Tag: steam train

Mid-American Glory Illinois Central Railroad

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 24, 2024
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Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Chicago, Gilman, Paducah, Memphis… Timeframe: 1940s-1960s Length: 71 minutes Sources: 12 Cameramen Wide ranging coverage of original Illinois Central Railroad. The 1940s up to the 1960s. Steam, Diesel and Electric. Mostly a color show. A single DVD-R. Narrated by Ralph Morse. The show plays longer at 71 minutes. Nice! Wide variety […]

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ATVR Reviews Diverging Clear Productions

Then & Now – The Rio Grande Narrow Gauge

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date November 26, 2023
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Producer: Mary McPherson Timeframe: 1940s to 2023 Locations: Durango, Chama, Antonito, Windy Point, Hermosa, Cumbres Pass, Silverton… Length: 3 hours 56 minutes Sources: Jim Adams, Don Morice, Kurt Jensen, Tom Dunn, Mary R. McPherson An interesting entry in Diverging Clear Productions, Then and Now series. Begins with vintage 1940s era black and white film. Continues […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Best of 1990

Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA Timeframe: 1990 Length: 2 hours Here is the Pentrex, Best of 1990. Highlights and clips from 1990 shows. Single DVD. Main Chapter Menu. Preview section. Maps and on-screen graphics. Show is narrated by David Drui. High-quality Pentrex production. Excellent Videography. Live environmental audio. To some Highlights… UP Silverzone Pass. Mainline from […]