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Classic Chicago & North Western Volume 3

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 […]

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ATVR Reviews Midwest Video Productions

Hot Spot: Argo

Producer: Midwest Video Productions/ Highball Timeframe: 1995-1997 Locations: Bedford Park, Argo Yard, Argo Crossing. Elkhart, South Bend, LaPorte, IN. Length: 83 minutes MVP pulled the wool over buyer’s eyes here. Hot Spot: Argo, my foot! The show meanders, all over the place. Filler in front and behind. This is exactly what drives buyers away, from […]

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ATVR Reviews Midwest Video Productions

A Day with Belt Railway of Chicago #525

Producer: Midwest Video/ Highball Timeframe: 1997 Locations: Bedford Park, Rockwell Street Yard, Clearing Yard, Nabisco Length: 1 hour 25 minutes Source: MVP Midwest Video Productions had a series, based on Chicago area belt lines. Railroad switching companies, that serve the Chicago area. Interchange service, that was part of why this city was the rail hub […]