That’s great to hear! We were hoping that current and former employees would enjoy seeing this footage. You guys sure did an amazing job keeping those trains moving. Lots of signals to watch, plenty of pedestrian and vehicle traffic, plus the normal stop and go at all the stations. Anyway, thank you for checking in and leaving a comment.
Those dual 12-567s created quite the incredible sound! They would also fill the sky with clouds of exhaust under the right conditions. Thank you for watching the video.
Thank you very much for the nice comment. And yes, we did upscale when we re-edited the raw footage from Mr. Hadley’s original tapes. RUclips seems to like that better anyway. We’re sure that you’re well aware! Anyway, thanks again. We appreciate you taking the time to watch the video.
As a matter of fact, that was on our mind during the editing process, especially during the scene selection for the opening. It’s a good reminder about the importance of situational awareness.
@@CVisionProductions1 I absolutely hate how we don't even need to say what we are all thinking seeing that clip just by looking at what livery the E9's are in...it's a shame the hockey stick commuter BN livery is associated with that since it is a fantastic paint scheme.
Blast from the past! I lived in Cicero from ‘87 to ‘99 and frequented the Racetrack with my brother and best friend. Took slides until getting into video in ‘93. Thanks for look back. Ken Koren Rockville, IN
I liked the way the engineer backed off the throttle as the locomotive rolled over the diamond crossing at Cicero and notched her up once it cleared. This practice was found in the EMD locomotive operators manuals. This was done to prevent traction motor damage or traction motor decay. What a great little video from a retired Australian locomotive driver. I started out on the job in 1975 as a 17 year old and fired and drove many EMD B And S class locomotives. Something about the old 567 normally aspirated diesels. I visited Chicago in 1995. Sadly missed the Es. Thank heavens you blokes filmed them for all of us to enjoy. Stay safe eveyone.
Thank you, Bruce!!! And yes, that guy was an absolute pro. We enjoyed watching him run that engine as much as you did. You’re spot on with that recommendation by EMD - to reduce the risk of damage and a possible “flashover”. We noticed that he reduced the throttle at both diamonds that were encountered. As for your career, you must have some great stories to tell. Congrats on your retirement, sir!
This is the best E unit cab ride video I've ever seen so far. I love the shot of the 567's roaring at 18:13. Man those suckers are LOUD lol But I bet it's nice and toasty in there during the winter.
Thank you so much for the kind words. We always appreciate the feedback. As for the engine compartment of the E9s, we can tell you two things with absolute certainty: 1. It is very warm 2. It is very loud You are spot on, sir. Thanks again!
The Burlington Northern E units were, in their former lives, silver CB&Q E8 units that powered the Zephyr fleet from Chicago to Minnesota, Omaha and Lincoln, Denver, Kansas City and Billings, MT. Plus Fred Crissey filmed the BN E units with his movie camera!
You’re right on that, MJ! Those E8s and E9s had quite the storied career working for several different operators. As for Mr. Crissey, he was a good man. We miss him dearly. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Ha! Yes, the locomotive was in just the right notch to create that vibration. We’re sure it was quite the experience running these old double-engined passenger units… Thanks for watching the video.
My goodness. That looked like it could have been conductor T.T. Pleasants backing Amtrak 391 out of Union Station at Roosevelt Road. Great guy to know and to work with. He passesd away a couple of years ago at age 72. We would love to be able to work another trip with him!
Sorry to hear of his passing, but we appreciate knowing that our videographer may have captured him on video. We try to show as many railroaders as possible in these older programs, in the hopes that someone recognizes them. Thank you very much for the comment and information.
Those BN E9s were iconic in Chicago commuter service, and easy to spot with the stripe colored nose. They had a long and storied career much like many other EMDs like them. I’m glad that today’s SD70MACHs are working very well for Metra, and they look great.
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, Alik. Those E9s exceeded all expectations in terms of performance and service life. And yes, Metra’s “new” SD70MACH units are indeed worthy heirs to the throne. As always, thank you for watching and commenting.
My father worked on the RI from 1974 to 1980....he ran many E8 and E9s in freight when they got bumped....he then worked for CNW in 1980 to 1991 and I was old enough to ride with him in the RTA E9 during his farewell...wgen he went to BN I got to ride this too....
We were thinking about that possibility very recently. How about a modern E-unit with a turbocharged 12-cylinder 710 prime mover? That would be a major upgrade over dual 12-567s. It’s fun to dream. Anyway, thank you for watching the video.
