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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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36:41

2025 NERx Virtual Convention Preview with Chuck Diljak

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/03/10

It's almost time for NERx, the Northeastern Region of the NMRA's Virtual Convention. Chuck Diljak from the NER joins us to share the history of NERx, born from necessity during the pandemic and now a mainstay for the last 5 years. Chuck tells us what we can expect from the four nights of the convention, from clinics, layout tours, tips and tricks, and much more. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/150Sign up for ATLP Extra, our free monthly

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56:28

Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley Railroad

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2025/03/04

If you need yet another reason to encourage youth in model railroading, come listen to Brenna Keefe's story. Brenna shares how positive influences in her family and model railroading community became the catalyst for her education and career. Brenna also shares how model railroading cemented bonds with her parents, grandparents and lifelong friends made through the hobby.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/149Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model

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29:41

2025 Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman...

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2025/03/03

Modelers getting together to share their work, ideas, skills and, of course, comradery - that's what RPM's are all about. Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd join ATLP host Ray Arnott to talk about the Central Georgia RPM and how this event has grown into a new location by taking it off the coast of Georgia and placing it smack dab in the middle of the Peach State. Stephen and Paul also share all the details about attending the event, with some very familiar names on the list of clinic presenters.Learn

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50:11

ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim & Miami's Swamp Rat -...

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2025/02/24

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 28, 2024Professional Model Railroad builder and author Lance Mindheim returns to Around The Layout Podcast with a new book under his arm. Lance tells us his why behind his new series "Shortlines You Can Build" and introduces us to Volume 1 - Miami's Swamp Rat. Lance and I discuss several of the points made in the book and how you can apply them to nearly any railroad you're planning. Later, Lance tells about yet another how-to book coming out that you can

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57:36

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

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2025/02/18

On this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading, Tony and Ray welcome Thomas Garza from ScaleSigns.com to talk all things signs. Thomas talks about his start in sign making in 1995 and how he's picked up where he left off in 2001 when he joined the US Army, and is on a mission to create the most accurate scale signage available. Later, Tony brings us news from Broadway Limited, ScaleTrains, Atlas, Tangent and more.Learn more about today's episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/146Thank you

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63:57

ATLP Rewind - Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester...

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2025/02/17

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 14, 2024There's no doubt that Don Irace, famous for his Providence & Worcester layouts, is passionate about operations and, on this episode, we focused on just that. Don tells us about the top 2 things that should be prioritized for good operating sessions and shares some helpful advice on the steps one should take to ensure their railroad will be reliable. He also tells us about setting up remote operations, a practice that has allowed him to participate in

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61:13

Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division...

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2025/02/11

On this month's Talking Ops with Don Irace, we're talking big operations with the owner of the BNSF Fall River Division, John Parker. John shares with us what it's like to prepare for and manage operations on his large layout. From track cleaning to crew selection and keeping them all busy, John gives a deep dive into what it takes to keep the BNSF moving.Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully

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74:18

ATLP Rewind - Martyn Jenkins & Marty's Train Shed - ...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/02/10

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 30, 2024If you're looking for proof that it's never too late to get started in model railroading, look no further than Marty Jenkins. Contrary to the stories we typically hear, Marty got his start in the hobby in his 40's and has seemingly made up for lost time, diving head first down the rabbit holes of the ever expanding technology. Marty shares with us how model railroading has led him to several trips to the United States and talks about his involvement in

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54:09

Paul Stamp & The Finger Lakes Railway

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2025/02/04

With young modelers like Paul Stamp on the scene, the future of model railroading is looking bright! A rising star in the NMRA Lakeshores Division, Paul takes us on his journey from a youth filled with Thomas The Tank Engine to small layouts in his college apartment to the awesome Finger Lakes Railway model railroad he's building and sharing with all of us on YouTube. Paul gives us a background on the prototype and how he's incorporating the short line's operation into his layout.Learn more about

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60:20

Affordable Model Railroading with Matt Forcum

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2025/02/03

Do you think model railroading is too expensive to get started? Think again! MFRailroad's Matt Forcum comes by the ATLP studio to talk about ways to set limits and keep your hobby budget in check with helpful tips on buying locomotives, rolling stock and creating scenery. Matt also shares how careful planning can help set limits and prevent overspending. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/142Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track

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41:39

What's Happening In Model Railroading with Tony Cook...

