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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

Today’s Chicago Railroads

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1991 Locations: Many Length: 2 hours Do you like variety? Chicago provides the Motherlode! This guided tour, of Chicago and vicinity, will satisfy most any Railfan. Fallen flags, local lines and pre- merger roads. Many old Towers are shown. Pentrex maximized their time in the field. Concentrating on classic hotspots. Crossings, Yards, […]