Thank you!!! Those old non-turbocharged units could put on quite the smoke show when they first got underway. And these particular units had two prime movers, which probably added to the effect. We appreciate the comment.
That’s a good question. Since the unit was equipped with cab signals, we have to assume that it’s the cab signal whistle. If not, we’re sure someone else will chime in. Thank you for watching the video.
I mentioned awhile back on another video that I was wondering if you were ever going to upload the cab ride footage of the August 1996 TC&W's St. Paul Turn from the 'Along the Route of the Milwaukee Road, Volume 1' video. I hope it's still possible that footage might be uploaded someday. Thanks so much again for all the full length program uploads!
We’re happy to hear that! Our goal was to include as much of the cab ride as possible. There was plenty of usable footage there. As always, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
Great memories, indeed! We’re glad that you were able to experience these locomotives while they were still in service. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Hey, now there’s an idea! You heard it here first, folks. Hopefully that’s something that actually happens at some point in the future. Thank you for the comment.
It’s definitely in the cab, and it sure does sound like an air whistle. The unit was equipped with cab signals, so it’s gotta be the cab signal whistle, right? If it’s not, we’re sure someone else will give us the correct answer. Thank you for asking the question.
We made sure to include those scenes of the ammeter. It had such a classic look! It was also neat to see exactly what happened to the amperage when the locomotive made transition.
Childhood memories! Was glad to have been around when these things were still in service. I remembered thinking at the time that then then brand new f40phm-2’s were ugly and was sad the e’s were gone. But now some 30 odd years later the F’s are the elderly units in the roster and are now “classics”.
We’re glad that you were able to see this era in person. Great memories, indeed! As for the lifecycle of locomotives, we know exactly what you’re saying. Time just isn’t slowing down. Thanks, Eric!
The BN E9s were eventually sold to MARC, New York, Susquehanna & Western and the Music City Star, but Music City Star sold them to LTEX when the Music City Star acquired ex-Amtrak F40s.
Thank you for taking the time to share that information with us. Many in the audience have been interested in knowing their disposition. This certainly helps!
As I understand it, after the BNSF merger in 1995, Amtrak's Southwest Chief was rerouted onto the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad tracks between Chicago and Cameron, Illinois.
It was. Matter of fact, ATSF wanted to get rid of that section between Union Station and Corwith yard, but had to maintain it due to the Southwest Chief.
I’m surprised that the Chief didn’t just use the old GM&O to Joliet, then cross over at UD Tower to the Santa Fe. After the BNSF and CN-IC mergers, the former M-GALGTW/M-GTWGAL which ran the Q to Cicero was discontinued. Instead the replacement ran the Santa Fe line to Joliet UD and crossed over to the old GM&O.
We were wondering about the engineer. He sure did know how to run an engine! It was quite impressive to see and hear everything that he did during that ride. It’s been 34 years since this footage was captured…
Yes, quite a few are still in existence, but they’ve been scattered to the wind. Check out the Illinois Railway Museum if you’d like to see one in person. Thank you for watching and commenting.
What are those whistling sounds heard throughout the cab ride in the beginning? Also do you happen to have any Amtrak videos from the 80s or 90s? I’d love to see them!
You’re hearing what we believe to be the cab signal whistle. As for Amtrak footage from the 80s and 90s, we have plenty of that. Most of it is mixed in with freight footage, but you’ll be seeing more of it in the future. Thank you!!!
The trains still run, but not with these E9s. The locomotives found new homes after being retired from Chicago commuter service, but you won’t be seeing many of them in operation today. Thanks for watching.
Yes, very close. These E9s would have been 2400 horsepower - being generated by two 1200 hp 12-567s. According to online sources, they were 900 rpm, but we’d have to confirm that.
Yes. Thankfully, most went on to new careers after being retired from Chicago commuter service. It would be interesting to see where these units are in 2024. Thanks for the comment.
In the first cab ride, what is that annoying noise being repeatedly made by the locomotive when departing union station? Almost sounds like a computerized horn every 15 to 30 seconds.
Oh, yes. Quite a few of these E9s have survived into the modern era. However, you won’t see them pulling commuter trains in Chicago anymore. Thank you for watching the video.
Lots of talk about that unit here in the comments. We didn’t even realize that 9912 made it into the video until you guys mentioned it. But yes, it definitely did make a cameo appearance!
Though still the best thing, railroading's interest has declined 99% since the period depicted here. I'm glad new fans find things to be interested in, but its really sanitized and boring now.
