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Viewing Album:  USA X-Country Rail Trip: Part 9
 
By:John Levai
Dates:9/9/2010 - 9/9/2010
Album Info:Railfanning in Chicagoland
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  View from the Roosevelt Road Overpass-a popular railfan spot in Chicago for the majority of Amtraks long distance trains, corridor trains to Michigan, Downstate Ill, Indiana, Missouri, and western Ill.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:19:19 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Amtrak Chicago Coach Yard
Title:  Amtrak Chicago Coach Yard
Description:  Amtraks CHI Coach Yard. Superliners and some private cars in it.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:20:33 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Metra Train, led by an F40PH, heads either points south or west from CHI.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:22:45 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Creative Charter Private Cars
Title:  Creative Charter Private Cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:24:02 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Westbound Metra Train led by an F40PH-2, has just departed from CUS.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:25:28 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Some ad wrap on one of Metras Newer Gallery Cars
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:26:06 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  A westbound Metra led by F40PH-2 # 107.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:26:54 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra F40PHM-2 # 104.
Title:  Metra F40PHM-2 # 104.
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Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:29:18 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Amtrak
Title:  Amtrak
Description:  This Amtrak set is going to run as the Eastbound Cardinal Train # 50 from CHI to NYP. The car on the right is Amtraks Great Dome.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:31:17 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Westbound Metra Train led by an F40M-2. Taken from the 18th Street overpass. Note Amtraks locomotive shop on the right.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:32:16 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Amtrak
Title:  Amtrak
Description:  Amtraks Pere Marquette Train # 370, led by an F40 Cabbage Car, is only minutes out of Chicago. Its bound for Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:32:52 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  AMTK 90224(NPCU)
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  A Metra Train is about to duck under the 18th Street bridge, with the CHI skyline in the background. The bridge up is part of the St. Charles Airline, used by Amtraks City of New Orleans and the Corridor Trains that run to Carbondale, Ill. These trains actually have to do reverse moves in order to continue there runs to points south.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:34:30 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Amtrak
Title:  Amtrak
Description:  Eastbound Amtrak Train # 354 departing CHI. Shot taken from Roosevelt Ave Bridge.
Photo Date:  9/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 3:35:09 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra Electric
Title:  Metra Electric
Description:  Metra Electric District Highliner Equipment sits at Van Buren Street Station.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:46:27 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  One of Metras new Gallery MU cars pulls out of Van Buren Street Sta.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:47:27 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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South Shore
Title:  South Shore
Description:  South Shore Train # 7 bound for South Bend is at Van Buren Street Station. A set of old Sumitomo MUs is protecting the set.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:48:23 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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South Shore Sumitomo MU Set
Title:  South Shore Sumitomo MU Set
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:48:55 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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CTA
Title:  CTA
Description:  An elevated train runs near Van Buren Street.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:50:10 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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CTA
Title:  CTA
Description:  A CTA Train going on the EL above Wells Street. He is crossing the Chicago River.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:51:23 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  A Metra MP36 runs light on the trackage leading to CUS from the north.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:52:22 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  An Eastbound Metra Train led by a New Gallery Cab Car, is about to duck under Lake Street, where I took the shot, only minutes before ending at Union Sta.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:53:12 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  This Metra Train is about to duck under the Lake Street Bridge, where Im taking the photograph from.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:54:15 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  A Metra Train is about to end its run at Union Sta. Shot taken from the Randolph Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:55:46 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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CTA
Title:  CTA
Description:  A CTA goes on the viaduct about Lake Street.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:57:21 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Amtrak
Title:  Amtrak
Description:  A late running Amtrak Hiawatha # 333 comes out of the tunnel from CUS, but then its crew is instructed to back into the terminal.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:58:10 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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CTA
Title:  CTA
Description:  A CTA train runs on the el above Lake Street.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 4:59:38 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  On Metra UP West Line Train # 35 to Elburn. We have just finished rounding the 90 degree curve just north of Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:01:31 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Inside of Metras Newer Gallery Car on the upper level
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:02:33 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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La Fox Metra Station
Title:  La Fox Metra Station
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Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:03:48 PM
Location:  La Fox, IL
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Metra Train # 35 at Elburn. An F40PH-2 and a mixture of old and new Gallery Cars.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:06:43 PM
Location:  Elburn, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  One of the Older Gallery Cars, in the original Metra paint scheme.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:07:53 PM
Location:  Elburn, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
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Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:08:16 PM
Location:  Elburn, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Train # 56 is only minutes away from departure from Elburn.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:09:02 PM
Location:  Elburn, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  Flatland between Elburn and La Fox.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:11:01 PM
Location:  Elburn, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra UP West Line
Title:  Metra UP West Line
Description:  Looking out of the cab of Train # 56, we are approaching La Fox Station.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:12:14 PM
Location:  La Fox, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  Train # 56 is between La Fox and Geneva Station.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:13:31 PM
Location:  La Fox, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  We are arriving at Geneva Station.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:16:19 PM
Location:  La Fox, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  We are between Geneva and W. Chicago.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:18:23 PM
Location:  Geneva, IL
Author:  John Levai
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UP
Title:  UP
Description:  Passing a UP Manifest near W. Chicago, with an AC44CW on the point.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:19:29 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Old W. Chicago Station
Title:  Old W. Chicago Station
Description:  The old W. Chicago station building and an old fashioned ice cream and candy store to its left
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:21:05 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Passing an outbound Metra train at W. Chicago Sta.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:21:56 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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College Ave Metra Station
Title:  College Ave Metra Station
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Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:22:59 PM
Location:  Wheaton, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  Metra Train # 56 is about to pause at Lombard Depot.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:24:09 PM
Location:  Lombard, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  We are nearing Villa Park Station.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:25:07 PM
Location:  Villa Park, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Elmhurst Station and an outbound Metra Train
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:26:10 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, IL
Author:  John Levai
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  METX 168(F40PH)
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Metra Gallery Car Interior
Title:  Metra Gallery Car Interior
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Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:26:41 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  We are rolling between Bellwoods and Maywoods Depot.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:28:00 PM
Location:  Bellwood, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra
Title:  Metra
Description:  Passing Train # 43 near Oak Park.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:28:53 PM
Location:  Oak Park, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metra Depot
Title:  Metra Depot
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Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:29:29 PM
Location:  Oak Park, IL
Author:  John Levai
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Metras UP West Line
Title:  Metras UP West Line
Description:  We are passing one of Metras Yards just west of Kedzie, I think.
Photo Date:  9/10/2010  Upload Date: 10/3/2010 5:30:49 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  John Levai
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