A Sight For Sore Eyes. Metra F40C 614 is back on the point of a train as it points the way west to the Illinois Railway Museum, followed by CNW 411. 614, not quite under its own power yet, ... (more)
As the greatest skyline of all stands tall in great light, Metra's two remaining F40C's sit quietly at the Western Avenue Shop in Chicago. For years, they awaited a rebuild that, at least to this ... (more)
The "other" F40C powers her train past the west end of CP's Bensenville yard. The new alignment of UP's Milwaukee sub, due to O'Hare expansion, is visible in the background.
Afternoon rush hour is starting to get going at Union Station. Here one of two remaning F40C's is working the Fox Lake Line on the 2129 with a 4:40pm departure out fo Union Station bound for Fox L... (more)
Getting the F40C's was one of the goals of this trip. Never thought the 614 would still be in service 19 years later! Shown in its previous darker blue paint scheme. Built May 1974 as MILW 54, you... (more)
Last of the six axles Once the passenger fleets of America were ruled by C-C and A1A type units. No more, along with the their ill fated SDP40F bretheren, these were the last purpose built ... (more)