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 #1181702  by Tom6921
 
Where is the yard where 611 and 614 are stored? Can it be reached easily by CTA? And how visible are 611 and 614?
 #1181782  by lstone19
 
Tom6921 wrote:Where is the yard where 611 and 614 are stored? Can it be reached easily by CTA? And how visible are 611 and 614?
The only way to get a good look at them is on-board any Metra or Amtrak train that goes by the Metra Western Ave. yard (Metra Milwaukee-West and North, North Central, and Amtrak Hiawathas and Empire Builder). They're towards the west end of the yard on the track closest to main track 1 (normal westbound track). Visible out the north side of any passing train unless you have the bad luck of having another road train between you and them as you pass.

Any street visibility of them will be from a distance and probably somewhat obscured.
 #1182105  by MetraMDW211
 
Yes unfortunately from a metra train it is a very quick view as you pass them. The yard is very easily accessible by Cta. Take the grand ave bus number 65 and get off at California. I am not sure how good like he said your view from the street will be.
 #1182491  by F40CFan
 
Its been out for a while, parked between 614 and 414.
 #1182492  by lstone19
 
611 was only in the shop for about a day. Since then, it's been back out on the storage track along with 7, 614, and 414.
 #1182499  by F40CFan
 
And 158 which used to be stored with them is back in service on the North Western.
 #1182794  by MetraMDW211
 
For the past couple of years metra has brought 611 down to CUS for amtraks National Train Days. So who knows what if anything they will bring this year.
 #1193321  by Tom6921
 
Isn't IRM supposed to be getting one of the F40Cs when Metra finally retired them once and for all?
 #1201792  by Metraf40cfan
 
Anyone seen 611/614 lately. Did 611 get its radiators replaced since they were pulled for another unit? This feed has been real quite. Anyone heard what Metra plans to do with 611 and 614 once they are ready to retire perminately?
 #1201869  by lstone19
 
Metraf40cfan wrote:Anyone seen 611/614 lately. ?
Twice a day. They continue to sit on the "dead line" at Western Ave.
 #1232465  by Tadman
 
Sounds cool. Perhaps a MILW heritage paint job? Also, curious as to what's getting dropped into the engine bay. A 710-ECO or a some new CAT block?
 #1232832  by Milwaukee_F40C
 
PE 4809 LOCOMOTIVE PURCHASE, MET
This project funds the purchase of approximately 25 new advance design diesel passenger locomotives built to Tier III EPA specifications. These locomotives will replace 25 of Metra’s oldest locomotives which would need to undergo a second life extending rehabilitation which would include bringing them up to Tier III. It is more cost effective to purchase new locomotives.
Doesn't seem to make sense with...
PE 4401 LOCOMOTIVE REPOWERING F40Cs, MET
and
PE 4806 LOCOMOTIVE MID LIFE REHAB, MET
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They are going to butcher the F40Cs even more. I would rather see them go to a museum in their current condition, or even one go to the museum while the other gets scrapped. If it is cost effective to buy new locomotives, then Metra should just do that.
 #1233560  by doepack
 
Tadman wrote:Perhaps a MILW heritage paint job?
Wouldn't mind seeing them restored to their original colors (and road numbers 51 and 54). But we can dream together...
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