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Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Join us as we bring you stories from model railroaders just like you. We talk to enthusiasts across the hobby and learn about their beginnings, challenges, accomplishments and ultimately what excites and motivates them. Come hang out with us Around The Layout and be inspired to create your own model railroading story to share.

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47:34

What's Happening In Model Railroading - December 2024...

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2024/12/17

'Tis the season for twinkling lights, but the ones we're talking about aren't on a Christmas tree. They are the LED's that bring remarkable realism to your layout in the form of lighted vehicles and details from East Coast Circuits. Business Manager Neal Multz from ECC joins Tony and Ray to share the latest from this Rhode Island based company, including their upgrades to fire trucks, pickups, construction barrels and more. Later, Tony tells us about new releases from Bachmann, Rapido Trains, MAC

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64:31

ATLP Rewind - Allen Whitaker & The Tennessee Southern...

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2024/12/16

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 12, 2024Keeping a long family tradition of railroading, Allen Whitaker comes by to tell us about how, from a young age, he was exposed to the prototype, particularly the Southern Railway which inspired his freelance Tennessee Southern Railway. Allen shares how his career as a railroader has affected operations on his layout, and how knowing too much can be a challenge as a model railroader. Later, Allen shares his experience with having the Tennessee Southern

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61:09

Talking Ops with Don Irace - River Belt Lines Ops...

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2024/12/10

You don't need a massive layout to create long lasting and enjoyable operations. That's the message Paul Cassar delivers on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace as he describes his River Belt Line HO scale switching layout. Paul tells us how he's centered operations around a freelance concept involving 3 fallen flag railroads and the cornerstone industry of a brewery. Paul also talks switchlists and how he's turned them into a hobby within the hobby. Learn more about this episode on our

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63:06

ATLP Rewind - Tim Garland & The Seaboard Central -...

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2024/12/09

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released February 27, 2024In our past interviews, we've found that freelance model railroaders have amazing stories to tell and Tim Garland is no exception. On this episode, Tim tells us how he got started in the hobby and how at 14 years old, his mind was made up about becoming a railroader. Tim shares how the story of the Seaboard Central was developed, how it's a form of protest against changes he's observed in the railroad industry, and how the second version of the

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61:20

Justin Mitchell & The Santa Fe Surf Line

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2024/12/03

It's a pure joy to meet modelers from around the globe and explore their why. On this episode, we're introduced to Justin Mitchell from Sydney, Australia who, from a young age, has been fascinated with the Santa Fe and is recreating the 1950's Surf Line. Justin tells us how, from thousands of miles and decades away, learned about this California coast line and applied it to his layout.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/134Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek

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65:16

ATLP Rewind - Steve McEwen & Brooklyn Park - February...

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2024/12/02

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released February 6, 2024How did a Brit decide to model an American railroad? Blame it on Budweiser! That's one of the things we learn on this episode of Around The Layout as we chat with Steve McEwen about his model railroading journey and how his trips to the United States influenced his choice to model the New York & Atlantic Railway in a freelance way that addresses his wants in an operating layout. We also learn the why behind Steve's YouTube channel, The

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73:38

Creating More Realistic Industries with Kevin Tully

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2024/11/26

Ever been to someone's layout and said "I have that exact kit!" Perhaps it's time to make your layout industries unique to you and your layout with a more prototypical approach. Kevin Tully of Tully Models tells us how, from learning more about industries such as grain and feed mills, then taking what you've learned and adding it to your facilities. We also find a common theme in the answers submitted for the Question Of The Month.Learn more about today's episode on our

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53:01

ATLP Rewind - Isaac Fabris & The CN/IC Heyworth Spur...

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2024/11/25

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released January 30, 2024Want proof that the hobby isn't dying and young folks are into model railroading? Allow us to present, once again, Isaac Fabris and his CN/IC Heyworth Spur. It's been quite a while, so we were overdue for an update and Isaac brings us up to speed on the changes he's made on his layout and how changing his era has allowed him to narrow his focus, keep what he loves, but set up guardrails that keeps him from buying all of the latest locomotive

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52:22

What's Happening In Model Railroading - November 2024...

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2024/11/19

The holiday season is fast approaching and it's time to get your wish list ready. On this episode of What's Happening In Model Railroading, we talk to Mike and Jeff Zucker from Spring Creek Model Trains to find out what should be in your letter to Santa and discuss how to buy the right train set for the enthusiastic child to keep them engaged. Later, Tony and I talk about new releases from Rapido, InterMountain, Broadway Limited and more.Learn more about this episode on our

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65:12

ATLP Rewind - Neil Schofield & CP Rail's Newport &...

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2024/11/18

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released January 23, 2024Neil Schofield and his CP Rail's Newport & Lyndonville Subdivision has been our guest wish list since the start of the podcast, so when Neil reached out to be on the podcast, there was quite the celebration! Before telling us about his amazing layout, Neil tells us about his start in model railroading and forcing the transition era on his dad's steam era layout and how road trips to the northernmost parts of New England planted the seed for his

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62:25

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Santa Fe Hereford Sub...

