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By:Mike Farrell
Dates:1/1/1900 - 9/3/2005
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METX 187
Title:  METX 187
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1315 passes the Pepperidge Farm bakery as it approaches the Fairview Avenue suation on BNSF's famous "racetrack."
Photo Date:  9/12/2004  Upload Date: 12/24/2004 8:47:51 PM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 187(F40PHM-2)
Views:  601   Comments: 0
METX 185
Title:  METX 185
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1311 slows for the Fairview Avenue station on a crisp October afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/2/2004  Upload Date: 12/24/2004 8:41:17 PM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  MikeFarrell
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Locomotives:  METX 185(F40PHM-2)
Views:  742   Comments: 1
METX 185
Title:  METX 185
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1311 makes a stop for passeneers at the attractive Hinsdale station.
Photo Date:  10/3/2004  Upload Date: 12/24/2004 8:43:17 PM
Location:  Hinsdale, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 185(F40PHM-2)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
METX 413
Title:  METX 413
Description:  Metra Milwaukee District West Line train #2713 is led by locomotive 413, built in 2003, as it passes the Barlett station, built 130 years earlier.
Photo Date:  10/23/2004  Upload Date: 12/25/2004 7:12:06 PM
Location:  Bartlett, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 413(MP3”³h-S)
Views:  654   Comments: 0
METX 200
Title:  METX 200
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1309 rounds the final curve into the Aurora terminal on a sunny autumn day.
Photo Date:  11/6/2004  Upload Date: 12/24/2004 10:05:07 PM
Location:  Aurora, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 200(F40PHM-2)
Views:  2456   Comments: 7
METX 406
Title:  METX 406
Description:  Shiny MP36PH-3S locomotive 406 rests with its train at Hill Yard, the west terminal of Metra's BNSF commuter line.
Photo Date:  11/6/2004  Upload Date: 12/25/2004 7:08:21 PM
Location:  Aurora, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 406(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  663   Comments: 0
METX 189
Title:  METX 189
Description:  On a frigid Thanksgiving Day, Chicago-bound Metra BNSF train #1316 awaiys its departure time at the Aurora terminal.
Photo Date:  11/25/2004  Upload Date: 12/24/2004 8:51:41 PM
Location:  Aurora, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 189(F40PHM-2)
Views:  547   Comments: 1
METX 403
Title:  METX 403
Description:  Led by locomotive 403, Metra BNSF train #1311 stops at the Belmont station in Downers Grove, Ill., on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2004.
Photo Date:  11/25/2004  Upload Date: 12/3/2004 11:12:01 PM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 403(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  743   Comments: 2
METX 189
Title:  METX 189
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1307 speeds nonstop past the West Hinsdale station on its way to Aurora.
Photo Date:  11/28/2004  Upload Date: 1/7/2005 5:30:51 PM
Location:  Hinsdale, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 189(F40PHM-2)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
METX 815
Title:  METX 815
Description:  On a sunny Sunday in November 2004, aging ex-Burlington Northern cab car 815 leads Metra BNSF train #1310 past the Congress Park station.
Photo Date:  11/28/2004  Upload Date: 1/7/2005 5:32:55 PM
Location:  Brookfield, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  474   Comments: 0
METX 8448
Title:  METX 8448
Description:  With cab car 8448 leading, Metra UP Northwest Line train #710 rolls to a stop at the Arlington Park station en route to Chicago on a chilly December morning.
Photo Date:  12/5/2004  Upload Date: 1/7/2005 5:35:35 PM
Location:  Arlington Heights, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  570   Comments: 0
METX 8545
Title:  METX 8545
Description:  As snow flurries begin to fall, Chicago-bound Metra Milwaukee District West Line train #2716 approaches the Hanover Park station.
Photo Date:  12/18/2004  Upload Date: 1/3/2005 11:13:19 PM
Location:  Ontarioville, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  600   Comments: 0
METX 119
Title:  METX 119
Description:  On a sunny Christmas Eve 2004, Metra 119 leads a Heritage Corridor holiday extra train past the 1863-vintage ex-Chicago & Alton depot at Lockport, Ill.
Photo Date:  12/24/2004  Upload Date: 1/7/2005 5:27:52 PM
Location:  Lockport, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 119(F40PH)
Views:  773   Comments: 1
METX 614
Title:  METX 614
Description:  During a brief return to service, semi-retired Metra F40C 614 pauses with Milwaukee District West Line train #2714 at Elgin's National Street station.
Photo Date:  1/8/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2005 8:13:17 PM
Location:  Elgin, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 614(F40C)
Views:  766   Comments: 1
JETX 614
Title:  JETX 614
Description:  Pressed back into service after five MP36 locomotives died in a snowstorm, Metra 614 is assigned to Milwaukee District West Line train #2714 on a gray and snowy Jan. 8, 2005.
