by doepack
From JUD to CUS in about 11 1/2 minutes, from the front cab car window...
--Dorian--
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Rockingham Racer wrote:Thanks, Dorian. Interesting. Does this train always cross over to track 1 to make Summit? Seems the people knew it would be on that track.The change at Summit was probably just for the day it was filmed. Usually when track changes occur, dispatchers will inform Metra GPS to make announcements ahead of the trains arrival.
MACTRAXX wrote:I recall also that some SWS trains loaded on the N side and pulled thru because they were serviced at the Western Avenue Yard during the day...the HC trains pulling thru is no surprise...Does the BNSF yard facility S of Union Station still only serve BNSF Aurora Line trains?HC/SWS have flip-flopped mid-day serving yards several times over the years. At one point both HC/SWS went north to Western Ave. Sometime around the early 00's, both were changed to 14th St. on BNSF. In 2006 when the expansion of SWS went into effect, HC trains went back to Western Ave. while SWS stayed at 14th St.
MACTRAXX wrote:Dorian: That was a neat video of the HC line with the time lapse...The sun was a problem at times but it still came out good...
I found this extra interesting because I have never ridden the HC line between Chicago and Joliet...
If there are videos like yours of other METRA lines let us know...I for one am certainly interested!