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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.2025 - Raymond J. Arnott Jr. - All Rights Reserved Art
Episodes
  • ATLP Rewind - Layout Command Control 101 with Dave Barraza - October 22, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Layout Command Control 101 with Dave Barraza - October 22, 2024
    Nov 24 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 22, 2024

    Layout Command Control - it sounds cool, but what exactly is it? On this episode of ATLP, Dave Barraza tells us the basics of LCC, how the standard was developed and, most importantly, how it can help bring our layouts to life. Dave shares how he's using LCC on his layout and how it compares to the electronics used on the prototype. Later, we hear answers to the Question of the Month submitted by our listeners.

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

    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/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
    https://homeshops.net/
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    52 mins
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - November 2025 - Spring Creek Model Trains

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - November 2025 - Spring Creek Model Trains
    Nov 18 2025
    While some will argue that model railroad season is 12 months long, it's hard to deny that,when the weather gets colder, activity in the hobby heats up. On this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading, Mike and Jeff Zucker from Spring Creek Model Trains stop by to tell us how to properly prepare to head back to the train room, what's trending this model railroad season and what should be on everyone's letter to Santa. Mike and Jeff also share their joy in helping model railroaders and their spouses or parents pick out the perfect gift to give for the holidays.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/200

    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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
    https://homeshops.net/
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    51 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Operations on the Canada Spokane and Pacific with Drew James

    ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Operations on the Canada Spokane and Pacific with Drew James
    Nov 17 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 8, 2024

    Drew James, owner of the Canada Spokane & Pacific, made his return to the ATLP studio, picking up where he left off from last July. Drew tells us about how the operations on his layout have evolved, his efforts to keep things fresh for his group of operators and answers the question, "why is there a wye?"

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

    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 4 mins
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