Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan
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.
Off the Rails with Rowdy and Bethan
Episode 5 Milepost Zero: Origin Stories and Tourist Railroad Basics.
This week our ringmasters detail their entry to the three-ring circus, known as heritage railroading. Bethan’s accidental journey to Executive Director, Rowdy’s childhood fascination that turned into a lifetime on the rails. This episode includes a thoughtful discussion on Jim Wrinn’s 10 Rules for Tourist Railroads, a bit of discussion about ever-changing social media algorithms and more Q&A. Origin stories, practical wisdom and good vibes coupled into one tidy consist. Choo Choo!
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