Podcast Episodes

Thomas Klimoski & The Georgia Northeastern

Episode 23

There are no shortage of topics when Thomas Klimoski comes to the Around The Layout studio. A retired firefighter, author, trainman and accomplished model railroader, Tom tells us about his beginning…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester

Episode 22

He’s been talked about a lot on Around The Layout, but now it’s time to hear from Don Irace himself. Don’s original Providence & Worcester layout in Scituate, Rhode Island was known by many as the la…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Mark Herrick & The BNSF Montana Division

Episode 21

We give Streamyard the night off as Mark Herrick does an in-person visit to the Around The Layout studio and tells us about his model railroading journey that has led to the BNSF Montana Division. Li…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

2023 Railroad Hobby Show Preview with John Sacerdote

With all of the holiday decorations put away, there's one more big event to look forward to, and that's the 2023 Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show. With over 350 exhibitors and 50 operating…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

John Farrington and the Somerset Industrial

Episode 20

We’re off to the Sunshine State for a visit to Sebastian, the town that might become the capital of model railroading in Florida, and meet up with John Farrington. We learn how his grandfather helped…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Dean Ferris & Oregon Joint Line

Episode 18

On this episode, we head down to Decatur, Texas and head above the garage to check out Dean Ferris’ Oregon Joint Line in N scale. Dean tells us how railfanning as a youth and as a college student pla…

Published on 3 years ago

Sammy Carlile & Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision

Episode 18

It’s Santa Fe All The Way on this episode of Around The Layout as we talk to Oklahoma’s own Sammy Carlile about his Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision HO scale layout. We learn how train trips as a kid fo…

Published on 3 years ago

Thanksgiving 2022 Live Special

On Thanksgiving Eve 2022, I went live on Facebook and YouTube to express my thanks to the many folks who have made Around The Layout possible. Here's the recording of that event. Find out why I don't…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Tom Johnson & Cass County

Episode 17

What do you get when you combine an art teacher with a love of model railroading? You get Tom Johnson and a spectacular layout filled with super detailed scenes that tell the story of the late 70's i…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

What's Happening In Model Railroading November 2022 - Lorne James

For the November edition of What's Happening In Model Railroading, we take a (virtual) trip to Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada to Otter Valley Railroad and talk to owner Lorne James. Lorne tells us abou…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago