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ATVR Reviews Machines of Iron

Tennessee Pass Volume 1 – ACs / Volume 2 Southern Pacific

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 24, 2026
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Producer: Machines of Iron Locations: Tennessee Pass, Royal George, Minturn… Timeframe: 1996 Length: 1 hour 56 minutes Source: Dave Gross A comprehensive pair of shows on Southern Pacific’s Tennessee Pass route. Coverage from Pueblo to Minturn, Colorado. Volume One showcases the newer General Electric AC locomotives. The cab ride action is the highlight . Volume […]

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ATVR Reviews Kalmbach

Colorado Railroads

Producer: Kalmbach/ Trains Locations: Colorado, New Mexico Timeframe: 1800s- 2000s Length: 70 minutes Sources: many Trains Magazine on a visit to Colorado. Exclusive footage for Trains. Diesel freights, Steam and Denver passenger trains. A single DVD. Pro filmed and a soundtrack to match. Main Chapter Menu. On-screen graphics. Maps are plentiful. Narrated by Steve Sweeney. […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Great Age of Steam, A History. A Love Affair

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date November 22, 2025
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Producer: Bill Warrick, Pentrex Locations: USA and Canada Timeframe: 19th to 20th Century Length: 30 minutes Sources: many Historical show of steam power. Style is similar to a standard television program. A good introduction to railroading in the steam years. Small early locomotives to Union Pacific Big Boy! A single DVD. Remastered film and color […]