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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Battle Up Sherman Hill

Producer: Bill Lambert Locations: Sherman Hill, Cheyenne Timeframe: 1940s- 1989 Length: 1 hour Sources: multiple Steam to modern diesel in the never ending challenge to move trains over Sherman Hill. The fabled Union Pacific route is where some of the largest locomotives in the world have operated. This original Video Rails show, has been remastered […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Chicago Steam Celebration

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1993 Locations: Chicago, East Union.. Length: 2 hours A varied program. This is more than a steam show at Chicago. A trip to the Illinois Railway Museum is included. Ride the Chicago Transit Authority. See some steam, operate in poor weather. Hey, it’s Chicago. Tourists may find it fascinating. Locals may give […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Hot Rails Through the Twin Cities

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1998 Locations: Minneapolis area Length: 1 hour 45 minutes Extensive coverage around Minneapolis and St. Paul vicinity. Multiple hot spots. A fine supply of roadnames. The amount of variety, is surprising here. While not as much as historical peaks, still a healthy amount of railroading to be seen in 1998. So many […]