Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Join us as we bring you stories from model railroaders just like you. We talk to enthusiasts across the hobby and learn about their beginnings, challenges, accomplishments and ultimately what excites and motivates them. Come hang out with us Around The Layout and be inspired to create your own model railroading story to share.

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Episodes

Paul Cassar & The River Belt Lines

Paul Cassar joins us from Sydney, Australia and tells us about his River Belt Line HO scale shelf layout. He shares the process of building this 18’ x 18’ switching layout in his garage using commercial shelving units. We also learn about the wildly popular HO Scale Shelf Modelers Facebook group that Paul administers and find out how he’s worked to crack the Facebook algorithm and grow the group to over 9.3 thousand members. Check out Paul's River Belt Line: https://www.facebook.com/The-River-Be...

May 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 4

Around The Layout T-Shirts

Around The Layout T-Shirts are now available for pre-order! Go to aroundthelayout.com and click Fan Store to order. Shirts will ship by late June 2022.

May 21, 2022•3 min

Mike King & The CSX West Mansfield - Framingham Subdivision

The big topic is small layouts when Mike King drops by to talk about his CSX West Mansfield HO scale layout which is nestled in the attic of his farmhouse in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Mike and Ray weigh the pros and cons of having smaller layouts and the challenges they present. We also learn how Mike creates cost effective buildings and uses a 3D printer to make scenery components that are unique to his layout. Check out our website: www.aroundthelayout.com Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ar...

May 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 3

Cory Scothon & The Providence and Worcester Main Line

Cory Scothon joins us to talk about the process of transitioning his Providence & Worcester HO scale layout from a single user continuous loop design to one that can hold operating sessions with up to four operators. We discuss the challenges he faced and how he used the local prototype to help develop his operating scheme. Cory also tells us about his start in the hobby, and how model railroading has become a bond between himself and his father. Follow Cory on Instagram - @pwmodelrr Check o...

Apr 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 2

Joe Mammay & The Lamoille Valley Railroad

Joe Mammay shares his passion for layout track design and talks us through the process. We discuss the progress he is making on the Lamoille Valley Railroad in HO scale and how he decided on this now-defunct short line as his subject. Looking to get help on designing your layout? Joe can help! Reach out to him at mammay76@msn.com. Check out our website: www.aroundthelayout.com Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aroundthelayout Send us an email: aroundthelayout@gmail.com...

Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1

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Ray Arnott talks about the new podcast and gives us a preview of Episode 1. Show Notes and Links: aroundthelayout.com facebook.com/aroundthelayout aroundthelayout@gmail.com www.youtube.com/c/ThirtyFiveProductions

Apr 12, 2022•3 min

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