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ATVR Reviews Herron Rail

Steam and Diesel on the B&O Volume 2

Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Attica Jct., Fostoria, Willard Timeframe: 1950s- 1970s Length: 56 minutes + previews Source: Donald J. Krofta Baltimore and Ohio action from the 1950s to the Chessie System in the 1970s. Donald Krofta filmed in 16mm. His friend, Jim Hawk recorded the audio on many scenes. A single DVD-R. All films are […]

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ATVR Reviews Greg Scholl

Canadian Steam 1959

Producer: Greg Scholl Locations: Portage la Prairie, Winnepeg Timeframe: 1959 Length: 47 minutes Source: Maynard Laing The third and final Greg Scholl entry with Maynard Laing films on 1950s era Canadian Steam. Maynard filmed all-color in 16mm. Another highlight is live sound as recorded by Elwin Purrington. Much of the show is centered at Portage […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Stormy 25 Years Later

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Tucson, Cochise, Willcox, Steins, Lordsburg Timeframe: 2020 Length: 1 hour 43 minutes Pentrex revisits the former Southern Pacific Stormy district. A part of the old SP Sunset Route. Currently, Union Pacific’s Lordsburg sub. This update was filmed in 2020. A generous annual 2025 Christmas gift for customers at Railfan Depot. The original […]