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ATVR Reviews John Szwajkart

The Belt Railway of Chicago: Alcos in Action

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date November 20, 2011
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The Belt Railway of Chicago: Alcos in Action John Szwajkart Length: 2 hours 5 minutes Time Period: 1980’s- 1990’s Locations: Clearing Yard, Barr Yard, Proviso Yard, South Chicago Yard, points in between.. Source: John Szwajkart Format: 2 DVD-R MSRP: 40.00 Alco Century C424 locomotives were quite a sight around Chicago in the 1980’s. The Belt […]

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ATVR Reviews John Szwajkart

The Milwaukee and Soo Southeastern Division

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date November 20, 2011
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The Milwaukee and Soo Southeastern Division on Video John Szwajkart Format: DVD Length: 1 hour 18 minutes Time Period: 1985- 1990’s Locations: LaGrange, McCook, Argo, Crete, Hammond, Dolton, Franklin Park, Blue Island Source: John Szwajkart Soo Line’s surprise merger with Milwaukee Road had already occurred by the time this video was being filmed. Both railroads […]

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ATVR Reviews BA Productions

Big Steam 844: Western Heritage Tour to California

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date November 13, 2011
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Big Steam 844: Western Heritage Tour to California BA Productions Format: DVD Length: 1 hour 5 minutes Time Period: April- May 2009 Locations: Truckee, Donner Pass, Roseville, Feather River Canyon, Keddie Wye Source: BA Productions Union Pacific 844 is a fan favorite. Flagship of the Fleet, as noted on the DVD case, is an accurate […]