Tag: Pennsylvania

U-Boat Survivors

Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA, Mexico Timeframe: 1993-1994 Length: 2 Hours This show is exactly what is advertised. Pentrex recorded surviving General Electric Universal series locomotives. They are still serving (mostly) on secondary lines in the United States. Mainline power in Mexico. Each individual U-Boat type is featured. Statistics include years built and amount purchased by […]

Tags coal, CSX, Pennsylvania, Reading, Southern Pacific

ATVR Reviews Main Line Motion Pictures Pentrex

Hardworking Steam on Steep Grades Volume One

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 3, 2024
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Producer: Tim Walter Locations: USA Timeframe: 1982- 2000 Length: 1 hour 30 minutes Source: Ron Loving Featuring 19 different steam locomotives. Every engine has a 2023 informational update on this new release. New scenes added vs. a previous incarnation. Many locations from East to West. Special notice. Every scene has either a: hard pull on […]

Tags C&O, Milwaukee Road, new releases, Norfolk & Western, Pennsylvania, steam, steam train, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Conrail’s Conclusion… Pittsburgh Line – Volume 2 Pittsburgh to Altoona

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 26, 2024
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Producer: Clear Block Locations: Gallitizin, Horseshoe Curve, Timeframe: 1990s Length: 1 hour 40 minutes Sources: Paul Geiger, Todd Miller One show from the Conrail Conclusion series by Clear Block. Highlighted territory is Pittsburgh to Altoona. Interesting route with scenic mountain settings. A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. Hidden Chapter Advance. Maps are included. On-screen graphics […]