Episodes

  • Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Sub II

    Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Sub II
    May 6 2025
    You know what they say about best laid plans? On this episode of Around The Layout, we do some catching up with Mike Landis and his MKT Sedalia Sub, which is on the move to his new home. Mike tells us how the first version of the layout was supposed to make the move with him, but how that idea got derailed and a new strategy has taken its place.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/158

    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/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com
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    55 mins
  • 2025 NERPM Preview Show with Dave Owens

    2025 NERPM Preview Show with Dave Owens
    May 5 2025
    It's time once again to head to Springfield, Massachusetts for the 23rd Annual Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet. Dave Owens comes by the ATLP studio to tell us all about what the Amherst Railway Society has in store. From vendors to models on display and a long list of informative clinics, the NERPM is an event all modelers can be inspired by.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/159

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Highball Graphics:
    https://highballgraphics.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
    https://ohrtracksupply.com/
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    39 mins
  • Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina with Glen Frix

    Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina with Glen Frix
    Apr 22 2025
    What 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 or a governing body? Allow us to introduce you to the Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina, where the name is as about as formal as these folks get, yet they successfully gather half a dozen times a year to do what this hobby was meant for - have fun! Society member Glen Frix gives us some insight into how this all works and how their lack of formal structure has drawn in a diverse group of module owners. Later, we hear answers to the Question of the Month submitted by our listeners.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/157

    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, 18Ten Designs:
    https://www.1810designs.com/
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    57 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Bill Brown and the Leadville and Red Cliff - July 11, 2023

    ATLP Rewind - Bill Brown and the Leadville and Red Cliff - July 11, 2023
    Apr 21 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released July 11, 2023

    We head back to Central New York to hear Bill Brown's amazing story of triumph over tragedy and how a great group of friends helped him recover from disaster. Bill shares his origin story, then tells how becoming a member of the CNY Division of the NMRA provided him with incredible opportunities to further his modeling skills and led to meeting the folks that would become lifelong friends. Bill also reflects on memories of Jim Heidt, the first leader of the CNY Division and a dear friend to many, who passed away on June 12th. Closing out the show, Bill tells us about his involvement in Ops 'Til You Drop, a CNY Division event that's become a weekend not to miss.

    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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    59 mins
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - April 2025 - Tony Cook & Jim Wiggin

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - April 2025 - Tony Cook & Jim Wiggin
    Apr 15 2025
    It's time once again to find out What's Happening In Model Railroading and joining Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook and Ray Arnott this month is Jim Wiggin, Associate Brand Manager and star of Athearn's Train Tuesdays. Jim tells us that lighting functions are hot right now and shares with us some of the work that goes into adding these sought after details to the Athearn offerings. Later, Tony and Ray discuss products from Roka, Walthers, Athearn, Bluford Shops and more.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/155

    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/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
    https://tullymodels.com
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    57 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Matt Freix & The Gateway Western Subdivision 6 - March 28, 2023

    ATLP Rewind - Matt Freix & The Gateway Western Subdivision 6 - March 28, 2023
    Apr 14 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 28, 2023

    The Around The Layout (less than) six degrees of separation has led us to Matt Freix. A friend of past guests Dave Oppensano and Isaac Fabris, Matt joins us and tells his model railroading story; from his childhood modeling with a shovel of dirt on a 4x8 sheet of plywood to a beautifully finished basement where his Gateway Western's Subdivision 6 resides. Matt tells us about the prototype of his current layout and how friends, both in human and quick clamp form have helped him along his journey to recapture the glory of 1995. Matt also talks about the decision process of farming out tasks and how it has helped him focus on the parts of the hobby he enjoys.

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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, 18Ten Designs:
    https://www.1810designs.com/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Talking Ops With Don Irace - Bulletproof Operations

    Talking Ops With Don Irace - Bulletproof Operations
    Apr 8 2025
    How 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 in-person at the ATLP Studio to share the lessons learned over 20 years and hundreds of his own operating sessions to create an amazing experience for his operators. We learn that success starts with proper planning and continues through being intentional about layout design, construction and maintenance and Don tells us how attention to detail can pay off with trains that run like a dream.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/156

    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/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, 18Ten Designs:
    https://www.1810designs.com/
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Brian Sopke and the Benton & Southern - June 25, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Brian Sopke and the Benton & Southern - June 25, 2024
    Apr 7 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released June 25, 2024

    A litte freelance model railroading amongst friends - that's what we get with Brian Sopke's Benton & Southern. Brian shares with us his model railroading journey that led him to team with a friend to create a freelance model railroad that connects them together. Additionally, Brian tells us what he learned by starting over, taking down a layout of frustration and creating his current railroad using lessons from the past.

    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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    56 mins