# ATLP Rewind - Small Layout, Big Potential with Thomas Klimoski - March 17, 2025

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Podcast: [Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/around-the-layout-a-model-railroad-podcast-5330041)
Published: 2026-03-23T04:00:07+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4581

## Resource

ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released March 17, 2025 Want to know what the "Right-Sized Layout" is for you? Start with a mirror. That's just some of the advice shared by author and model railroader Thomas Klimoski. Tom wrote the book "Building The Right-Sized Layout" and he walks us through the thought process to ensure that you're on track for the layout that's a perfect fit for you. Then Tom and I listen to the answers to the Question of the Month - What is the ideal length of an operating session and why? Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/rewind Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com : https://scalesigns.com/ 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 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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