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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
  • ATLP Rewind - The Theatrical Approach To Model Railroading with Scott Thornton - August 27, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - The Theatrical Approach To Model Railroading with Scott Thornton - August 27, 2024
    Aug 25 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released August 27, 2024

    What if we looked at our layouts like they were the stage of a grand performance? On this episode, the talented and thought provoking Scott Thornton comes by to share his passion for taking elements of the theatre and applying it to his model railroad. Scott shares how he uses similar approaches as they do on the stage with lighting, sound and props to make viewers of his layout feel like they are trackside on his IAIS Milan Branch.Later, we hear answers to the Question of the Month submitted by our listeners.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/117

    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/
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - August 2025 - Tony Cook & Matt Stern

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - August 2025 - Tony Cook & Matt Stern
    Aug 21 2025
    A product line that spans generations for over 190 years - that's what Bachmann has brought to our hobby. Matt Stern joins Tony Cook and Ray Arnott to tell us the latest news from this legendary company and the return of some classic offerings. Later, Tony and Ray discuss news from Athearn, Rapido, Smokebox Graphics, Walthers and more.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/180

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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, HomeShops Freelance Forum:
    https://homeshops.net/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
    https://scalesigns.com/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 2025 Mid-Atlantic RPM Preview with Bernie Kempinski

    2025 Mid-Atlantic RPM Preview with Bernie Kempinski
    Aug 18 2025
    We keep the RPM theme going on Mondays as we head from St. Louis to just outside our nation's capital and talk to Bernie Kempinski about the 2025 Mid-Atlantic RPM. Bernie gives us a brief history of MARPM and how the committee prepares for their meet. Bernie shares about the many exciting opportunities to learn through their clinics, operating sessions and layout tours, along with the many models on display at the event in Linthicum, Maryland.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/179

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

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