RailPictures.Net Photo: Metra Cab Car at Joliet, Illinois by Silver Bronco

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» Metra (more..)
» Cab Car (more..)

» EJ&E Joliet Yard
» Joliet, Illinois, USA (more..)
» September, 1992

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In 1992, Metra pondered a radial route on the EJ&E. I happened upon this train being prepared to film the route for Metra/EJ&E "brass." I was told the camera man would be riding there with the cab car door open as he filmed the prospective route.

My request to ride along was politely declined ...

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