Episodios

  • Justin Jankauskus & The D&H Penn Division

    Justin Jankauskus & The D&H Penn Division
    Apr 2 2026
    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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    50 m
  • ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Michigan Interstate Ops with Greg McComas - March 11, 2025

    ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Michigan Interstate Ops with Greg McComas - March 11, 2025
    Mar 30 2026
    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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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
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    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Model Railroad Content Creation with Tim Garland

    Model Railroad Content Creation with Tim Garland
    Mar 26 2026
    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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    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 h y 1 m
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - Curtis Koch at Broadway Limited

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - Curtis Koch at Broadway Limited
    Mar 24 2026
    Let's get down to business by talking business cars. Broadway Limited has been taking care of business in this category lately, and Curtis Koch from BLI comes by to tell us about their recent announcements at the Railroad Hobby Show that provides quite a selection of road names and phases for railroads of many eras. Curtis also shares how you can incorporate business trains into your operations. Mike Zucker from Spring Creek Model Trains tells us What's Trending and Eric Hansmann provides his monthly RPM Report that includes quite a few shows this spring.

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

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    55 m
  • ATLP Rewind - Small Layout, Big Potential with Thomas Klimoski - March 17, 2025

    ATLP Rewind - Small Layout, Big Potential with Thomas Klimoski - March 17, 2025
    Mar 23 2026
    ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 17, 2025

    Want to know what the "Right-Sized Layout" is for you? Start with a mirror. That's just some of the advice shared by author and model railroader Thomas Klimoski. Tom wrote the book "Building The Right-Sized Layout" and he walks us through the thought process to ensure that you're on track for the layout that's a perfect fit for you. Then Tom and I listen to the answers to the Question of the Month - What is the ideal length of an operating session and why?

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

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    1 h y 16 m
  • ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops With Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division Ops with John Parker

    ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops With Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division Ops with John Parker
    Mar 16 2026
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released February 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 h y 1 m
  • Talking Ops with Don Irace - Planning Ops on the P&W

    Talking Ops with Don Irace - Planning Ops on the P&W
    Mar 12 2026
    With thousands of operating sessions under his belt, Don Irace sure has a lot to share when it comes to hosting. On this episode, Don walks us through his workflow, starting with organizing the operating session and preparation that starts days before. Don also tells us how he encourages feedback from his operators and how that feedback helps ensure a great experience for each subsequent group.

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    1 h y 7 m
  • ATLP Rewind - Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley Railroad - March 4, 2025

    ATLP Rewind - Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley Railroad - March 4, 2025
    Mar 9 2026
    ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 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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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:
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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
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    Visit our website at aroundthelayout.com

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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.

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    57 m