Metra 186 arrives at Orland Park 143rd St station with a outbound train

Metra 213 leads a outbound train out of downtown Orland Park.

Metra 116 leads a outbound train into the 143rd St station in Orland Park.

Photographer- James Claflin- from my collection. NW 1776 with passenger consist at Orland Park, IL August, 14, 1974.

Metra 116 departs out of 143rd Street with a outbound train.

With grade crossing horn displayed, Metra 186 shoves hard out of Orland Park with a run back to Union Station.

Old School

Wabash caboose #2523 placed on permanent display and not going anywhere, formally EJ&E caboose #523 Unfortunately it was painted and lettered as Wabash One of those historical inaccuracies but... (more)

NIRC 5 holds the siding in Orland Park, tied down for the 4th of July weekend.

The conductor hangs out the doorway as the the train begins to pull away. Pretty soon, this scene will change slightly when operations change over to the new 143rd St. Station(currently under cons... (more)

The NS Manhattan local only runs once or twice a week. The line is mainly used by Metra's Southwest service.