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ATVR Reviews Green Frog

The CB&Q – Top Frog – Volume 7

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 12, 2023
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Producer: Green Frog Locations: Chicago, more Timeframe: 1954 – 1970 Length: 45 minutes Source: Emery Gulash Emery’s wonderful 16mm film coverage of the Burlington Route. Also known as Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy. A DVD-R. On-screen subtitles. No maps. Bob Carrera narration. Script is informative. Emery was an excellent cinematographer. Enjoyable to see his films. Soundtrack […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Cab Ride

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 9, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Washington D.C. to Philadelphia Timeframe: 1992 Length: 90 minutes Ride on a trip, in the cab of an Amtrak AEM-7 locomotive. Metroliner action is Washington DC. to Philadelphia, PA. Speeds do attain 125 mph. Pentrex has a single DVD. Detailed Chapter Menu. On-screen screen subtitles with locations. Route map. Preview section. Dave […]

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ATVR Reviews C Vision

Union Pacific and Rio Grande in the 1980s

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 6, 2023
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Producer: C Vision Locations: Topeka- Marysville, Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado Timeframe: 1980s Length: 100 minutes Source: Fred Crissey The final release of Fred Crissey films. Union Pacific and Rio Grande in the 1980s. A single DVD-R. Chapter menu. Choice of narration with or without music. On screen subtitles with some locations. No maps. Fred […]