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ATVR Reviews Machines of Iron

Otto Perry’s First Generation Diesels

Producer: Dave Gross Locations: USA Timeframe: 1940s- 1960s Length: 65 minutes Source: Otto Perry A prolific railroad Cinematographer from an earlier era was Otto Perry. Rocky Mountain Railroad Club has provided some of his films in this wide ranging show. Rio Grande is one of the stars in the show. Burlington Route, Santa Fe, Missouri […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Union Pacific Trilogy

Producer: Pentrex Locations: System Timeframe: 1960s -1984 Length: 65 minutes Source: Union Pacific A Pentrex compilation of three original Union Pacific shows. Provided by the Union Pacific Historical Society. The titles are listed in the review. Two short films and the third runs at 44 minutes. Single DVD. Full screen 4×3 aspect ratio. Train sounds […]

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ATVR Reviews John Pechulis Media

The Kantner Collection Volume One

Producer: John Pechulis Locations: Pennsylvania, Virginia Timeframe: 1950s Length: 66 minutes Source: Bruce and Arch Kantner The first of four volumes which were filmed by the Kantner brothers. These are divided by timeframes. This initial show contains the earliest films. Short snippets, but an interesting era. The early 8mm  movie cameras had limited capacity. Hence, […]