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Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

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Ray Arnott

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.

#278

Talking Ops with Don Irace - Remote Dispatching

So where exactly is the dispatcher? If you're looking for a truly prototypical experience ... more

11 Dec 2025

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11 Dec 2025

#277

ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision Ops with Sammy Carlile - No...

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released November 12, 2024It's been nearly two years to the day s... more

08 Dec 2025

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08 Dec 2025

#276

Todd Treaster & The NY,S&A Pittsburgh Division

The saying is "go big or go home", but Todd Treaster went small so he could go big in his ... more

04 Dec 2025

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04 Dec 2025

#275

ATLP Rewind - Joey Giunto & The Penn Reading Industrial - October 29, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 29, 2024They say that music can bring people tog... more

01 Dec 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

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01 Dec 2025

#274

Prototype Based Guardrails with Matthew Freix

How do you prevent yourself from spending money on rolling stock you don't need? Matthew F... more

28 Nov 2025

58 MINS

58:04

28 Nov 2025

#273

ATLP Rewind - Layout Command Control 101 with Dave Barraza - October 22, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 22, 2024Layout Command Control - it sounds cool,... more

24 Nov 2025

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24 Nov 2025

#272

What's Happening In Model Railroading - November 2025 - Spring Creek Model Trains

While some will argue that model railroad season is 12 months long, it's hard to deny that... more

18 Nov 2025

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18 Nov 2025

#271

ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Operations on the Canada Spokane and Pacific with Drew Ja...

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 8, 2024Drew James, owner of the Canada Spokane &... more

17 Nov 2025

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17 Nov 2025

#270

Talking Ops with Don Irace - From Spectating To Operating with Lou DiRosso

How does one build a solid foundation for an operations layout without even knowing? On th... more

13 Nov 2025

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13 Nov 2025

#269

ATLP Rewind - Ralph Heiss & The Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal - September 24, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released September 24, 2024On this episode of Around The Layout, ... more

10 Nov 2025

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10 Nov 2025

#268

Kinzer Hurt & The First Coast Railroad

If you're one of those who think the hobby is dying, have a listen to this podcast. In his... more

06 Nov 2025

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06 Nov 2025

#267

ATLP Rewind - The Art Of The Review with Ryan Crawford - October 1, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 1, 2024On this episode of Around The Layout Podc... more

03 Nov 2025

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03 Nov 2025

#266

The Foreword To Freelance with Christopher Palmieri

How does one create a model railroading story of their very own? On this episode of Around... more

30 Oct 2025

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30 Oct 2025

#265

2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part Three

It's time for part three of our coverage of the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet in Greeley, ... more

27 Oct 2025

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27 Oct 2025

#264

What's Happening In Model Railroading - October 2025 - Tony Cook & Matthew Freix

Put your prototype research to good use. That's what Matthew Freix is doing by contributin... more

23 Oct 2025

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23 Oct 2025

#263

2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part Two

It's time for part two of our coverage of the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet in Greeley, Co... more

20 Oct 2025

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20 Oct 2025

#262

Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Montana Division Ops with Mark Herrick

What would you do if you discovered a passion for operations well into your layout build? ... more

16 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:15

16 Oct 2025

#261

2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part One

Picturesque views, an amazing model railroad museum, a hotbed of top notch layouts and now... more

13 Oct 2025