Things sure have changed over the past 30 years. We too are grateful that the new generation of railfans finds the current rail landscape interesting. The railroads have been standardizing, modernizing, and simplifying for decades now. There are certain elements of railroading that have simply disappeared. We hope that sharing these videos will help keep the story alive. Thanks for the comment.
@ you can’t just stop double stacking trains its just how they run freight. Plus BNSF owns the line so Metra has no say in what they do with their operations
The heck with the E units its awesome hearing my dads voice! Havent heard him in 23 years! Was the best person i ever known!
Oh, wow. That’s really something special. What job was your father working at the time? We’ll listen for his voice.
What a great thing to hear your Dad! 😊
Your comment win’s the internet for today… how cool is that.
I was an Engineer on BNSF and worked Suburban (commuter) trains from 1983 until my retirement in 2009. This video brings back a lot of memories!
That’s great to hear! We were hoping that current and former employees would enjoy seeing this footage. You guys sure did an amazing job keeping those trains moving. Lots of signals to watch, plenty of pedestrian and vehicle traffic, plus the normal stop and go at all the stations. Anyway, thank you for checking in and leaving a comment.
Fantastic video 😎. Hearing the 567 prime movers notching up is music to my ears
Thank you so much!!! Those dual 12-567 prime movers sounded incredible.
even with 645 power assemblies, they still sound amazing.
Thanks for the memories! Miss seeing these units running up and down the "Racetrack".
You’re very welcome, Steven! We enjoyed bringing you this collection of E-unit memories. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Love hearing the roar of The EMD 567 Engines. Another perfect sympathy of Classic Traction.
Those dual 12-567s created quite the incredible sound! They would also fill the sky with clouds of exhaust under the right conditions. Thank you for watching the video.
@@CVisionProductions1 They did that with the opening scenes that's for sure.
Great video! It feels like viewing a time capsule. Thanks for upscaling it as well.
Thank you very much for the nice comment. And yes, we did upscale when we re-edited the raw footage from Mr. Hadley’s original tapes. RUclips seems to like that better anyway. We’re sure that you’re well aware! Anyway, thanks again. We appreciate you taking the time to watch the video.
Oh my goodness yes! I loved this footage so much and I wanted to see it for so long! Another banger!
Thank you so much, Alex!!! We’re glad that we were able to share it with you. More to come!
0:25 oh no I just remembered
I think I know what you’re hinting at
As a matter of fact, that was on our mind during the editing process, especially during the scene selection for the opening. It’s a good reminder about the importance of situational awareness.
@@CVisionProductions1 I absolutely hate how we don't even need to say what we are all thinking seeing that clip just by looking at what livery the E9's are in...it's a shame the hockey stick commuter BN livery is associated with that since it is a fantastic paint scheme.
Hearing those crossing bells makes my skin still crawl
it's not even a 9912
Blast from the past! I lived in Cicero from ‘87 to ‘99 and frequented the Racetrack with my brother and best friend. Took slides until getting into video in ‘93. Thanks for look back.
Ken Koren
Rockville, IN
Thank you, Ken! Sounds like you had a front row seat to some incredible railroading. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed the video.
Happy memory of Burlington Northern E9 diesels units for Metra!!!!!!☺
Thank you, Derrick!!! And yes, it certainly was a unique partnership. We appreciate the comment.
@CVisionProductions1 My pleasure!!!
I liked the way the engineer backed off the throttle as the locomotive rolled over the diamond crossing at Cicero and notched her up once it cleared. This practice was found in the EMD locomotive operators manuals. This was done to prevent traction motor damage or traction motor decay. What a great little video from a retired Australian locomotive driver. I started out on the job in 1975 as a 17 year old and fired and drove many EMD B And S class locomotives. Something about the old 567 normally aspirated diesels. I visited Chicago in 1995. Sadly missed the Es. Thank heavens you blokes filmed them for all of us to enjoy. Stay safe eveyone.
Thank you, Bruce!!! And yes, that guy was an absolute pro. We enjoyed watching him run that engine as much as you did. You’re spot on with that recommendation by EMD - to reduce the risk of damage and a possible “flashover”. We noticed that he reduced the throttle at both diamonds that were encountered. As for your career, you must have some great stories to tell. Congrats on your retirement, sir!
This is the best E unit cab ride video I've ever seen so far. I love the shot of the 567's roaring at 18:13. Man those suckers are LOUD lol But I bet it's nice and toasty in there during the winter.
