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Talking Ops With Don Irace - Michigan Interstate Ops with Greg McComas
On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, we head to Fort Worth, Texas to the Michigan Interstate St. Clair Sub of Greg McComas. Greg talks us through the development of his operating scheme on his 13'x12' double deck layout that provides hours of enjoyment for up to 4 operators. He also shares how he used the FLEX approach to ensure he ended up with the layout and operating scheme he wanted. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/151Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, NERx:https://www.nerx.org/Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:https://scalesigns.com/
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2025 NERx Virtual Convention Preview with Chuck Diljak
It's almost time for NERx, the Northeastern Region of the NMRA's Virtual Convention. Chuck Diljak from the NER joins us to share the history of NERx, born from necessity during the pandemic and now a mainstay for the last 5 years. Chuck tells us what we can expect from the four nights of the convention, from clinics, layout tours, tips and tricks, and much more. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/150Sign up for ATLP Extra, our free monthly newsletter:aroundthelayout.com/newsletterThank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:https://ohrtracksupply.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:https://tullymodels.comThank you to our episode sponsor, 18Ten Designs:https://www.1810designs.com/
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Brenna Keefe & The Spring Valley Railroad
If you need yet another reason to encourage youth in model railroading, come listen to Brenna Keefe's story. Brenna shares how positive influences in her family and model railroading community became the catalyst for her education and career. Brenna also shares how model railroading cemented bonds with her parents, grandparents and lifelong friends made through the hobby.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/149Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:https://tullymodels.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, 18Ten Designs:https://www.1810designs.com/
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2025 Central Georgia RPM Preview with Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd
Modelers getting together to share their work, ideas, skills and, of course, comradery - that's what RPM's are all about. Paul Spilman and Stephen Floyd join ATLP host Ray Arnott to talk about the Central Georgia RPM and how this event has grown into a new location by taking it off the coast of Georgia and placing it smack dab in the middle of the Peach State. Stephen and Paul also share all the details about attending the event, with some very familiar names on the list of clinic presenters.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/148Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:https://ohrtracksupply.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Highball Graphics:https://highballgraphics.com/
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ATLP Rewind - Lance Mindheim & Miami's Swamp Rat - May 28, 2024
ATLP Rewind - Originally Released May 28, 2024Professional 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 episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:https://ohrtracksupply.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:https://tullymodels.com/
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