What’s Happening In Model Railroading - October 2025 - Tony Cook & Matthew Freix

Oct 23

Put your prototype research to good use. That's what Matthew Freix is doing by contributing to the book Gateway Western - A Regional In Transition. Matt tells us what he's learned and what you can get out of this new book that is coming soon from White River Productions. Later, Ray and Tony discuss new products from Class One Model Works, Walthers, ScaleTrains, PIKO America, Rapido Trains, Broadway Limited Imports and Bachmann Trains.

This episode was recorded live as part of our first Around The Layout Podcast Live on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@aroundthelayout

Pre-order your copy of Gateway Western - A Regional In Transition from White River Productions:
https://shop.whiteriverproductions.com/products/gwwr

Check out the RPM Event Calendar on Eric Hansmann’s website:
https://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/rpm-event-calendar/

ScaleTrains HO Rivet Counter spiral tank car – Just Announced:
https://www.scaletrains.com/ho-scale/ho-scale-freight-cars/rivet-counter-ho-scale-ari-33k-gallon-spiral-jacketed-tank-car.html

Walthers HO Walthers Cornerstone Modern Diesel Shop kit – Just Announced:
https://www.walthers.com/search/?q=933-3908

Walthers HO Walthers Mainline 50’ AAR Improved Double-Door Boxcar – Just Announced:
https://www.walthers.com/search/?q=910+AAR+improved+double-door+boxcar

Class One Model Works HO GP40 – Updated Information:
https://classonemodelworks.com/collections/locomotives

PIKO America HO Krauss-Maffei SP patched DRGW units – Due Year End:
https://www.piko-america.com/collections/ho-scale-locomotives

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

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Home Shops:
https://homeshops.net/

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:
https://tullymodels.com

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