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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Electric Rails around the Bay

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 11, 2012
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Electric Rails around the Bay Charles Smiley Presents Format: DVD Length: 1 hour 07 Minutes + previews Time Period: 1907- 1957 Locations: Bay area and more Sources: 20 Cinematographers MSRP: 28.50 Charles Smiley has a three for one program of classic traction. This show features electric lines around Oakland, California. If you have enjoyed his […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

SP Vintage West

SP Vintage West (D- 125) Charles Smiley Presents Format: DVD Length: 1 hour 15 minutes + previews Time Period: 1950- 1978 Locations: Bay Area, Colton, Donner, Tehachapi, San Jose, Shasta,Sacramento, Sources: 26 cinematographers MSRP: 29.50 Charles Smiley has covered three decades of vintage Southern Pacific in this ambitious release. Much of the story features diesel […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Diesel Power on the Santa Fe

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date December 4, 2011
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Diesel Power on the Santa Fe (D-117) Charles Smiley Presents Format: DVD Length: 1 hour 31 minutes Time Period: 1965- 1985 Locations:Tehachapi Loop, Cajon Pass, Barstow, Mojave, LAUPT, Stockton sub, Pasadena sub, Arizona, Illinois, New Mexico… Sources: Many MSRP: 28.50 The 20 year time-span of 1965-1985, was classic Santa Fe. Having Charles Smiley Presents, this […]