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Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

By: Ray Arnott
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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.© 2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved. Art
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  • ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Small Layout, Big Ops Potential with Thomas Klimoski - May 20, 2025

    ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Small Layout, Big Ops Potential with Thomas Klimoski - May 20, 2025
    May 27 2026
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 20, 2025

    It's time for part 2 with author and model railroader Thomas Klimoski, and joining us to dig into operations on small layouts is our resident expert on the topic, Don Irace. Tom talks about how a smaller layout can still pack a full operations experience with some good planning and can be beneficial for those who don't have a huge crew or the time to maintain a massive empire.

    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, NarrowThrottle by Scott Thornton:
    https://narrowthrottle.square.site/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
    https://scalesigns.com/

    Visit our website at aroundthelayout.com

    Become a member of our Operating Crew for chances to win and much more!
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    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

    ©2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved.

    The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.

    Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

    No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2026 - Home Shops' Christopher Palmieri

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2026 - Home Shops' Christopher Palmieri
    May 26 2026
    Freelance Railroading, Elevated. That's the new slogan from today's leading voice in freelance railroading, Home Shops. Owner Christopher Palmieri joins us and tells about a new partnership with a familiar name that has already started to elevate the offerings from Home Shops with a bunch of exciting annoucements. Chris tells us what he's looking for in a freelance railroading when planning projects and provides guidance for those looking to create their own plausible railroad. Later, Eric Hansmann stops by with the RPM Report and a familiar voice provides us with What's Trending.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/234

    This episode of Around The Layout is Powered By Rapido Trains:
    https://rapidotrains.com/

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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ModelTrainBox.com:
    https://modeltrainbox.com/

    Visit our website at aroundthelayout.com

    Become a member of our Operating Crew for chances to win and much more!
    aroundthelayout.com/crew

    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

    ©2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved.

    The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.

    Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

    No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.
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    44 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Sub II - May 6, 2025

    ATLP Rewind - Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Sub II - May 6, 2025
    May 19 2026
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released 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 the unexpected challenges of moving his MKT Sedalia Sub 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/rewind

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

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, NarrowThrottle by Scott Thornton:
    https://narrowthrottle.square.site/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
    https://scalesigns.com/

    Visit our website at aroundthelayout.com

    Become a member of our Operating Crew for chances to win and much more!
    aroundthelayout.com/crew

    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

    ©2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved.

    The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.

    Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

    No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.
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    55 mins
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