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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 254
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
ATLP Rewind - Brian Sopke and the Benton & Southern - June 25, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released June 25, 2024
A litte freelance model railroading amongst friends - that's what we get with Brian Sopke's Benton & Southern. Brian shares with us his model railroadin…
A litte freelance model railroading amongst friends - that's what we get with Brian Sopke's Benton & Southern. Brian shares with us his model railroadin…
00:55:31 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Industry Planning For Modern Era Switching Layouts - A New Book By Lance Mindheim
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 und…
00:53:15 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
ATLP Rewind - John Farrington & The Somerset & Raritan - June 11, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Episode orginally released June 11, 2024
It'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 n…
It'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 n…
00:55:22 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Super Detailing: Down The Rabbit Hole with Bernard Hellen
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 …
01:13:04 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
ATLP Rewind - Alex Mantle & The Chicago, Denver & Northern - June 4, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released June 4, 2024
On this episode of Around The Layout, we meet Alex Mantle and learn about his model railroading journey. From California to Alaska to London and eventual…
On this episode of Around The Layout, we meet Alex Mantle and learn about his model railroading journey. From California to Alaska to London and eventual…
00:55:56 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
What's Happening In Model Railroading - March 2025 - Tony Cook & David Lehlbach
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 Dav…
01:05:06 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Small Layout, Big Potential with Thomas Klimoski
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 Righ…
01:16:34 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Talking Ops With Don Irace - Michigan Interstate Ops with Greg McComas
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 …
01:04:32 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
2025 NERx Virtual Convention Preview with Chuck Diljak
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…
00:36:41 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley Railroad
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…
00:56:28 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
2025 Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd
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 Ce…
00:29:41 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim & Miami's Swamp Rat - May 28, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 28, 2024
Professional 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 …
Professional 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 …
00:50:11 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
What's Happening In Model Railroading - February 2025 - Tony Cook & Thomas Garza
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…
00:57:36 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
ATLP Rewind - Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II - May 14, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 14, 2024
There's no doubt that Don Irace, famous for his Providence & Worcester layouts, is passionate about operations and, on this episode, we focused on just t…
There's no doubt that Don Irace, famous for his Providence & Worcester layouts, is passionate about operations and, on this episode, we focused on just t…
01:03:57 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division with John Parker
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 oper…
01:01:13 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
ATLP Rewind - Martyn Jenkins & Marty's Train Shed - April 30, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 30, 2024
If 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 w…
If 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 w…
01:14:18 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Paul Stamp & The Finger Lakes Railway
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 wi…
00:54:09 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Affordable Model Railroading with Matt Forcum
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 wit…
01:00:20 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
What's Happening In Model Railroading with Tony Cook LIVE!
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 experi…
00:41:39 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
ATLP Rewind - Kevin Norman & Notch 8 Customs - April 23, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 23, 2024
They 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 intere…
They 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 intere…
01:04:42 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
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