From Paper To Plywood with Dave Oppedisano
Starting over isn't easy, but it can be an opportunity. Dave Oppedisano returns to Around The Layout Podcast with an update on the second version of the BNSF Lakeside Sub, now located in the shop adjacent to his new home just outside of Fort Worth, Texas. Dave walks us through how he's taking the paper plans for his layout and translating it to the plywood of his benchwork, and how he's handling on the fly changes in the process. Later, Dave and Ray hear answers to the Question of the Month submitted by our listeners.
7idea Productions’ “East To Spokane” inspired Dave to model the BNSF Lakeside Sub. You can purchase the DVD here:
https://www.7ideaproductions.com/products/east-to-spokane
…and the California State Railroad Museum was where Dave saw the video that changed his model railroading journey.
https://www.californiarailroad.museum/
What the heck is a “finger-jointed stud?” Learn more here:
https://www.wwpa.org/western-lumber/structural-lumber/finger-jointed/
Dave entrusted Bob’s Track Plans to help him create the new BNSF Lakeside Sub. Check out Bob’s website here:
https://www.bobstrackplans.com/
Neil Schofield’s CP Rail’s Newport & Lyndonville Subdivision has inspired many, including Dave Oppedisano. Listen to Neil’s ATLP interview here:
https://www.aroundthelayout.com/episodes/83
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, NarrowThrottle by Scott Thornton:
https://narrowthrottle.square.site/
Episode Released June 25, 2026
