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ATVR Reviews Machines of Iron

The Return of Stampede Pass

Producer: Machines of Iron Locations: Auburn, Ellensburg, Yakima… Timeframe: 1996 Length: 69 minutes Source: Rob Simpson BNSF had reopened Stampede Pass after a decade of closure. This famous Northern Pacific line was constructed in very rugged country. Now refurbished and upgraded. Here is a first look at the BNSF operation. This route is between Auburn […]

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Otto Perry’s First Generation Diesels

Producer: Dave Gross Locations: USA Timeframe: 1940s- 1960s Length: 65 minutes Source: Otto Perry A prolific railroad Cinematographer from an earlier era was Otto Perry. Rocky Mountain Railroad Club has provided some of his films in this wide ranging show. Rio Grande is one of the stars in the show. Burlington Route, Santa Fe, Missouri […]

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Rio Grande Moffat Route

Producer: Dave Gross Locations: Denver to Bond, Craig branch Timeframe: Late 1980’s to 1999 Length: 90 minutes A tour of the Moffat Route. Filmed over a decade. All seasons. Rio Grande with pre and post merger, to Southern Pacific. Single DVD-R.  Chapter menu is numbered. On- screen graphics, with locations. Maps are included. Narrated by […]