Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2026 - Home Shops' Christopher Palmieri

Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast

Show Notes

Freelance Railroading, Elevated. That's the new slogan from today's leading voice in freelance railroading, Home Shops. Owner Christopher Palmieri joins us and tells about a new partnership with a familiar name that has already started to elevate the offerings from Home Shops with a bunch of exciting annoucements. Chris tells us what he's looking for in a freelance railroading when planning projects and provides guidance for those looking to create their own plausible railroad. Later, Eric Hansmann stops by with the RPM Report and a familiar voice provides us with What's Trending.

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