Tag: California

Union Pacific’s Feather River Route

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date September 24, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Oroville, Keddie Wye, Williams Loop, James, Portola… Timeframe: 1984- 1990 Length: 68 minutes Union Pacific’s Canyon subdivision is the subject. The Feather River Route was the Western Pacific slogan. Coverage from Oroville to Portola area. Numerous highlights along the scenic way. A single factory pressed DVD. Main Chapter Menu by locations. Maps. […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Tough Times on the Southern Pacific

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date September 12, 2023
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Donner Pass, Tehachapi, Roseville, Great Salt Lake… Timeframe: 1952- 1973 Length: 54 minutes Pentrex has assembled archive footage of various mishaps on Southern Pacific. A single DVD. Push play or Chapter Menu. Promos. David Drui narrates most of the show. Widescreen image. Color, plus black and white films. Musical background on the […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Steam to Los Angeles

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Cheyenne, Green River, LA, Cajon Pass Timeframe: 1989 Length: 75 minutes Two famous US Steam Locomotives converge on LAUPT for a major celebration. The Southern Pacific Daylight 4449 and Union Pacific Greyhound 8444. They both exit via Cajon Pass. The event is, 50th Anniversary of Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal. A single […]