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Norfolk & Western 8103 is second on the BNSF X-ETTNSI passing through Westmont, IL. #norfolksouthern

Norfolk & Western 8103 is second on the BNSF X-ETTNSI passing through Westmont, IL. #norfolksouthern

#Metra extra train 9599 w/ 11 cars brings home Lollapalooza festival attendees 08.01.24 #bnsf

#Metra extra train 9599 w/ 11 cars brings home Lollapalooza festival attendees 08.01.24 #bnsf

Final eastbound Metra of the evening, BNSF manifest, extra express train with Lollapalooza attendees

Final eastbound Metra of the evening, BNSF manifest, extra express train with Lollapalooza attendees

Special July 1 and 2 BNSF action from various locations

Special July 1 and 2 BNSF action from various locations

Eastbound #BNSF “Q” train with a small horn salute. 07.02.24 #bnsfintermodal

Eastbound #BNSF “Q” train with a small horn salute. 07.02.24 #bnsfintermodal

Late night BNSF Z trains and a CSX grain train under the crescent moon 06.30.24

Late night BNSF Z trains and a CSX grain train under the crescent moon 06.30.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 w/ three leads including Phase IV 164 pass through Brookfield, IL 07.01.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 w/ three leads including Phase IV 164 pass through Brookfield, IL 07.01.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 with a Phase V and Phase VII P42DC. 07.01.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 with a Phase V and Phase VII P42DC. 07.01.24

#Herzog work train passing through Hinsdale, IL. 07.01.24 #BNSF #shorts

#Herzog work train passing through Hinsdale, IL. 07.01.24 #BNSF #shorts

#BNSF Z-CHCPTL3-01A departs Cicero with an SD70ACe, bonnet 712, and H1 & H2 schemes. #shorts

#BNSF Z-CHCPTL3-01A departs Cicero with an SD70ACe, bonnet 712, and H1 & H2 schemes. #shorts

Nine assorted engines pull a #BNSF gravel train. 06.28.24 #shorts

Nine assorted engines pull a #BNSF gravel train. 06.28.24 #shorts

Two GP38’s, airplane, freights entering & exiting Cicero yard, Z train w/ high speed crossover move

Two GP38’s, airplane, freights entering & exiting Cicero yard, Z train w/ high speed crossover move

#BNSF Z-CHCSSE6-28A with four H2s and Bonnet 770 take the MT3 to MT2 crossover at Congress Park

#BNSF Z-CHCSSE6-28A with four H2s and Bonnet 770 take the MT3 to MT2 crossover at Congress Park

#BNSF Z-CHCPTL3-28A begins its journey to the Pacific Northwest. #bnsfintermodal

#BNSF Z-CHCPTL3-28A begins its journey to the Pacific Northwest. #bnsfintermodal

Two #BNSF #GP38 ‘s pull a local job west past Brookfield, IL #shorts

Two #BNSF #GP38 ‘s pull a local job west past Brookfield, IL #shorts

From the outtakes: #Amtrak SW Chief 4 speeds by with horn. But someone walks by too. 06.23.24

From the outtakes: #Amtrak SW Chief 4 speeds by with horn. But someone walks by too. 06.23.24

Rail traffic highlights from the 2024 Downers Grove, IL Rotary GroveFest

Rail traffic highlights from the 2024 Downers Grove, IL Rotary GroveFest

An accelerating westbound #BNSF “Q” intermodal with a container that is unbalanced. 06.23.24

An accelerating westbound #BNSF “Q” intermodal with a container that is unbalanced. 06.23.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with ALC-42 engines 361 and 359 in tow 06.23.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with ALC-42 engines 361 and 359 in tow 06.23.24

A westbound #Metra equipment train and a late running #Amtrak SW Chief 3 06.21.24

A westbound #Metra equipment train and a late running #Amtrak SW Chief 3 06.21.24

Westbound tankers led by two #norfolksouthern engines. 06.20.24 #bnsf #downersgrove

Westbound tankers led by two #norfolksouthern engines. 06.20.24 #bnsf #downersgrove

#BNSF and #UP engines lead a westbound stack train past the carnival rides and platforms. 06.21.24

#BNSF and #UP engines lead a westbound stack train past the carnival rides and platforms. 06.21.24

#Drone flying over the #BNSF tracks at Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest. We might need one of these

#Drone flying over the #BNSF tracks at Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest. We might need one of these