Photo Date:  1/8/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2005 8:15:20 PM
Location:  Wood Dale, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 614(F40C)
Views:  892   Comments: 0
METX 611
Title:  METX 611
Description:  Although the failure of five MP36 locomotives forced Metra's last two F40C's back into service, the F40C's were not needed for Sunday service and 611 is seen here in the Fox Lake yard.
Photo Date:  1/9/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2005 8:03:51 PM
Location:  Fox Lake, IL
Author:  Mike Farrela
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Locomotives:  METX 611(F40C)
Views:  954   Comments: 1
METX 614
Title:  METX 614
Description:  After nearly six months in retirement, Metra 614 makes an appearance at the Elgin coach yard.
Photo Date:  1/9/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2005 8:18:12 PM
Location:  Elgin, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 614(F40C)
Views:  596   Comments: 0
METX 614
Title:  METX 614
Description:  Seen here in the Elgin coach yard, Metra F40C 614 doesn't look too shabby for a locomotive that has been out of service for half a year.
Photo Date:  1/9/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2005 8:19:46 PM
Location:  Elgin, IL
Author:  Mike Farreil
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Locomotives:  METX 614(F40C)
Views:  1042   Comments: 0
METX 114
Title:  METX 114
Description:  In the warm light of late afternoon, Metra 114 shoves Milwaukee District West Line train #2238 past the old section house at Bensenville.
Photo Date:  2/3/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:53:30 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 114(F40PH)
Views:  586   Comments: 1
METX 423
Title:  METX 423
Description:  Sunset is rapidly approaching as Metra Milwaukee District West Line train #2223 hustles commuters homeward.
Photo Date:  2/3/2005  Upload Date: 2/18/2005 7:54:52 PM
Location:  Wood Dale, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 423(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  613   Comments: 0
METX 112
Title:  METX 112
Description:  Metra Milwaukee District West Line train #2225, a short late-afternoon local to Franklin Park, makes a quick acceleration between Mars and Mont Clare stations.
Photo Date:  2/4/2005  Upload Date: 2/15/2005 4:46:02 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 112(F40PH)
Views:  671   Comments: 1
METX 790
Title:  METX 790
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1304 rolls through the shadows at the Highlands station, led by the first CB&Q cab car.
Photo Date:  2/5/2005  Upload Date: 2/14/2005 11:58:50 PM
Location:  Hinsdale, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  544   Comments: 1
METX 802
Title:  METX 802
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1312 trundles past the popular railfan hangout at McClure Road in Aurora, Ill., on a sunny February morning.
Photo Date:  2/5/2005  Upload Date: 2/15/2005 12:00:00 AM
Location:  Aurora, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  470   Comments: 0
METX 808
Title:  METX 808
Description:  Metra BNSF train #1306 accelerates away from the Lisle station en route to Chicago.
Photo Date:  2/5/2005  Upload Date: 2/15/2005 12:00:56 AM
Location:  Lisle, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  656   Comments: 0
METX 8464
Title:  METX 8464
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/5/2005  Upload Date: 2/15/2005 4:46:27 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  401   Comments: 0
METX 135
Title:  METX 135
Description:  Metra UP West Line train #507 gains speed as it pulls away from the Wheaton station.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/16/2005 7:48:46 PM
Location:  Wheaton, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 135(F40PH)
Views:  639   Comments: 1
METX 174
Title:  METX 174
Description:  Running on the left-hand track in C&NW tradition, Metra UP West Line train #505 slows for the stop at Winfield.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/16/2005 7:49:10 PM
Location:  Winfield, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 174(F40PH-2)
Views:  729   Comments: 0
METX 803
Title:  METX 803
Description:  Eastbound Metra BNSF train #1310 eases to a stop at the Naperville station.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/16/2005 7:49:34 PM
Location:  Naperville, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  381   Comments: 0
METX 804
Title:  METX 804
Description:  On a sunny February morning, commuters wait to board Metra BNSF train #1306 at Stone Avenue station.
Photo Date:  2/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/16/2005 7:49:58 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  486   Comments: 0
METX 197
Title:  METX 197
Description:  #1316
Photo Date:  3/13/2005  Upload Date: 4/21/2005 4:37:46 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
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Locomotives:  METX 197(F40PHM-2)
Views:  597   Comments: 1
METX 102
Title:  METX 102
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/3/2005  Upload Date: 9/3/2005 9:43:28 PM
Location:  Spaulding, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  METX 102(F40PH)
Views:  893   Comments: 1
METX 424
Title:  METX 424
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/3/2005  Upload Date: 9/3/2005 6:21:51 PM
Location:  Wood Dale, IL
Author:  Mike Farrell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  METX 424(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  641   Comments: 2


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