Jun 1, 2023 · Metra needs a new revenue line. The rebuilts SD70s would look cool on excursion trains to Ill Rail museum. They have the Rockford project it os possible. Metra can get into running more …

Apr 5, 2024 · Metra boosting weekend service on BNSF Line Publication Date Thursday, April 04, 2024 Body Just in time for summer fun, Metra is significantly boosting weekend service on the BNSF Line, …

Dec 15, 2022 · "Metra likely would introduce the trainsets on its Rock Island Line. That would directly benefit the air quality in several economically disadvantaged neighborhoods on the South Side of …

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Jan 13, 2021 · The earliest CNW painted bi-level cars were from 1955 (CNW 1-16 became Metra 7600-7606, 7900/1, 7607-7613). non of these batches remain with Metra. Only 292 of 674 cars are less …

Apr 22, 2013 · No Metra passenger bi-level car - diesel hauled or electric - has more than the one center door per car. It was not in the specification for the cars and was added to the later spec for the …

Jun 18, 2016 · A Metra number on a former C&NW car would have been 87xx, if a cab car. It wasn't a cab car, it was the second car behind the engine. I rode it on Tuesday. It also didn't have the old flip …

May 10, 2008 · Metra repurchasing five 1950's bi-levels for UP North By jesi2282 May 10, 2008 in Metra Commuter Rail

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Jun 20, 2016 · It does appear WSMTD is gone. Explains BNSF cars on Orland trains and original Metra cars on BNSF if now straight Metra owned. I know that originally, the Burlington required much …