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Peter's Model Railroading

 

This is a hobby web site owned by Peter Vanvliet. Its primary focus is to document the construction of my model railroad, which is accurately based on the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Chartiers" branch as it existed in the summer of 1924. The models are in S-scale (1:64). Most photos contained within this web site can be clicked to view a larger version. All photos on this web site are copyright © Peter Vanvliet, unless otherwise indicated; All Rights Reserved.

What's My Objective?


The current extent of my 'layout'

My layout is modular/sectional in nature, currently consisting of one module with many more planned. Click "The Layout" button on the left to read the full story, with lots of photos. The module is part of a set of modules that are centered around the Hazel coal mine in Canonsburg, PA. Its tipple is shown in the photo and the module is essentially finished. What you see in the photo took me just shy of three years to build (mostly due to lack of available hobby time). Everything was built from scratch, to scale, and with no compression. The entire structure, as shown, is made out of 1,800 individual pieces. And, yes, I counted each one of 'em as I added them to the building!

Latest Changes


The new workbench, tool-storage solution, and foundation for my layout (the module is visible in the top, left corner)

With my renewed commitment for 2025 to do something, anything, on the hobby each week, I am going back to reporting which recent changes I have made to this web site and what I have done with the hobby. Overall, my effort in the first quarter of 2025 has been to build a dedicated workbench, which then also now serves as the foundation for the layout. For the second quarter, it is my plan to build the second module's base.

Shameless Plug

If you are looking for software to help you manage your locomotive and rolling stock inventory and you are using a Windows-based computer, consider trying out my FRSTrainTracker application. I released a new version in January 2025. This web site is being maintained using several of my company's other software applications. Software is my full-time job, so hopefully you can support my efforts, as I don't have an advertising budget.

Site Last Updated on May 16, 2025