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ATVR Reviews C Vision

Classic Chicago & North Western- Volume 1: The Alco Line

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 12, 2011
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Producer: C. Vision Locations: Winona, MN to Pierre, SD and more Timeframe: 1977 – 1981 Length: 84 minutes Source: Fred Crissey Rare Alco locomotives are the main event in this release . The Alco locomotives were concentrated in the area for working lightweight rail on the CNW branchlines. The location of these locomotives in the […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Key System Scrapbook Part One

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 11, 2011
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Key System Scrapbook Part One. (D- 131) Charles Smiley Presents Format: DVD Length: 1 hour 2 minutes Time period: 1902- 1958 Locations: Oakland, San Francisco, Bay Area MSRP: 28.50 Another fascinating Charles Smiley Presents program. A PBS style presentation that is both, attractive and intelligent. Vanished electric interurban lines are featured on Key System Scrapbook. Based in […]

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ATVR Reviews Green Frog

Rockets & Rails – All Aboard Series – PBS

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 8, 2011
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Rockets & Rails – All Aboard Series Green Frog Productions Format: DVD Length: 30 minutes Time Period: Contemporary Location: Kennedy Space Center Source: John M. Koch PBS Television All Aboard Series with Howard Goodwin. Howard opens with a basic outline of the NASA Railroad and what we will be viewing. This is a restricted site. Many […]