Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

As I prepare to join my fellow content creators in creating T-Trak modules, I thought it might be a good idea to get an education on N scale from someone who knows the topic well. So, on this episode of Around The Layout Podcast, Jimmy DIY gives me the 101 on 1:160th, from starter sets to locomotives and rolling stock and the overall differences between HO and N. Later, we hear from our audience as we listen to the answers submitted for our Question Of The Month. Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/189 Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains: https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/ [https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/] Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops: https://homeshops.net/ [https://homeshops.net/] Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models: https://tullymodels.com [https://tullymodels.com/]

30 miles west of Boston and inside a former rope factory not too far from the current Fitchburg Line is one amazing model railroad club. On this episode of Around The Layout, we learn more about the Nashua Valley Railroad Association from members Scott Lukas and Thomas Fitzgerald, who tell us about the club's origins, how they lucked into such an amazing space, and how they've created an amazing layout covering the neighboring Boston & Maine line. They also share how the layout has advanced in technology and how the club has used these advancements to attract and retain a younger membership base. Later, we talk about their yearly train show event, Railfair 2025 in Boxboro, Massachusetts.  Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/178 Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply: https://ohrtracksupply.com/ [https://ohrtracksupply.com/] Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com: https://scalesigns.com/ [https://scalesigns.com/]

The weather is cooling down here in North America, but the model railroading season is heating up as we look to head to our train rooms and make some progress on our layouts. Model Railroad News editor Tony Cook stops by for his monthly visit, and before telling us about the latest products in N, HO and O scale, we learn about a new book from White River Productions with some familiar names on the cover. We also debut a new segment on the WHIMR show, letting us know about upcoming RPM's around the globe.  Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/187 Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains: https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/ [https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/] Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com: https://scalesigns.com/ [https://scalesigns.com/]

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released August 13, 2024 How can we take prototypical railroad rules and regulations and apply them to our layouts? That's what professional railroader Dustin Whitten is here to answer as he talks about taking pages from the railroad rulebook and using them to better the simulation of your model railroad. Dustin shares how these rules can be modified in compression with examples from his N&W South Branch. Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/rewind Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply: https://ohrtracksupply.com/ [https://ohrtracksupply.com/] Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models: https://tullymodels.com [https://tullymodels.com/]

What components help make an operating session great? That's the question that Don Irace helps to answer on this edition of Talking Ops. Don takes us through his list of before, during and after operating session tasks that keep operators smiling and looking forward to their next trip back to your layout.  Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/186 Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains: https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/ [https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/] Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models: https://tullymodels.com [https://tullymodels.com/]