Episodes

  • 2025 NERx Virtual Convention Preview with Chuck Diljak

    2025 NERx Virtual Convention Preview with Chuck Diljak
    Mar 10 2025
    It's almost time for NERx, the Northeastern Region of the NMRA's Virtual Convention. Chuck Diljak from the NER joins us to share the history of NERx, born from necessity during the pandemic and now a mainstay for the last 5 years. Chuck tells us what we can expect from the four nights of the convention, from clinics, layout tours, tips and tricks, and much more.

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    37 mins
  • Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley Railroad

    Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley Railroad
    Mar 4 2025
    If you need yet another reason to encourage youth in model railroading, come listen to Brenna Keefe's story. Brenna shares how positive influences in her family and model railroading community became the catalyst for her education and career. Brenna also shares how model railroading cemented bonds with her parents, grandparents and lifelong friends made through the hobby.

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    56 mins
  • 2025 Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd

    2025 Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd
    Mar 3 2025
    Modelers getting together to share their work, ideas, skills and, of course, comradery - that's what RPM's are all about. Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd join ATLP host Ray Arnott to talk about the Central Georgia RPM and how this event has grown into a new location by taking it off the coast of Georgia and placing it smack dab in the middle of the Peach State. Stephen and Paul also share all the details about attending the event, with some very familiar names on the list of clinic presenters.

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    30 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim & Miami's Swamp Rat - May 28, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim & Miami's Swamp Rat - May 28, 2024
    Feb 24 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 28, 2024

    Professional Model Railroad builder and author Lance Mindheim returns to Around The Layout Podcast with a new book under his arm. Lance tells us his why behind his new series "Shortlines You Can Build" and introduces us to Volume 1 - Miami's Swamp Rat. Lance and I discuss several of the points made in the book and how you can apply them to nearly any railroad you're planning. Later, Lance tells about yet another how-to book coming out that you can pre-order now.

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    50 mins
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - February 2025 - Tony Cook & Thomas Garza

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - February 2025 - Tony Cook & Thomas Garza
    Feb 18 2025
    On this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading, Tony and Ray welcome Thomas Garza from ScaleSigns.com to talk all things signs. Thomas talks about his start in sign making in 1995 and how he's picked up where he left off in 2001 when he joined the US Army, and is on a mission to create the most accurate scale signage available. Later, Tony brings us news from Broadway Limited, ScaleTrains, Atlas, Tangent and more.

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    58 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II - May 14, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II - May 14, 2024
    Feb 17 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 14, 2024

    There's no doubt that Don Irace, famous for his Providence & Worcester layouts, is passionate about operations and, on this episode, we focused on just that. Don tells us about the top 2 things that should be prioritized for good operating sessions and shares some helpful advice on the steps one should take to ensure their railroad will be reliable. He also tells us about setting up remote operations, a practice that has allowed him to participate in sessions from afar and allows others to dispatch his layout from outside the Sunshine State. Later in the show, we make an announcement about a new monthly show featuring Don Irace.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division with John Parker

    Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division with John Parker
    Feb 11 2025
    On this month's Talking Ops with Don Irace, we're talking big operations with the owner of the BNSF Fall River Division, John Parker. John shares with us what it's like to prepare for and manage operations on his large layout. From track cleaning to crew selection and keeping them all busy, John gives a deep dive into what it takes to keep the BNSF moving.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • ATLP Rewind - Martyn Jenkins & Marty's Train Shed - April 30, 2024

    ATLP Rewind - Martyn Jenkins & Marty's Train Shed - April 30, 2024
    Feb 10 2025
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 30, 2024

    If you're looking for proof that it's never too late to get started in model railroading, look no further than Marty Jenkins. Contrary to the stories we typically hear, Marty got his start in the hobby in his 40's and has seemingly made up for lost time, diving head first down the rabbit holes of the ever expanding technology. Marty shares with us how model railroading has led him to several trips to the United States and talks about his involvement in development of NMRAx.

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    1 hr and 14 mins