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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Fraser Canyon Route

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Fraser Canyon, Kamloops, Hell’s Gate, Yale Timeframe: 1994 Length: 62 minutes Canadian transcontinental route hotspot. British Columbia to eastern provinces. Fraser and Thompson Rivers. Both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. Over 60 daily trains. Many famous locations. A cabride is included. This is an original VHS reissue. A single DVD. Fullscreen 4×3 […]

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ATVR Reviews Greg Scholl

Canadian Steam 1959

Producer: Greg Scholl Locations: Portage la Prairie, Winnepeg Timeframe: 1959 Length: 47 minutes Source: Maynard Laing The third and final Greg Scholl entry with Maynard Laing films on 1950s era Canadian Steam. Maynard filmed all-color in 16mm. Another highlight is live sound as recorded by Elwin Purrington. Much of the show is centered at Portage […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Great Age of Steam, A History. A Love Affair

Producer: Bill Warrick, Pentrex Locations: USA and Canada Timeframe: 19th to 20th Century Length: 30 minutes Sources: many Historical show of steam power. Style is similar to a standard television program. A good introduction to railroading in the steam years. Small early locomotives to Union Pacific Big Boy! A single DVD. Remastered film and color […]