A venerable F40C pulls another outbound commuter train from Union Station. Notice the track work in the foreground. Provia 100 slide film.
The action is hot and heavy as two Metra trains pass on the north lead into Union Station while a CTA train rumbles by overhead in the background. Provia 100 slide film.
One of the evening parade of westbound "Dinkys".
One of the evening parade of "Dinkys".
NIRC 1, the oldest operating locomotive in revenue service pulls a single electric bi-level by the soon-to-be unmanned BI Tower. The tower itself is rumored to be closing soon, and may be torn dow... (more)
NIRC SW1 #2 serves as the shop switcher at Metra's 47th Street Facility. On a cloudy afternoon, it's seen doing its switching work. Unlike it's sister (NIRC 1), #2 is rarely viewed by the public e... (more)
METX 405 is in charge of an outbound train to Big Timber Road on a beautiful day.
Tom Golden photo.
Former Cascades AMTK 468 shoves on an inbound train to the city. Of note is the removal of the skirts to expose the fuel tank.
One os Metra's two new ECOs shoves a work train east through Franklin Park.
METX 402 is tied up for the day soaking in all the sun sporting it's State of Illinois paint scheme.