Revival Steam

This fiction podcast inspires listeners to a future world of 21st century revenue freight and passenger trains pulled by steam locomotives in North America. The sounds are from various sources and with fictionalized narration and editing makes you think what it would sound like or even look like if steam locomotives returned to revenue service in 21st century America in the future. Special Note:If any of the content used to bring this podcast to you is under copyright protection that I am unaware of, please notify me, and I will remove it.

Revival Steam is a fiction podcast hosted by Alec Butler, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alec Butler hosts Revival Steam, a fiction show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Tenth NW RS EP "August Spectacular on Blue Ridge Grade

  Aug 10, 20261h 42mS2

  If you ever wonder what the greatest part of the ex N&W Mainline between Roanoke and Norfolk, VA, is, it is the famous Blue Ridge Grade east of Roanoke. The 1.2% climb on the western slope is among the most recognizable places to witness steam action during the 1950s. Mighty articulated locomotives hauled freight and coal trains over what N&W crews called "The Hill" alongside J-class 4-8-4s on passenger trains. Imagine an RS event happening on this piece of one of the most legendary pieces of railroading in the East. Script and Narration were polished using ChatGPT. The picture in the episode cover was created with Google Gemini AI. Sound Credits: 1. Jay Winn 2. David Sadowski of the Trolley Dodger https://thetrolleydodger.com/online-store/ 3. Daylight Sales https://www.daylightsales.net/ 4. James Ramsey & Clover House Productions 5. Beaty Brown and Pilot to Tender Record Company 6. Allan Sherry

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  Episode #20

  Ninth NW RS EP "Racing with the A's in Ohio"

  Jul 1, 20261h 8mS2

  With the 250th anniversary of America approaching, railroads are busy participating in the celebration. Imagine another part of the event in the world of Revival Steam. We are about to race through Ohio with tributes to the A Class 2-6-6-4 of the Norfolk and Western. We will hear these engines on the two lines out of Portsmouth, Ohio. They include the line along the Ohio River to Kenova, WV, and the line north to Columbus, Ohio. There will be plenty of A-Class freight train action in this episode that you'll want to hear. Enjoy, and happy 250th birthday to America! Photo Attributes for the episode Cover: 1. railfan 44, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 2. Photo taken and published by Clarence Cade, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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  Episode #19

  Eighth NW RS EP "Memorial Day on the Pokey and Tadpole"

  May 22, 202653 minS2

  <p>Memorial Day has arrived, and so has this eighth episode of the Revival Steam Podcast. We will witness steam action on several sections of the once legendary Norfolk and Western system. We will hear two trains on the line to Gilbert, WV. Then chase a train between Bluefield, VA, and Williamson, WV. We then hear trains on the two lines east and north of Portsmouth, OH. This is another exciting episode of a railroad that played a key role in supporting our brave troops who fought and died for freedom. </p><p><br></p><p>SOUND CREDITS:</p><p>1...

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  Episode #18

  SEVENTH NW RS EP " Spring Steam On Christiansburg Mountain"

  Mar 29, 20261h 38mS2

  <p>It is spring. With trees blooming and the chorus of birds returning after a winter slumber. Also in the air is the smell of steam and smoke, along with the thunderous exhaust of new Norfolk and Western Steam Locomotives. We are about to hear these N&W monsters as they tackle Christiansburg Mountain west of Roanoke towards Bluefield, VA. We will hear freight trains and passenger trains pulled by the famed engines such as Y Class 2-8-8-2s, A Class 2-6-6-4s, and J Class 4-8-4s. It's an episode you won't want to...

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  Episode #17

  SIXTH NW RS EP "WINTER COAL RUNS AROUND WILLIAMSON"

  Feb 4, 20261h 36mS2

  <p>Ever wondered what it feels like to see steam in chillyweather? This upcoming February RS Event aims to provide that experience. We'll hear the first piece of action regarding steam-powered coal trains in and out of Williamson since May 1960. This marks the end of the steam era in America with N&W Y6b #2190. Now, picture a revival of that scene this winter. Whether on branch lines or the main line, all the action is here for yourenjoyment. Relax by the fire with some hot chocolate and envision this fantastic winter steam railroading you won’t want to miss.</p>...

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