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ATVR Reviews Machines of Iron

Chicagoland Tower Views

Producer: Michael Pirelli Timeframe: 1999- 2000 Locations: Chicago Southside + Indiana Length: 63 minutes Source: Machines of Iron Take a tour of 13 Chicago area Railroad towers. These are mainly inside visits. Southside area. All the way down to Hammond, IN. These old towers, among the last ones operating. Each tower has a map with […]

Tags Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Chicago railroad, Conrail, CSX, Grand Trunk, Norfolk Southern, Santa Fe, trains, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Today’s Chicago Railroads

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date April 17, 2019
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Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1991 Locations: Many Length: 2 hours Do you like variety? Chicago provides the Motherlode! This guided tour, of Chicago and vicinity, will satisfy most any Railfan. Fallen flags, local lines and pre- merger roads. Many old Towers are shown. Pentrex maximized their time in the field. Concentrating on classic hotspots. Crossings, Yards, […]

Tags Amtrak, Burlington Northern, Canadian Pacific, Chessie System, Chicago North Western, Chicago railroad, Conrail, CSX, electric, Grand Trunk, Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, Norfolk & Western, Norfolk Southern, Santa Fe, trolley, Union Pacific

ATVR Reviews Pentrex

Street Running

Producer: Pentrex Timeframe: 1990- 2000s Locations: 22 USA Length: 1 hour 44 minutes Street running, is a highlight on most any train program. The image is a powerful one. Class ones to shortlines. Pentrex has this compilation, from nearly two dozen USA locations. A detailed Chapter Menu provides easy access to the choice spots. Bonus […]