Tag: steam train

Big Boy Tours the Midwest

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date October 8, 2019
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Producer: C Vision Locations: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois Timeframe: July, 2019 Length: 1 hour 20 minutes+ bonus Source: 16 sources C Vision had 16 Videographers to record Union Pacific Big Boy’s travels, from July 17, 2019 until July 30th. The Great Race Across the Midwest. Union Pacific’s title for this extended trip. Mason City, Iowa […]

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ATVR Reviews C Vision

Classic Chicago and North Western Vol 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date September 30, 2019
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Producer: C Vision Productions Timeframe: 1977- 88 Locations: Iowa, Minn., Wisc.,NE, Glen Ellyn, Escanaba… Length: 98 minutes Source: Fred Crissey This middle Volume follows the CNW in the Midwest via Fred Crissey’s movie camera. Predominantly a rural show. Some lines have since been abandoned. A long Chapter of steamer 1385 from a 1986 outing is […]

Tags Amtrak, Chicago North Western, Chicago railroad, steam, steam train, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Penn Valley

Reading Glory

Producer: Penn Valley / Jeff Pontius Timeframe: 1940’s- 1956 Locations: Sunbury, Shamokin, Enola, Susquehanna Valley, Locust Summit Length: 45 minutes Source: Clarence Weaver Visit steam era Reading Railroad, in stunning 16mm, all color film. Shot as late as 1956. Power shortage on the Pennsylvania Railroad, had leased T-1 types operating. What we have here, is […]