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ATVR Reviews Machines of Iron

The Return of Stampede Pass

Producer: Machines of Iron Locations: Auburn, Ellensburg, Yakima… Timeframe: 1996 Length: 69 minutes Source: Rob Simpson BNSF had reopened Stampede Pass after a decade of closure. This famous Northern Pacific line was constructed in very rugged country. Now refurbished and upgraded. Here is a first look at the BNSF operation. This route is between Auburn […]

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ATVR Reviews Greg Scholl

Deshler Mainline Crossroads

Producer: Greg Scholl Location: Deshler Timeframe: 2006-2009 Length: 3 hours Source: Greg Scholl The hotspot in Deshler,Ohio. Two mainlines cross here. CSX owns both. The Chicago East-West mainline and a Toledo- Cincinnati North-South main are both former Baltimore and Ohio. A pair of old structures mark the spot. Filmed over a four year period. Witness […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Great Age of Steam, A History. A Love Affair

Producer: Bill Warrick, Pentrex Locations: USA and Canada Timeframe: 19th to 20th Century Length: 30 minutes Sources: many Historical show of steam power. Style is similar to a standard television program. A good introduction to railroading in the steam years. Small early locomotives to Union Pacific Big Boy! A single DVD. Remastered film and color […]