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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Union Pacific’s 40th Anniversary Steam Excursion

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 30, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Cheyenne, Denver, Laramie Timeframe: 1993 Length: One hour 6 minutes An original Union Pacific and Rocky Mountain Fan Club 1953 steam excursion is recreated here. The main event UP 3985 gets customized as 3967 for the single day! There is more, of course. A single DVD. No chapter menu. On-screen graphics as […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Best of 1986

Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA & Canada Timeframe:1986 Length: 2 hours Pentrex show with highlights from 1986. Single DVD. A detailed Chapter Menu with a dozen listings. Also, preview section. Pentrex quality. A little soft on HDTV. However, this was shot in 1986. Live environmental audio. Narration is light. Could have used some more narrative. A […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Cab Ride

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 9, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Washington D.C. to Philadelphia Timeframe: 1992 Length: 90 minutes Ride on a trip, in the cab of an Amtrak AEM-7 locomotive. Metroliner action is Washington DC. to Philadelphia, PA. Speeds do attain 125 mph. Pentrex has a single DVD. Detailed Chapter Menu. On-screen screen subtitles with locations. Route map. Preview section. Dave […]