Tag: Chicago railroad

Conrail Hot Spots West

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1996 Locations: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio Length: 2 hours Source: Pentrex Hotspots are where high concentrations of trains can be viewed. Sometimes, a busy section of a mainline. They are often, trackage crossings. Multiplying opportunities to see trains. Intersecting lines that offer increased variety. It doesn’t take a mathematician, to realize the benefits […]

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Burlington Northern E-Units

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 12, 2019
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Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1990s Location: Chicago to Aurora Length: One hour Source: Pentrex Pentrex takes a grand tour of the BN Racetrack! The triple track mainline, serving Chicago. Featuring the venerable E9A locomotives. A fast paced and interesting visit, is on tap. Professional in all aspects of production. Expert Videography is just the start. A […]

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Classic Chicago & North Western Volume 3

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 8, 2019
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Producer: C. Vision Timeframe: Late 1970s Locations: Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota Length: 1 hour 36 minutes Source: Fred Crissey Continuation of Fred Crissey’s films from the late 1970’s. A smorgasboard of locations. Across 3 midwestern states. CNW freight trains operate on ex: Rock Island, Chicago Great Western and Minneapolis & St. Louis trackage. This third volume […]