Tag: Chicago railroad

The Best of Midwest Volume 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 8, 2024
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: Midwest Timeframe: 1990s – 2000s Length: 1 hour 07 minutes The first of a three Volume set from Pentrex. This show is situated more in the Plains versus the Midwest. Class One, Regional and Shortline roads are all included. A collage of railroads. These volumes shall be reviewed individually. Fits the ATVR […]

Tags Chicago North Western, Chicago railroad, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Herron Rail

Mid-American Glory Illinois Central Railroad

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 24, 2024
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Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Chicago, Gilman, Paducah, Memphis… Timeframe: 1940s-1960s Length: 71 minutes Sources: 12 Cameramen Wide ranging coverage of original Illinois Central Railroad. The 1940s up to the 1960s. Steam, Diesel and Electric. Mostly a color show. A single DVD-R. Narrated by Ralph Morse. The show plays longer at 71 minutes. Nice! Wide variety […]

Tags Chicago railroad, Illinois Central, steam, steam train

ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Into the 90’s Soo Line Volume 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date December 24, 2023
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Producer: Clear Block Locations: Dayton’s Bluff, Minot, Portal… Timeframe: 1990s Length: 2 hours Source: Todd Miller Clear Block continuation of the Into the 90’s Soo Line series with Volume 2. This is mainly Soo Line. Plenty of CP Rail is here. Territories from Twin Cities to Noyes and Portal. A single DVD-R. Maps included. Narrated […]