Second Section Podcast
The Second Section Podcast is dedicated to the topic of model railroading. Andy Dorsch and Mike Ostertag are just two regular guys who want to share their modeling techniques and expertise, or lack there of, on their favorite hobby. Model Railroading. Mike and Andy are two characters for sure that at times can go off the rails, however they never let that spoil the fun they have talking about the worlds greatest hobby - model railroading. Make sure to join us on our modeling journey and subscribe to our podcast.
Episodes
45 episodes
Its OK to CHANGE your MODEL RAILROAD with Cam Nealy
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast Cam AKA Railfan 220 stops by to chat with us. He will talk about his model railroad and how he went through a transformation changing his layout from a prairie Grainger bas...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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3:01:08
ROUNDTABLE - What’s harder Prototypical or Freelance model railroading?
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast we dive into how to make a freelance railroad believable. Our Roundtable panel will dive into how us modelers can create our own worlds and our own railroads!!! Plus Mike wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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3:19:02
Model Railroading is a Journey with Jimmy from the DIY and Digital Railroad
On the Second Section Podcast Jimmy from the DIY and Digital stops by to chat with us. He will talk about his model railroad and share some insights with where he got his start, start with YouTube and we have a special Short Line o...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:48:39
Lance Mindheim shares 6 SECRETS to becoming an exceptional model railroader
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast Lance Mindheim joins us to talk all things shelf layouts. He will talk about his model railroad and share some insights with how you can have a great shelf layout of your ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:49:14
Model Railroad Operations on Mike Rose’s Conrail Lehigh Line
On the Second Section Podcast Mike Rose is back and he is going to talk about his latest article in Model Railroad Hobbyist (https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/) where he will deep dive operations on his Conrail Lehigh Line in 1984. Mike...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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3:02:35
Marty McGurik’s Central Vermont Railway
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Marty McGurik on our show! Marty will be sharing his beautiful rendition of the Central Vermont Railway with us. Marty is a master of scenery and model comp...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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2:44:41
Layout Tour | Bob Frascella’s D&H Williamsport Division in S Scale
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Bob Frascella on our show! Bob will bet taking us on a Model Railroad Layout Tour of his fabulous rendition of the Delaware and Hudson Williamsport Divisi...
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3:04:02
Realistic Model Railroad Weathering Tutorial | Paul Bellemore
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Paul Bellemore on our show! Paul will be sharing his techniques on how to realistically weather model railroad rolling stock and locomotives using basic t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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2:29:59
Super Shelf Layout Model Railroad | Gary Ruming HO Scale FEC Miami Downtown Spur
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Gary Ruming on our show! Gary will be showing us his fantastic shelf HO Scale Shelf Layout. He will share with us how he is able to add great details to sce...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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3:20:10
Layout Tour | Paul Cassar’s HO Scale Riverbelt Line
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Paul Cassar on our show! Paul will be giving us a tour of his HO Scale proto freelance shelf layout named the Riverbelt Line. He combines the Missouri Pacif...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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3:01:32
Jim Rindt builds an entire town in N-Scale
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Jim Rindt (from Rindt’s Relics) on our show! Jim will share with us how he built an entire town in N-Scale. He will walk through the process from start to f...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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3:14:28
STUNNING N Scale Model Railroad | Grant Eastman’s Southern Alberta Rail
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Grant Eastman on our show! Grant will be sharing his incredible Southern Alberta Rail N Scale layout with us. This layout breaks the norms of N-Scale, its n...
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Season 2
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2:19:38
S02 EP 05 The Art of the Shelf Layout Model Railroad with Boomer Dioramas
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Boomer Dioramas on our show! Boomer will be on the show to share his thoughts and techniques about the art of creating a shelf layout model railroad. &...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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3:29:47
Model Railroad Weathering MASTERCLASS - with Ralph Renzetti
Hello Model Railroaders! THE MUDFATHER PART II: On the Second Section Podcast we have the ‘Mudfather’ Ralph Renzetti back on the show to go into the depths of the art of weathering rolling stock and locomotives for your model railroad! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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2:54:42
S2 EP 03 REALISTIC DETAILS that will bring your railroad to life with William Sampson
on the Second Section Podcast we have William Sampson from Soo the Milwaukee road on the show talking to us about details. Subtle little details that are easy to do that will bring your model railroad to life! We also bring ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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3:12:30
S2 EP 2 AMAZING Model Railroad Scenery with Tom Klimoski and Tom Johnson
On the Second Section Podcast Tom Klimoski and Tom Johnson join Mike and Andy to share their pro tips on how to create AMAZING scenery for your model railroad.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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2:50:04
S2 EP 1 The State of Model Railroading - Part 2
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have a few podcasters in the studio to help us dive into the State of Model Railroading. The crew tonight will be Heath from Humanity Junction, Ray Arnott from Ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:52:04
S1 EP28 Model Railroad Discussion with the Section Crew - One Year Show
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast Mike and I want to invite the Section Crew to join us for a bit of model railroading conversation. We also do #notsponsored, Short Line of the Show, and #what’s o...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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3:15:49
S1 EP 27 Creating a DEEP scene on your model railroad by Mike Rose
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast Mike Rose is back and he is going to talk about his latest article in Model Railroad Hobbyist (
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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2:33:05
S1 EP26 The BIG Trainfest Round-up!
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast Mike and I are going to be talking about the RETURN OF TRAINFEST! We will talk about some cool vendors that we saw at the show and some of their releases for our “No...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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2:36:52
S1 EP 25 Model Railroads and Dioramas with Shane Mason
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Shane Mason the Assistant Editor for Model Railroad News on our show! Shane is a talented N-Scale modeler who does incredible detailed work on locomotives and rol...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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2:57:29
S1 EP 24 Model Railroad Workbench Organization
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast we will be talking about Workbench Organization! Some of the tips and tricks that Mike and I use to organize our workbench! We also have a cool shortline of the show and Mik...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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2:26:34
Boomer Dioramas model railroading inspiration and education S1 EP 23
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Boomer Dioramas on our show! Boomer and his diorama approach to model railroading have re-shaped how people are looking at the hobby! He shares his concepts...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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3:06:24
Model Railroad Weathering Tips with Ralph Renzetti
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have the ‘Mudfather’ himself Ralph Renzetti! He has agreed to come on the show and teach us the ways of the Taco Sauce! Ralph has years of experience as an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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2:55:51
Modeling in Multiple Scales with Jim Wiggin
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Jim Wiggin from Athearn Trains! He joins us to talk about his modeling in both HO and N Scale! We may get into his career a bit a field a few questions abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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2:53:33