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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Those Incredible Alcos Volume 2

Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA, Canada, Mexico Timeframe: 1986- 1997 Length: 1 hour 56 minutes Here is the 2nd of a 3 volume series from Pentrex. In short, the focus is on Notched Nose Alco diesel locomotives. Power plant is Early 251 Production. Alco model examples here:  S-6, RS-11, RSD-12, RSD-15, T-6, RS-27, RS-32, and RS-36 […]

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ATVR Reviews Herron Rail

New York Central Indiana Division 1956 Vol. 1

Producer: Herron Locations: Indiana, Ohio, Illinois Timeframe: 1956 Length: 1 hour Source: Donald J. Krofta. New York Central Big Four steam. Here is notable Cinematographer Don Krofta documenting some of the New York Central steam in it’s ending era. Specifically, shot in 1956. He found action within Indiana. The best part, it is filmed in […]

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ATVR Reviews C Vision

Windy City Rails Volume 3

Producer: C. Vision Location: Blue Island Timeframe: 2006 Length: 1 hour 58 minutes Source: Marshall Beecher Here is a prime Chicago area hotspot. Third in a CVP series covering Chicago area. Here is Blue Island Junction. The famous 5 railroad bridges that cross the Cal-Sag Canal in Blue Island, Illinois. Converging lines: CSX, Canadian National […]