• Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

  • Written by: Ray Arnott
  • Podcast

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Written by: Ray Arnott
  • Summary

  • 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.
    Raymond J. Arnott Jr. - All Rights Reserved
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Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • 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/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    www.tullymodels.com
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    1 hr
  • 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 mins

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