25 JUN 2024 · A litte freelance model railroading amongst friends - that's what we get with Brian Sopke's Benton & Southern. Brian shares with us his model railroading journey that led him to team with a friend to create a freelance model railroad that connects them together. Additionally, Brian tells us what he learned by starting over, taking down a layout of frustration and creating his current railroad using lessons from the past. Learn more about this episode and find photos and additional links on our website: www.aroundthelayout.com/episodes/106 Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains: https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

24 JUN 2024 · ATLP Rewind - Originally Released June 12, 2023 With Father's Day less than a week away, we got the father/son duo of William Sampson and William Sampson together to share their bond over model railroading. William Sr. tells us how railroad is in the Sampson blood, with ties to railroading in several generations. He then tells us how he got started in the hobby, with influences from his past leading him to model the Great Northern in 1970. He then shares how his model railroading journey got even better with the arrival of William Jr, who shares his memories of his father's layout and the many lessons and great times he shared with his dad. Learn more about this episode and find photos and additional links on our website: www.aroundthelayout.com/episodes/44 Thank you to our episode sponsor, Highball Graphics: https://highballgraphics.com/

18 JUN 2024 · Who is Prairie Shadows Model Railway Co? Jeff Arnold, Rob Gruber and Brandon Nawrocki join Tony Cook and Ray Arnott to tell us about how Prairie Shadows got its start working with model railroad manufacturers on special projects to breaking out on their own with projects in N and HO scale. The team shares the challenges of creating highly detailed and accurate models and the steps they take to ensure the model matches the prototype. Later, Tony Cook tells us about his big project of late - the HO Collector Annual that Ray found to be a walk down memory lane.  Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains: www.springcreekmodeltrains.com Learn more about this episode and find direct links on our website: aroundthelayout.com/episodes/105

17 JUN 2024 · Saint Louis, Missouri - home of the Gateway Arch, and just about in the shadow of this national landmark resides the granddaddy of all railroad prototype modelers meets. Lonnie Bathurst, show producer, and frequent attendee Scott Thornton, tell us what makes the STLRPM a show that draws so many to the midwest in July to share models, knowledge, skills and, most importantly, comradarie. Lonnie shares this year's show theme, highlights the must-see events and tells us what we need to know to attend and display models at the show.  Thank you to our episode sponsor, Scale Modeling by Kevin J. Tully: https://steelmillmodelerssupply.com/ Learn more about this episode and find additonal links on our website: aroundthelayout.com/episodes/104

11 JUN 2024 · It's been way too long since we've heard from John Farrington and there was quite a bit to catch up on. Since the last time we talked, John has not only gone bigger with his layout, he's also gone freelance with a great railroad name and an awesome logo thanks to a very talented graphic artist that's a familiar name here on the podcast. John also talks about doing custom work for others, including myself, and debunks the old Mark Twain saying "good fences make good neighbors" when it comes to getting guidance and support with his model railroad.  Learn more about this episode on our website. Click the link below: aroundthelayout.com/episodes/103 Follow Around The Layout on social media: aroundthelayout.com/social Support the podcast and get the chance to win free stuff by becoming a member of the ATLP Operating Crew: aroundthelayout.com/crew

10 JUN 2024 · ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 28, 2023 The Around The Layout (less than) six degrees of separation has led us to Matt Freix. A friend of past guests Dave Oppensano and Isaac Fabris, Matt joins us and tells his model railroading story; from his childhood modeling with a shovel of dirt on a 4x8 sheet of plywood to a beautifully finished basement where his Gateway Western's Subdivision 6 resides. Matt tells us about the prototype of his current layout and how friends, both in human and quick clamp form have helped him along his journey to recapture the glory of 1995. Matt also talks about the decision process of farming out tasks and how it has helped him focus on the parts of the hobby he enjoys. Learn more about this episode and check out images of the Gateway Western Subdivision 6: https://www.aroundthelayout.com/episodes/34

4 JUN 2024 · On this episode of Around The Layout, we meet Alex Mantle and learn about his model railroading journey. From California to Alaska to London and eventually on to Wyoming, Alex tells us how an attic find boosted his model railroading journey, his "practice layouts" and how he's gone big with his freelanced Chicago, Denver and Northern, sharing how he developed his backstory, paint scheme and chose the industries on his layout.  Check out the Chicago, Denver & Northern on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chicagodenvernorthern999 Follow Alex and the CD&N on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicago_denver_northern/ Support the podcast and get yourself signed up for free giveaways by becoming a member of the ATLP Operating Crew! patreon.com/AroundTheLayoutPodcast Check out our website: www.aroundthelayout.com Follow us on social media: aroundthelayout.com/social Send us an email: aroundthelayout@gmail.com

3 JUN 2024 · ATLP Rewind - Originally Released August 16, 2022 Dave Oppedisano joins us to talk about his BNSF Lakeside Subdivision layout. Ray and Dave met at the New England/Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet in Springfield MA, and they discuss this event and Dave's presentation during NERPM. Dave tells us about the Lakeside Sub area and the parts he's incorporating into his layout. He also shares advice about choosing backdrop materials and shares his passion for all things electronics. Support the podcast and get yourself signed up for free giveaways by becoming a member of the ATLP Operating Crew! aroundthelayout.com/crew Check out our website: www.aroundthelayout.com Connect with us on social media: aroundthelayout.com/social Send us an email: aroundthelayout@gmail.com Thank you to our show sponsor, Highball Graphics: https://highballgraphics.com/

28 MAY 2024 · Professional Model Railroad builder and author Lance Mindheim returns to Around The Layout Podcast with a new book under his arm. Lance tells us his why behind his new series "Shortlines You Can Build" and introduces us to Volume 1 - Miami's Swamp Rat. Lance and I discuss several of the points made in the book and how you can apply them to nearly any railroad you're planning. Later, Lance tells about yet another how-to book coming out that you can pre-order now. Thank you to our show sponsor, Weather My Trains: https://weathermytrains.com/ Learn more about today's episode: aroundthelayout.com/episodes/101 Support the podcast and get yourself signed up for free giveaways by becoming a member of the ATLP Operating Crew! aroundthelayout.com/crew Follow us on social media: aroundthelayout.com/social Send us an email: aroundthelayout@gmail.com

21 MAY 2024 · 45 shows a year - that's an amazing amount of traveling for the folks at Spring Creek Model Trains, who found some time in their busy schedules to join Tony Cook and I on this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading episode. Brothers Mike and Jeff Zucker share what it's like to move the big show around and how, over the last 24 years, have grown their business in a town of less than 800 people into a destination hobby shop. Later, Tony brings us the latest from Rapido, Walthers, Sylvan, Athearn and more. Check out Spring Creek Model Trains website: https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/ Links to all products mentioned on this episode can be found at: aroundthelayout.com/episodes/100 Subscribe to Model Railroad News and keep up with all that's happening in model railroading: https://modelrailroadnews.com/ Take a trip through model railroad history on Tony's Model Train Resource: https://modeltrainresource.com/ Ask Tony your question for next month's What's Happening In Model Railroading Show: https://www.aroundthelayout.com/asktony Support the podcast and get yourself signed up for free giveaways by becoming a member of the ATLP Operating Crew! patreon.com/AroundTheLayoutPodcast Check out our website: www.aroundthelayout.com Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aroundthelayout Send us an email: aroundthelayout@gmail.com