Around The Layout Podcast

31/12/2024

Here's wishing you and yours a safe, healthy and happy 2025!

24/12/2024

Authentic Prototype Modeling with Isaac Fabris is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/137 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

We've talked quite a bit about freelance on Around The Layout Podcast, but now it's time to discuss a deeper dedication to the prototype with Isaac Fabris. Isaac shares the steps he's taking to make his CN/IC Gilman Sub/Heyworth Spur as close to an accurate representation of the prototype as he can. He also shares his theories on compression and how one can still provide authenticity in a smaller space.

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/

24/12/2024

Here's wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Around The Layout Podcast!

We're taking a break this week to spend time with our families, so there will be no new releases on December 30th and 31st. See you in 2025!

23/12/2024

ATLP Rewind - Darren Lee & The Wattle Flat from March 26, 2024 is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/rewind or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

On this episode of Around The Layout, we head down under and to the other side of the International Date Line to talk to Darren Lee in Queensland, Australia. Darren tells us about his start in the hobby and how he went from modeling North American railroads to one a lot closer to home thanks to some incredible access to the prototype. Additionally, Darren tells us about the Wattle Flat proto-freelance railroad he's created and how he's using his layout to introduce his model railroad "mates" to the wonderful world of operations.

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

17/12/2024

What's Happening In Model Railroading - December 2024 - Tony Cook & Neal Multz is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/136 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

'Tis the season for twinkling lights, but the ones we're talking about aren't on a Christmas tree. They are the LED's that bring remarkable realism to your layout in the form of lighted vehicles and details from East Coast Circuits. Business Manager Neal Multz from ECC joins Tony and Ray to share the latest from this Rhode Island based company, including their upgrades to fire trucks, pickups, construction barrels and more. Later, Tony tells us about new releases from Bachmann, Rapido Trains, MAC Rail Products and more.

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/

16/12/2024

ATLP Rewind - Allen Whitaker & The Tennessee Southern from March 12, 2024 is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/rewind or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Keeping a long family tradition of railroading, Allen Whitaker comes by to tell us about how, from a young age, he was exposed to the prototype, particularly the Southern Railway which inspired his freelance Tennessee Southern Railway. Allen shares how his career as a railroader has affected operations on his layout, and how knowing too much can be a challenge as a model railroader. Later, Allen shares his experience with having the Tennessee Southern included in a Home Shops run that features some of his model railroading idols.

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

13/12/2024

Don't forget to submit your answer for the Question of the Month! Head to aroundthelayout.com/question and tell us - What's the most prototypical thing about your layout? Answers must be received by December 15th.

10/12/2024

Talking Ops with Don Irace - River Belt Lines Ops with Paul Cassar is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/135 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

You don't need a massive layout to create long lasting and enjoyable operations. That's the message Paul Cassar delivers on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace as he describes his River Belt Line HO scale switching layout. Paul tells us how he's centered operations around a freelance concept involving 3 fallen flag railroads and the cornerstone industry of a brewery. Paul also talks switchlists and how he's turned them into a hobby within the hobby.

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

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Ditch Light Productions:
https://www.facebook.com/DitchLightProductions

09/12/2024

ATLP Rewind - Tim Garland & The Seaboard Central from February 27, 2024 is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/rewind or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

In our past interviews, we've found that freelance model railroaders have amazing stories to tell and Tim Garland is no exception. On this episode, Tim tells us how he got started in the hobby and how at 14 years old, his mind was made up about becoming a railroader. Tim shares how the story of the Seaboard Central was developed, how it's a form of protest against changes he's observed in the railroad industry, and how the second version of the layout is being built differently from the first and in a way that keeps the flywheel turning without being overwhelming.

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/

09/12/2024

Thank you to the many of you who stopped by to see us at the The HUB Division, Inc. New England Model Train Expo this weekend in Marlborough, Massachusetts. We had a great time talking to so many of you and met a few of our next guests on ATLP!

Next stop: The Granddaddy of them all - The Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield Mass in late January!

07/12/2024

Come see Joe Mammay and Ray Arnott at the New England Model Train Expo in Marlborough MA today and tomorrow from 10AM-4PM.

07/12/2024

Join Paul Cassar, Ray Arnott and a growing list of sponsors for our biggest night of winning in celebration of the holiday season. We'll be giving away thousands of dollars in prizes to members of our Operating Crew. Not a member yet? Join by November 30th at aroundthelayout.com/crew to be eligible.

05/12/2024

We'll be starting off tomorrow night's Operating Crew giveaway in a big way! Right out the gate, we'll be giving away this HO Scale Athearn HO SD40T-2 with Tsunami2 sound! Join us at 7PM ET live on Facebook and YouTube to find out which member of the Operating Crew walks away with this and other awesome prizes.

Don't miss another giveaway - join today at aroundthelayout.com/crew

03/12/2024

Justin Mitchell & The Santa Fe Surf Line is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/134 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

It's a pure joy to meet modelers from around the globe and explore their why. On this episode, we're introduced to Justin Mitchell from Sydney, Australia who, from a young age, has been fascinated with the Santa Fe and is recreating the 1950's Surf Line. Justin tells us how, from thousands of miles and decades away, learned about this California coast line and applied it to his layout.

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/

02/12/2024

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02/12/2024

ATLP Rewind - Steve McEwen & Brooklyn Park is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/rewind or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

How did a Brit decide to model an American railroad? Blame it on Budweiser! That's one of the things we learn on this episode of Around The Layout as we chat with Steve McEwen about his model railroading journey and how his trips to the United States influenced his choice to model the New York & Atlantic Railway in a freelance way that addresses his wants in an operating layout. We also learn the why behind Steve's YouTube channel, The British Railroader.

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

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Ditch Light Productions:
https://www.facebook.com/DitchLightProductions

02/12/2024

A new Question of the Month has been posted for December. Head to aroundthelayout.com/question to record your answer!

What’s the most prototypical thing about your layout? Is it rolling stock, scenery, structures, operating scheme or something else? Answers must be received by December 15th Press Start Recording Below 2. Tell us your name and where you’re from: “My name is _________ and I’m from _________.....

30/11/2024

We're just under 6 hours until the deadline - if you want a chance of winning during our biggest giveaway of the year, sign up now for the ATLP Operating Crew. Not only will you help support the podcast; you'll have a chance to win in December and every month you're a member, plus previews to upcoming episodes, an exclusive sticker and access to our weekly Operating Crew live chats. Don't delay - sign up at aroundthelayout.com/crew