Tag: Reading

ATVR Reviews Diverging Clear Productions

Then & Now – The Rio Grande Narrow Gauge

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date November 26, 2023
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Producer: Mary McPherson Timeframe: 1940s to 2023 Locations: Durango, Chama, Antonito, Windy Point, Hermosa, Cumbres Pass, Silverton… Length: 3 hours 56 minutes Sources: Jim Adams, Don Morice, Kurt Jensen, Tom Dunn, Mary R. McPherson An interesting entry in Diverging Clear Productions, Then and Now series. Begins with vintage 1940s era black and white film. Continues […]

Tags Reading, Rio Grande, steam, steam train

ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

Conrail’s Kaleidoscope Years Volume 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date September 4, 2023
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Producer: John Pechulis Locations: Allentown, Pittston, Reading, Princeton, Horseshoe Curve, Timeframe: June 1976- April 1977 Length: 61 minutes Sources: Dave Latshaw, Jon Reck The 1st in a new Conrail series by JPM. Volume 1 is in the early era. The main areas. Allentown to Pittston. Easton and Reading areas. Princeton to Horseshoe Curve. A single […]

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ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

Railfanning the Reading Volume 3

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date June 24, 2023
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Producer: John Pechulis Locations: Pennsylvania Timeframe: 1940s to 1960s Length: 58 minutes Volume 3 of this Reading series picks up in Allentown. Proceeds on East Penn to West towards Carlisle Jct. Branchline action from Bethlehem to Lansdale. Also, Catasaqua and Fogelsville. Ride and see the Perkiomen Branch. Schuykill and Lehigh branch, as well. A single […]