#BNSF Z-CHCSTP1-22A with some horn salutes as it passes Downers Rotary GroveFest. 06.22.24

#BNSF Z-CHCSTP1-22A with some horn salutes as it passes Downers Rotary GroveFest. 06.22.24

A #Metra tripleheader of F40PHM-3s on an eastbound. 06.21.24. #shorts

A #Metra tripleheader of F40PHM-3s on an eastbound. 06.21.24. #shorts

A view of the BNSF Z-CHCSTP3 from the rear of a westbound Metra train

A view of the BNSF Z-CHCSTP3 from the rear of a westbound Metra train

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 heads west as it passes an eastbound #BNSF stack train 06.15.24 #shorts

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 heads west as it passes an eastbound #BNSF stack train 06.15.24 #shorts

#BNSF 6903 leads a really late running #Amtrak #southwestchief 4 after 10:00pm. 06.14.24

#BNSF 6903 leads a really late running #Amtrak #southwestchief 4 after 10:00pm. 06.14.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with Phase IV 164 and #Surfliner 6304 “Coldwater Canyon”

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with Phase IV 164 and #Surfliner 6304 “Coldwater Canyon”

Two CSX GE AC44CWs and an H1 BNSF Dash 9 lead a westbound through La Grange, IL #shorts

Two CSX GE AC44CWs and an H1 BNSF Dash 9 lead a westbound through La Grange, IL #shorts

NS, CSX, new Metra video info board, downed gate walker, Amtrak Phase IV engine, Surfliner

NS, CSX, new Metra video info board, downed gate walker, Amtrak Phase IV engine, Surfliner

AMTK CZ 5 & a WB Metra make stops at opposite platforms, CZ 6 & SW Chief 3 meet, SWC 4 w/ Metrolinks

AMTK CZ 5 & a WB Metra make stops at opposite platforms, CZ 6 & SW Chief 3 meet, SWC 4 w/ Metrolinks

An eastbound #bnsfintermodal train with 14 cars and 23 containers

An eastbound #bnsfintermodal train with 14 cars and 23 containers

#BNSF GEVO 25th anniversary 6078 as a rear DPU on the Z-CHCSSE6 during Metra PM rush hour. 05.17.24

#BNSF GEVO 25th anniversary 6078 as a rear DPU on the Z-CHCSSE6 during Metra PM rush hour. 05.17.24

Moon, horn salute, and #BNSF bonnet 741 on the Z-SSECHC. 05.17.24 #bnsfintermodal

Moon, horn salute, and #BNSF bonnet 741 on the Z-SSECHC. 05.17.24 #bnsfintermodal

SC-44 4625 leads #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 with three superliner coaches & a lounge car 05.17.24

SC-44 4625 leads #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 with three superliner coaches & a lounge car 05.17.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with Phase VII 138 leading. 05.17.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with Phase VII 138 leading. 05.17.24

A westbound manifest meets an eastbound intermodal Z train. #BNSF

A westbound manifest meets an eastbound intermodal Z train. #BNSF

Helicopters, meets, wrong main running, 3 Amtrak Phase VII P42DCs, BNSF 25th anniv on a rush hour Z

Helicopters, meets, wrong main running, 3 Amtrak Phase VII P42DCs, BNSF 25th anniv on a rush hour Z

Another shot of #BNSF Bonnet Dash 9-44CW 784 with an H2 nose door. 04.28.24

Another shot of #BNSF Bonnet Dash 9-44CW 784 with an H2 nose door. 04.28.24

#BNSF 5706 with a red nose door? 🎥 @CandMgirl #shorts #railfanning

#BNSF 5706 with a red nose door? 🎥 @CandMgirl #shorts #railfanning

#BNSF Bonnet 784 with an H2 logo nose door? #shorts #railfanning

Short manifest w/ a horn happy engineer, two separate Metra trains meet BNSF freights, two Bonnets

Short manifest w/ a horn happy engineer, two separate Metra trains meet BNSF freights, two Bonnets

ATSF #Warbonnet 692 snakes through a switch coming out of the Galesburg hump yard. #bnsf #shorts

ATSF #Warbonnet 692 snakes through a switch coming out of the Galesburg hump yard. #bnsf #shorts

A closer look at some of the yard moves at Galesburg, ATSF Warbonnet 692, weed spraying train

A closer look at some of the yard moves at Galesburg, ATSF Warbonnet 692, weed spraying train