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2024/11/12

It's been nearly two years to the day since we last had Sammy Carlile on Around The Layout Podcast and considering the amazing amount of things to talk about with his Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision, that's completely unacceptable! Making up for lost time, he's our guest for this month's Talking Ops with Don Irace, where Sammy shared how he developed his operating scheme, runs a whole bunch of trains, and keeps his operating crew busy and on their toes.Learn more about this episode on our

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49:56

ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim and The Downtown Spur -...

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2024/11/11

ATLP Rewind - Originally Relased December 26, 2023Author and professional model railroad builder Lance Mindheim returns to Around The Layout with a couple of new books tucked under his arm. Since the last time he appeared, he's released two new "how and why" books, 8 Track Plans For Modern Era Swiching Layouts and Scenery For Modern Switching Layouts. Lance shares with us the motivation for writing and takes an opportunity to tell us more about his former East Rail layout, The Downtown Spur, and how

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35:35

What's Happening In Model Railroading Special - Tony...

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2024/11/05

We all know Rapido Trains for their high quality models, but how about books? On this special What's Happening In Model Railroading, Tony Cook and I sit down with Jason Shron of Rapido Trains to talk books, including the newly released "The Cars of VIA Heritage Fleet Volume 1." Jason shares his passion for VIA passenger cars and tells us how he's become involved with the preservation of Canadian passenger equipment.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/130Thank you to our

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60:34

ATLP Rewind - Paul Cassar & The River Belt Line II -...

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2024/11/04

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released January 9, 2024On this episode of Around The Layout, we check in with Paul Cassar. Paul's not only the Executive Producer of Around The Layout; he's quite the modeler and he provides us with updates on his River Belt Line HO scale layout located in his garage in New South Wales, Australia. Paul talks about scratchbuilding, weathering, and super detailing the layout and how his choice to keep the layout relatively small has provided the time to drill into the

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67:14

Joey Giunto & The Penn-Reading Industrial

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2024/10/29

They say that music can bring people together, and, in the case of Joey Giunto, it can also lead to meeting your model railroad mentor. On this episode of Around The Layout, Joey shares his model railroading journey and how a music gig led him to meeting a great friend and how they lifted each other up in the hobby. Joey also shares how, after his mentor's passing, he keeps his memory alive through his modeling efforts.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/129Thank you to

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63:22

ATLP Rewind - John Abatecola & TSG Multimedia -...

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2024/10/28

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released January 2, 2024After hosting myself and fellow podcasters Andy Dorsch and Tom Gasior on his TSG Live Talking Trains, it was great to have John Abatecola stop by the Around The Layout studio. John tells us about his hobby within the hobby; creating videos to share his model railroading and prototype adventures with the masses. He talks about his work with Jack Burgess and how filming trains is so much better than a funeral!Learn more about today's episode on

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50:40

Layout Command Control 101 with Dave Barraza

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2024/10/22

Layout Command Control - it sounds cool, but what exactly is it? On this episode of ATLP, Dave Barraza tells us the basics of LCC, how the standard was developed and, most importantly, how it can help bring our layouts to life. Dave shares how he's using LCC on his layout and how it compares to the electronics used on the prototype.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/128Enter for a chance to win a free t-shirt - email aroundthelayout@gmail.com and put "show notes" in the

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65:35

ATLP Rewind - Campbell Rice & The Tennessee Western...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2024/10/21

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released December 12, 2023Meet Campbell Rice, a man who has moved more times than the Raiders football team, but has carried his passion for model railroading with him along the way. Campbell takes us along on the journey through several states and multiple layout builds, leading to his recent move back to Tennessee and the development of the freelanced Tennessee Western Railway HO scale layout. It's a story of perseverance that you don't want to miss.Learn more about this

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54:01

What's Happening In Model Railroading - October 2024...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2024/10/15

Christopher Palomarez from InterMountain Railway Co joined Tony and I from somewhere along the road in Colorado to share the latest on the projects being churned out of Longmont. Chris shares some insight on the process of creating factory weathered cars with pad printing plus updates on some upcoming releases. Later, Tony and Ray discuss news out of Walthers, Rapido, Division Point and more.Learn more about today's episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/127Thank you to our episode sponsor,

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67:54

ATLP Rewind - Devin Jackson & The Mesquite Belt -...

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2024/10/14

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released November 14, 2023One of the most memorable stops during the whirlwind week of the Texas Express 2023 NMRA National Convention was the visit to Devin Jackson & Family's Mesquite Belt, located about 2 hours south of Fort Worth in the town of Palestine. Joining me on the trip were Don Irace and Mark Herrick and on arrival, we were amazed to see a depot building in the backyard containing a large and well done HO scale layout. On this episode, we talk about that

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