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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Historic SP and the greater Bay

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Post date December 10, 2022
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Producer: Charles Smiley Locations: San Francisco, San Jose, more Timeframe: 1948- 1973 Length: 2 hours Sources: Stein, Guido, Phelps, Hust, Laner Charles Smiley has a collection of vintage Southern Pacific films. Waiting 70 years to be viewed by the public. Bay area to San Jose. Commuter service in Los Gatos. Vintage Fan trips. The Northwestern […]

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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 […]