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ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

Railfanning with the Bednars Volume 6

Producer: John Pechulis Locations: Allentown, Horseshoe Curve… Timeframe: 1976 Length: 63 minutes Source: Bednar collection See the dawn of Conrail in Pennsylvania. Bednar films and unique Pechulis film process, offer high quality viewing. Lehigh Valley was the home road for the Bednar family. They do venture out further on Penn Central rails. The Conrail merger […]

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ATVR Reviews Penn Valley

Reading Glory

Producer: Jeff Pontius Timeframe: 1940’s- 1956 Locations: Sunbury, Shamokin, Enola, Susquehanna Valley, Locust Summit Length: 45 minutes Source: Clarence Weaver Visit steam era Reading Railroad, in stunning 16mm, all color film. Shot as late as 1956. Power shortage on the Pennsylvania Railroad, had leased T-1 types operating. What we have here, is a Penn Valley […]

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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. […]