On a nice clear day, I decided to head to N Main St Bridge for some Metrolink and Amtrak action. Always a lot of action during the rush hour. Enjoy. Taken: 5-29-14
29:17, this locomotive has a much greater backstory. It was actually painted for a proposed commuter rail agency that would have spanned many cities in the state of Michigan with most of the lines starting and ending in Chicago. This was to be known as “MI train” and the fleet would have consisted of these F59PH’s and many retired budd Metra coaches that still sit unused in MI. Unfortunately after 13 years, not much is left of this once elaborate project that almost came to be.😢
Yes, although some actually still remain in Michigan still painted in the MITRAIN livery and are still used on the Pere Marquette 1225 Polar Express excursion.
That locomotive was supposed to be use for the MiTrain Commuter in Southeast Michigan, but since the MDOT didn’t have the funds to support it, the locomotive was given to Metrolink
That Amtrak train's K5LA made me think, "hmm...unusual!" When I saw it in the video ( BTW all of this was due to the video) I was like, "wait never mind it's usual for this kind of train."
It always makes me sad for the people who live near the tracks that the train constantly honk. There is no need, you’re on a track 🤣 there needs to be a certain level of responsibility for other people to not be on the track. The barriers and lights are enough 🤣. You would never have a train honk multiple times per crossing like that here in the UK and no more people are hit by trains because of it 😅
Oh! I have a idea maybe even more Metrolink passenger trains should have eight to thirteen coaches so the trains can be even longer and have the bi level bombardier cab coaches because I miss them so much!
29:17, this locomotive has a much greater backstory. It was actually painted for a proposed commuter rail agency that would have spanned many cities in the state of Michigan with most of the lines starting and ending in Chicago. This was to be known
as “MI train” and the fleet would have consisted of these F59PH’s and many retired budd Metra coaches that still sit unused in MI. Unfortunately after 13 years, not much is left of this once elaborate project that almost came to be.😢
WeGo Transit has a lot of the old Budd coaches now.
Yes, although some actually still remain in Michigan still painted in the MITRAIN livery and are still used on the Pere Marquette 1225 Polar Express excursion.
i love seeing older things in modern situations. Its like a grandpa walking with his grandchildren to the park.
Awesome video keep up the good work
29:13 wow that looks rare and those numbers and a cool K5LA
That locomotive was supposed to be use for the MiTrain Commuter in Southeast Michigan, but since the MDOT didn’t have the funds to support it, the locomotive was given to Metrolink
That train passed intensely
it’s ex-GO Transit
Damn I didn't know the 2nd gen Cab Cars were THAT old...
Perfect Consist (All Hyundai Rotems)
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Nice catches! Love that double consist on that metrolink
That Amtrak train's K5LA made me think, "hmm...unusual!" When I saw it in the video ( BTW all of this was due to the video) I was like, "wait never mind it's usual for this kind of train."
Loving those K2 horns!
What kind of engine is that around 4:35 ??? I've seen those before. They're slammin so far as sound!
F59PH
F59PH, you can see them on a lot of BNSF freights
Its and F69PH Also dont get confused with the F59PHI on Amtraks Surfliner and btw they are replacing it with chargers☹️
@Obviously Not God Those are SD60M Triclops, which have the same cab, but are hood units.
@KKTrain Springer *F59PH
20:07 favorite engine
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At 29:23 the engine is a Ex-MDOT (Michigan department of transportation)
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Same city same friends and family are so much for the first place for a few days later on today at school tomorrow but the only
I don't have the same thing John and you is yay do one
RB Railfan what it’s doing here?
@@tonnyyyzzzplays7309 The MDOT Commuter Train didn’t fall through, therefore it was given to Metrolink to continue Commuter Service
It always makes me sad for the people who live near the tracks that the train constantly honk. There is no need, you’re on a track 🤣 there needs to be a certain level of responsibility for other people to not be on the track. The barriers and lights are enough 🤣. You would never have a train honk multiple times per crossing like that here in the UK and no more people are hit by trains because of it 😅
Americans love their horns unlike British people
Even with the horn people still cross the tracks when the gates are down
That RBRX 18533 f59ph is my favorite locomotive
Nice job!
Did the conductor use handshake?
Awesome Video
Whats so funny is that the Angel Express is near Dodger Stadium
Surfline train is my favourite
Oh! I have a idea maybe even more Metrolink passenger trains should have eight to thirteen coaches so the trains can be even longer and have the bi level bombardier cab coaches because I miss them so much!
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The first train was metrolink 658 I saw that train in a video
19:18 epic horn battle
At September 12 2008 a colusión happened at Metrolink at 4:28 with the Unión Pacific Trajo so becareful.
PTC will now prevent a crash like that forever do not worry.
@@d64tv06 hes south american like me he probably dont know what he is talking about
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Tyler Mac It’s time too link up
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The metrolink
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24:50 cool engine
6:00 why they stopped
Signal told the train to stop to avoid collisions.
28:17 railroad crossing malfuntion
25:00 Foamer GO Transit F59PH
Aw metrolink
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19:19 me fav part
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XkingChris420X that part is pretty cool
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I love the pristine K5LA
@@ThePeninsulaRailfan me too😊
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Man metrolink is slow
theyre going into union station theyre not gonna go 70 mph
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