{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Johnson City Living","title":"205. All Aboard: Discovering the Johnson City Railroad Experience","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/614c260c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3006,"description":"About the Guests:Dr. Fred Alsop: An esteemed figure in ornithology and biology, Dr. Fred Alsop has dedicated decades to academia at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). After 48 years of full-time teaching, he remains active by directing the Johnson City Railroad Experience, a passion project combining his love for trains and education. His extensive background includes chairing ETSU's Department of Biology and authoring 18 books on birds.Carson Sailor: With a background in museum management and a master’s degree from Appalachian State University, Carson Sailor transitioned from North Florida and Boone, North Carolina, to Johnson City, Tennessee. He is instrumental in building the Johnson City Railroad Experience into a dynamic hub for education and community engagement, leveraging his experience and passion for museums.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of Colin Johnson's podcast, guests Dr. Fred Alsop and Carson Sailor discuss the vibrant development of the Johnson City Railroad Experience. Dr. Alsop, with his extensive background in biology and passion for trains, along with Carson, a seasoned museum manager, are dedicated to transforming this hub into a central pillar of both community and education in Johnson City, TN. This project aims to invigorate interest in railroads while also preserving and elaborating on the local history tied to these once vital lines of transport.Delving into the intricacies of the Johnson City Railroad Experience, the guests reveal the meticulous thought behind its development, logos of an engaging community, and the potential promise Amtrak's advancements hold for cities like theirs. The conversation highlights key aspects of the experience, such as interactive exhibits, educational outreach efforts, and community events like \"Track or Treat\". Through their conversation, Alsop and Sailor illustrate the ways in which the railroad positively impacted Johnson City and continue to be an influential factor in its community...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kVR7xJ03NYhfF8_sXtvBTfSHl3i_ZVCt1UjNi6axA5o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjQw/NGFjNzI2N2RiMTky/ZmZiMTFmOTA5YThl/MWViNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}