Tag: Amtrak

Classic Chicago and North Western Vol 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date September 30, 2019
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Producer: C Vision Productions Timeframe: 1977- 88 Locations: Iowa, Minn., Wisc.,NE, Glen Ellyn, Escanaba… Length: 98 minutes Source: Fred Crissey This middle Volume follows the CNW in the Midwest via Fred Crissey’s movie camera. Predominantly a rural show. Some lines have since been abandoned. A long Chapter of steamer 1385 from a 1986 outing is […]

Tags Amtrak, Chicago North Western, Chicago railroad, steam, steam train, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Into the Allegheny Range Volume 4

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date September 16, 2019
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Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1990s Locations: Cumberland to Sand Patch Grade, Meyersdale, Connellsville,PA. Length: 4 hours Source: Iron Horse America Final entry in this extensive series by Iron Horse America. Comprehensive coverage of former B&O line from Cumberland, Maryland to Sand Patch Grade. Second disc continues onward: Meyersdale to Connellsville, Pennsylvania. While filmed over a three […]

Tags Amtrak, B&O, C&O, Chessie System, coal, Pennsylvania, steam

ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

Railfanning with the Bednars Volume 6

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date September 5, 2019
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Producer: John Pechulis Locations: Allentown, Horseshoe Curve… Timeframe: 1976 Length: 63 minutes Source: Bednar collection See the dawn of Conrail in Pennsylvania. Bednar films and unique Pechulis film process, offer high quality viewing. Lehigh Valley was the home road for the Bednar family. They do venture out further on Penn Central rails. The Conrail merger […]