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2025/02/01

We're a week removed from the excitement that was the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield MA and its time to talk about all the news from the SEMA of Model Railroading. Ray talks about his experience from the show, including the amazing ScaleTrains giveaway and shares his takeaways. Tony recaps the exciting announcements from ScaleTrains, Rapido, Kadee, Lionel and more.This episode was recorded live on Facebook and YouTube on January 31, 2025.Learn more about this episode on our

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64:42

ATLP Rewind - Kevin Norman & Notch 8 Customs - April...

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2025/01/27

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 23, 2024They say "It's all in the details" and that's what Kevin Norman from Notch 8 Customs is all about. Kevin stops by to tell us how he developed an interest in DCC installs and customizing locomotives and rolling stock into a growing part-time side hustle. Additionally, he shares his dream for a layout that captures the rich history of railroading in the Chicagoland area in the 1960's.Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track

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67:26

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

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2025/01/21

It's been almost a year since ScaleTrains President Shane Wilson has joined us on Around The Layout Podcast, so we had a lot of catching up to do! Shane tells about the events that occured since our last chat, including checking off a bunch more states on the ScaleTrains Road Trip, attending train shows in the United States and Mexico, an amazing amount of new releases, and how the model railroading community helped ScaleTrains provide much needed aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene. At the

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63:21

ATLP Rewind - Alan Aitken and the Buffalo &...

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2025/01/20

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 9, 2024We're off to Scotland to get to know Alan Aitken, the owner of the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Scottish Division Model Railroad and the creator of the YouTube channel of the same name with an amazing amount of subscribers. We learn how Alan gets his start in the hobby and why he left the British prototype for an American railroad with a quick detour though the Alps. Alan also shares his experiences with modular clubs and gives advice on how to better

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55:43

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Lakeshores Ops Squad...

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2025/01/14

Having trouble creating operations on your existing layout? Want to create a new layout to host ops but don't know how? Call the Ops Squad! Ed O'Connell from the Lakeshores Division NMRA joins us on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace to tell us about the group of operations experts he's helped assemble to help model railroaders in western New York. Ed shares how he got into operations and how the Ops Squad was born of necessity to meet demand for events in their area.Learn more about this

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42:37

2025 Railroad Hobby Show Preview with John Sacerdote

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/01/13

It's nearly time for the granddaddy of them all - the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts. To get ready for what I like to call "The SEMA of Model Railroading", we sit down with the man with the master plan, John Sacerdote who tells us about all the exciting things one can expect with the two-day show that's become a destination model railroad event.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/139Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track

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59:10

Erik Pioselli & The Martins Creek Branch

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Model railroading, photography, history and railfanning. They all tie together for Middletown, New York's Erik Pioselli. A guy that's been listening to the podcast since day one, Erik gets the chance to tell his story, from watching the Lehigh & Hudson Railroad as a youngster to an ill-advised yet prosperous ride with a stranger turned mentor, then inheriting an amazing collection of photographs that captured railroading from New York to California. Erik shares his passion for history and the

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60:49

ATLP Rewind - Bruce Ryan & The Manhattan Terminal...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2025/01/06

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 2, 2024On this episode of Around The Layout, we meet Bruce Ryan, who grew up in New York City and now finds himself in the Finger Lakes region of New York recreating railroading in the West Side of Manhattan where he grew up in the 1960's. Bruce shares how early influences led him to model Albany before a trip to Baltimore resparked an interest in the marine and railroad history of the Big Apple. Learn more about this episode on our

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55:22

Authentic Prototype Modeling with Isaac Fabris

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2024/12/24

We've talked quite a bit about freelance on Around The Layout Podcast, but now it's time to discuss a deeper dedication to the prototype with Isaac Fabris. Isaac shares the steps he's taking to make his CN/IC Gilman Sub/Heyworth Spur as close to an accurate representation of the prototype as he can. He also shares his theories on compression and how one can still provide authenticity in a smaller space.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/137Thank you to our episode

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58:14

ATLP Rewind - Darren Lee & The Wattle Flat - March...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2024/12/23

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 26, 2024On this episode of Around The Layout, we head down under and to the other side of the International Date Line to talk to Darren Lee in Queensland, Australia. Darren tells us about his start in the hobby and how he went from modeling North American railroads to one a lot closer to home thanks to some incredible access to the prototype. Additionally, Darren tells us about the Wattle Flat proto-freelance railroad he's created and how he's using his layout

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