Amtrak action along the BNSF Mendota and Ottumwa Subdivisions

Amtrak action along the BNSF Mendota and Ottumwa Subdivisions

Two #BNSF H2 GEVOs and an NS lead the Z-CHCPTL which hides an arriving #Metra. 04.26.24

Two #BNSF H2 GEVOs and an NS lead the Z-CHCPTL which hides an arriving #Metra. 04.26.24

Trains, planes, rain, BNSF H1 & KCS on a Z, two H2’s lead another Z, hidden Metra train, LD Amtraks

Trains, planes, rain, BNSF H1 & KCS on a Z, two H2’s lead another Z, hidden Metra train, LD Amtraks

A short eastbound #BNSFmanifest with axles being transported on the rear car. #bnsf #shorts #reels

A short eastbound #BNSFmanifest with axles being transported on the rear car. #bnsf #shorts #reels

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with Phase VII P42DC 174 passes the water tower in #riverside #illinois

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with Phase VII P42DC 174 passes the water tower in #riverside #illinois

Rebuilt EMD GP39-3, double length Amtrak IL Zephyr, Chicago skyline, short SW Chief 4, sunset trains

Rebuilt EMD GP39-3, double length Amtrak IL Zephyr, Chicago skyline, short SW Chief 4, sunset trains

#BNSF 2556 a rebuilt EMD GP39-3 heads east through Naperville, IL on a local manifest. 04.14.24

#BNSF 2556 a rebuilt EMD GP39-3 heads east through Naperville, IL on a local manifest. 04.14.24

Aurora Transportation Center & Hill Yard, high top NS hoppers, crossovers, BNSF geo car, Metrolink

Aurora Transportation Center & Hill Yard, high top NS hoppers, crossovers, BNSF geo car, Metrolink

Double length #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380 passing through #NapervilleIL. 04.14.24 🎥 @CandMgirl

Double length #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380 passing through #NapervilleIL. 04.14.24 🎥 @CandMgirl

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 passes the Aurora Transportation Center on the elevated tracks. 04.13.24

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 passes the Aurora Transportation Center on the elevated tracks. 04.13.24

Newly liveried P42DCs 138&82 on #Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 meets 6 w/ Phase V’s at #napervilleil

Newly liveried P42DCs 138&82 on #Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 meets 6 w/ Phase V’s at #napervilleil

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 arrives at the #NapervilleIL station w/ Surfliner 6304 “Coldwater Canyon”

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 arrives at the #NapervilleIL station w/ Surfliner 6304 “Coldwater Canyon”

A taste of Spring, Amtrak Surfliner coach, Phase VII meets Phase V (twice!), Two Metras meet one Z

A taste of Spring, Amtrak Surfliner coach, Phase VII meets Phase V (twice!), Two Metras meet one Z

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with two #metrolink coaches resumes movement. 🎥 ⁠@jpayawal

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with two #metrolink coaches resumes movement. 🎥 ⁠@jpayawal

#Metra w/ Burlington Route 211 passes a stopped #Amtrak #southwestchief 3 03.31.24

#Metra w/ Burlington Route 211 passes a stopped #Amtrak #southwestchief 3 03.31.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 meets a stopped 3 experiencing brake issues. 03.31.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 meets a stopped 3 experiencing brake issues. 03.31.24

#BNSF Z-CHCSSE switches 2-3 at Fairview & passes through DG. 03.30.24 #bnsfintermodal 🎥 @jpayawal

#BNSF Z-CHCSSE switches 2-3 at Fairview & passes through DG. 03.30.24 #bnsfintermodal 🎥 @jpayawal

LTEX 3837 “Honoring our Veterans and Troops” & HLCX 6337 on a westbound #bnsfmanifest 03.30.24

LTEX 3837 “Honoring our Veterans and Troops” & HLCX 6337 on a westbound #bnsfmanifest 03.30.24

Amtrak SWC 3&4 meet, 3 stopped due to a penalty brake application, Metrolink coaches, CZ6 w/ ALC-42s

Amtrak SWC 3&4 meet, 3 stopped due to a penalty brake application, Metrolink coaches, CZ6 w/ ALC-42s

Our 1,000th video. Content from 3/29/24. Illinois Terminal, Amtrak Phase VII P42DC, a few meets

Our 1,000th video. Content from 3/29/24. Illinois Terminal, Amtrak Phase VII P42DC, a few meets

