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ATVR Reviews Broken Knuckle

Northeast Rails, 1995 – 1999

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 25, 2023
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Producer: Broken Knuckle Locations: Northeast Timeframe: 1995- 99 Length: 2 hours An overview of the Northeastern railroad scene. This show has the years 1995 through 1999. Earlier editions are not narrated and shall not be reviewed. A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. Hidden chapter advance. No maps. On-screen graphics as subtitles. Narrated show. This release […]

Tags Conrail, CSX

ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Best of 1986

Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA & Canada Timeframe:1986 Length: 2 hours Pentrex show with highlights from 1986. Single DVD. A detailed Chapter Menu with a dozen listings. Also, preview section. Pentrex quality. A little soft on HDTV. However, this was shot in 1986. Live environmental audio. Narration is light. Could have used some more narrative. A […]

Tags Amtrak, Burlington Northern, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Chessie System, Chicago North Western, Chicago railroad, Conrail, Rio Grande, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific

ATVR Reviews Highball

Hot Spots 35 Homewood & LaGrange

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 20, 2023
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Producer: Highball Timeframe: 2015 Locations: LaGrange, Homewood Length: 69 minutes. Source: Crook Highball has a double feature in this release. LaGrange and Homewood, Illinois. Two well-known hot spots near Chicago. The title has the running order reversed. Nevertheless, it should be loaded with freight trains… right? A single DVD-R. Main Chapter Menu. Narration option is […]