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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 […]

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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 […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Stormy 25 Years Later

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Tucson, Cochise, Willcox, Steins, Lordsburg Timeframe: 2020 Length: 1 hour 43 minutes Pentrex revisits the former Southern Pacific Stormy district. A part of the old SP Sunset Route. Currently, Union Pacific’s Lordsburg sub. This update was filmed in 2020. A generous annual 2025 Christmas gift for customers at Railfan Depot. The original […]