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Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Written by: Ray Arnott
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 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.© 2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved. Art
Episodes
  • Introduction to Z Scale with Tim Mills

    Introduction to Z Scale with Tim Mills
    Feb 26 2026
    We're on a mission to cover the model railroad hobby from A to Z, so let's head to the end of the alphabet and the world of 1:220 scale. Tim Mills of US Z Scale comes by to give us the basics of Z scale, from locomotives and rolling stock to track and scenery. Tim tells us the benefits of modeling smaller, even if your asparations are to build in a bigger scale. Later, Tim and Ray listen to the answers submitted for the Question Of The Month, "Why do you choose the scale you model?"

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    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

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    The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.

    Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

    No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman & Stephen Floyd

    Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman & Stephen Floyd
    Feb 23 2026
    When it comes to a RPM featuring a who's who of modeling, Georgia is on our minds! Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd return to Around The Layout Podcast to tell us about the Central Georgia RPM and, after reflecting on the successes of the 2025 event, tell us how the 2026 edition is going to be even better. Stephen and Paul share all the details, including clinics, learning stations and how you can make plans to join them in the Peach State this spring.

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    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
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    Visit our website at aroundthelayout.com

    Become a member of our Operating Crew for chances to win and much more!
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    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

    ©2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved.

    The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.

    Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

    No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.
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    27 mins
  • What's Happening In Model Railroading - Jordan Smith at Rapido Trains

    What's Happening In Model Railroading - Jordan Smith at Rapido Trains
    Feb 19 2026
    Here's an episode that "U" should defintely listen to, especially if General Electric U Series Locomotives are your thing! Jordan Smith from Rapido Trains rejoins the podcast to dive deeper into the announcements from the Railroad Hobby Show including the long list of U's along with plastic pellet hoppers and Trenton Works boxcars. Joe from da-joe-trains on YouTube comes by to tell us What's Trending and Eric Hansmann delivers his RPM Report.

    Learn more about this episode on our website:
    aroundthelayout.com/215

    This episode of Around The Layout is Powered By Rapido Trains:
    https://rapidotrains.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
    https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, ModelTrainBox.com:
    https://modeltrainbox.com/

    Visit our website at aroundthelayout.com

    Become a member of our Operating Crew for chances to win and much more!
    aroundthelayout.com/crew

    Around The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC

    ©2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved.

    The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.

    Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

    No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.
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    49 mins
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