27 episodes

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.

Second Section Podcast Second Section

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

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.

    S1 EP 27 Creating a DEEP scene on your model railroad by Mike Rose

    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 (https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/) where he creates a very deep scene on his layout!  But he does it in an unusual way!  Join us to find out how he does his incredible build!
    Stick around or #notsponsored and the Shortline of the Show!!!
    Want to hear and see more of the Second Section Podcast? Check out the links below!
    Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSecti...
    Wanna be part of the Section Crew?  Join our Facebook community here:
    www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/
    Check us out at our website:
    https://secondsectionpodcast.com/
    Music:
    Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

    • 2 hr 33 min
    S1 EP26 The BIG Trainfest Round-up!

    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 “Notsponsored” segment.  Mike will be diving in to a shortline from Kentucky that you can model!  Then we share with you our outstanding experience we had at the trainshow seeing new friends and catching up with old ones!  And the we wrap it all up by seeing “Whats on your workbench.”
    Want to hear and see more of the Second Section Podcast? Check out the links below!
    Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSectionPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
    Wanna be part of the Section Crew?  Join our Facebook community here: 
    www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/
    Check us out at our website: 
    https://secondsectionpodcast.com/
    Music: 
    Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

    • 2 hr 36 min
    S1 EP 25 Model Railroads and Dioramas with Shane Mason

    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 rolling stock. He creates amazing realistic effects with custom DCC sounds and lighting all at 160th scale!  Shane is also an accomplished rail photographer where he takes amazing photos of the real thing and models alike. 

    Shane has a very entertaining YouTube channel where he shares his model railroading hobby as well as his musical tastes…find him here!
    https://www.youtube.com/c/thebrakeman17

    On the show Shane will talk about working for Model Railroad News and his role with that fantastic publication #notsponsored. How he sets up to take pictures of while railfanning in shortline of the show and what his modeling exploits are trending towards these days as he builds his N-Scale Layout!

    Want to hear and see more of the Second Section Podcast? Check out the links below!
    Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSecti...
    Wanna be part of the Section Crew? 

    Join our Facebook community here:
    www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/

    Check us out at our website:
    https://secondsectionpodcast.com/
    Music:
    Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

    • 2 hr 57 min
    S1 EP 24 Model Railroad Workbench Organization

    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 Mike and I review “what’s on your workbench!”
    Want to hear and see more of the Second Section Podcast? Check out the links below!
    Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSecti...
    Wanna be part of the Section Crew?  Join our Facebook community here:
    www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/
    Check us out at our website:
    https://secondsectionpodcast.com/
    Music:
    Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

    • 2 hr 26 min
    Boomer Dioramas model railroading inspiration and education S1 EP 23

    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, philosophies and techniques with other modelers though his YouTube Channel which you can find here: 
    https://www.youtube.com/c/boomerdioramastheimmersivemodelrailroad
    On the show Boomer and the Section Crew will chat about the philosophy and the places where modelers draw inspiration from for example “the prototype.” Please join us for a great discussion about the real intricate details about our favorite hobby!
    Want to hear and see more of the Second Section Podcast? Check out the links below!
    Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSectionPodcast
    Wanna be part of the Section Crew?  Join our Facebook community here:
    www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/
    Check us out at our website:
    https://secondsectionpodcast.com/
    Music: 
    Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

    • 3 hr 6 min
    Model Railroad Weathering Tips with Ralph Renzetti

    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 artist and a model railroader and can help us all with some fundamentals of weathering our rolling stock and locomotives!!  We’ll also have a Shortline of the Show and what’s on your workbench!!!  So Join us for this master class and bring your questions for Ralph!
    Ralph can be found on social media and comes around on many other live stream channels on YouTube!
    Model Railroading Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/ModelRailroadingLive
    Ralph’s Gallery of work and weathering FB page: 
    https://www.facebook.com/WeatheringbyRalph
    Want to hear and see more of the Second Section Podcast? Check out the links below!
    Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSectionPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
    Wanna be part of the Section Crew?  Join our Facebook community here: 
    www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/
    Check us out at our website: 
    https://secondsectionpodcast.com/
    Music: 
    Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

    • 2 hr 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

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Great podcast

I’ve said it before but will keep on flying the flag! Awesome shows. Sounds like good friends, very genuine guys talking in a garage or basement. Very informative but also very very easy and fun to listen to. Hopefully it continues on for years

Hs varsityguy6 ,

New Favorite

Stumbled upon this podcast during a lull in my modeling and the positive energy has gotten me back into working on my layout and projects. Always a fun conversation on great and interesting topics. The guests have been great as well. Keep up the good work and I’m looking forward to the continuation of the Short Line of the Show series!

Cincinnati Geordie ,

The second section

This is a great podcast for model-railroaders and aspiring model-railroaders alike. Fast moving, fun, informative and wide ranging. Loving it, keep up the great work!

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