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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Rio Grande Rememberances

Producer: Charles Smiley Timeframe: 1954- 1969 Locations: Durango, Arboles, Salida, Antonito, Gunnison, Farmington… Length: 1 hour 36 minutes + previews Sources: Andy Payne, Fred Hust, Harvey Laner A fascinating, time travel visit, into vintage Rio Grande Narrow Gauge steam. Andy Payne was a Rio Grande Engineer. He was also an independent Railfan / Cinematographer. Early […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Espee Hall Of Fame

Producer: Charles Smiley Locations: Sacramento, Elvas, Roseville, Stockton, Ione, Antelope Timeframe: 1991- 1995 Length: 2 hours 42 minutes Source: Gino Pagliaro A long detailed look at the 1990s era Southern Pacific. All of this is pre- merger to Union Pacific. The videographer was centered around Sacramento CA. Hence, the locations are from that area. Charles […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Denver & Rio Grande Western

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1986 Locations: Denver, Royal Gorge, Moffat Tunnel, Tennessee Pass, Winter Park,… Length: 1 hour 52 minutes Rio Grande’s entire mainline, is covered from, Denver to Salt Lake City. The year of 1986 had, many solid DRGW lash-ups. Some of the best scenery in the United States, is on this railroad. All of […]