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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Covered Wagons of the Cascade

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1970s Locations: Portland, Chicago, Washington state Length: 48 minutes Source: Nick Muff Burlington Northern F units are the stars of the show. Washington state. Operating in the forests. Near the Canadian border. At the end of their heyday. In the 1970s. The rest of this program fills out the agenda. Covered wagons […]

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ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Conrail’s Beginning

Producer: Clear Block Timeframe: 1976 Locations: East Length: 100 minutes Source: Paul Geiger In May, 1976 Paul Geiger took his 8mm movie camera to film Conrail. This is early in the merger. He visited many locations. Another unrestored vintage, 8mm color film collection. The films are clean. Dark scenes too often. Nothing weird color wise. […]

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A&R Productions ATVR Reviews

Whistler’s Western – The Boston & Albany RR

Producer: A&R Timeframe: 1934-1989 Locations: B&A Length:1 hour Sources: Blackhawk collection This comprehensive, historical overview is complete. History from the 1830s. Films dating back to the 1930’s, document the constant activity. The Conrail era brings the B&A current, as of the production year. Conrail footage bookends the story. The writers dove deep on this program. […]