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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Best of Midwest Volume 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 8, 2024
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Midwest Timeframe: 1990s – 2000s Length: 1 hour 07 minutes The first of a three Volume set from Pentrex. This show is situated more in the Plains versus the Midwest. Class One, Regional and Shortline roads are all included. A collage of railroads. These volumes shall be reviewed individually. Fits the ATVR […]

Tags Chicago North Western, Chicago railroad, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Main Line Motion Pictures Pentrex

Hardworking Steam on Steep Grades Volume One

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 3, 2024
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Producer: Tim Walter Locations: USA Timeframe: 1982- 2000 Length: 1 hour 30 minutes Source: Ron Loving Featuring 19 different steam locomotives. Every engine has a 2023 informational update on this new release. New scenes added vs. a previous incarnation. Many locations from East to West. Special notice. Every scene has either a: hard pull on […]

Tags C&O, Milwaukee Road, new releases, Norfolk & Western, Pennsylvania, steam, steam train, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Broken Knuckle

A Railfan’s Adventure in The Cornbelt

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 1, 2024
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Producer: Kenneth Buckman Locations: LaGrange, Galesburg, Terre Haute, more Timeframe: 2003 Length: 3 1/2 hours Source: Kenneth Buckman An eight day tour of some Illinois and Western Indiana action. A cornucopia of trains. No main Chapter Menu. Hidden chapter advance. Detailed on screen graphics. No maps. Narrated by Kenneth Buckman. A 2 DVD-R set. Video […]