#BNSF Executive #SD70MAC 9678 on the eastbound H-GALNSI manifest

#BNSF Executive #SD70MAC 9678 on the eastbound H-GALNSI manifest

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with Phase VII liveried GE P42DC 82 leading towards Chicago. #shorts

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with Phase VII liveried GE P42DC 82 leading towards Chicago. #shorts

#Metra 214 the “Village of Brookfield” and #OperationLifesaver engine makes a station stop 03.29.24

#Metra 214 the “Village of Brookfield” and #OperationLifesaver engine makes a station stop 03.29.24

#BNSF H-GALBRC with NS1072 “Illinois Terminal” SD70ACe. 03.29.24

#BNSF H-GALBRC with NS1072 “Illinois Terminal” SD70ACe. 03.29.24

Eastbound #BNSF Q-SSECHC with executive SD70MAC 9756 second with an H2 leading. 03.25.24 at midnight

Eastbound #BNSF Q-SSECHC with executive SD70MAC 9756 second with an H2 leading. 03.25.24 at midnight

Fast moving eastbound #BNSF geometry train passes through Hinsdale, IL #shorts #reels

Fast moving eastbound #BNSF geometry train passes through Hinsdale, IL #shorts #reels

Some fool crosses the tracks seconds before the Amtrak Southwest Chief 4 reaches the grade crossing

Some fool crosses the tracks seconds before the Amtrak Southwest Chief 4 reaches the grade crossing

EB #BNSF Z-SSECHC w/ 2 #canadianpacific engines hustle through on a late Sat night #bnsfintermodal

EB #BNSF Z-SSECHC w/ 2 #canadianpacific engines hustle through on a late Sat night #bnsfintermodal

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 with phase VII liveried 82 & #southwestchief 3. 03.24.24 🎥 @jpayawal

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 with phase VII liveried 82 & #southwestchief 3. 03.24.24 🎥 @jpayawal

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 w/ Phase VII liveried GE P42DC 82 leading. 🎥@CandMgirl #shorts #reels

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 w/ Phase VII liveried GE P42DC 82 leading. 🎥@CandMgirl #shorts #reels

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 passes through Bristol, IL on a sunny and cool Saturday morning 03.23.24

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 passes through Bristol, IL on a sunny and cool Saturday morning 03.23.24

March Train Madness. Manifests galore, assorted engines, vehicle over-runs, snow, high speed Amtraks

March Train Madness. Manifests galore, assorted engines, vehicle over-runs, snow, high speed Amtraks

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 dashes through the snow on the third day of spring 03.22.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 dashes through the snow on the third day of spring 03.22.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 passes through #downersgrove IL with a light rain and snow mix 03.22.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 passes through #downersgrove IL with a light rain and snow mix 03.22.24

Westbound #bnsfmanifest with three CEFX GE AC44CW’s. 1032/1044/1055 #bnsf #shorts #reels

Westbound #bnsfmanifest with three CEFX GE AC44CW’s. 1032/1044/1055 #bnsf #shorts #reels

Westbound #BNSF Z-CHCPTL gives a horn show passing through #downersgrove IL 02.19.24 #bnsfintermodal

Westbound #BNSF Z-CHCPTL gives a horn show passing through #downersgrove IL 02.19.24 #bnsfintermodal

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with Phase III engine 160 gives a horn salute. 02.19.24 #pepsican

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 with Phase III engine 160 gives a horn salute. 02.19.24 #pepsican

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5&6 meet at the #napervilleil station. 02.19.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5&6 meet at the #napervilleil station. 02.19.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 meets #southwestchief 4 just east of the #napervilleil station 02.19.24

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 meets #southwestchief 4 just east of the #napervilleil station 02.19.24

Long intermodal trains, some manifests, Amtrak meet at Naperville, some horn salutes - 2/19/24

Long intermodal trains, some manifests, Amtrak meet at Naperville, some horn salutes - 2/19/24

Long version: Late night special: Eastbound BNSF Z intermodal with Executive SD70MAC 9650 leading

Long version: Late night special: Eastbound BNSF Z intermodal with Executive SD70MAC 9650 leading

Some action along the curves, two smoky engines, Amtrak Phase IV 164, KCS and CSX power - 2/18/24

Some action along the curves, two smoky engines, Amtrak Phase IV 164, KCS and CSX power - 2/18/24

This #BNSFmanifest begins accelerating east towards #cicero from #downersgrove IL. #BNSF

