Metra seems to operate with a rag-bag selection of random old equipment, locomotives and passenger cars. It gives the impression of a system on its last legs. The only modern passenger units to be seen were the Siemens Euro-Sprinter derived units on Amtrak. Overall to describe the line as a racetrack is out of keeping with the moderate speeds seen. These days, 'fast' starts at 125 mph and goes up from there. To do that would mean either elevating of lowering the line to eliminate the grade crossings, but that would bring added benefits in cutting the death toll in incidents.
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Very nice video with lots of great catches and commentary along the BNSF racetrack
My favorite spot Lavernge, Berwyn, and Brookfield.
Lots of action! Thanks for braving the nasty weather. My favorites are toward the end in the orange glow of the setting sun as the weather cleared.
I would definitely railfan this line
when you see a green signal on track 2: hey a freight train's coming. woohoo!
metra: allow [me] to introduce [myself]
Nice! How busy is this line with BNSF?
17:15 TWOTENNY
Metra seems to operate with a rag-bag selection of random old equipment, locomotives and passenger cars. It gives the impression of a system on its last legs. The only modern passenger units to be seen were the Siemens Euro-Sprinter derived units on Amtrak.
Overall to describe the line as a racetrack is out of keeping with the moderate speeds seen. These days, 'fast' starts at 125 mph and goes up from there. To do that would mean either elevating of lowering the line to eliminate the grade crossings, but that would bring added benefits in cutting the death toll in incidents.
What camera do you use?
It's a Canon EOS 70D with a Rode Videomic.
10:55 I was behind him
Personally I would never railfan this line because every crossing is a quiet zone👎🏻