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ATVR Reviews Greg Scholl

Illinois Junctions

Producer: Greg Scholl Timeframe: 2003 Locations: Watseka, Gilman, Tolono, Sidney, Tuscola Length: 2 hours Sources: Greg Scholl, Lee Jarrett Five hot spots located in Central Illinois. Crossing trackage is the key. Maximum train action. Some names are familiar. Gilman, is a well known location, from Illinois Central days. Others, might be new. Chapter Menu. Accessible […]

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ATVR Reviews Machines of Iron

Chicagoland Tower Views

Producer: Michael Pirelli Timeframe: 1999- 2000 Locations: Chicago Southside + Indiana Length: 63 minutes Source: Machines of Iron Take a tour of 13 Chicago area Railroad towers. These are mainly inside visits. Southside area. All the way down to Hammond, IN. These old towers, among the last ones operating. Each tower has a map with […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Pittsburgh Line Blues

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1990s Locations: Conway Yard, Conpit Jct, Altoona, Horseshoe Curve, Allegheny Tunnel… Length: 90 minutes A Farewell to Conrail. This subtitle describes a final tour of The Pittsburgh Line. Conway to Altoona. Late 1990’s. While still, under the Conrail flag. David Drui with his usual pro class narrative. Pentrex high quality production. A […]