Talking Ops with Don Irace - Marias Pass Operations with Alan Schroeder
From Around The Layout - A Model Railroad Podcast by Ray Arnott
May 14, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 230
About this episode
Alan Schroeder discusses how he brings the Marias Pass to life through engaging operating sessions.
How does Alan Schroeder bring the Marias Pass to life? It's done with an action packed operating session! On this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace, Alan returns to Around The Layout Podcast to share how he's taken research on the prototype and translated it to his layout, entertaining over a dozen operators and keeping them on their toes with subtle changes that make each session unique. Alan also shares how RiverRail helps keep the Marias Pass and several area layouts connected and moving forward. Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/230 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 Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not…
People in this episode
Host: Don Irace
Guest: Alan Schroeder
Topics covered
- model railroading
- operating sessions
- prototype research
- layout design
- railroad connections
Keywords
- Marias Pass
- model railroad
- operating session
- prototype
- RiverRail
Sponsors
Rapido Trains, Spring Creek Model Trains, ModelTrainBox.com
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RiverRail, Thirty Five Productions LLC
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