Discussion related to commuter rail and rapid transit operations in the Chicago area including the South Shore Line, Metra Rail, and Chicago Transit Authority.

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  by mrconductor55
 
I caught a glimpse of the Nipso plant switcher in Michigan City the other day. I'd seen a few pics. What is it? It looks like a very little geep. The frame looks like that of an SW8/9/7/600/1200. When do they usually get those trains? How hard is it to catch that thing?
  by jlaroccoii
 
Which one are you refering too. I think they still have an old SW1. The other is blue and looks to be an old ALCo unit converted into a remote control cab. I haven't got any pictures of it, myself. I think there is one pic of it one Railpictures.net

I would check there under private owners is the catagory selection part. Hope this helps.