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ATVR Reviews Machines of Iron

Tennessee Pass Volume 1 – ACs / Volume 2 Southern Pacific

Producer: Machines of Iron Locations: Tennessee Pass, Royal George, Minturn… Timeframe: 1996 Length: 1 hour 56 minutes Source: Dave Gross A comprehensive pair of shows on Southern Pacific’s Tennessee Pass route. Coverage from Pueblo to Minturn, Colorado. Volume One showcases the newer General Electric AC locomotives. The cab ride action is the highlight . Volume […]

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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 […]