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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Those Incredible Alcos Volume 2

Producer: Pentrex Locations: USA, Canada, Mexico Timeframe: 1986- 1997 Length: 1 hour 56 minutes Here is the 2nd of a 3 volume series from Pentrex. In short, the focus is on Notched Nose Alco diesel locomotives. Power plant is Early 251 Production. Alco model examples here:  S-6, RS-11, RSD-12, RSD-15, T-6, RS-27, RS-32, and RS-36 […]

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ATVR Reviews C Vision

Windy City Rails Volume 3

Producer: C. Vision Location: Blue Island Timeframe: 2006 Length: 1 hour 58 minutes Source: Marshall Beecher Here is a prime Chicago area hotspot. Third in a CVP series covering Chicago area. Here is Blue Island Junction. The famous 5 railroad bridges that cross the Cal-Sag Canal in Blue Island, Illinois. Converging lines: CSX, Canadian National […]

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ATVR Reviews Kalmbach

Hot Spots: Chicago Racetrack

Producer: Kalmbach/ Trains Locations: Chicago, Cicero, Western Springs, Lisle, Aurora… Timeframe: 1995, 2017 Length: 75 minutes Sources: Paul Schneider (1995), David Lassen (2017) The triple track mainline into Chicago has always been a Railfan favorite. Besides the heavy freight traffic, there are extensive local commuter trains. Throw in some Amtrak and one can see why […]