American Train Video Reviews

Conrail Hot Spots West

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1996 Locations: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio Length: 2 hours Source: Pentrex Hotspots are where high concentrations of trains can be viewed. Sometimes, a busy section of a mainline. They are often, trackage crossings. Multiplying opportunities to see trains. Intersecting lines that offer increased variety. It doesn’t take a mathematician, to realize the benefits […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Burlington Northern E-Units

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 12, 2019
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Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1990s Location: Chicago to Aurora Length: One hour Source: Pentrex Pentrex takes a grand tour of the BN Racetrack! The triple track mainline, serving Chicago. Featuring the venerable E9A locomotives. A fast paced and interesting visit, is on tap. Professional in all aspects of production. Expert Videography is just the start. A […]

Tags Burlington Northern, Chicago railroad

A&R Productions ATVR Reviews

The Boston & Maine: Years of Transition- Vol. 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 10, 2019
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Producer: A&R Timeframe: 1988-89 Locations: Deerfield Yard, Montague, Lowell, more Length: 1 hr 40 min Source: Rolly Osmun Boston & Maine. Shown over 2 years. Guilford paint covers most of the power. Chronologically proceeding. The blue scheme survivors of predecessor B&M will diminish. The Videographer does a fine job, of recording the action. The original […]