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Charles Smiley Presents

The Hard Coal Roads: what went wrong

The Hard Coal Roads: what went wrong Charles Smiley Presents Format: Factory Pressed DVD Length: 1 hour 40 minutes + 20 minutes previews Time Period: 1970- 1976 Sources: Joseph Zook, Jack Kuiphoff, Will Whittaker. MSRP: 28.50 Charles has the Eastern hard coal roads featured in the pre-Conrail era. This new program, contains a cornucopia of […]

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ATVR Reviews

Conrail Winter

Conrail Winter Green Frog Productions Length: 69 minutes Time Period: 1999 Locations: Detroit to Chicago line, Detroit to Toledo line. Source: Rich Scheid MSRP: 29.95 Conrail action in the winter of 1999. Many locations in Michigan and Ohio. A wide assortment of CR power. Many train types. Amtrak makes numerous appearances. Good variety of pool […]

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ATVR Reviews Highball

A Salute to Conrail: A Last Look at Big Blue

Producer: Highball Length: 90 minutes Time Period: 1994- 1998 Locations: Charlton Hill, Washington Hill, Cresson, North East, Conpit, Silver Creek, Bear Mountain, Erie, State Line Tunnel, Gallitzin, Berea Source: Peter Crook The final years of Conrail at some famous locations and hotspots in the East. This railroad appears to have been a success. Modern power, […]