American Train Video Reviews

Norfolk Southern A Tour of the Thoroughbred Volume 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 8, 2026
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Producer: Green Frog Locations: Elkhart, South Bend, ArcelorMittal, Hammond, Chicago Timeframe: 2007-2010 Length: 93 minutes Source: Chris Wehman Tour the line from Elkhart Indiana to Chicago Illinois. Filmed across different seasons. Notice some scenes with snow on the ground. Between assorted power and weather, this show has nice variety. Fullscreen 4×3 aspect ratio. Solid videography […]

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ATVR Reviews Midwest Video Productions

Hot Spot Eola

Producer MVP Productions Locations: Eola Timeframe: 1996- 1999 Length: 1 hour 25 minutes Burlington Northern Santa Fe action at Eola Yard. Northwest of Aurora, Illinois. Appears to be filmed on a cheap, consumer grade camcorder. Compare this with many other productions from the era. These pale in comparison to much better shows of the time. […]

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ATVR Reviews Highball

Sand Patch The East Slope

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date April 25, 2026
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Producer: Highball Locations: Cooks Mills, Fairhope, Foley, Mance, Manila Timeframe: 2010 Length: 2 hours 7 minutes A two season tour of the Sand Patch East Slope. Filmed in the Spring and a second feature from the Fall. The overall result is a mixed bag. A single DVD-R. Widescreen image. Live audio. Excellent Videography. Balanced soundtrack. […]