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Vignettes of the DT&I Volume 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date June 2, 2023
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Producer: Todd Miller Locations: Ohio, Michigan Timeframe: 1951-1980 Length: 70 minutes Sources: many The last 25 years of the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton. Actually, a little longer. Some Ann Arbor is included. Geographical presentation, starts at Detroit and travels South. A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. Maps are frequently referenced. Narrated by Todd Miller. Informative […]

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Vignettes of the Erie Lackawanna Vol. 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 26, 2023
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Producer: Clear Block Locations: Marion area, Mansfield. Timeframe: 1970 to 1976 Length: 1 hour Sources: Joe Slanser, Todd Miller Clear Block with a continuation from the first Volume. Marion, Ohio is the focal point. There is some more EL in Ohio. This time period is the final six years of Erie Lackawanna. Changes that occurred […]

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Vignettes of the Milwaukee Road Vol. One

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date December 5, 2022
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Producer: Clear Block Locations: Milwaukee, Chicago, Twin Cities, more Timeframe: 1950- 1980 Length: 58 minutes Clear Block features Milwaukee Road. This Vignette is another show that contains a collection of older films. Todd Miller had produced this program, in the VHS era. The locations range from the Chicago area to Milwaukee area. A cab ride […]