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ATVR Reviews WB Video

The Fifties Express (VHS)

The Fifties Express WB Video Productions Format: VHS tape Length: 52 minutes Time Period: 1950’s Locations: 15 railroads Source: Irving E. August (16mm in color)  A compilation of 1950’s era footage, as filmed by Irving August. Rocky Mountain Railroad Club archives. This show jumps to many locations. A few highlights to give you an idea. […]

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Green Frog

St. Louis Sojourn

St. Louis Sojourn Green Frog Productions Format DVD  Length  60 minutes Time Period: 1954-1968 Locations: St. Louis, Dwight, Pontiac, Williamsville Ill., more.. Source: Emery Gulash  The St. Loius Sojourn has the unique premise of riding the Norfolk & Western overnight train from Detroit to our destination. I like the journey there. Landmarks and stations are listed on the […]

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ATVR Reviews Green Frog

Steam in the 50’s – All Aboard Series – PBS

 Format DVD Length 30 minutes Locations: Chicago, Canada, more… Time Period: 1950’s and museum visit. Sources: Jerry Carson, John Koch, James Koch A PBS format train video, from the All Aboard series. Howard Goodwin and film crew at Mid-Continent museum, North Freedom,WI.. Next, CNW 1385 shown in present day operation. The segment is a […]