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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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58:17

ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Freelance...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/07/28

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released September 10, 2024We head back to Tim Garland's Seaboard Central to cover what we didn't get to when we interviewed him the first time; operations on his freelance railroad. Don and I learn quite a bit from Tim, who's experience with the real railroad has provided him with a plethora of knowledge that he uses to create realistic operations on his freelance layout. Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:https://scalesigns.com/Thank you to our episode

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42:50

What's Happening In Model Railroading - July 2025 -...

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2025/07/24

Ever loved a product so much that you just wanted to buy the company? Meet Alex Hoffner, the new owner of ABR Model Works. Alex comes by the ATLP studio to tell us how subscribing to the newsletter was the start of a grand adventure that landed him ownership of this Australian founded company and how he's brought it to the United States to produce craftsman kits and 3D printed details. Later, Tony and Ray discuss news coming out of the Spring Creek 25th and the National Train Show from Walthers,

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66:31

ATLP Rewind - Car Routing: The Road To Realism with...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/07/21

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released July 30, 2024Matthew Freix has a passion for car routing, and that might be an understatement! Matt shares the lengths he has gone to research the Gateway Western and how it helped him build a highly accurate simulation of the railroad in 1995. Matt shares how going way down the rabbit hole has made his model railroad more enjoyable and appear like he remembers it. Later, we hear answers to the Question of the Month submitted by our listeners.Learn more about this

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59:02

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Somerset & Raritan Ops...

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2025/07/17

After a two-parter with Thomas Klimoski on small layouts and the potential they hold, it was perfect timing to talk about operations on John Farrington's Somerset & Raritan. Don Irace joins me in the ATLP Studio to talk to his neighbor about the small layout that's become a blast to operate thanks to John's creativity, willingness to change and implementation of tasks that slow down the session, providing enjoyment for himself and his crew.Learn more about this episode on our

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45:58

2025 Spring Creek Model Trains Biennial Open House &...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Now that we're back home and rested up from an amazing weekend in Deshler, Nebraska, it's time to catch up on the rest of the folks we talked to during Spring Creek Model Trains Open House & Train Show. ATLP host Ray Arnott played roving reporter and talked to some of the amazing vendors and model railroaders who made the trek out to celebrate Spring Creek Model Trains' 25th anniversary with the Zucker family, including Micro Engineering, Iowa Scaled Engineering, Mesquite Belt's Devin Jackson,

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56:46

Robin Felder & The Jackieville Switching Layout

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Even when you're thousands of miles away from your prototype, you might not be that far from your people. That's what we find out on this episode of Around The Layout as we talk to Robin Felder from Switzerland. Robin tells how his love for American railroading began and how he's been able to satisfy that big layout desire with a large group of friends and dual purpose modular layouts. Robin also shares how the group shares each of their unique talents to help each other.Learn more about this

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59:53

ATLP Rewind - Michael Ostertag & The Farlin Terminal...

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2025/07/07

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released August 6, 2024After spending quality time with Michael Ostertag out in St. Louis, it was time to get him back on the show and hear about the major changes he's made on the Farlin Terminal. He's still committed to S scale, but has completely removed the first version and is taking a new, open ended approach to the next layout. Mike also shares the challenges of S scale and his hopes that a wider variety of product might open the door for more folks to explore the

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65:56

Mental Health & Model Railroading with Dan Dossa

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/06/26

As we head towards the end of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the June topic episode focuses on the mental health benefits of model railroading. Dan Dossa, model railroader and retired clinical and neuro psychologist with 29 years of practice, joins us to share about his own experiences and observations with life's struggles and how the hobby has helped him and many others forge new friendships, keep their minds sharp and find happiness and purpose, especially after retirement.Learn more about

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51:20

Quick And Easy Weathering Clinic with Ted DiIorio

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Looking for a quick and easy way to get your rolling stock looking less like a toy and more like the prototype? Let's head to the Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet in Springfield, Massachusetts and sit next to ATLP host Ray Arnott as he gets a lesson from Ted DiIorio on his method that simplifies the process and produces a great result. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/170Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:https://scalesigns.com/Thank you to our

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43:58

What's Happening In Model Railroading - June 2025 -...

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2025/06/19

Track. If you're going to run your trains, you're going to need it, and Jeff Otto from Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply is all about it. Jeff tells us when he got involved with creating his own turnouts, diamonds, crossings and track and how it went from a personal desire to a full fledged business. Later, Tony and I talk about the latest news in the hobby with releases from Rapido, Athearn, Tangent, Class One Model Works, Walthers and more.Learn more about this episode on our

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59:27

ATLP Rewind - Alan Saatkamp & The Chippewa River...

