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
What's Happening In Model Railroading - January 2025 - Shane Wilson
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 …
01:07:26 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
ATLP Rewind - Alan Aitken and the Buffalo & Pittsburgh - April 9, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 9, 2024
We'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 …
We'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 …
01:03:21 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Talking Ops with Don Irace - Lakeshores Ops Squad with Ed O'Connell
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 …
00:55:43 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
2025 Railroad Hobby Show Preview with John Sacerdote
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 th…
00:42:37 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Erik Pioselli & The Martins Creek Branch
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…
00:59:10 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
ATLP Rewind - Bruce Ryan & The Manhattan Terminal Railroad - April 2, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 2, 2024
On 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 recr…
On 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 recr…
01:00:49 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
Authentic Prototype Modeling with Isaac Fabris
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 …
00:55:22 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
ATLP Rewind - Darren Lee & The Wattle Flat - March 26, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 26, 2024
On 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, Aust…
On 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, Aust…
00:58:14 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
What's Happening In Model Railroading - December 2024 - Tony Cook & Neal Multz
'Tis the season for twinkling lights, but the ones we're talking about aren't on a Christmas tree. They are the LED's that bring remarkable realism to your layout in the form of lighted vehicles and …
00:47:34 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
ATLP Rewind - Allen Whitaker & The Tennessee Southern - March 12, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 12, 2024
Keeping a long family tradition of railroading, Allen Whitaker comes by to tell us about how, from a young age, he was exposed to the prototype, partic…
Keeping a long family tradition of railroading, Allen Whitaker comes by to tell us about how, from a young age, he was exposed to the prototype, partic…
01:04:31 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Talking Ops with Don Irace - River Belt Lines Ops with Paul Cassar
You don't need a massive layout to create long lasting and enjoyable operations. That's the message Paul Cassar delivers on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace as he describes his River Belt L…
01:01:09 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
ATLP Rewind - Tim Garland & The Seaboard Central - February 27, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released February 27, 2024
In our past interviews, we've found that freelance model railroaders have amazing stories to tell and Tim Garland is no exception. On this episode, …
In our past interviews, we've found that freelance model railroaders have amazing stories to tell and Tim Garland is no exception. On this episode, …
01:03:06 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Justin Mitchell & The Santa Fe Surf Line
It's a pure joy to meet modelers from around the globe and explore their why. On this episode, we're introduced to Justin Mitchell from Sydney, Australia who, from a young age, has been fascinated wi…
01:01:20 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
ATLP Rewind - Steve McEwen & Brooklyn Park - February 6, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released February 6, 2024
How did a Brit decide to model an American railroad? Blame it on Budweiser! That's one of the things we learn on this episode of Around The L…
How did a Brit decide to model an American railroad? Blame it on Budweiser! That's one of the things we learn on this episode of Around The L…
01:05:16 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Creating More Realistic Industries with Kevin Tully
Ever been to someone's layout and said "I have that exact kit!" Perhaps it's time to make your layout industries unique to you and your layout with a more prototypical approach. Kevin Tully of Tully …
01:13:38 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
ATLP Rewind - Isaac Fabris & The CN/IC Heyworth Spur II - January 30, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released January 30, 2024
Want proof that the hobby isn't dying and young folks are into model railroading? Allow us to present, once again, Isaac Fabris and his CN/IC…
Want proof that the hobby isn't dying and young folks are into model railroading? Allow us to present, once again, Isaac Fabris and his CN/IC…
00:53:01 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
What's Happening In Model Railroading - November 2024 - Tony Cook & Spring Creek Model Trains
The holiday season is fast approaching and it's time to get your wish list ready. On this episode of What's Happening In Model Railroading, we talk to Mike and Jeff Zucker from Spring Creek Model Tra…
00:52:22 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
ATLP Rewind - Neil Schofield & CP Rail's Newport & Lyndonville Subdivision - January 23, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released January 23, 2024
Neil Schofield and his CP Rail's Newport & Lyndonville Subdivision has been our guest wish list since the start of the podcast, so when Neil reached …
Neil Schofield and his CP Rail's Newport & Lyndonville Subdivision has been our guest wish list since the start of the podcast, so when Neil reached …
01:05:12 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Talking Ops with Don Irace - Santa Fe Hereford Sub Ops with Sammy Carlile
It's been nearly two years to the day since we last had Sammy Carlile on Around The Layout Podcast and considering the amazing amount of things to talk about with his Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision, t…
01:02:25 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim and The Downtown Spur - December 26, 2023
ATLP Rewind - Originally Relased December 26, 2023
Author and professional model railroad builder Lance Mindheim returns to Around The Layout with a couple of new books tucked under his arm. Since the…
Author and professional model railroad builder Lance Mindheim returns to Around The Layout with a couple of new books tucked under his arm. Since the…
00:49:56 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
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