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Chicago Traction Combo: 3 Films

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date July 1, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Chicago Timeframe: 1900- 1990s Length: 1 hour and 58 minutes Source: Interurban Press Pentrex combo is three shows that were originally done by Interurban Press. Color with black and white films. Trolley, Streetcar, and Interurban lines. All are, aka, Traction! A single DVD. Chapter menu with the 3 shows. Preview section. Overall, […]

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Trains on the High Plains

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date June 15, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Wyoming, Nebraska Timeframe: 1990s Length: 57 minutes Trains that haul Powder River Coal are the main act here. Burlington Northern has much business. Runs over half the time. Pure sets of Cascade Green and white are C still found. Ugly colors on the newer 3rd generation power. Union Pacific. Chicago and North […]

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Alaska Volume 2: Seward and Whittier Subs

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date June 8, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Anchorage, Seward, Portage, Whittier Timeframe: 1989 Length: 45 minutes Source: Patrick A. Hunstiger The second entry in the Alaska series. The Seward and Whittier subdivisions. Coverage is a span over 3 days in 1989. A single DVD. Detailed Chapter Menu. Unique on-screen grahics. Maps are included. Preview section. Narrated. Mind’s I was […]