That's some very nice footage you got there, great to watch. I notice the doors on the passenger cars go all the way down to the ground - I've never seen that before. You never see that in the uk. Another thing you never see in the UK is double decker trains. Our tunnels and over-railtrack bridges are just too small. Most of our rail infrastructure, in terms of tunnels especially, dates back to the Victorian era.
That's a sweet video.....looks like the train version of Stephen Kings Christine when she was on fire but in this case is full of snow and the way she pushes it off with the flashing beacon and ditch lights. Great Job!!!
Frickin' Awesome! I just commented on your other video about Metra's use of oscillating headlights, and this prooves what I've always thought. That they get a persons attention from a much farther distance than do pulsating ditchlights! Just watch the video and notice where your eyes keep getting drawn to. Ditchlights for the crews use, fine, oscillators for attention getting. Those are my 2 cents anyway. Another thumbs up and great video.
@@coleallen3895 The reason I specifically didn't say "Mars" light was because I wasn't sure if the light seen here was an actual Mars brand light. I don't know if it was made by Mars or if it is a Pyle-National Gyralite or maybe another company that I'm not aware of.
Awesome video. Kind of reminded me of the C & NW coming into Elmhurst Illinois. Aftet a good snowfall Behind an old E-8 sometimes with the Mars/ oscillating headlight. Clearing the tracks of snow. I always thought the Mars/oscillating headlight added a lot of coolness to an engine. I'm just not a big fan of the ditchlights. Whoelse agrees with me. Just wondering. Have a blessed weekend Christmas 🎄 everyone.
Just a great big thanks for going to all the trouble to set up to get great quality video in extreme conditions. Superb video. Great work. I totally commend you for your dedication. I'm sure the physical conditions were appalling but you did get a great video and I just wanted to say for myself how much I appreciate the effort. Thanks again.
A lot of these crossings on Metra lines are “Quiet Zones”, so all these communities and Metra got FRA approval to not have trains blasting their horns every time they pass a grade crossing. FRA mandates that in any quiet zones with frequent passenger trains, there has to be “enhanced crossing precautions” such as louder crossing bells and pedestrian gates (not every railroad crossing has pedestrian gates). Loud train horns (unlike the crossing signal bells) can be heard from across town and cause noise pollution. Many of these communities north of Chicago are upscale, so people pay more money to live there and expect more peace. In which case, they don’t want the trains to blow horns when rattling through town.
+Train Gamer 529 Productions That is an ASC White-Topped electronic bell, which was very common along the Chicago and North Western lines. Some crossings in places like Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and Highwood still have them.
I guess age and how it probably costs them a lot to maintain these bells compared to the newer bells from Safetran and WCH. I do agree that they should keep some, because they have a sound that is PURE NOSTALGIA.
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That's some very nice footage you got there, great to watch. I notice the doors on the passenger cars go all the way down to the ground - I've never seen that before. You never see that in the uk. Another thing you never see in the UK is double decker trains. Our tunnels and over-railtrack bridges are just too small. Most of our rail infrastructure, in terms of tunnels especially, dates back to the Victorian era.
You are very kind, thank you much for the comment!
Left hand running dates back to days when this was a Chicago & North Western line. They ran left handed going way back.
That's a sweet video.....looks like the train version of Stephen Kings Christine when she was on fire but in this case is full of snow and the way she pushes it off with the flashing beacon and ditch lights. Great Job!!!
This is a first class video! This is one of the best I've seen for all around everything!
I really enjoyed the snow action! Nice Video of the train going through the snow!
A brave soul to do the work of camera artistry for this task!
Frickin' Awesome! I just commented on your other video about Metra's use of oscillating headlights, and this prooves what I've always thought. That they get a persons attention from a much farther distance than do pulsating ditchlights! Just watch the video and notice where your eyes keep getting drawn to. Ditchlights for the crews use, fine, oscillators for attention getting. Those are my 2 cents anyway. Another thumbs up and great video.
It’s called a Mars light
@@coleallen3895 The reason I specifically didn't say "Mars" light was because I wasn't sure if the light seen here was an actual Mars brand light. I don't know if it was made by Mars or if it is a Pyle-National Gyralite or maybe another company that I'm not aware of.
Awesome video. Kind of reminded me of the C & NW coming into Elmhurst Illinois. Aftet a good snowfall Behind an old E-8 sometimes with the Mars/ oscillating headlight. Clearing the tracks of snow. I always thought the Mars/oscillating headlight added a lot of coolness to an engine. I'm just not a big fan of the ditchlights. Whoelse agrees with me. Just wondering. Have a blessed weekend Christmas 🎄 everyone.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just a great big thanks for going to all the trouble to set up to get great quality video in extreme conditions. Superb video. Great work. I totally commend you for your dedication. I'm sure the physical conditions were appalling but you did get a great video and I just wanted to say for myself how much I appreciate the effort. Thanks again.
i love her Light Setting. the bottom ditch lights and the flashing stobe at the top
@CuseRecorder This winter sucked! I started train spotting last spring and was severely disappointed by the lack of snow this winter.
Nice. Does it snow more in Arlington than Chicago? It seems like it
Yes sometimes
Been there - done that - got the bent tripod to prove it! Good filming.
My hometown!
what happened to the horn before crossing?
A lot of these crossings on Metra lines are “Quiet Zones”, so all these communities and Metra got FRA approval to not have trains blasting their horns every time they pass a grade crossing. FRA mandates that in any quiet zones with frequent passenger trains, there has to be “enhanced crossing precautions” such as louder crossing bells and pedestrian gates (not every railroad crossing has pedestrian gates). Loud train horns (unlike the crossing signal bells) can be heard from across town and cause noise pollution. Many of these communities north of Chicago are upscale, so people pay more money to live there and expect more peace. In which case, they don’t want the trains to blow horns when rattling through town.
This video is beautiful
Great vid - cool stuff!
Metra 143 is a great F40PH-2 rebuilt to a F40PH-3.
Awesome videos ! :)
What bell is that on the crossing?
+Train Gamer 529 Productions That is an ASC White-Topped electronic bell, which was very common along the Chicago and North Western lines. Some crossings in places like Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and Highwood still have them.
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Are there any near Kenosha?
I am not sure, since I have not been in that area, but crossings along the UP-N line in Kenosha do not have them according to Google Maps.
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Ah. Why does UP have to make them so rare?!
I guess age and how it probably costs them a lot to maintain these bells compared to the newer bells from Safetran and WCH. I do agree that they should keep some, because they have a sound that is PURE NOSTALGIA.
Amazing video.
Is this the Vail Avenue crossing?
No, Dunton Ave
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Very nice work.
Very crispy
Awesome Video 💯👍🏾
Awesome Video!
Sweet!
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Nice
snowing
I know that area
Snowwwwwwww
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