Amtrak and Metra railfanning at Canal street in downtown Chicago and more - 8/20/2021

On August 20th, 2021 I was visiting downtown Chicago and wanted to Railfan here at Canal street since It had been a place I’ve wanted to railfan for years. I’m glad I finally got the opportunity to go! The final Metra Clip was taken just south of Millennium train station on the Metra Electric district. Enjoy!
0:00 Metra F59PHI Lite move
0:20 Metra inbound deadhead
1:20 Amtrak 7 Empire Builder to Seattle
2:55 Metra 2136 MD-N to Chicago Union Station
4:45 Metra 339 UP-N to Waukegan
5:50 Amtrak 336 Hiwathea to Chicago
6:30 Metra 2221 MD-W to Big Timber
7:00 Metra 621 UP-NW to Harvard
8:05 Metra inbound deadhead
8:49 Metra 2121 MD-N to Fox Lake
10:00 Metra 37 UP-W to Elburn
11:00 Metra 129 ME to University Park
12:00 Bonus Clip
Thanks for watching!

[@kirkzevola5004]

Nice catches of Amtrak & Metra
Awesome catch of Amtrak Empire Builder #7/27 to Seattle/Portland

[@ROTE]

Thank you!

[@nah_144]

This is a cool place to fan. The Railroad crossings and overpass of the trains.

[@ROTE]

It sure is!

[@kirkzevola5004]

How long are you in Chicago?

[@ROTE]

I’m leaving tomorrow

[@FutureBaggageHandler]

2:15 rip to that guys ears

[@hiawathafilms4821]

Does the crossing have new e bells?

[@ROTE]

yes

[@metropolisubway47]

Did you get 184 at all?

[@ROTE]

no, I rather catch freight trains than heritage units