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ATVR Reviews C Vision

Classic Chicago and North Western Vol 2

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 […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Into the Allegheny Range Volume 4

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1990s Locations: Cumberland to Sand Patch Grade, Meyersdale, Connellsville,PA. Length: 4 hours Source: Iron Horse America Final entry in this extensive series by Iron Horse America. Comprehensive coverage of former B&O line from Cumberland, Maryland to Sand Patch Grade. Second disc continues onward: Meyersdale to Connellsville, Pennsylvania. While filmed over a three […]

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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 […]