Episodes

  • 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.

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

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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.

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

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    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:
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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
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    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

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    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
  • Talking Ops with Don Irace - Marias Pass Operations with Alan Schroeder

    Talking Ops with Don Irace - Marias Pass Operations with Alan Schroeder
    May 14 2026
    How does Alan Schroeder bring the Marias Pass to life? It's done with an action packed operating session! On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, Alan returns to Around The Layout Podcast to share how he's taken research on the prototype and translated it to his layout, entertaining over a dozen operators and keeping them on their toes with subtle changes that make each session unique. Alan also shares how RiverRail helps keep the Marias Pass and several area layouts connected and moving forward.

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

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    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 1 min
  • ATLP Rewind - Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina with Glen Frix - April 22, 2025

    ATLP Rewind - Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina with Glen Frix - April 22, 2025
    May 11 2026
    ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released April 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.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, NarrowThrottle by Scott Thornton:
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    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

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    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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    57 mins
  • Inside The 2026 Sydney RPM - Part Two

    Inside The 2026 Sydney RPM - Part Two
    May 7 2026
    Let's head back Down Under for the final installment of our 2026 Sydney RPM coverage. On this episode, we talk to attendees including Cameron Stait, Jarryd Langford, Lyndon Summers, Greg Harper, Kieran Ryan, Aaron Stinson, and Paul Cassar. Later, Sydney RPM creator Justin Mitchell joins me to put a bookend on the event and previews what's to come for future Sydney RPM's.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/232

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

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    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 12 mins
  • ATLP Extra Giveaway - May 2026

    ATLP Extra Giveaway - May 2026
    May 5 2026
    A quick drop into your podcast playlist to remind you about the ATLP Extra Giveaway and invite you to join the ATLP Operating Crew.

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

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    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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    2 mins
  • ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops With Don Irace - Bulletproof Operations - April 8, 2025

    ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops With Don Irace - Bulletproof Operations - April 8, 2025
    May 4 2026
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 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/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, 18Ten Designs:
    https://www.1810designs.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

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    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 18 mins