Metra's meet at Downers Grove

Metra's meet at Downers Grove. 405 flies by 189 and 191 at 70 MPH. We got a lot of honks from 405. We also saw 401, Oliver "Ollie" Tibbles.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=108888

Is there something unusual about the scene in this picture that warrants this post? Seems like an everyday occurrence unless I'm missing something.

This was my first time seeing an MP36 and F40 meet in person.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the technical term here an "overtake"? I think trains that "meet" are running in opposite directions. Anyway, reminds me of when I used to hang out at LaGrange Rd., minus the MP's of course!

Actually this is a meet. The train on the left is stopped and waiting to return inbound to Chicago (away from the camera) after the outbound express clears the crossovers -- hence the remark in the caption about the train on the left waiting for the red-over-green signal.

But you are correct, when one train passes another going in the same direction, the correct term is "overtake."

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=108888

We had a few overtakes that day also.

How many times are you gonna post that link, Nick? Trying to make the "Top of Yesterday" spot on RP.net?

I must have accidentaly put the wrong link. I meant to put a link of an overtake that we saw later in the day. Sorry.