Talking Ops with Don Irace - OPSIG AP Program Update with Paul Weiss

About this episode

This episode discusses the OPSIG AP program and how to get involved in model railroad operations.

A special interest group dedicated to promoting model railroad operations with an achievement program designed to encourage participation. That's the topic on this episode of Talking Ops with Don Irace as we catch up with Paul Weiss from OPSIG. Paul brings us up to speed on the AP program he announced on Around The Layout Podcast back in August. Paul shares how you can get involved in earning achievements and helping others work towards theirs. Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/223 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, 18Ten Designs: https://www.1810designs.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…

People in this episode

Host: Don Irace

Guest: Paul Weiss

Topics covered

• model railroading
• operations
• achievement program
• community involvement
• hobbies

Keywords

• model railroad
• OPSIG
• achievement program
• Don Irace
• Paul Weiss
• hobbies
• community

Sponsors

Rapido Trains, Spring Creek Model Trains, 18Ten Designs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OPSIG, Thirty Five Productions LLC

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