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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Super Chief El Capitan Transition

Producer: Pentrex Locations: LA, Cajon Pass, Albuquerque, Chicago Timeframe: 1969- 1974 Length: 45 minutes Source: Nick Muff, MD. Santa Fe had a rich heritage for it’s passenger trains. The Super Chief and El Capitan were two famous name trains on Santa Fe. Here are those 2 trains operating in combined service. Railroads did combine some trains, […]

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ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Conrail’s Conclusion… Pittsburgh Line – Volume 2 Pittsburgh to Altoona

Producer: Clear Block Locations: Gallitizin, Horseshoe Curve, Timeframe: 1990s Length: 1 hour 40 minutes Sources: Paul Geiger, Todd Miller One show from the Conrail Conclusion series by Clear Block. Highlighted territory is Pittsburgh to Altoona. Interesting route with scenic mountain settings. A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. Hidden Chapter Advance. Maps are included. On-screen graphics […]

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ATVR Reviews Herron Rail

Mid-American Glory Illinois Central Railroad

Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Chicago, Gilman, Paducah, Memphis… Timeframe: 1940s-1960s Length: 71 minutes Sources: 12 Cameramen Wide ranging coverage of original Illinois Central Railroad. The 1940s up to the 1960s. Steam, Diesel and Electric. Mostly a color show. A single DVD-R. Narrated by Ralph Morse. The show plays longer at 71 minutes. Nice! Wide variety […]