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ATVR Reviews MoKan Video

BNSF’s Monett and Cherokee Subs

Producer: Bob Ernst Locations: Springfield, Neosho, Wyandotte, Claremore, Tulsa Timeframe: 1999 Length: 1 hour 47 minutes Source: Bob Ernst The show subtitle is’Soon After the Merger’. The Monett sub was Burlington Northern. Originally ex: Frisco. The Cherokee sub is former Santa Fe. Route is Springfield, Missouri to Tulsa, Oklahoma. These are end to end connecting […]

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ATVR Reviews Highball

Santa Fe Across Arizona

Producer: Highball Locations: Northern Arizona Timeframe: 1994 Length: 1 hour 45 minutes Source: Peter Crook Santa Fe is seen before the merger into BNSF. This earlier video from 1994 showcases the revitalized red and silver Warbonnets. They were truly stunning when first put into modern service. Predecessor blue/ yellow Warbonnets are present. The show title […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Amtrak Chief

Producer: Pentrex Locations: LA, Cajon Pass, San Bernardino, Barstow Timeframe: 1972 Length: 40 minutes Source: Nick Muff An early Amtrak show. The Chief is pulled by leased Santa Fe Electromotive F7A and various B units. This 1972 Amtrak Chief was aka Train 20. Departed Los Angeles at 1:00pm. Final destination of Chicago. It was like […]