Thank you so much for the kind words. We always appreciate the feedback. As for the engine compartment of the E9s, we can tell you two things with absolute certainty:
1. It is very warm
2. It is very loud
You are spot on, sir. Thanks again!
Wow! Amazing to go back in time and see how things are more built up along this territory! Thanks!
Thank you, Kenny! We appreciate you taking the time to watch this video.
I can never feel the same way about these BN e-units after the “incident”
We understand. It’s definitely a good reminder to expect movements on any track, in either direction, at any time...
Poor engineer had to back up past her body ... multiple times to recreate what happend
@@ZombieSlayer-dj3wb must be traumatizing backing up and recreating a death multiple times
@@TheWarbonnet660 even worse mary knocked down the guy and his grandson
@@ZombieSlayer-dj3wb her body was flying so fast it knocked 2 people down?
The Burlington Northern E units were, in their former lives, silver CB&Q E8 units that powered the Zephyr fleet from Chicago to Minnesota, Omaha and Lincoln, Denver, Kansas City and Billings, MT. Plus Fred Crissey filmed the BN E units with his movie camera!
You’re right on that, MJ! Those E8s and E9s had quite the storied career working for several different operators. As for Mr. Crissey, he was a good man. We miss him dearly. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Those E9’s are very cool!
We appreciate that! They were awesome locomotives. Thanks for the comment, and greetings from the United States!
13:01 Clug, ug, ug, ug, ug, ug. Pure awesomeness with audio quality.
Ha! Yes, the locomotive was in just the right notch to create that vibration. We’re sure it was quite the experience running these old double-engined passenger units… Thanks for watching the video.
My goodness. That looked like it could have been conductor T.T. Pleasants backing Amtrak 391 out of Union Station at Roosevelt Road. Great guy to know and to work with. He passesd away a couple of years ago at age 72. We would love to be able to work another trip with him!
Sorry to hear of his passing, but we appreciate knowing that our videographer may have captured him on video. We try to show as many railroaders as possible in these older programs, in the hopes that someone recognizes them. Thank you very much for the comment and information.
Those BN E9s were iconic in Chicago commuter service, and easy to spot with the stripe colored nose. They had a long and storied career much like many other EMDs like them. I’m glad that today’s SD70MACHs are working very well for Metra, and they look great.
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, Alik. Those E9s exceeded all expectations in terms of performance and service life. And yes, Metra’s “new” SD70MACH units are indeed worthy heirs to the throne. As always, thank you for watching and commenting.
My father worked on the RI from 1974 to 1980....he ran many E8 and E9s in freight when they got bumped....he then worked for CNW in 1980 to 1991 and I was old enough to ride with him in the RTA E9 during his farewell...wgen he went to BN I got to ride this too....
Love the streamliner locomotives!! I wish there was a way to modernize them and bring them back or make new ones!!
We were thinking about that possibility very recently. How about a modern E-unit with a turbocharged 12-cylinder 710 prime mover? That would be a major upgrade over dual 12-567s. It’s fun to dream. Anyway, thank you for watching the video.
The Infamous BN 9912 E9
From CB&Q 9987B to BN 9982 to BN 9912 to BN 9987 F40 Life-Like HO.
Ha! Quite the unexpected turn at the end… Thanks, Eric!
Hmm though it was 9910
1:59 - Locomotive #9919 is now Executive Unit BN-3 and is operating at the Illinois Railway Museum.
That’s great to hear!!! These classic machines were quite worthy of preservation. Thank you for sharing that information.
Great video.
Thank you kindly! We appreciate your feedback.
1:31 what a shot!!
Thank you!!! Those old non-turbocharged units could put on quite the smoke show when they first got underway. And these particular units had two prime movers, which probably added to the effect. We appreciate the comment.
what is the horn/chime in the cab?
That’s a good question. Since the unit was equipped with cab signals, we have to assume that it’s the cab signal whistle. If not, we’re sure someone else will chime in. Thank you for watching the video.
I mentioned awhile back on another video that I was wondering if you were ever going to upload the cab ride footage of the August 1996 TC&W's St. Paul Turn from the 'Along the Route of the Milwaukee Road, Volume 1' video.
I hope it's still possible that footage might be uploaded someday. Thanks so much again for all the full length program uploads!
You’re very welcome!!! As for that TC&W cab ride, it’s still in the works. We’ll see what we can do for you in the future. Thanks again!
