Metra 136 leads a outbound train into Glen Ellyn as a UP coal train plays catch-up in the distance.

Metra MP36 413 leads a outbound train over the infamous Grand Avenue crossing in Elmwood Park.

Metra 112 splits the gap between a stopped inbound train and a westbound oil train as it leads a outbound express through Westmont.

Metra's Operation Livesaver unit leads a outbound train into Westmont.

As sunset nears, a outbound Metra arrives into Belmont.

The trees are finally blooming in Westmont as a outbound Metra arrives into the station.

Metra 203 leads a outbound train into Joliet Union Station for a stop. Once the new platform east of the diamonds is completed, Metra trains will no longer stop here at Union Station.

Metra 181 arrives into Hickory Creek for a station stop.

Metra 190 leads a outbound train into Naperville for a stop.

Metra 188 leads a outbound express under new signals in Downers Grove.

A set of Metra's new electric cars heads south through Flossmoor.

Metra 186 leads a outbound through a snowy landscape in Hinsdale, approaching West Hinsdale.

Metra 422 leads a outbound train west at River Road.

Metra 198 passes the maintenance crew working at Gilbert Ave.