Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Ray Arnott

Episodes 326
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (75)
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every Few Days
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44%
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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.

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Talking Ops with Don Irace - The Valley Local Ops with Chris Adams

Jun 11, 2026 1h 3m

How can you turn your layout into a historical reenactment? For our Talking Ops guest Chris Adams, that was the mission when he created his layout, The Valley Local. Chris shares how his passion for…

Less Is More with Scott Thornton

Jun 09, 2026 58m

Going smaller by going bigger. That's the next chapter in the modeling story of our guest Scott Thornton. Scott tells us how he is tranisitioning to a larger scale railroad that's forcing him to…

ATLP Rewind - This Old Layout - June 5, 2025

Jun 08, 2026 1h 2m

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released June 5, 2025Sometimes, an old layout is worth saving, especially one that is rich in history and has been touched by some model railroading greats. This is…

Cameron Stait and Robertson In HO Scale

Jun 04, 2026 1h 5m

Big trains in small spaces. It can be done and done well and Cameron Stait is here to tell us how he did it. Cameron shares his model railroading journey that led to a spare bedroom where he has…

Modeling Autumn Scenery - A New Book From Marty McGuirk

Jun 01, 2026 32m

Cool nights, warm cider and a beautiful color display from Mother Nature. The autumn season creates stunning scenes and, on this special episode of Around The Layout, Marty McGuirk stops by to tell…

ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Small Layout, Big Ops Potential with Thomas Klimoski - May 20, 2025

May 27, 2026 1h 12m

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 20, 2025It's time for part 2 with author and model railroader Thomas Klimoski, and joining us to dig into operations on small layouts is our resident expert on…

What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2026 - Home Shops' Christopher Palmieri

May 26, 2026 43m

Freelance Railroading, Elevated. That's the new slogan from today's leading voice in freelance railroading, Home Shops. Owner Christopher Palmieri joins us and tells about a new partnership with a…

ATLP Rewind - Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Sub II - May 6, 2025

May 19, 2026 55m

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 6, 2025You know what they say about best laid plans? On this episode of Around The Layout, we do some catching up with Mike Landis and the unexpected challenges…

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Marias Pass Operations with Alan Schroeder

May 14, 2026 1h

How does Alan Schroeder bring the Marias Pass to life? It's done with an action packed operating session! On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, Alan returns to Around The Layout Podcast to…

ATLP Rewind - Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina with Glen Frix - April 22, 2025

May 11, 2026 57m

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released April 22, 2025What if I were to tell you that a group of enthusiasts could come together to run a massive modular layout without having a big book of rules…

Inside The 2026 Sydney RPM - Part Two

May 07, 2026 1h 12m

Let's head back Down Under for the final installment of our 2026 Sydney RPM coverage. On this episode, we talk to attendees including Cameron Stait, Jarryd Langford, Lyndon Summers, Greg Harper,…

ATLP Extra Giveaway - May 2026

May 05, 2026 2m Bonus

A quick drop into your podcast playlist to remind you about the ATLP Extra Giveaway and invite you to join the ATLP Operating Crew. Sign up for ATLP Extra, our free monthly newsletter for your chance…

ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops With Don Irace - Bulletproof Operations - April 8, 2025

May 04, 2026 1h 17m

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 8, 2025How can we make our layout operating sessions bulletproof? On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, Don sits down 1 on 1 with host Ray Arnott…

Inside the 2026 Sydney RPM - Part One

Apr 30, 2026 57m

What does a room full of passionate model railroaders sound like? That's what we were in Australia to capture during the inaugural Sydney RPM. We sat down with attendees, vendors, clinicians and…

ATLP Rewind - Industry Planning For Modern Era Switching Layouts with Lance Mindheim - April 1, 2025

Apr 27, 2026 52m

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 1, 2025Analysis Paralysis, the terrible condition that keeps many from getting the stuff we bought out of the closet, to the workbench and on to our layouts.…

What's Happening In Model Railroading - Jason Shron at Rapido Trains

Apr 16, 2026 59m

So why do we need preorders? That's just one of the questions Jason Shron, President and Founder of Rapido Trains answers on this edition of What's Happening In Model Railroading. Jason provides us…

2026 New England RPM Preview with Dave Owens

Apr 13, 2026 36m

Finding your people. Perhaps that's the best part of a RPM event and Dave Owens from the New England Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet comes by to tell us how you can come find your people at this…

Talking Ops with Don Irace - OPSIG AP Program Update with Paul Weiss

Apr 09, 2026 1h

A special interest group dedicated to promoting model railroad operations with an achievement program designed to encourage participation. That's the topic on this episode of Talking Ops with Don…

ATLP Rewind - Super Detailing: Down The Rabbit Hole with Bernard Hellen - March 25, 2025

Apr 06, 2026 1h 13m

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 25, 2025Want to make your layout come alive? Come along with Dr. Mini and I on this adventure down the rabbit hole into the world of super detailing.…

Justin Jankauskus & The D&H Penn Division

Apr 02, 2026 49m

How can a layout not only bring back childhood memories, but also help create new ones? That's what Justin Jankauskus is creating with his D&H Penn Division HO scale layout. Justin tells us about…

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