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Second Section Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Second Section. It has 67 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.

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. 

education ·en-us ·67 episodes

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Will this Freelance Railroad RULE them all? Greg McComas’s Michigan Interstate

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Exploring the Virginian & Ohio: From Its Origins to Modern Innovations

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How to take incredible railroad and model railroad photos, easy steps you can do with your phone!

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End of the Line? Is the model railroad industry in trouble?

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Finding model railroad ideas where you least expect it 99% of model railroaders won't look here

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Go from Shelf Layout to Basement Empire! Build the model railroad you want!

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NEW model railroad retailer emerges from the 'Shadows'

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EASY and RELIABLE model railroad benchwork construction methods

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How build to realistic scenes on your railroad with Mike Rose

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STOP being an Armchair Model Railroader: Our EASY system to build a model railroad layout!

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Choosing a RAILROAD you can model!

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How to Draw a Trackplan based on a real railroad! With Tom Klimoski

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When is it time to START OVER? BIG DECISION about your model railroad!

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3D Printing for prototypical model railroading – A game changer!

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Over 10,000 Railroad specific details! Bob Rivard shares how he makes his model railroad stand out!

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NEW ways to think about Prototype Model Railroading - EASILY Connect the real world to your models!

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What model railroaders are AFRAID to talk about

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Steve Davis Kansas City Souther 3rd Subdivision in 1982 Layout Tour

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Can you live with your model railroad layout? | Boomer Dioramas

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Model Railroad Built for Operations | Mark Herrick’s BNSF Montana Division

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Freelance Model Railroad Manufacturer - HomeShops

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Improve your model railroad skills by railfanning

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Its OK to CHANGE your MODEL RAILROAD with Cam Nealy

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ROUNDTABLE - What’s harder Prototypical or Freelance model railroading?

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Model Railroading is a Journey with Jimmy from the DIY and Digital Railroad

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Lance Mindheim shares 6 SECRETS to becoming an exceptional model railroader

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Model Railroad Operations on Mike Rose’s Conrail Lehigh Line

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Marty McGurik’s Central Vermont Railway

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Layout Tour | Bob Frascella’s D&H Williamsport Division in S Scale

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Realistic Model Railroad Weathering Tutorial | Paul Bellemore

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Super Shelf Layout Model Railroad | Gary Ruming HO Scale FEC Miami Downtown Spur

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Layout Tour | Paul Cassar’s HO Scale Riverbelt Line

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Jim Rindt builds an entire town in N-Scale

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STUNNING N Scale Model Railroad | Grant Eastman’s Southern Alberta Rail

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S02 EP 05 The Art of the Shelf Layout Model Railroad with Boomer Dioramas

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Model Railroad Weathering MASTERCLASS - with Ralph Renzetti

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S2 EP 03 REALISTIC DETAILS that will bring your railroad to life with William Sampson

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S2 EP 2 AMAZING Model Railroad Scenery with Tom Klimoski and Tom Johnson

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S2 EP 1 The State of Model Railroading - Part 2

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S1 EP28 Model Railroad Discussion with the Section Crew - One Year Show

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

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S1 EP26 The BIG Trainfest Round-up!

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S1 EP 25 Model Railroads and Dioramas with Shane Mason

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S1 EP 24 Model Railroad Workbench Organization

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Boomer Dioramas model railroading inspiration and education S1 EP 23

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Model Railroad Weathering Tips with Ralph Renzetti

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Modeling in Multiple Scales with Jim Wiggin

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Mike Rose and his Conrail Layout!

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Tips on Backdrops for your model railroad

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IOWA SCALED ENGINEERING - 3 GAME CHANGING products for model railroad operations

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