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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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36:03

2026 New England RPM Preview with Dave Owens

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2026/04/13

Finding your people. Perhaps that's the best part of a RPM event and Dave Owens from the New England Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet comes by to tell us how you can come find your people at this gathering that has been connecting modelers for 24 years. Dave tells us how you can make the most of your NERPM experience by bringing models, asking questions and joining in on all the fun, laughter and information sharing that goes on all weekend. Learn more about this episode on our

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60:08

Talking Ops with Don Irace - OPSIG AP Program Update...

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2026/04/09

A special interest group dedicated to promoting model railroad operations with an achievement program designed to encourage participation. That's the topic on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace as we catch up with Paul Weiss from OPSIG. Paul brings us up to speed on the AP program he announced on Around The Layout Podcast back in August. Paul shares how you can get involved in earning achievements and helping others work towards theirs. Learn more about this episode on our

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73:03

ATLP Rewind - Super Detailing: Down The Rabbit Hole...

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2026/04/06

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 25, 2025Want 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

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49:47

Justin Jankauskus & The D&H Penn Division

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2026/04/02

How can a layout not only bring back childhood memories, but also help create new ones? That's what Justin Jankauskus is creating with his D&H Penn Division HO scale layout. Justin tells us about his early life influences and how they led him back to the D&H in the 1970's after a long break in the hobby. Stay tuned to the end for a special guest who tells us his take on the layout and his future plans and how Justin has incorporated him into their layout and operating sessions in the

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64:25

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

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2026/03/30

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 11, 2025On 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

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61:12

Model Railroad Content Creation with Tim Garland

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2026/03/26

The golden era of model railroading that we enjoy undoubtely includes the ability to share our layouts, projects and models online. On this episode, we're joined by Tim Garland, owner of the Seaboard Central HO scale model railroad, who has used his freelance railroad to create content for his Seaboard Central YouTube channel. Tim shares his process, including content planning, production and how sharing what he's learned in his layout build has helped him. Later, we hear answers to the Question of

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54:48

What's Happening In Model Railroading - Curtis Koch...

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2026/03/24

Let's get down to business by talking business cars. Broadway Limited has been taking care of business in this category lately, and Curtis Koch from BLI comes by to tell us about their recent announcements at the Railroad Hobby Show that provides quite a selection of road names and phases for railroads of many eras. Curtis also shares how you can incorporate business trains into your operations. Mike Zucker from Spring Creek Model Trains tells us What's Trending and Eric Hansmann provides his

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76:21

ATLP Rewind - Small Layout, Big Potential with Thomas...

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2026/03/23

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 17, 2025Want 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

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61:24

ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops With Don Irace - BNSF Fall...

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2026/03/16

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released February 11, 2025On 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.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/rewindThank you to our episode

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67:06

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Planning Ops on the P&W

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2026/03/12

With thousands of operating sessions under his belt, Don Irace sure has a lot to share when it comes to hosting. On this episode, Don walks us through his workflow, starting with organizing the operating session and preparation that starts days before. Don also tells us how he encourages feedback from his operators and how that feedback helps ensure a great experience for each subsequent group.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/226This episode of Around The Layout is

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56:38

ATLP Rewind - Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley...

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2026/03/09

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 4, 2025If 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/rewindThank you to

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59:57

David Heyde & The MKT Central Texas Subdivision

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2026/03/05

Achievable and attainable. Those are the words that come to mind while describing the MKT Central Texas Subdvision of our guest, David Heyde. David tells us how the MKT has stuck since childhood and how a busy adulthood has led him to build, as he describes, a "learning layout" that fits the current season of his life and permits him to balance model railroading with his personal life and professional career. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/217This episode of Around

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54:27

ATLP Rewind - Paul Stamp & The Finger Lakes Railway -...

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2026/03/03

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released February 4, 2025With 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

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62:46

Introduction to Z Scale with Tim Mills

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2026/02/26

We're on a mission to cover the model railroad hobby from A to Z, so let's head to the end of the alphabet and the world of 1:220 scale. Tim Mills of US Z Scale comes by to give us the basics of Z scale, from locomotives and rolling stock to track and scenery. Tim tells us the benefits of modeling smaller, even if your asparations are to build in a bigger scale. Later, Tim and Ray listen to the answers submitted for the Question Of The Month, "Why do you choose the scale you model?"Learn more about

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26:44

Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman &...

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2026/02/23

When it comes to a RPM featuring a who's who of modeling, Georgia is on our minds! Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd return to Around The Layout Podcast to tell us about the Central Georgia RPM and, after reflecting on the successes of the 2025 event, tell us how the 2026 edition is going to be even better. Stephen and Paul share all the details, including clinics, learning stations and how you can make plans to join them in the Peach State this spring.Learn more about this episode on our

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48:49

What's Happening In Model Railroading - Jordan Smith...

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2026/02/19

Here's an episode that "U" should defintely listen to, especially if General Electric U Series Locomotives are your thing! Jordan Smith from Rapido Trains rejoins the podcast to dive deeper into the announcements from the Railroad Hobby Show including the long list of U's along with plastic pellet hoppers and Trenton Works boxcars. Joe from da-joe-trains on YouTube comes by to tell us What's Trending and Eric Hansmann delivers his RPM Report. Learn more about this episode on our

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60:29

ATLP Rewind - Affordable Model Railroading with Matt...

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2026/02/16

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released February 3, 2025Do 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/rewindThank you to our episode

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53:09

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Event Operating Sessions...

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2026/02/12

What's better than a train show? How about a train show with local operating sessions to make your trip complete?! That's the topic on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace as we talk to Mark Herrick, owner of the BNSF Montana Division HO scale layout. Over the last few years, Mark has opened his layout for muliple local events including the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield MA, NER regional conventions and to groups in town for any good reason that are just itching to get their turn on

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55:29

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

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2026/02/09

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released January 14, 2026Having 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

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56:17

2026 Railroad Hobby Show Recap

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast ·

2026/02/05

There was more than just the snow to talk about when it comes to the 2026 Railroad Hobby Show. Although the weather provided an unwelcomed challenge, it surely didn't stop this annual tradition that included new releases, exciting news and the gathering of tens of thousand model railroad enthusiasts. Listen in as we chat with several of the exhibitors that make up the four buildings of fun at the Eastern States Exposition. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/213This

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