Podcast Episodes

What's Happening In Model Railroading - February 2025 - Tony Cook & Thomas Garza

Episode 146

On this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading, Tony and Ray welcome Thomas Garza from ScaleSigns.com to talk all things signs. Thomas talks about his start in sign making in 1995 and how he's…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

ATLP Rewind - Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II - May 14, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 14, 2024

There's no doubt that Don Irace, famous for his Providence & Worcester layouts, is passionate about operations and, on this episode, we focused on just t…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Talking Ops with Don Irace - BNSF Fall River Division with John Parker

Episode 145

On this month's Talking Ops with Don Irace, we're talking big operations with the owner of the BNSF Fall River Division, John Parker. John shares with us what it's like to prepare for and manage oper…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

ATLP Rewind - Martyn Jenkins & Marty's Train Shed - April 30, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 30, 2024

If you're looking for proof that it's never too late to get started in model railroading, look no further than Marty Jenkins. Contrary to the stories w…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Paul Stamp & The Finger Lakes Railway

Episode 143

With young modelers like Paul Stamp on the scene, the future of model railroading is looking bright! A rising star in the NMRA Lakeshores Division, Paul takes us on his journey from a youth filled wi…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Affordable Model Railroading with Matt Forcum

Episode 142

Do you think model railroading is too expensive to get started? Think again! MFRailroad's Matt Forcum comes by the ATLP studio to talk about ways to set limits and keep your hobby budget in check wit…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

What's Happening In Model Railroading with Tony Cook LIVE!

Episode 144

We're a week removed from the excitement that was the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield MA and its time to talk about all the news from the SEMA of Model Railroading. Ray talks about his experi…

Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago

ATLP Rewind - Kevin Norman & Notch 8 Customs - April 23, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 23, 2024

They say "It's all in the details" and that's what Kevin Norman from Notch 8 Customs is all about. Kevin stops by to tell us how he developed an intere…

Published on 11 months ago

What's Happening In Model Railroading - January 2025 - Shane Wilson

Episode 141

It's been almost a year since ScaleTrains President Shane Wilson has joined us on Around The Layout Podcast, so we had a lot of catching up to do! Shane tells about the events that occured since our …

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

ATLP Rewind - Alan Aitken and the Buffalo & Pittsburgh - April 9, 2024

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 9, 2024

We're off to Scotland to get to know Alan Aitken, the owner of the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Scottish Division Model Railroad and the creator of the YouTube …

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago