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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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67:17

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

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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...

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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 -...

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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 &...

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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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55:19

Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Sub II

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/05/06

You know what they say about best laid plans? On this episode of Around The Layout, we do some catching up with Mike Landis and his MKT Sedalia Sub, which is on the move to his new home. Mike tells us how the first version of the layout was supposed to make the move with him, but how that idea got derailed and a new strategy has taken its place.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/158Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model

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38:47

2025 NERPM Preview Show with Dave Owens

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2025/05/05

It's time once again to head to Springfield, Massachusetts for the 23rd Annual Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet. Dave Owens comes by the ATLP studio to tell us all about what the Amherst Railway Society has in store. From vendors to models on display and a long list of informative clinics, the NERPM is an event all modelers can be inspired by. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/159Thank you to our episode sponsor, Highball

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57:03

Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina with...

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2025/04/22

What if I were to tell you that a group of enthusiasts could come together to run a massive modular layout without having a big book of rules or a governing body? Allow us to introduce you to the Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina, where the name is as about as formal as these folks get, yet they successfully gather half a dozen times a year to do what this hobby was meant for - have fun! Society member Glen Frix gives us some insight into how this all works and how their lack of

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58:55

ATLP Rewind - Bill Brown and the Leadville and Red...

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2025/04/21

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released July 11, 2023We head back to Central New York to hear Bill Brown's amazing story of triumph over tragedy and how a great group of friends helped him recover from disaster. Bill shares his origin story, then tells how becoming a member of the CNY Division of the NMRA provided him with incredible opportunities to further his modeling skills and led to meeting the folks that would become lifelong friends. Bill also reflects on memories of Jim Heidt, the first

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56:31

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

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2025/04/15

It's time once again to find out What's Happening In Model Railroading and joining Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook and Ray Arnott this month is Jim Wiggin, Associate Brand Manager and star of Athearn's Train Tuesdays. Jim tells us that lighting functions are hot right now and shares with us some of the work that goes into adding these sought after details to the Athearn offerings. Later, Tony and Ray discuss products from Roka, Walthers, Athearn, Bluford Shops and more. Learn more about this

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63:53

ATLP Rewind - Matt Freix & The Gateway Western...

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2025/04/14

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 28, 2023The Around The Layout (less than) six degrees of separation has led us to Matt Freix. A friend of past guests Dave Oppensano and Isaac Fabris, Matt joins us and tells his model railroading story; from his childhood modeling with a shovel of dirt on a 4x8 sheet of plywood to a beautifully finished basement where his Gateway Western's Subdivision 6 resides. Matt tells us about the prototype of his current layout and how friends, both in human and quick

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77:44

Talking Ops With Don Irace - Bulletproof Operations

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2025/04/08

How can we make our layout operating sessions bulletproof? On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, Don sits down 1 on 1 with host Ray Arnott in-person at the ATLP Studio to share the lessons learned over 20 years and hundreds of his own operating sessions to create an amazing experience for his operators. We learn that success starts with proper planning and continues through being intentional about layout design, construction and maintenance and Don tells us how attention to detail can pay

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55:31

ATLP Rewind - Brian Sopke and the Benton & Southern -...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/04/07

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released June 25, 2024A litte freelance model railroading amongst friends - that's what we get with Brian Sopke's Benton & Southern. Brian shares with us his model railroading journey that led him to team with a friend to create a freelance model railroad that connects them together. Additionally, Brian tells us what he learned by starting over, taking down a layout of frustration and creating his current railroad using lessons from the past.Learn more about this episode

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53:15

Industry Planning For Modern Era Switching Layouts -...

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2025/04/01

Analysis Paralysis, the terrible condition that keeps many from getting the stuff we bought out of the closet, to the workbench and on to our layouts. Lance Mindheim is back with another new book under his arm, written to help his readers get the flywheel turning and keep it moving. Lance talks about industry selection and shares how the book can guide model railroaders along the path of layout design and expressing their own artistic creativity.Learn more about this episode on our

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55:22

ATLP Rewind - John Farrington & The Somerset &...

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2025/03/31

ATLP Rewind - Episode orginally released June 11, 2024It's been way too long since we've heard from John Farrington and there was quite a bit to catch up on. Since the last time we talked, John has not only gone bigger with his layout, he's also gone freelance with a great railroad name and an awesome logo thanks to a very talented graphic artist that's a familiar name here on the podcast. John also talks about doing custom work for others, including myself, and debunks the old Mark Twain saying

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73:04

Super Detailing: Down The Rabbit Hole with Bernard...

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2025/03/25

Want to make your layout come alive? Come along with Dr. Mini and I on this adventure down the rabbit hole into the world of super detailing. Miniprints' Bernard Hellen leads the way as we dive deep on the why behind creating scenes that tell well composed stories, sharing the thoughts from several outstanding modelers. Ultimately, the hobby is supposed to be fun, and Bernard tells us how super detailing can be the motivator that keeps your flywheel turning. Stay tuned towards the end and learn how

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55:56

ATLP Rewind - Alex Mantle & The Chicago, Denver &...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/03/24

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released June 4, 2024On this episode of Around The Layout, we meet Alex Mantle and learn about his model railroading journey. From California to Alaska to London and eventually on to Wyoming, Alex tells us how an attic find boosted his model railroading journey, his "practice layouts" and how he's gone big with his freelanced Chicago, Denver and Northern, sharing how he developed his backstory, paint scheme and chose the industries on his layout. Learn more about this

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65:06

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

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/03/18

If you're a fan of highly detailed and prototypically accurate rolling stock, this show is for you! Model Railroad News' Tony Cook and Ray Arnott talk to owner and founder of Tangent Scale Models David Lehlbach on how Tangent was started and how they've created their own place in the market by providing an incredible offering of HO, N and O scale freight cars. David discusses their unique way of going to market that satisfies all of us looking for instant gratification. Later, Tony and Ray discuss

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76:34

Small Layout, Big Potential with Thomas Klimoski

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Want to know what the "Right-Sized Layout" is for you? Start with a mirror. That's just some of the advice shared by author and model railroader Thomas Klimoski. Tom wrote the book "Building The Right-Sized Layout" and he walks us through the thought process to ensure that you're on track for the layout that's a perfect fit for you. Then Tom and I listen to the answers to the Question of the Month - What is the ideal length of an operating session and why?Learn more about this episode on our

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64:32

Talking Ops With Don Irace - Michigan Interstate Ops...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/03/11

On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, we head to Fort Worth, Texas to the Michigan Interstate St. Clair Sub of Greg McComas. Greg talks us through the development of his operating scheme on his 13'x12' double deck layout that provides hours of enjoyment for up to 4 operators. He also shares how he used the FLEX approach to ensure he ended up with the layout and operating scheme he wanted. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/151Thank you to our episode sponsor,

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