Great video on e units on bn in Chicago back in the day
Thank you, Paul!!! We’re glad that you enjoyed the video. More on the way.
@CVisionProductions1 your welcome and cool to hear that
Awesome!
Thanks, Drayton!
I’m enjoying the extended cab ride and recognizing many of the locations!
We’re happy to hear that! Our goal was to include as much of the cab ride as possible. There was plenty of usable footage there. As always, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
I grew up along the Racetrack and fondly remember watching these and riding Metra. Such a great sound at idle.
Great memories, indeed! We’re glad that you were able to experience these locomotives while they were still in service. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Why did "Train Woman" pop into my mind? Still, those BN units were awesome!
Missed my childhood home in Riverside! I lived a few houses down from the Brookfield Zoo stop on the north side of the tracks.
So you must have seen some great railroad action on the Racetrack! What a great place to grow up… Thank you for watching the video.
Metra should paint one of their F40s in the BN Livery
Hey, now there’s an idea! You heard it here first, folks. Hopefully that’s something that actually happens at some point in the future. Thank you for the comment.
leaving union station, is that an air whistle being sounded?
It’s definitely in the cab, and it sure does sound like an air whistle. The unit was equipped with cab signals, so it’s gotta be the cab signal whistle, right? If it’s not, we’re sure someone else will give us the correct answer. Thank you for asking the question.
Ahh, Chicago
Yes! Mr. Hadley spent plenty of time in and around the Windy City, which we are quite grateful for. Thanks for watching.
@@CVisionProductions1Is he still alive today? If so, he needs to receive a nobel prize award!
Yes! Dan Hadley is still alive and well. We’re doing our best to share his work on this platform. Thank you for appreciating it!!!
Every time I see that reminds me of the Bluesmobile's speedometer. 16:15
We made sure to include those scenes of the ammeter. It had such a classic look! It was also neat to see exactly what happened to the amperage when the locomotive made transition.
Childhood memories! Was glad to have been around when these things were still in service. I remembered thinking at the time that then then brand new f40phm-2’s were ugly and was sad the e’s were gone. But now some 30 odd years later the F’s are the elderly units in the roster and are now “classics”.
We’re glad that you were able to see this era in person. Great memories, indeed! As for the lifecycle of locomotives, we know exactly what you’re saying. Time just isn’t slowing down. Thanks, Eric!
The BN E9s were eventually sold to MARC, New York, Susquehanna & Western and the Music City Star, but Music City Star sold them to LTEX when the Music City Star acquired ex-Amtrak F40s.
Thank you for taking the time to share that information with us. Many in the audience have been interested in knowing their disposition. This certainly helps!
Great video :)
Thank you very much!!! We appreciate the kind words.
20:52 automatic release, independent release, straight to 8
Yes! It was a joy to watch him run that locomotive - a true professional. Thank you for checking out the video.
Fantatic Fantatic my friends 😊
Thank you so much!!! Greetings from the cold and snowy United States!
As I understand it, after the BNSF merger in 1995, Amtrak's Southwest Chief was rerouted onto the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad tracks between Chicago and Cameron, Illinois.
That sounds right, Andrew. It was sometime around then. Thank you for sharing your railroad knowledge!
It was. Matter of fact, ATSF wanted to get rid of that section between Union Station and Corwith yard, but had to maintain it due to the Southwest Chief.
@@CVisionProductions1 You're welcome.
I’m surprised that the Chief didn’t just use the old GM&O to Joliet, then cross over at UD Tower to the Santa Fe. After the BNSF and CN-IC mergers, the former M-GALGTW/M-GTWGAL which ran the Q to Cicero was discontinued. Instead the replacement ran the Santa Fe line to Joliet UD and crossed over to the old GM&O.
@@RailsOfTheSouthProductions I see.
1:11 that front of the gallery cab car is different
Interesting. You probably have better eyes for that than we do. Thanks for watching the video.
I dont recall the engineers name here, but he showed up at my dads 50th birthday along with other cicero and eola based guys....
We were wondering about the engineer. He sure did know how to run an engine! It was quite impressive to see and hear everything that he did during that ride. It’s been 34 years since this footage was captured…
What was that whistling noise in the cab when the engine was departing Union Station?
That would be the cab signal whistle. It was quite “talkative” leaving Union Station! Thanks for watching.
Epic
Thank you very much!!! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.
I think some of those passenger rail cars are sitting in the California desert abandoned!
We know which cars you’re referring to, but we’re not sure where they came from. Interesting story, nonetheless. We appreciate you watching the video.
