Cameron Stait and Robertson In HO Scale
From Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast by Ray Arnott
June 4, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 237
About this episode
Cameron Stait discusses his model railroading journey and techniques for creating a prototypical layout in HO scale.
Big trains in small spaces. It can be done and done well and Cameron Stait is here to tell us how he did it. Cameron shares his model railroading journey that led to a spare bedroom where he has created a prototypical recreation of the Southern Highlands in New South Wales in HO scale. We learn how he has effectively used a second backdrop to provide the illusiuon that these long freight trains have disappeared off the layout and shares his passion for scratchbuilding. Cameron also tells us the instant benefits he's experienced from leaving lone wolf modeling behind and becoming active in the New South Wales modeling scene. Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/237 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, ModelTrainBox.com: https://modeltrainbox.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…
People in this episode
Host: Ray Arnott
Guest: Cameron Stait
Topics covered
- model railroading
- HO scale
- scratchbuilding
- backdrops
- New South Wales modeling scene
Keywords
- model railroading
- HO scale
- Southern Highlands
- scratchbuilding
- backdrop illusion
Sponsors
Rapido Trains, Spring Creek Model Trains, ModelTrainBox.com
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Southern Highlands, New South Wales
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