Tag: steam train

Pocahontas Glory Volume 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date August 17, 2019
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Producer: J.R.Herron Timeframe: 1950s Locations: Roanoke, Blue Ridge Length: 48 minutes Sources: Ben T. Young Jr., H.R. Blackburn, C.H. Snyder, Howard Robins Visit the Norfolk and Western’s Roanoke area. Detailed views of: Roundhouse, Yard, Passenger area, and West End. Go to Blue Ridge and more. Narrated by Ralph E. Morse. Sound and music. No Chapter […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

San Jose Steam Celebration

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date August 16, 2019
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Producer: Pentrex Locations: San Jose, Altamont Pass, Feather River Canyon, Niles Canyon Timeframe: 1992 Length: 2 hours . Three steam locomotives converge on San Jose, California in 1992. Two Southern Pacific engines. Daylight 4449. New restoration 2472. Union Pacific entry is Challenger 3985. The National NRHS Convention is the main event. Pentrex goes the extra […]

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ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Vignettes of the Pennsylvania Railroad Volume 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date August 9, 2019
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Producer: Clear Block Locations: Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Rockville Bridge, South Fork, Enola, more… Timeframe: 1952- 1967 Length: 53 minutes Sources: Charles Bealer, Charles W. Houser, Sr., Bruce Kantner and Steve Bonscher . Here is a cornucopia, of mainline and branchlines. Filmed in Pennsylvania. This vintage collection has steam and diesel. Transition period into second generation […]