The beginning of rush hour approaches as multiple Metra equipment sets await their turn across the maze of switches at Tower A2 to their respective terminals.
One of Metra's new ex-Amtrak F59PHI engines hauls an outbound train west to Elgin.
GTW 5936 and BLE 866 lead R967 on the approach to Bridgeport, heading west out of the city.
On a sunny and bitter cold morning, the Recycle Job heads west through downtown Chicago, about to pass under 18th Street. With a friendly wave from the conductor's seat, the last Grand Trunk Weste... (more)
An inbound Metra commuter train arrives Chicago Union Station with METX F40PH-3 125 and F40PHM-2 185 trailing.
EMDX 1606 and 1605 bring X338 around the curve at 35th Street on their way to Kirk Yard.
Metra BNSF Service to Chicago.
Second train of the day to Carbondale, Illinois preparing to depart Chicago Union Station.
"Welcome to Chicago, ladies and gentleman. You'll soon exit the inbound Joliet Rocket at Chicago Union Station. Next train back to Joliet is in about 2 hours, please be on time! Enjoy your... (more)
SOO 4402 holds in Galewood yard with a rail train.
METX 217 leads a rush-hour outbound out of Chicago crossing Clinton Street, with the skyline illuminating the night.
Amtrak's Hiawatha train 335 flies under the old Metropolitan L bridge, now used solely for signals.
On first day of revenue service Metra Milwaukee Road heritage leaves Chicago for Fox Lake.
This afternoon on January 10th, Metra MP36 405 made its inaugural run out of Chicago in Milwaukee Road paint! Recently released from the paint shop, it looked great for the railfans on hand for th... (more)
Heading out of town during blue hour.