Tag: Chicago railroad

The Best of Passenger Trains – The West- Top Frog- Volume 3

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date April 1, 2023
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Producer: Green Frog Locations: Chicago, Denver, Amarillo, Cheyenne, more Timeframe: 1950s-60s Length: 58 minutes Source: Emery Gulash The Western States are featured in this show. Previously, I reviewed the East version. Green Frog sifted through 25 hours of Emery’s films. Choosing the very best scenes for this release. A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. There […]

Tags Amtrak, Burlington Route, Chicago railroad, Emery Gulash, narrow gauge, Santa Fe, steam, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Highball Midwest Video Productions

Inside the Belt Railway of Chicago

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 30, 2023
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Producer: MVP Locations: Clearing Yard Timeframe:1990s Length: 56 minutes Source: Robert Calvert Here is a look at Operations on The Chicago Belt Railway. Comprehensive overview. Facilities with detailed visits. Belt Management and Employee interviews. Plenty of railroad action. A single DVD-R. Maps are included. Narrated show. Preview section. Clearing Yard is the highlight of this […]

Tags American Train Video Reviews, Canadian Pacific, Chicago railroad, CSX, Milwaukee Road, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific

ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

Classic Midwest Rails Volume 3

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 7, 2023
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Producer: John Pechulis Locations: many Timeframe: June 1984 Length: 67 minutes Source: Jonathan Reck Volume 3 with Jonathan Reck traveling from East to West. A single DVD-R. Main Chapter Menu. Narrated by Mike Bednar. The usual exceptional film restoration. Live audio of train sounds. Everything in its place. The colors are fine. The soundtrack is […]