I think a friend of mine had this on VHS back in the day.
We don’t doubt it. Pentrex released their version of this video over 30 years ago, and it was quite popular. Thanks for watching.
I wish the B-Rays would come back!
You have C. Vision stumped. What are B-Rays?
@@CVisionProductions1the rotating amber light on the lead locomotive. B-Ray is a slang term we used at fire department for Beacon-Ray lights.
Oh! If that’s what they are, then yes, we wish they’d come back too! Those were super neat.
are any of them still around
Yes, quite a few are still in existence, but they’ve been scattered to the wind. Check out the Illinois Railway Museum if you’d like to see one in person. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Pretty crazy them e units had 2 prime movers. Bet they consumed alotttt of fuel. Neat
Yes, they did! Very inefficient, but those E9s were awesome locomotives. Thank you for the comment.
What are those whistling sounds heard throughout the cab ride in the beginning? Also do you happen to have any Amtrak videos from the 80s or 90s? I’d love to see them!
You’re hearing what we believe to be the cab signal whistle. As for Amtrak footage from the 80s and 90s, we have plenty of that. Most of it is mixed in with freight footage, but you’ll be seeing more of it in the future. Thank you!!!
They were great while they lasted.
We agree 100% - and last, they did. They were true survivors of the E-unit line of locomotives. Thank you for watching the video.
It still exists ???
The trains still run, but not with these E9s. The locomotives found new homes after being retired from Chicago commuter service, but you won’t be seeing many of them in operation today. Thanks for watching.
Yes, the locomotives E9 are very cool I think their engines were two stroke
That is correct. They were two stroke. Dual 12-cylinder 567 diesel engines.
I think v16 or V12 this diesel engine two strokes develop 1.350 HP max rpm 800
Yes, very close. These E9s would have been 2400 horsepower - being generated by two 1200 hp 12-567s. According to online sources, they were 900 rpm, but we’d have to confirm that.
Didn't most of these get saved?
Yes. Thankfully, most went on to new careers after being retired from Chicago commuter service. It would be interesting to see where these units are in 2024. Thanks for the comment.
In the first cab ride, what is that annoying noise being repeatedly made by the locomotive when departing union station? Almost sounds like a computerized horn every 15 to 30 seconds.
We believe that to be the cab signal whistle. It really gets your attention! Thanks for watching.
I wonder how the E-Units would have looked in BNSF colors?
Oh, now that would be cool. An E9 in BNSF colors? Absolutely! We’re envisioning it now… Thank you for the idea.
Wheres 9912?
If you’re looking for 9912, it can be found in the closing scene. Thank you for checking out the video.
Are there any Survivors of these units? Please tell if there is any because these top tier passenger engines need to be honored
Oh, yes. Quite a few of these E9s have survived into the modern era. However, you won’t see them pulling commuter trains in Chicago anymore. Thank you for watching the video.
Ahh yes the imfamous 9912
Lots of talk about that unit here in the comments. We didn’t even realize that 9912 made it into the video until you guys mentioned it. But yes, it definitely did make a cameo appearance!
Boo you missed my town of western springs
Darn it! We’ll get it next time. Thank you for watching the video.
No Tier 4 BS here.
Lots of exhaust, lots of noise… Gotta love it! Thanks for watching.
Is it eco-friendly?
@@infaredxkingz8786 I DO hope you're kidding...
@@infaredxkingz8786 Technically any train is more eco-friendly than car travel.
@@t700e yes, And i accually think that the EPA should focus more on cars than trains instead.
Though still the best thing, railroading's interest has declined 99% since the period depicted here. I'm glad new fans find things to be interested in, but its really sanitized and boring now.
Things sure have changed over the past 30 years. We too are grateful that the new generation of railfans finds the current rail landscape interesting. The railroads have been standardizing, modernizing, and simplifying for decades now. There are certain elements of railroading that have simply disappeared. We hope that sharing these videos will help keep the story alive. Thanks for the comment.
Allowing all that pollution into a major city by not electrifying is insane
These old E9s could really smoke up a storm! Metra’s newer locomotives are much cleaner. Thanks for watching.
GODDAMMIT, these E9s are awesome yet of course.... DIESELS POLLUTE
They can’t electrify the line because double stack trains use it
@@NorCaliRailroading2023 so... stop double stacking?
@ you can’t just stop double stacking trains its just how they run freight. Plus BNSF owns the line so Metra has no say in what they do with their operations