About Our Podcast

Don Walsh is an industry subject matter expert with 25+ years of experience in the railcar industry. He is the founder, President & CEO of consulting and brokering firm, The Revolution Rail Group, Inc based in Conroe, TX. His passion for the industry, combined with his extensive knowledge and vast industry relationships, make him the perfect guide for our listeners. Don brings a unique perspective to the American Railroading Podcast, sharing stories and insights that only someone with his level of expertise and real-life hands-on industry experience could provide. As an industry veteran, Don knows the ins and outs of the industry and is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation for this vital aspect of American transportation, history and culture. Additionally, his patriotism will be front and center as he will make a focused effort to recognize U.S. Armed Forces Veterans within the industry on various podcast episodes.

Through Don's engaging personality, informative storytelling and strong relationships with a broad network of experts from all aspects of the industry, the American Railroading Podcast aims to provide our listeners with perspectives on the latest news, trends, innovations and challenges in railroading within the United States, and beyond, as well as some railroading history and fun discussions regarding passenger rail excursions listeners can go on to achieve the railroad experience for themselves. We are committed to producing high-quality content that is both educational and entertaining, and we hope that you will join us on this journey to explore the fascinating world of American railroading. Welcome aboard the American Railroading Podcast, hosted by Don Walsh.

About the Host

Don Walsh

Founder, President & CEO

Don Walsh began his career in the railcar segment of the railroad industry in 1997. His career began as a trainee in a railcar maintenance, cleaning, paint and lining facility. He then grew to take on Plant Manager, Director and VP level roles for industry leaders and facilitated the creation of a start-up mobile railcar maintenance and repair company prior to creating The Revolution Rail Group, a railcar consulting and brokering firm in the railroad industry, in 2017. Mr. Walsh has developed a diverse industry background in leadership roles for railcar maintenance providers Rescar, Greenbrier, Transco, Freedom Railcar Solutions, and Fortune 50 railcar owner and lessor GE. He has also nurtured industry relationships with railcar owners, lessors, shippers, brokers, 3PL's, transloaders, railcar and parts manufacturers, facility equipment providers, EHS and HAZMAT organizations, Level III NDT providers, investment groups, IT companies, engineering firms, the AAR, FRA, BOE, DOT, STB, PHMSA, Class 1 and short-line railroads, in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as local and state economic development boards, members of Congress and Senate. Mr. Walsh's deep and diverse industry experience, along with his far-reaching industry relationships are a unique and valued asset to The Revolution Rail Group's customers and the American Railroading Podcast audience alike.