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Historic Hot Spots Combo DVD: Railfanning Southern California in the 1950s, Santa Fe’s Pasadena Subdivision

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date April 19, 2020
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Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1950s Locations: LA, Pasadena, Cajon Pass, Tehachapi Loop.. Length: 2 hours 20 minutes Sources: Chet Hogan, Henry Wong, J. A. Hawkins, Leo Caloia, Trevor Clarke A two for one bonus DVD. Both feature classic action in California. A cornucopia of vintage Railroading! A single DVD. Master menu. Chapter menus. Previews. Let’s look […]

Tags California, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, steam, Union Pacific

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Battle Up Sherman Hill

Producer: Bill Lambert Locations: Sherman Hill, Cheyenne Timeframe: 1940s- 1989 Length: 1 hour Sources: multiple Steam to modern diesel in the never ending challenge to move trains over Sherman Hill. The fabled Union Pacific route is where some of the largest locomotives in the world have operated. This original Video Rails show, has been remastered […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Chicago Steam Celebration

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 28, 2020
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Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1993 Locations: Chicago, East Union.. Length: 2 hours A varied program. This is more than a steam show at Chicago. A trip to the Illinois Railway Museum is included. Ride the Chicago Transit Authority. See some steam, operate in poor weather. Hey, it’s Chicago. Tourists may find it fascinating. Locals may give […]