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ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

The Kantner Collection Volume 3

Producer: John Pechulis Locations: Pennsylvania Timeframe: 1960s- 1970s Length: 59 minutes Source: Kantner Collection, more. Here we have the third volume in the Kantner brothers series. Concentrated around Pennsylvania. The films are released in chronological fashion. Northeast Roadnames are featured. Standard format is used. Main Menu, Chapter Menu. No maps. Excellent, restored color film. Natural […]

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ATVR Reviews Catenary Video

The Trains We Missed Volume 1

Producer: Catenary Video Productions Locations: California – Nevada Timeframe: 1929- 1959 Length: 62 minutes Sources: Stein, Kirkland, Sappers, Phelps, Alter, Savage To paraphrase Catenary. They are producing a unique series. A theme based on the classic Lucius Beebe book, The Trains We Rode. This initial release, is of obscure Northern California and Western Nevada operations. […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Historic SP and the greater Bay

Producer: Charles Smiley Locations: San Francisco, San Jose, more Timeframe: 1948- 1973 Length: 2 hours Sources: Stein, Guido, Phelps, Hust, Laner Charles Smiley has a collection of vintage Southern Pacific films. Waiting 70 years to be viewed by the public. Bay area to San Jose. Commuter service in Los Gatos. Vintage Fan trips. The Northwestern […]