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C Vision

Corn Belt Railroads In the 1950’s

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date February 27, 2013
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Producer: C. Vision Productions Length: 66 minutes + previews Time Period: 1950’s Locations: Des Moines, LaCrosse, Oelwein and many more.. Source: George Niles A collection of midwestern action that includes some rare scenes. Steam and diesel, as well as an interurban gas car. Filmed by George Niles. Wisconsin and Iowa locations. Passenger and freight. All […]

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ATVR Reviews Charles Smiley Presents

Milwaukee Road West

Charles Smiley Presents Milwaukee Road West Charles Smiley Presents Format: DVD (factory pressed disc) Length: 67 minutes + previews Time Period: 1955-1978 Locations: Chicago to Seattle, Avery, Milwaukee, Missoula, Three Forks, Deer Lodge… Sources: George Barnes, Bob Finan, John Pertos, Bo Golson, Gino Pagliaro MSRP: 28.50 The Long Road to Extinction is the aptly named […]

Tags Chicago railroad, electric, Great Northern, Milwaukee Road, PBS style, Rock Island

ATVR Reviews

Steam in the 1940’s, 50’s, & 60’s : Special 7 PAK Boxset

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 19, 2012
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Steam in the 40’s, 50’s, & 60’s: 7 PAK Boxset Producer: Green Frog Productions Format: DVD- R (7 disc boxset) Length: 5 Hours 52 minutes Time Period: 1940’s- 1960’s. Bonus 1990’s. Locations: USA and Canada Sources: Gene Miller,T. Strid, M.Laing, J.Carson The set is housed in a sturdy, hard plastic case. Each disc is mounted […]