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ATVR Reviews C Vision

Classic Chicago and North Western Vol 2

Producer: C Vision Productions Timeframe: 1977- 88 Locations: Iowa, Minn., Wisc.,NE, Glen Ellyn, Escanaba… Length: 98 minutes Source: Fred Crissey This middle Volume follows the CNW in the Midwest via Fred Crissey’s movie camera. Predominantly a rural show. Some lines have since been abandoned. A long Chapter of steamer 1385 from a 1986 outing is […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Tribute to Tennessee Pass

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Royal Gorge, Minturn, Mitchell, Salida, TP Summit… Timeframe: 1997 Length: 1 hour 40 minutes In 1997 the word was given. Historic Tennessee Pass was going to be closed by the railroad. Pentrex then documented the Tennessee Pass subdivision. A 200 mile line. The show is organized into three main sections. One third […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Heritage Unit Roundup

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe 2015 Locations: SoCal, Chicago, Yuma sub Length: 1 hour 54 minutes Pentrex dives into the somewhat boring modern locomotive railroad scene. They seek out those specially painted Heritage units. These engines were schemes to commererate previous paint jobs or general railroads, as aqquisitions. Let’s checkout some show highlights. As I have little […]