Tag: California

ACE Altamont Commuter Express

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 17, 2024
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Producer: TSG Multimedia Locations: Stockton, Altamont, Niles Canyon, San Jose Timeframe: 2005- 2006 Length: 1 hour 36 minutes Sources: John Abatecola, Dan Cortopassi ACE Altamont Commuter Express. Stockton to San Jose. Never viewed a TSG show. Let’s try it out. FYI. Railfan Depot had this show as a free bonus choice on a sale. Never would […]

Tags Amtrak, BNSF, California, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Pentrex

At the Throttle Cab Ride Volume 5 The Surfline

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 28, 2024
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Oceanside, Miramar Hill, San Diego, San Clemente.. Timeframe: 2008 Length: 1 hour 30 minutes In Volume 5, Pentrex mounts cameras on several BNSF locomotives in Southern California. Inside and outside the cabs. A single DVD. Chapter menu. Previews. Dave Drui on a good narrative. Excellent picture. Live environmental audio. High-quality Pentrex production. Exception […]

Tags Amtrak, BNSF, California

ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Super Chief El Capitan Transition

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 26, 2024
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: LA, Cajon Pass, Albuquerque, Chicago Timeframe: 1969- 1974 Length: 45 minutes Source: Nick Muff, MD. Santa Fe had a rich heritage for it’s passenger trains. The Super Chief and El Capitan were two famous name trains on Santa Fe. Here are those 2 trains operating in combined service. Railroads did combine some trains, […]