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Category: Pentrex

ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Grand Island

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Grand Island, Cairo, Clarks, Ashley Park, Paddock Timeframe: 1996 Length: 48 minutes A definite hotspot at Grand Island, Nebraska. BNSF and Union Pacific. Overpass has the BNSF line. A single DVD. No chapter menu or advance. It is push Play or Previews. A simple map that shows little. Dave Drui narrates this […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Chattanooga Steam Reunion

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 1, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Chattanooga, more… Timeframe: Nov. 1991 Length: 40 minutes Norfolk Southern had a 25th Steam Anniversary at Chattanooga, TN. Southern 4501, Norfolk & Western 611, plus 1218 were there. A single DVD. On-screen subtitles with locations. Preview section. Narrated by David Drui. Image is very good for a 1991 video. Fine environmental audio. […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Arizona’s Shortline Railroads

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date April 25, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Arizona Timeframe: 1992 Length: 1 hour 40 minutes Six Arizona Shortlines are featured. Alco, Baldwin, and Electromotive power the trains. Sonoran Desert scenery, which is interesting by itself. A Cab Ride. A single DVD. Detailed Chapter Menu. Maps are included. On-screen graphics. Preview section. Narrated by David Drui. Videography is excellent. Robust […]