
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
53 episodes
Over 10,000 Railroad specific details! Bob Rivard shares how he makes his model railroad stand out!
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Bob Rivard and William Sampson on the show talking about PROTOTYPE Models on his Fantastic Soo Line Model Railroad! Bob will be on showing us various hype...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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2:41:13

NEW ways to think about Prototype Model Railroading - EASILY Connect the real world to your models!
Hello Model Railroaders! Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we Luke Lemmens on the show talking about PROTOTYPE OPERATIONS on his Soo 2nd Sub! Luke will be on dissecting certain scenes on his Soo Line layout and walking throu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:41:52

What model railroaders are AFRAID to talk about
Tonight on the Second Section Podcast Andy and Mike come up with a list of things that as model railroaders they are afraid to talk about. Stupid mistakes they've made, Scale and the hobby, and of course model makers. Join the Secti...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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2:27:39

Steve Davis Kansas City Souther 3rd Subdivision in 1982 Layout Tour
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast we have Steve Davis on our show! Steve will be taking us on a layout tour of his AMAZING Kansas City Southern Layout. His layout is of the 3rd sub of the KCS set in 1982 and...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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3:03:41

Can you live with your model railroad layout? | 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 on living with your model railroad layout. He shares his concept...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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3:07:11

Model Railroad Built for Operations | Mark Herrick’s BNSF Montana Division
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast we have Mark Herrick on the show talking about his beautiful BNSF Montana Division Layout in HO Scale! Mark shares with us the genesis of his layout, how its built for ops and wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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2:27:41

Freelance Model Railroad Manufacturer - HomeShops
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast Christopher Palmieri and Doug Watts join us from HomeShops.net. They are a premier retailer of HO Scale rolling stock for Freelance model railroads. Christopher and Dou...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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2:09:49

Improve your model railroad skills by railfanning
Hello Model Railroaders! On the Second Section Podcast look at how being a good railfan can improve your modeling. Mike shares with us his experience on using photos he takes to make his modeling better! Mik...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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2:38:43

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
