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ATVR Reviews WB Video

Rio Grande of the Rockies

Producer: WB Video Locations: Durango, Salida,Marshall Pass, Tennessee Pass, more.. Timeframe: 1940s – 1950s Length: One hour Source: Irving August Here is Irving August, with his own collection of vintage Rio Grande films. Steam to the diesel transition era. Color with Black and white film. The quality 16 mm footage includes various classes of steamers. […]

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ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Vignettes of the Western Maryland Volume One

Producer: Clear Block Timeframe: 1940 – 1975 Locations: System Length: 1 hour Sources: Multiple . A large collection of films. Steam to mostly diesel. Preponderance, of color footage. Wide coverage of this railroad. Todd Miller performs the narrative. Good script that he wrote. It moves geographically across the territory. A well organized show. Steam era. […]

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ATVR Reviews Midwest Video Productions

Hot Spot: Argo

Producer: Midwest Video Productions/ Highball Timeframe: 1995-1997 Locations: Bedford Park, Argo Yard, Argo Crossing. Elkhart, South Bend, LaPorte, IN. Length: 83 minutes MVP pulled the wool over buyer’s eyes here. Hot Spot: Argo, my foot! The show meanders, all over the place. Filler in front and behind. This is exactly what drives buyers away, from […]