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ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released June 5, 2025
Sometimes, an old layout is worth saving, especially one that is rich in history and has been touched by some model railroading greats. This is the story of the Rochester Model Railroad Club and their efforts to take their 1980's layout from DC to DCC and make it a layout that is modernized and interactive. Club members Ed O'Connell and Rob Bartels tell us about taking on this challenge and how, in the end, they will have a layout that continues to tell the story of the Lehigh Valley.
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Big trains in small spaces. It can be done and done well and Cameron Stait is here to tell us how he did it. Cameron shares his model railroading journey that led to a spare bedroom where he has created a prototypical recreation of the Southern Highlands in New South Wales in HO scale. We learn how he has effectively used a second backdrop to provide the illusiuon that these long freight trains have disappeared off the layout and shares his passion for scratchbuilding. Cameron also tells us the instant benefits he's experienced from leaving lone wolf modeling behind and becoming active in the New South Wales modeling scene.
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Cool nights, warm cider and a beautiful color display from Mother Nature. The autumn season creates stunning scenes and, on this special episode of Around The Layout, Marty McGuirk stops by to tell us about the new book he has authored to help you bring the spectacle of fall to your layout. Marty shares how the book will help you select the right time of the autumn season and gives tips and tricks on how to make your scenes pop!
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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What does a room full of passionate model railroaders sound like? That's what we were in Australia to capture during the inaugural Sydney RPM. We sat down with attendees, vendors, clinicians and content creators to get their take on this event and the state of model railroading in Australia, and how this event has intertwined both North American and Australian prototype modelers from eastern Australia and beyond. In part one, we talk to Justin Mitchell, Will James, Steven Pracey, Gary Rose, and Steve Pettit.
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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 1, 2025
Analysis Paralysis, the terrible condition that keeps many from getting the stuff we bought out of the closet, to the workbench and on to our layouts. Lance Mindheim is back with another new book under his arm, written to help his readers get the flywheel turning and keep it moving. Lance talks about industry selection and shares how the book can guide model railroaders along the path of layout design and expressing their own artistic creativity.
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So why do we need preorders? That's just one of the questions Jason Shron, President and Founder of Rapido Trains answers on this edition of What's Happening In Model Railroading. Jason provides us an update from his last appearance and provides the latest on tariffs and the model railroad market. Jason also provides some insight into running a model railroad manufacturing business and all the behind the scenes processes it takes to get a model from drawing board to shelf. Joe from da joe trains provides us with What's Trending and Eric Hansmann delivers the latest RPM report including a few that you'll find ATLP host Ray Arnott at, on both sides of the Equator.
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Finding your people. Perhaps that's the best part of a RPM event and Dave Owens from the New England Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet comes by to tell us how you can come find your people at this gathering that has been connecting modelers for 24 years. Dave tells us how you can make the most of your NERPM experience by bringing models, asking questions and joining in on all the fun, laughter and information sharing that goes on all weekend.
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A special interest group dedicated to promoting model railroad operations with an achievement program designed to encourage participation. That's the topic on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace as we catch up with Paul Weiss from OPSIG. Paul brings us up to speed on the AP program he announced on Around The Layout Podcast back in August. Paul shares how you can get involved in earning achievements and helping others work towards theirs.
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ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 25, 2025
Want to make your layout come alive? Come along with Dr. Mini and I on this adventure down the rabbit hole into the world of super detailing. Miniprints' Bernard Hellen leads the way as we dive deep on the why behind creating scenes that tell well composed stories, sharing the thoughts from several outstanding modelers. Ultimately, the hobby is supposed to be fun, and Bernard tells us how super detailing can be the motivator that keeps your flywheel turning. Stay tuned towards the end and learn how "I" can come visit your layout with a great deal from miniprints.com. Later, we hear answers to the Question of the Month submitted by our listeners.
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How can a layout not only bring back childhood memories, but also help create new ones? That's what Justin Jankauskus is creating with his D&H Penn Division HO scale layout. Justin tells us about his early life influences and how they led him back to the D&H in the 1970's after a long break in the hobby. Stay tuned to the end for a special guest who tells us his take on the layout and his future plans and how Justin has incorporated him into their layout and operating sessions in the area.
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ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 11, 2025
On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, we head to Fort Worth, Texas to the Michigan Interstate St. Clair Sub of Greg McComas. Greg talks us through the development of his operating scheme on his 13'x12' double deck layout that provides hours of enjoyment for up to 4 operators. He also shares how he used the FLEX approach to ensure he ended up with the layout and operating scheme he wanted.
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The golden era of model railroading that we enjoy undoubtely includes the ability to share our layouts, projects and models online. On this episode, we're joined by Tim Garland, owner of the Seaboard Central HO scale model railroad, who has used his freelance railroad to create content for his Seaboard Central YouTube channel. Tim shares his process, including content planning, production and how sharing what he's learned in his layout build has helped him. Later, we hear answers to the Question of the Month submitted by our listeners.
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