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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Pittsburgh Mainlines

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1999 Locations: Pittsburgh area Length: 2 hours 16 minutes Tour the Steel City with: Conrail, CSX, Union Railroad and Amtrak. This is prior to Norfolk Southern. There is a surprising amount of rail action, in Pittsburgh. Memorable settings for the trains, as well. A detailed Chapter Menu displays many locations. Conway Yard, […]

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A&R Productions ATVR Reviews

Whistler’s Western – The Boston & Albany RR

Producer: A&R Timeframe: 1934-1989 Locations: B&A Length:1 hour Sources: Blackhawk collection This comprehensive, historical overview is complete. History from the 1830s. Films dating back to the 1930’s, document the constant activity. The Conrail era brings the B&A current, as of the production year. Conrail footage bookends the story. The writers dove deep on this program. […]

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Conrail Hot Spots East

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1994 Locations: 16 in NY, NJ, PA, MA Length: 2 hours East volume of the two Conrail Hot Spots. These are great places for railfans to view busy train action. By the way, Conrail lingo you will need to know. CP is Control Point. TV is Trailvan. SV is Supervan. This will […]