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Charles Smiley Presents

Chessie & Seaboard Hall of Fame

Locations: Systemwide Time Period: 1950’s- 1990’s Length: 2 hours Sources: Robert Zook, Jack Kuiphoff, Will Whittaker, Ed Kaspriske, Nelson Rath CSP with a double feature. The show is loaded with rarities. CSX heritage is thorough. This Hall of Fame series release contains all color film. Freight and passenger operations are seen in a wide array […]

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ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

The Kantner Collection Volume One

Producer: John Pechulis Locations: Pennsylvania, Virginia Timeframe: 1950s Length: 66 minutes Source: Bruce and Arch Kantner The first of four volumes which were filmed by the Kantner brothers. These are divided by timeframes. This initial show contains the earliest films. Short snippets, but an interesting era. The early 8mm  movie cameras had limited capacity. Hence, […]

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ATVR Reviews Revelation Video

Rubber City Rails Volume 2

Producer: Revelation Video Timeframe: 1988 – 1990 Locations: Akron, Ravenna, Cuyahoga Falls Length: 1 hour 53 minutes Sources: Ronald McElrath, Pat and Sue Kaforney Akron, Ohio area is again featured in this second volume of Rubber City Rails. The former Baltimore and Ohio is served city by early CSX in this show. Many different liveries […]