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ATVR Reviews Pentrex Video Rails

Donner Pass

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Roseville – Truckee Timeframe: 1951- 1988 Length: 1 hour Donner Pass – Southern Pacific’s Sierra Crossing. Coverage of this line from Roseville to Truckee. Original film by Video Rails. This challenging route is 138 miles long. Heavy Winter weather can be tough going.  History from original construction as the Central Pacific mainline. […]

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Tragedy at Cajon Pass

Producer: Pentrex/ Video Rails Location: San Bernardino Timeframe: 1989 Length: 28 minutes True event. An out of control Southern Pacific train wreck in San Bernardino, California. This occurred on May, 12 1989. A 69 car Potash Train lost brakes while traveling downhill. Estimated speed was in excess of 100 mph when it detailed on a […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex Video Rails

Mullan Pass

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1990 Locations: Helena, Greenhorn Trestle, Blossberg Tunnel Length: One hour Source: Video Rails The Continental Divide in Montana. Burlington Northern and Montana Rail Link trains, need helpers to conquer the tough mountain grades. Horseshoe curves, long trestles and Mullan Tunnel. These 29 miles are Mullan Pass. Complete coverage of the area. Cab […]