Tag: steam train

Whistler’s Western – The Boston & Albany RR

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 6, 2019
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Producer: A&R Timeframe: 1934-1989 Locations: B&A Length:1 hour Sources: Blackhawk collection This comprehensive, historical overview is complete. History from the 1830s. Films dating back to the 1930’s, document the constant activity. The Conrail era brings the B&A current, as of the production year. Conrail footage bookends the story. The writers dove deep on this program. […]

Tags Amtrak, coal, Conrail, New York Central, Penn Central, steam, steam train

ATVR Reviews WB Video

The Last Steamers of the Colorado & Southern

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 2, 2019
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Producer: WB Video Time Period: 1958- 1963 Locations: CO. Length: 46 mins+previews Source: Dave Gross A young Dave Gross began filming steam in 1958. The Colorado and Southern was his subject. Burlington Route power had been recalled to service. Full color action follows! This is an older release from WB Video. There are no maps. […]

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A&R Productions ATVR Reviews

New York, New Haven & Hartford Volume 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date March 1, 2019
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Producer: A&R Timeframe: 1940/50s Locations: CT Length: 90 min. Sources: Paul Wales, Gary Gurske An grab- bag assortment of: train rides, cab rides, caboose ride and trainwatching. Also, a radio slideshow interview, with a radio chatter insert, that doesn’t belong. Limited, good bonus section of a little; B&A, CN,CV, plus NYC. Late 1940s into 1950s. […]