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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Rio Grande Rememberances

Producer: Charles Smiley Timeframe: 1954- 1969 Locations: Durango, Arboles, Salida, Antonito, Gunnison, Farmington… Length: 1 hour 36 minutes + previews Sources: Andy Payne, Fred Hust, Harvey Laner A fascinating, time travel visit, into vintage Rio Grande Narrow Gauge steam. Andy Payne was a Rio Grande Engineer. He was also an independent Railfan / Cinematographer. Early […]

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ATVR Reviews

Magnolia Cut-Off of the CSX

Producer: Green Frog Timeframe: 1992 Locations: Carothers, Stuart, Randolph, Graham tunnels, Magnolia Bridge… Length: 59 minutes Source: Steve Neff This original Baltimore and Ohio line was constructed along the Potomac River. Magnolia Cut-Off is a more efficient route. Completed in 1914. The river line has since been removed. Cut-Off is over 5 miles shorter, than […]

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ATVR Reviews Diverging Clear Productions

Burlington Northern – In the Former ‘Q’ Coal Fields

Producer: Mary McPherson Timeframe: 1986- 1991 Locations: Centralia, Goreville Hill, Length: 1 hour 49 minutes Source: George Redmond This Heritage Series release is on Burlington Northern coal trains. Shot in Southern Illinois. Some general freight and intermodal trains, are included. Various BN diesel power. George Redmond was out with his video camera. What you see, […]