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2025/06/16

ATLP Rewind - Orginally Released September 5, 2023It's never too late to build your dream layout. Alan Saatkamp is a testament to this, as he, at age 70, is building the railroad he's always wanted, taking the experience of multiple layout builds and moves around the country to his new home in Normal, Illinois. Alan shares those experiences, from childhood to today, and tells us how his wife encouraged his return to model railroading for a family experience. He also offers his guidance on the right

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62:30

Steve Pettit and Too Many Layouts To List Here

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/06/12

One man and a multitude of layouts. That's how Steve Pettit has developed his amazing skill set and we learn all about his beginnings on this episode of Around The Layout. Steve answers the question of how, as an Australian, became interested in North American railroads and how his diverse interests in railroads and scales has helped him connect to fellow model railroaders from around the globe and helped hone his skills. Steve also shares how he overcame personal challenges and how he adapted his

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62:39

ATLP Rewind - William Sampson - Father & Son and the...

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2025/06/09

ATLP Rewind - Episode Orginally Released June 12, 2023With Father's Day less than a week away, we got the father/son duo of William Sampson and William Sampson together to share their bond over model railroading. William Sr. tells us how railroad is in the Sampson blood, with ties to railroading in several generations. He then tells us how he got started in the hobby, with influences from his past leading him to model the Great Northern in 1970. He then shares how his model railroading journey got

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61:49

This Old Layout - Rochester Model Railroad Club with...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Sometimes, an old layout is worth saving, especially one that is rich in history and has been touched by some model railroading greats. This is the story of the Rochester Model Railroad Club and their efforts to take their 1980's layout from DC to DCC and make it a layout that is modernized and interactive. Club members Ed O'Connell and Rob Bartels tell us about taking on this challenge and how, in the end, they will have a layout that continues to tell the story of the Lehigh Valley.Learn more

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39:40

2025 Spring Creek Model Trains Biennial Train Show...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/06/02

25 years in business - that surely is something to celebrate! This coming July 4th weekend, Spring Creek Model Trains will be doing just that. We discuss how the Zuckers went from the living room and a dream to a destination model railroad store located in the middle of America's Heartland, and how they bring the store to you with stops at hobby shows from coast to coast. Mike and Jeff share the plans for what promises to be a weekend not to forget, with modular layouts, top manufacturers, prizes,

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67:17

ATLP Rewind - Ray Arnott & The P&W & NECR Interchange...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/05/26

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 1, 2023Welcome to another dimmension, where Joe Mammay is the host of Around The Layout and is interviewing Ray Arnott. Come along as we hear about Ray's start in model railroading, from a TYCO set to an attempt at N scale. Ray tells us how the prototype led him back to the hobby, and how joining a club introduced him to his mentor who helped open his eyes to the concept of operations.Thank you to Joe Mammay who did an outstanding job hosting this April Fools

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72:37

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Small Layout, Big Ops...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/05/20

It's time for part 2 with author and model railroader Thomas Klimoski, and joining us to dig into operations on small layouts is our resident expert on the topic, Don Irace. Tom talks about how a smaller layout can still pack a full operations experience with some good planning and can be beneficial for those who don't have a huge crew or the time to maintain a massive empire.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/160Give us your feedback - take the ATLP Survey at

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68:51

ATLP Rewind - Rob Arsenault and Weather My Trains -...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/05/19

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 25, 2023Seven days a week, Weather My Trains' Rob Arsenault is producing some of the most realistic and jaw-dropping weathering in the hobby. In this episode of Around The Layout, Rob puts down the brush and tells how a childhood spent on Prince Edward Island and railfanning the PEI sparked his lifelong love for trains. He shares how time spent in the Royal Canadian Air Force provided rare opportunities to witness railroading history and get closer to the

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62:20

What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2025 -...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Unless you've been living completely off the grid over the last few months, you know that the business of model railroading is facing unprecedented challenges. On this episode of What's Happening In Model Railroading, Jason Shron and Jordan Smith from Rapido Trains share insights into the manufacturing of model railroad products, the people who make the locomotives and rolling stock, and the market that is created by our hobby. Whether you are for or against tariffs or are somewhere in between,

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52:09

2025 St. Louis RPM Preview with Lonnie Bathurst &...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Hanging with the homies - that's what we do at the St. Louis RPM. Two of those "homies", Lonnie Bathurst and Scott Thornton, make their annual stop at the ATLP Studio to tell us all about the 18th Annual edition of this great event. Lonnie tells us what makes the STL RPM such a special event and Scott shares why it's on his calendar every year. We also discuss the events in and outside of the Gateway Center, all centered around the comradery that comes with being around like minded folks.Learn more

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