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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Doublestacks Over Donner

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Roseville to Sparks Timeframe: 2009 + 2010 Length: 2 hours Union Pacific is the owner of the famous, former Southern Pacific line. In 2008, the UP revitalized its value by reconstructing to accommodate larger double-stack container trains. This was a mileage and a timesaver compared to the ex: Western Pacific Feather River […]

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ATVR Reviews Highball

Along the Feather River

Producer: Highball Locations: Oroville, Serpentine Canyon, Keddie, Clio, Portola Timeframe: 1997 Length: 2 hours The former Western Pacific Feather River Route. Since 1982, this has been operated by Union Pacific. Both UP and BNSF are still running some power in pre-merger paint schemes. To add to the confusion, BNSF has trackage rights. Not to mention […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Amtrak Chief

Producer: Pentrex Locations: LA, Cajon Pass, San Bernardino, Barstow Timeframe: 1972 Length: 40 minutes Source: Nick Muff An early Amtrak show. The Chief is pulled by leased Santa Fe Electromotive F7A and various B units. This 1972 Amtrak Chief was aka Train 20. Departed Los Angeles at 1:00pm. Final destination of Chicago. It was like […]