Tag: Penn Central

Michigan & Ohio Railroads in the Late 1970’s

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 27, 2019
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Producer: C Vision Locations: MI., OH. Timeframe: 1970s Length: 1 hour 20 minutes Source: Fred Crissey Take a whirlwind tour back into the late 1970s. A cornucopia of locations. Multiple railroads. Some rarities that are worth the price of admission! Fred Crissey was a busy Cinematographer. He was traveling in Michigan and Ohio here. Using […]

Tags B&O, C&O, Canadian National, Chessie System, Conrail, Grand Trunk, Penn Central, steam, steam train

ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Conrail’s Beginning

Producer: Clear Block Timeframe: 1976 Locations: East Length: 100 minutes Source: Paul Geiger In May, 1976 Paul Geiger took his 8mm movie camera to film Conrail. This is early in the merger. He visited many locations. Another unrestored vintage, 8mm color film collection. The films are clean. Dark scenes too often. Nothing weird color wise. […]

Tags Amtrak, coal, electric, Erie Lackawanna, Lehigh Valley, Penn Central, Pennsylvania, Reading

A&R Productions ATVR Reviews

Whistler’s Western – The Boston & Albany RR

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 6, 2019
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Producer: A&R Timeframe: 1934-1989 Locations: B&A Length:1 hour Sources: Blackhawk collection This comprehensive, historical overview is complete. History from the 1830s. Films dating back to the 1930’s, document the constant activity. The Conrail era brings the B&A current, as of the production year. Conrail footage bookends the story. The writers dove deep on this program. […]