Around The Layout Podcast

01/07/2025

Around The Layout Podcast is hitting the road and heading to Deshler! Join us as we celebrate 25 years of Creek Model Trains as Ray Arnott and Model Railroad News' Tony Cook go live on YouTube all weekend long with a long list of amazing vendors, modelers and special guests. Don't miss a moment - subscribe to our YouTube channel today at youtube.com/

28/06/2025

If you're a fan of the ever increasing use of technology in model railroading, the 2025 St. Louis RPM is the place to be! This year's keynote, "Technology: How We Use It Now" will feature some of the top names in the hobby - Tony Koester, Scott Thornton, Bill Darnaby, Nathan Homes, and Bob Perrin - who are using new technology to further enhance their layouts. The discussion will be moderated by Around The Layout Podcast host Ray Arnott.

Make plans to meet us in St. Louis - head to STLRPM.com for more information on how you can join us for three days packed full of trains, friends and fun!

27/06/2025

Have you learned a new trick at your workbench lately? Do you have a tip you'd like to share? Submit it for the July ATLP Extra newsletter at ATLPExtra.com!

27/06/2025

***THIS IS IT!*** Today is the last day to take the ATLP survey at aroundthelayout.com/survey and enter yourself for the chance to win a $200 gift certificate to Spring Creek Model Trains. Don't wait another second - head there now and give us your feedback.

27/06/2025

It's time for you to submit your entry for the Prototype Photo Of The Month for the July 2025 ATLP Extra. Head to ATLPExtra.com to submit yours by July 5th.

26/06/2025

Mental Health & Model Railroading with Dan Dossa is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/168 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

As we head towards the end of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the June topic episode focuses on the mental health benefits of model railroading. Dan Dossa, model railroader and retired clinical and neuro psychologist with 29 years of practice, joins us to share about his own experiences and observations with life's struggles and how the hobby has helped him and many others forge new friendships, keep their minds sharp and find happiness and purpose, especially after retirement.

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

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
https://tullymodels.com

25/06/2025

Who's going to the National N Scale Train Show in Kansas City? Be sure to see our good friends White River Productions and Spring Creek Model Trains while you're there!

WELCOME TO KANSAS CITY! The National N Scale Train Show is coming to our home town this weekend June 27 and 28! Look for our booth and say hi to Shelly! The show is held at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, and details can be found on their website www.nscaleshow.com

25/06/2025

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23/06/2025

Quick and Easy Weathering with Ted DiIorio is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/170 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Looking for a quick and easy way to get your rolling stock looking less like a toy and more like the prototype? Let's head to the Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet in Springfield, Massachusetts and sit next to ATLP host Ray Arnott as he gets a lesson from Ted DiIorio on his method that simplifies the process and produces a great result.

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

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

23/06/2025

It's your last week to take our 2025 survey and enter to win a $200 gift certificate to Spring Creek Model Trains! Don't wait until the deadline - head to aroundthelayout.com/survey right now!

Survey and contest ends on June 27th at 5PM ET.

19/06/2025

What's Happening In Model Railroading - June 2025 - Tony Cook & Jeff Otto is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/166 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Track. If you're going to run your trains, you're going to need it, and Jeff Otto from Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply is all about it. Jeff tells us when he got involved with creating his own turnouts, diamonds, crossings and track and how it went from a personal desire to a full fledged business. Later, Tony and I talk about the latest news in the hobby with releases from Rapido, Athearn, Tangent, Class One Model Works, Walthers and more.

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

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

16/06/2025

ATLP Rewind - Alan Saatkamp & The Chippewa River Divisions from September 5, 2023 is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/rewind or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

It's never too late to build your dream layout. Alan Saatkamp is a testament to this, as he, at age 70, is building the railroad he's always wanted, taking the experience of multiple layout builds and moves around the country to his new home in Normal, Illinois. Alan shares those experiences, from childhood to today, and tells us how his wife encouraged his return to model railroading for a family experience. He also offers his guidance on the right time to ask your spouse for more layout real estate (results may vary!). Alan also talks about his other hobby; creating a newsletter called Prairie Ponderings, a fun and informative digital publication that he shares with subscribers around the globe.

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

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
https://tullymodels.com