Tag: California

Electric Rails around the Bay

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 11, 2012
1 Comment on Electric Rails around the Bay

Electric Rails around the Bay Charles Smiley Presents Format: DVD Length: 1 hour 07 Minutes + previews Time Period: 1907- 1957 Locations: Bay area and more Sources: 20 Cinematographers MSRP: 28.50 Charles Smiley has a three for one program of classic traction. This show features electric lines around Oakland, California. If you have enjoyed his […]

Tags California, electric, PBS style, Southern Pacific, trolley

ATVR Reviews BA Productions Donner Rails

Winter Rails Over Donner: Day of the Spreader

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 12, 2012
No Comments on Winter Rails Over Donner: Day of the Spreader

Winter Rails Over Donner: Day of the Spreader Donner Rails/ BA Productions Format: DVD Length: 60 minutes Time Period: 1998- 2006 Location: Donner Pass Route Source: Donner Rails MSRP: 29.95 Donner Rails has several titles about Donner Pass operations. This one specializes on a large piece of equipment used to clear heavy snowfall. That is […]

Tags California, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Catenary Video

California’s North Coast Logging Railroads

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 11, 2012
No Comments on California’s North Coast Logging Railroads

California’s North Coast Logging Railroads Catenary Video / Tuolumne Films Format: DVD Length: 70 minutes Time Period: 1904- 1954 Locations: Many in Northern California Sources: Jim Bucholzer, Louis Stein Jr., James Holmes, Victor Shattock, Don Olsen collection, and more… Producer: Warren Haack Have you ever watched a logging railroad show? Steam locomotives, wooden trestles, twisting […]