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 - William Sampson - Father & Son and The Great Northern & The Milwaukee Road
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released June 12, 2023
With Father's Day less than a week away, we got the father/son duo of William Sampson and William Sampson together to share their bond over model railro…
With Father's Day less than a week away, we got the father/son duo of William Sampson and William Sampson together to share their bond over model railro…
01:01:41 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
What's Happening In Model Railroading - June 2024 - Tony Cook & Prairie Shadows
Who is Prairie Shadows Model Railway Co? Jeff Arnold, Rob Gruber and Brandon Nawrocki join Tony Cook and Ray Arnott to tell us about how Prairie Shadows got its start working with model railroad manu…
00:55:57 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Lonnie Bathurst, Scott Thornton & The 2024 St. Louis RPM
Saint Louis, Missouri - home of the Gateway Arch, and just about in the shadow of this national landmark resides the granddaddy of all railroad prototype modelers meets. Lonnie Bathurst, show produce…
00:54:17 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
John Farrington and the Somerset & Raritan
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 not only gone bigger with his layout, he's also gone fr…
00:54:10 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
ATLP Rewind - Matt Freix & The Gateway Western Subdivision 6 - March 28, 2023
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 28, 2023
The 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 joi…
The 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 joi…
01:03:19 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Alex Mantle and the Chicago, Denver and Northern
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 eventually on to Wyoming, Alex tells us how an attic f…
00:55:25 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
ATLP Rewind - Dave Oppedisano & the BNSF Lakeside Subdivision - August 16, 2022
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released August 16, 2022
Dave Oppedisano joins us to talk about his BNSF Lakeside Subdivision layout. Ray and Dave met at the New England/Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers…
Dave Oppedisano joins us to talk about his BNSF Lakeside Subdivision layout. Ray and Dave met at the New England/Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers…
00:53:13 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
Lance Mindheim and Miami's Swamp Rat
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 behind his new series "Shortlines You Can Buil…
00:49:44 |
Tue 28 May 2024
What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2024 - Tony Cook & Mike and Jeff Zucker
45 shows a year - that's an amazing amount of traveling for the folks at Spring Creek Model Trains, who found some time in their busy schedules to join Tony Cook and I on this month's What's Happenin…
00:53:50 |
Tue 21 May 2024
ATLP Rewind - Greg McComas & The Michigan Interstate St. Clair Sub - October 25, 2022
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 25, 2022
On this episode, we head back to the Lone Star State and talk to Greg McComas, owner of the Michigan Interstate St. Clair Subdivision and MAC Rail Pr…
On this episode, we head back to the Lone Star State and talk to Greg McComas, owner of the Michigan Interstate St. Clair Subdivision and MAC Rail Pr…
01:12:21 |
Mon 20 May 2024
Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II
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 that. Don tells us about the top 2 things that …
01:03:19 |
Tue 14 May 2024
ATLP Rewind - Sammy Carlile & Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision - December 6, 2022
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released December 6, 2022
It’s Santa Fe All The Way on this episode of Around The Layout as we talk to Oklahoma’s own Sammy Carlile about his Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision HO …
It’s Santa Fe All The Way on this episode of Around The Layout as we talk to Oklahoma’s own Sammy Carlile about his Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision HO …
01:30:09 |
Mon 13 May 2024
Dave Owens and the 2024 NERPM Preview
Dave Owens, a man of many talents and many hats stops by to tell us about the 22nd Annual New England / Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet. Dave gives us a background on the show's history, f…
00:47:05 |
Tue 07 May 2024
ATLP Rewind - Bill Brown and the Leadville and Red Cliff - July 11, 2023
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released July 11, 2023
We 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 dis…
We 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 dis…
00:58:19 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Martyn Jenkins and Marty's Train Shed
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 we typically hear, Marty got his start in the hob…
01:13:46 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
ATLP Rewind - Drew James and the Canada, Spokane and Pacific - July 4, 2023
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released July 4, 2023
On this episode of Around The Layout, we head to Central New York State to chat with Drew James. Drew is the owner of the Canada, Spokane and Pacific HO …
On this episode of Around The Layout, we head to Central New York State to chat with Drew James. Drew is the owner of the Canada, Spokane and Pacific HO …
01:07:48 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Kevin Norman and Notch 8 Customs
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 interest in DCC installs and customizing locomotives a…
01:04:21 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
ATLP Rewind - Shane Wilson and The Road To ScaleTrains - December 5, 2023
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released December 5, 2023
What does it take to start a model railroad company and lead it to the position of the "Cadillac" of the industry? On this episode, we get to hear fr…
What does it take to start a model railroad company and lead it to the position of the "Cadillac" of the industry? On this episode, we get to hear fr…
01:07:04 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
What's Happening In Model Railroading - April 2024 - Tony Cook & Stephen Priest
Stephen Priest is our guest on this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading and we get to hear about Class One Model Works and the process behind creating the highly detailed and prototype accu…
01:11:07 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
ATLP Rewind - Scott Thornton & The Milan Branch - October 11, 2022
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 11, 2022
There are some folks who aren’t afraid to take on a challenge, and Scott Thornton is one of them. Join us as Scott tells how he’s not only building h…
There are some folks who aren’t afraid to take on a challenge, and Scott Thornton is one of them. Join us as Scott tells how he’s not only building h…
01:24:57 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
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