model Tracks

This week, Bill welcomes new club member Mike Voisine to On the Track: Myrtle Beach. Before joining the world of model railroading, Mike was a real-life railroad conductor for the Vermont Railroad. He shares how he first got into the hobby, what drew him to railroading, and the path that led him from full-size trains to miniature ones. Mike gives us an inside look at the training process, the routes he worked, his day-to-day responsibilities, and what it was like working alongside a real train crew. It's a fascinating conversation that bridges the gap between authentic railroad experience and model railroading passion. All Aboard!