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The Illinois Central: Back In Black

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 22, 2012
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The Illinois Central: Back In Black Producer: Mary McPherson Length: 90 minutes + previews Time Period: 1988-1989 Locations: Centrailia, Bluford, Effingham, Edgewood, Mt. Vernon and more.. Source: George Redmond The Heritage Series Illinois Central had a return to it’s roots in 1988. The former ICG had divested most of the GM&O trackage. The core ICRR […]

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Steam in the 1940’s, 50’s, & 60’s : Special 7 PAK Boxset

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 19, 2012
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Steam in the 40’s, 50’s, & 60’s: 7 PAK Boxset Producer: Green Frog Productions Format: DVD- R (7 disc boxset) Length: 5 Hours 52 minutes Time Period: 1940’s- 1960’s. Bonus 1990’s. Locations: USA and Canada Sources: Gene Miller,T. Strid, M.Laing, J.Carson The set is housed in a sturdy, hard plastic case. Each disc is mounted […]

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The Golden Twilight of Postwar Steam: Part 3

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 16, 2012
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The Golden Twilight of Postwar Steam: Part 3 Green Frog Productions Format: DVD Length: 52 minutes Time Period: 1940’s- 1950’s Locations: USA (see text) Source: Gene Miller MSRP: 34.95 for the single version. 59.95 for the 7 Pak. This show is available individually or as part of this 7 disc special package deal. The review […]