Categories
ATVR Reviews Herron Rail

Steam and Diesel on the B&O Volume 2

Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Attica Jct., Fostoria, Willard Timeframe: 1950s- 1970s Length: 56 minutes + previews Source: Donald J. Krofta Baltimore and Ohio action from the 1950s to the Chessie System in the 1970s. Donald Krofta filmed in 16mm. His friend, Jim Hawk recorded the audio on many scenes. A single DVD-R. All films are […]

Categories
ATVR Reviews Big E

UP Sunset Route in West Texas

Producer: Big E Locations: Sierra Blanca, Mile High, Small, McNary Timeframe: 1998 Length: 1 hour 19 minutes Source: Dick Eisfeller Union Pacific Sunset Route filmed in April, 1998. The small towns located between El Paso and Fort Worth, Texas. The action is centered around Sierra Blanca. This junction splits into two Eastbound lines here. The […]

Categories
ATVR Reviews Greg Scholl

Canadian Steam 1959

Producer: Greg Scholl Locations: Portage la Prairie, Winnepeg Timeframe: 1959 Length: 47 minutes Source: Maynard Laing The third and final Greg Scholl entry with Maynard Laing films on 1950s era Canadian Steam. Maynard filmed all-color in 16mm. Another highlight is live sound as recorded by Elwin Purrington. Much of the show is centered at Portage […]