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
  • ATLP Rewind - Alan Saatkamp & The Chippewa River Divisions - September 5, 2023

    ATLP Rewind - Alan Saatkamp & The Chippewa River Divisions - September 5, 2023
    Jun 16 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Orginally Released September 5, 2023

    It's never too late to build your dream layout. Alan Saatkamp is a testament to this, as he, at age 70, is building the railroad he's always wanted, taking the experience of multiple layout builds and moves around the country to his new home in Normal, Illinois. Alan shares those experiences, from childhood to today, and tells us how his wife encouraged his return to model railroading for a family experience. He also offers his guidance on the right time to ask your spouse for more layout real estate (results may vary!). Alan also talks about his other hobby; creating a newsletter called Prairie Ponderings, a fun and informative digital publication that he shares with subscribers around the globe.

    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, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com
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    59 mins
  • Steve Pettit and Too Many Layouts To List Here

    Steve Pettit and Too Many Layouts To List Here
    Jun 12 2025
    One man and a multitude of layouts. That's how Steve Pettit has developed his amazing skill set and we learn all about his beginnings on this episode of Around The Layout. Steve answers the question of how, as an Australian, became interested in North American railroads and how his diverse interests in railroads and scales has helped him connect to fellow model railroaders from around the globe and helped hone his skills. Steve also shares how he overcame personal challenges and how he adapted his modeling for the changing seasons in his life.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/165

    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 3 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - William Sampson - Father & Son and the Great Northern and Milwaukee Road - June 12, 2023

    ATLP Rewind - William Sampson - Father & Son and the Great Northern and Milwaukee Road - June 12, 2023
    Jun 9 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Episode Orginally Released June 12, 2023

    With Father's Day less than a week away, we got the father/son duo of William Sampson and William Sampson together to share their bond over model railroading. William Sr. tells us how railroad is in the Sampson blood, with ties to railroading in several generations. He then tells us how he got started in the hobby, with influences from his past leading him to model the Great Northern in 1970. He then shares how his model railroading journey got even better with the arrival of William Jr, who shares his memories of his father's layout and the many lessons and great times he shared with his dad.

    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 3 mins
  • This Old Layout - Rochester Model Railroad Club with Ed O'Connell & Rob Bartels

    This Old Layout - Rochester Model Railroad Club with Ed O'Connell & Rob Bartels
    Jun 5 2025
    Sometimes, an old layout is worth saving, especially one that is rich in history and has been touched by some model railroading greats. This is the story of the Rochester Model Railroad Club and their efforts to take their 1980's layout from DC to DCC and make it a layout that is modernized and interactive. Club members Ed O'Connell and Rob Bartels tell us about taking on this challenge and how, in the end, they will have a layout that continues to tell the story of the Lehigh Valley.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/163

    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 2 mins
  • 2025 Spring Creek Model Trains Biennial Train Show Preview with Tony Cook, Mike Zucker and Jeff Zucker

    2025 Spring Creek Model Trains Biennial Train Show Preview with Tony Cook, Mike Zucker and Jeff Zucker
    Jun 2 2025
    25 years in business - that surely is something to celebrate! This coming July 4th weekend, Spring Creek Model Trains will be doing just that. We discuss how the Zuckers went from the living room and a dream to a destination model railroad store located in the middle of America's Heartland, and how they bring the store to you with stops at hobby shows from coast to coast. Mike and Jeff share the plans for what promises to be a weekend not to forget, with modular layouts, top manufacturers, prizes, pies and much more!

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/164

    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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    40 mins