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.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 152 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Choosing a RAILROAD you can model!
On the Second Section Podcast Mike and I want to talk about how do you decide what railroad to model?
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How to Draw a Trackplan based on a real railroad! With Tom Klimoski
Hello Model Railroaders!
On the Second Section Podcast Tom Klimoski joins us and shares a draw a track plan for your model railroad based on the prototype. He will give us tips, tricks and share wha…
When is it time to START OVER? BIG DECISION about your model railroad!
Hello Model Railroaders!
Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast Mike and I want to talk about when do you know its time to start over on your model railroad. When is it time to pull up the track, pu…
3D Printing for prototypical model railroading – A game changer!
Hello Model Railroaders!
Tonight, on the Second Section Podcast we have Matt Herman who is part of the new 3D Model Maker 3D Central! Matt and the folks at 3D Central are dedicated to bring 3D print…
Over 10,000 Railroad specific details! Bob Rivard shares how he makes his model railroad stand out!
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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 b…
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 So…
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 c…
Steve Davis Kansas City Souther 3rd Subdivision in 1982 Layout Tour
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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…
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 …
Model Railroad Built for Operations | Mark Herrick’s BNSF Montana Division
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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 l…
Freelance Model Railroad Manufacturer - HomeShops
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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 railr…
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 be…
Its OK to CHANGE your MODEL RAILROAD with Cam Nealy
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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 lay…
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…
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…
Lance Mindheim shares 6 SECRETS to becoming an exceptional model railroader
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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…
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 o…
Marty McGurik’s Central Vermont Railway
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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 m…
Layout Tour | Bob Frascella’s D&H Williamsport Division in S Scale
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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 an…
Realistic Model Railroad Weathering Tutorial | Paul Bellemore
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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 a…