Extreme Trains on the BNSF "Racetrack" in Chicago

4K - The BNSF Chicago Subdivision, more commonly known as the "Racetrack," is a must visit train watching spot in the Midwest. Known for its nonstop action of BNSF freight trains, Amtrak, and Metra commuter trains, it's easy to see why! Throughout February and March of 2023, I had some opportunities to visit this line in various spots, and experience it for myself in person. Needless to say, I will be returning to the "Racetrack!"
Location info listed in chapters.
Thanks for watching! | Video and Content by MichaelLovesTrains 2023
Timeline:
0:00 - La Vergne Station
1:29 - Berwyn Station
4:21 - Harlem Avenue
7:30 - Congress Park
10:20 - La Grange Road
11:05 - La Grange Stone Avenue
16:26 - Western Springs
26:08 - Highlands Station
30:52 - West Hinsdale Station
35:40 - Fairview Avenue
41:15 - Belmont Station
43:22 - Route 59 Station

[@railfanningisthebest]

I love the BNSF line, this is by far my favorite

[@deauvilledad07]

Great video Michael, some great shots. Well done 🤓

[@allyreneepenny9447]

Awesome trains 🇺🇸👌

[@ethancampbell6076]

4:36 Godly sound roaring down the racetrack

[@NaTheN9ll]

Nice catch @ 14:28!

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great train video

[@MikeSOR]

Nice video, man!

[@easternroutemainlinevideos6823]

Sweet video!

[@BHV0810]

If you are not a fan of seeing commuter trains over and over and over again, my suggestion is you go on a weekend. I went on a Saturday in December, and the action was much more split over the 6.5 hours I spent there than it was in the 4.5 I spent on a Wednesday in August.

[@MrPc4keyz]

I live nearby! The downed gates are indeed annoying, but I too love trains- when I'm not running late. They also block access to MacNeal/ Loyola Hospital, for extended times when long incoming container trains have to stop, and be split to be brought in on separate tracks to the land locked Cicero Intermodal facility.; -don't have a heart attack on the wrong side of the tracks! Great to see something from the hood! I believe that's CSX on the old Illinois Central line running overhead led by a CN loco. I see BNSF locos up there too! Not too many CSX, although I think they own it now.

[@MrPc4keyz]

Can I share (gift) a vid to you. Email? I have 1 vid, -when the restored IL Railway Museum Zephyr came through on those tracks. Pc

[@amtrak706]

Nicely shot! What camera equipment do you used?

[@princessofthecape2078]

0:39 I know the camera makes it look more severe than it is, but wow.

[@mustin07doesgaming]

It’s a really bumpy ride

[@FrankFleming-pw9du]

Great video i railfanned at some of those locations on the racetrack!

[@Heather-qr4wm]

marvelous

[@coleallen3895]

41:37 - why was there an Amtrak train with 12 Superliner cars and 5 P42s???? That’s even longer than the pre-COVID consist for both the California Zephyr and Southwest Chief