Sunset on the F40C, literally and figuratively. Fortunately, this unit was one of two F40Cs that stayed on Metra's roster after the rest of the fleet was retired.
Metra 614 under goes inspections and load testing before being used the next day for an accident scene recreation. ...Taken with permission
F40C 614, one of two on Metra's roster, is seen while load testing and being prepped for tomorrow's run.
Metra has brought F40C 614, one of two left on the roster, out for the night and some running. It will be used the 27th to re-create an accident several years ago in which a couple bums were stru... (more)
614 ducks under the old CNW.
F40C back in service because the MP36's just cant handle Chicago's winter.
Metra retired the F40Cs in 2004 selling them all off accept for 611 & 614. Their now being used as back up power, or use on MofW trains. The 2 F40Cs were reactivated in Jan. 2005 due to 5 of Metra... (more)
Snow incrusted 614 awaits his next trip West.
METX 614 shoves East through the S curves of Libertyville.
Metra 614 passing under the old Pensey signal.
Metra 614 shoving into Union Station.
Metra 614 sitting on the south end of track 3 for the day. Note: This is with a 20 second shutter speed.
One of the last Metra F40C's emerges from Union Station and past Lake Street Tower.
