Around The Layout Podcast

20/11/2025

Do you have a model railroading event, open house, meet, or show coming up? Spread the word on the Around The Layout Podcast!

We’re opening the mic to event planners who want to promote their upcoming gatherings to a passionate, engaged hobby community. Whether it’s big, small, local, or national — if it’s happening in the world of model railroading, we want to help you share it.

Send us your event details and let’s get it featured on an upcoming What's Happening In Model Railroading episode of Around The Layout Podcast. Email us at [email protected]

18/11/2025

This week and this week only, Tuesday is the new Thursday.

What's Happening In Model Railroading - November 2025 - Spring Creek Model Trains is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/200 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

While some will argue that model railroad season is 12 months long, it's hard to deny that, when the weather gets colder, activity in the hobby heats up. On this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading, Mike and Jeff Zucker from Spring Creek Model Trains stop by to tell us how to properly prepare to head back to the train room, what's trending this model railroad season and what should be on everyone's letter to Santa. Mike and Jeff also share their joy in helping model railroaders and their spouses or parents pick out the perfect gift to give for the holidays.

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

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
https://homeshops.net/

18/11/2025

If you missed last night's Around The Layout Podcast Live with Mike Correa, no sweat! Catch the replay on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64XGUYh7SpA&t=314s

17/11/2025

ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Operations on the Canada Spokane & Pacific with Drew James is now available. Learn more about this episode and listen online at aroundthelayout.com/rewind or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Drew James, owner of the Canada Spokane & Pacific, made his return to the ATLP studio, picking up where he left off from last July. Drew tells us about how the operations on his layout have evolved, his efforts to keep things fresh for his group of operators and answers the question, "why is there a wye?"

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

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

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

Join us RIGHT NOW as we dive into the mind blowing weathering and graffiti work of Mike Correa. Mike will talk us through his process, share tips and tricks to make your models more realistic and take your questions live! Don't miss it - head to https://www.youtube.com//streams to join us!

16/11/2025

Join us TONIGHT at 8PM ET / 7PM CT as we dive into the mind blowing weathering and graffiti work of Mike Correa. Mike will talk us through his process, share tips and tricks to make your models more realistic and take your questions live! Don't miss it - head to https://www.youtube.com//streams, subscribe and hit the Notify me button.

16/11/2025

Join us tomorrow night at 8PM ET / 7PM CT as we dive into the mind blowing weathering and graffiti work of Mike Correa. Mike will talk us through his process, share tips and tricks to make your models more realistic and take your questions live! Don't miss it - head to https://www.youtube.com//streams, subscribe and hit the Notify me button.

15/11/2025

We want to hear from you. Submit your answer to the Question Of The Month! This is where you can hear your voice on Around The Layout Podcast. This month's question is "What are your guardrails when it comes to buying locomotives and rolling stock? ...or do you have any guardrails? Head to aroundthelayout.com/question to submit your answer. Today's the last day - record your answer now!

14/11/2025

Don't forget to submit your answer to the Question Of The Month! This is where you can hear your voice on Around The Layout Podcast. This month's question is "What are your guardrails when it comes to buying locomotives and rolling stock? ...or do you have any guardrails? Head to aroundthelayout.com/question to submit your answer. Answers must be received by November 15th.