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Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

By: Ray Arnott
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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.Raymond J. Arnott Jr. - All Rights Reserved Art
Episodes
  • Mental Health & Model Railroading with Dan Dossa

    Mental Health & Model Railroading with Dan Dossa
    Jun 26 2025
    As we head towards the end of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the June topic episode focuses on the mental health benefits of model railroading. Dan Dossa, model railroader and retired clinical and neuro psychologist with 29 years of practice, joins us to share about his own experiences and observations with life's struggles and how the hobby has helped him and many others forge new friendships, keep their minds sharp and find happiness and purpose, especially after retirement.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/168

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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Quick And Easy Weathering Clinic with Ted DiIorio

    Quick And Easy Weathering Clinic with Ted DiIorio
    Jun 23 2025
    Looking for a quick and easy way to get your rolling stock looking less like a toy and more like the prototype? Let's head to the Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet in Springfield, Massachusetts and sit next to ATLP host Ray Arnott as he gets a lesson from Ted DiIorio on his method that simplifies the process and produces a great result.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/170

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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/
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    51 mins
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - June 2025 - Tony Cook & Jeff Otto

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - June 2025 - Tony Cook & Jeff Otto
    Jun 19 2025
    Track. If you're going to run your trains, you're going to need it, and Jeff Otto from Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply is all about it. Jeff tells us when he got involved with creating his own turnouts, diamonds, crossings and track and how it went from a personal desire to a full fledged business. Later, Tony and I talk about the latest news in the hobby with releases from Rapido, Athearn, Tangent, Class One Model Works, Walthers and more.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/166

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

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

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