Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 57 minutes ago

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Presented in 4K - 45 minutes of Metra train action around the Chicagoland area throughout early 2023. Metra trains are a vital link between the city and the sprawling suburbs around the greater Chicago area. With majority of their trains using classic EMD power, and vintage gallery cars, it's no wonder why Metra is one of my favorite railroads to railfan, any chance I get!

Featured are 9 different lines of the Metra system, including the unique Metra Electric District line around Downtown Chicago. All locations listed in the video.

Thanks for watching! | Video and Content by MichaelLovesTrains 2023


Timeline:
0:00 - ELGIN (MD-W)
0:30 - DES PLAINES (NCS)
1:34 - WEST CHICAGO (UP WEST)
3:18 - BNSF RAILWAY LINE
10:11 - FRANKLIN PARK (NCS / MD-W)
14:43 - ELMWOOD PARK
26:20 - RIVER GROVE
29:38 - DOWNTOWN CHICAGO (CP MORGAN)
32:43 - 16TH STREET TOWER (ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT)
35:40 - CP LUMBER (HERITAGE CORRIDOR / SWS LINE)
37:28 - ROOSEVELT ROAD (BNSF LINE)
39:32 - GRANT PARK (METRA ELECTRIC DISTRICT)