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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Rio Grande Rememberances

Producer: Charles Smiley Timeframe: 1954- 1969 Locations: Durango, Arboles, Salida, Antonito, Gunnison, Farmington… Length: 1 hour 36 minutes + previews Sources: Andy Payne, Fred Hust, Harvey Laner A fascinating, time travel visit, into vintage Rio Grande Narrow Gauge steam. Andy Payne was a Rio Grande Engineer. He was also an independent Railfan / Cinematographer. Early […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Espee Hall Of Fame

Producer: Charles Smiley Locations: Sacramento, Elvas, Roseville, Stockton, Ione, Antelope Timeframe: 1991- 1995 Length: 2 hours 42 minutes Source: Gino Pagliaro A long detailed look at the 1990s era Southern Pacific. All of this is pre- merger to Union Pacific. The videographer was centered around Sacramento CA. Hence, the locations are from that area. Charles […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Midwest Electric Rails

Producer: Charles Smiley Timeframe: 1950 – 1962 Locations: Chicago, Milwaukee, South Bend.. Length: 1 hour 38 minutes Sources: R. Gabriel, D. Kydd, B. Warrick, J. Swenson, J. Illman, G. Barnes, W. Whittaker Visit the streets of Chicago, in the Streetcar era! See the Milwaukee vicinity. Ride an Electroliner, from Milwaukee to Chicago! See the South […]