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Category: Pentrex

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Those Incredible Alcos Volume 3

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 24, 2024
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA, Canada, Mexico Timeframe: 1986-1997 Length: 1 hour 58 minutee The final installment of this series. Each features Alco diesel locomotives. Later models appropriate to the time progression. Big Century road power is featured. Schenectady built to Montreal Locomotive Works. These engines are seen on a variety of railroads. Mainline, Shortlines and […]

Tags Canada, Canadian Pacific, Chicago railroad

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Donner Combo DVD: Battle for Donner Pass and Across Donner Summit

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 16, 2024
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Roseville, Truckee, Sparks Timeframe: 1992 Length: 3 hours A pair of Southern Pacific shows on this DVD. The Battle for Donner Pass, plus Across Donner Summit. Circa 1992. Southern Pacific fights heavy snowfalls to keep the route operational. Snow Service crews utilize specialized equipment to do the jobs. A single DVD. Main […]

Tags Amtrak, California, Southern Pacific

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EMDs Across America Volume Three

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 10, 2024
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Producer: C Vision Locations: AR,CO,KS,MO,ND,NE,SD Timeframe: 2002-2020 Length: 1 hour 52 minutes Source: Mike Savona C. Vision continues this unique series in Volume 3. A contemporary look at surviving Electromotive of LaGrange diesels. These are still in service revenue locomotives. Shortlines featured in this show. Rural coverage in seven States. A single DVD-R. Chapter Menu […]