エピソード

  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - October 2025 - Tony Cook & Matthew Freix

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - October 2025 - Tony Cook & Matthew Freix
    2025/10/23
    Put your prototype research to good use. That's what Matthew Freix is doing by contributing to the book Gateway Western - A Regional In Transitiion. Matt tells us what he's learned and what you can get out of this new book that is coming soon from White River Productions. Later, Ray and Tony discuss new products from Class One Model Works, Walthers, ScaleTrains, PIKO America, Rapido Trains, Broadway Limited Imports and Bachmann Trains.

    This episode was recorded live as part of our first Around The Layout Podcast Live on our YouTube channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@aroundthelayout

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/194

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
    https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
    https://homeshops.net/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 時間 20 分
  • 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part Two

    2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part Two
    2025/10/20
    It's time for part two of our coverage of the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet in Greeley, Colorado. On this episode, we talk to Greg McComas, Bill Schneider from Rapido, Rick Bacon and Bob Stears from Roka.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/191

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
    https://scalesigns.com/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    56 分
  • Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Montana Division Ops with Mark Herrick

    Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Montana Division Ops with Mark Herrick
    2025/10/16
    What would you do if you discovered a passion for operations well into your layout build? Our guest on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, Mark Herrick, did just that and tells us how he took what he started, and with some inspiration and guidance from a good friend, turned his BNSF Montana Division that was originally designed for two and used artistic licence to turn it into an operations layout that hosts up to six and provides a diverse list of jobs. Mark talks about recreating lost industries to enhance the experience and how a layout owner should approach the process of developing jobs.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/193

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
    https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
    https://homeshops.net/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 時間 2 分
  • 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part One

    2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part One
    2025/10/13
    Picturesque views, an amazing model railroad museum, a hotbed of top notch layouts and now an event bringing modelers together from both the prototype and freelance approaches - this is what the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet delivers. ATLP host Ray Arnott was on the scene and talked to several of the show attendees and this is part one of three of those conversations. On this episode, Ray talks to Radisson McGuire, Mike Zucker, Brian Sopke and George Bogatiuk.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/190

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
    https://scalesigns.com/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    50 分
  • Brent Johnson & The Clinchfield Carolina Division

    Brent Johnson & The Clinchfield Carolina Division
    2025/10/09
    Can the process of building the a big layout be the same as eating an elephant? For Brent Johnson, taking one bite at a time is an approach that has kept his flywheel turning as he looks to accomplish a rather large layout build of the Clinchfield Railroad Carolina Division. Brent also shares how he used an interim layout to prepare for this build, and how early influences led him to model the southern end of the Clinchfield Railroad.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/184

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
    https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
    https://homeshops.net/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 時間 1 分
  • 2025 Mid-Atlantic RPM Interviews

    2025 Mid-Atlantic RPM Interviews
    2025/10/06
    Come along with ATLP host Ray Arnott as he attends his first Mid-Atlantic RPM just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Ray talks to several show participants about what they brought to share at MARPM and how the event affords them the opportunity to learn more and spend time with like-minded folks.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/188

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
    https://scalesigns.com/

    Thak you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Highball Graphics:
    https://highballgraphics.com/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 時間 13 分
  • Introduction to N Scale with Jimmy DIY

    Introduction to N Scale with Jimmy DIY
    2025/09/25
    As I prepare to join my fellow content creators in creating T-Trak modules, I thought it might be a good idea to get an education on N scale from someone who knows the topic well. So, on this episode of Around The Layout Podcast, Jimmy DIY gives me the 101 on 1:160th, from starter sets to locomotives and rolling stock and the overall differences between HO and N. Later, we hear from our audience as we listen to the answers submitted for our Question Of The Month.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/189

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
    https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
    https://homeshops.net/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com
    続きを読む 一部表示
    56 分
  • NVRRA and Railfair 2025 Preview with Scott Lukas and Thomas Fitzgerald

    NVRRA and Railfair 2025 Preview with Scott Lukas and Thomas Fitzgerald
    2025/09/22
    30 miles west of Boston and inside a former rope factory not too far from the current Fitchburg Line is one amazing model railroad club. On this episode of Around The Layout, we learn more about the Nashua Valley Railroad Association from members Scott Lukas and Thomas Fitzgerald, who tell us about the club's origins, how they lucked into such an amazing space, and how they've created an amazing layout covering the neighboring Boston & Maine line. They also share how the layout has advanced in technology and how the club has used these advancements to attract and retain a younger membership base. Later, we talk about their yearly train show event, Railfair 2025 in Boxboro, Massachusetts.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/178

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
    https://scalesigns.com/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    38 分