Épisodes

  • ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim & Miami's Swamp Rat - May 28, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim & Miami's Swamp Rat - May 28, 2024
    Feb 24 2025
    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 behind his new series "Shortlines You Can Build" and introduces us to Volume 1 - Miami's Swamp Rat. Lance and I discuss several of the points made in the book and how you can apply them to nearly any railroad you're planning. Later, Lance tells about yet another how-to book coming out that you can pre-order now.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
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    50 min
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - February 2025 - Tony Cook & Thomas Garza

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - February 2025 - Tony Cook & Thomas Garza
    Feb 18 2025
    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 picked up where he left off in 2001 when he joined the US Army, and is on a mission to create the most accurate scale signage available. Later, Tony brings us news from Broadway Limited, ScaleTrains, Atlas, Tangent and more.

    Learn more about today's episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/146

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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
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    58 min
  • ATLP Rewind - Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II - May 14, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II - May 14, 2024
    Feb 17 2025
    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 that. Don tells us about the top 2 things that should be prioritized for good operating sessions and shares some helpful advice on the steps one should take to ensure their railroad will be reliable. He also tells us about setting up remote operations, a practice that has allowed him to participate in sessions from afar and allows others to dispatch his layout from outside the Sunshine State. Later in the show, we make an announcement about a new monthly show featuring Don Irace.

    Thank you to our show sponsor, Highball Graphics:
    https://highballgraphics.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/
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    1 h et 4 min
  • Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division with John Parker

    Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division with John Parker
    Feb 11 2025
    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 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.

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

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    1 h et 1 min
  • ATLP Rewind - Martyn Jenkins & Marty's Train Shed - April 30, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Martyn Jenkins & Marty's Train Shed - April 30, 2024
    Feb 10 2025
    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 we typically hear, Marty got his start in the hobby in his 40's and has seemingly made up for lost time, diving head first down the rabbit holes of the ever expanding technology. Marty shares with us how model railroading has led him to several trips to the United States and talks about his involvement in development of NMRAx.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/
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    1 h et 14 min
  • Paul Stamp & The Finger Lakes Railway

    Paul Stamp & The Finger Lakes Railway
    Feb 4 2025
    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 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 short line's operation into his layout.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/143

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
    https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/
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    54 min
  • Affordable Model Railroading with Matt Forcum

    Affordable Model Railroading with Matt Forcum
    Feb 3 2025
    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 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/142

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

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    www.tullymodels.com
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    1 h
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading with Tony Cook LIVE!

    What's Happening In Model Railroading with Tony Cook LIVE!
    Feb 1 2025
    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 experience from the show, including the amazing ScaleTrains giveaway and shares his takeaways. Tony recaps the exciting announcements from ScaleTrains, Rapido, Kadee, Lionel and more.

    This episode was recorded live on Facebook and YouTube on January 31, 2025.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/144

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