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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 […]

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Empire Builders to Milwaukee

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date April 18, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1971 Locations: Wisconsin Length: 50 minutes Source: Joseph Hunter The formation of Amtrak. Electromotive bulldog nose diesels and rainbow consists. Add in some freight trains. Milwaukee and other towns in Wisconsin. A single DVD. Detailed Chapter Menu. On/ off narration. Map is included. Bonus Section. A large Preview Section. Dave Drui with […]

Tags Amtrak, Burlington Northern, Burlington Route, Chicago North Western, Chicago railroad, Great Northern, Milwaukee Road

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Those Incredible Alcos Vol 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date April 12, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA Timeframe: 1990s Length: 1 hour 57 minutes First, in a series of three volumes. Early Alco diesels. Surviving locomotives are seen in operation. Shortlines, Tourist, Museum. and Industrial settings. A single DVD. Detailed Chapter Menu with 24 selections for various models. On-screen graphics with diagrams. Narrated by David Drui. Live audio […]