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ATVR Reviews Kalmbach

Hot Spots: Chicago Racetrack

Producer: Kalmbach/ Trains Locations: Chicago, Cicero, Western Springs, Lisle, Aurora… Timeframe: 1995, 2017 Length: 75 minutes Sources: Paul Schneider (1995), David Lassen (2017) The triple track mainline into Chicago has always been a Railfan favorite. Besides the heavy freight traffic, there are extensive local commuter trains. Throw in some Amtrak and one can see why […]

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ATVR Reviews Kalmbach

Colorado Railroads

Producer: Kalmbach/ Trains Locations: Colorado, New Mexico Timeframe: 1800s- 2000s Length: 70 minutes Sources: many Trains Magazine on a visit to Colorado. Exclusive footage for Trains. Diesel freights, Steam and Denver passenger trains. A single DVD. Pro filmed and a soundtrack to match. Main Chapter Menu. On-screen graphics. Maps are plentiful. Narrated by Steve Sweeney. […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Great Age of Steam, A History. A Love Affair

Producer: Bill Warrick, Pentrex Locations: USA and Canada Timeframe: 19th to 20th Century Length: 30 minutes Sources: many Historical show of steam power. Style is similar to a standard television program. A good introduction to railroading in the steam years. Small early locomotives to Union Pacific Big Boy! A single DVD. Remastered film and color […]