This #BNSFmanifest begins accelerating east towards #cicero from #downersgrove IL. #BNSF

Late night special: #BNSF Z-SSECHC with executive SD70MAC 9650 and H1 Dash 9 1020 leading

Late night special: #BNSF Z-SSECHC with executive SD70MAC 9650 and H1 Dash 9 1020 leading

Bad order coach/baggage car set out from the 2/14/24 #amtrak #californiazephyr 5

Bad order coach/baggage car set out from the 2/14/24 #amtrak #californiazephyr 5

Bad order Amtrak Superliner at Galesburg. Plus some action at Peck Park

Bad order Amtrak Superliner at Galesburg. Plus some action at Peck Park

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 throwing up a bunch of smoke before passing through #downersgrove IL

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 throwing up a bunch of smoke before passing through #downersgrove IL

A honk and a signal drop from this eastbound H2 led #bnsfintermodal . #BNSF

A honk and a signal drop from this eastbound H2 led #bnsfintermodal . #BNSF

Amtrak trains rounding curves, CA Zephyr 5 w/ two meets, Z train meets a manifest - 2/17/23

Amtrak trains rounding curves, CA Zephyr 5 w/ two meets, Z train meets a manifest - 2/17/23

H1 #BNSF Dash 9 1121 and #Ferromex SD70ACe 4070 lead an eastbound #bnsfmanifest

H1 #BNSF Dash 9 1121 and #Ferromex SD70ACe 4070 lead an eastbound #bnsfmanifest

#Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380 arrives and departs at the #lagrange road station stop 02.16.24

#Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380 arrives and departs at the #lagrange road station stop 02.16.24

Two EB #Metra trains with different locomotive types pass through River Grove, IL #F59PHI #mp36

Two EB #Metra trains with different locomotive types pass through River Grove, IL #F59PHI #mp36

An assortment of freight and four long distance Amtraks - 2/16/24

An assortment of freight and four long distance Amtraks - 2/16/24

BNSF and NS on a CPKCS line, three different Metra locomotive types, Amtrak 380 - 2/16/24

BNSF and NS on a CPKCS line, three different Metra locomotive types, Amtrak 380 - 2/16/24

#Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 passes through #downersgrove on a chilly Friday evening 02.16.24

#Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 passes through #downersgrove on a chilly Friday evening 02.16.24

Lots of color, variety, and near non-stop trains on a sunny Saturday - 2/3/24

Lots of color, variety, and near non-stop trains on a sunny Saturday - 2/3/24

Westbound BNSF manifest and Amtrak Southwest Chief 3 with two specialty engines leading

Westbound BNSF manifest and Amtrak Southwest Chief 3 with two specialty engines leading

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with OLS 203 and phase IV 164 leading with a #bnsfmanifest on MT2 02.04.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 with OLS 203 and phase IV 164 leading with a #bnsfmanifest on MT2 02.04.24

EB #amtrak #southwestchief 4 with #operationlifesaver 203 leading takes the 3-2 crossover @ Fairview

EB #amtrak #southwestchief 4 with #operationlifesaver 203 leading takes the 3-2 crossover @ Fairview

Westbound #amtrak #californiazephyr 5 with an extra sleeper behind the motors 02.03.24

Westbound #amtrak #californiazephyr 5 with an extra sleeper behind the motors 02.03.24

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 crosses over 2-1 at Fairview interlocking in #downersgrove

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 crosses over 2-1 at Fairview interlocking in #downersgrove

A preview of a longer video • two #bnsfintermodal trains meet in #downersgrove #bnsf

A preview of a longer video • two #bnsfintermodal trains meet in #downersgrove #bnsf

Several Amtrak trains, two separate meets , CSX power, tail end of the PM Metra rush - 2/2/24

Several Amtrak trains, two separate meets , CSX power, tail end of the PM Metra rush - 2/2/24

Lots of lumber on two manifests, a BNSF SD70ACe leads the Amtrak IL Zephyr, two Z trains - 2/2/24

Lots of lumber on two manifests, a BNSF SD70ACe leads the Amtrak IL Zephyr, two Z trains - 2/2/24

#BNSF SD70ACe 8562 leads Siemens SC-44 4608 on EB #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380

#BNSF SD70ACe 8562 leads Siemens SC-44 4608 on EB #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380

Two #canadianpacific engines leading a westbound #bnsfmanifest 01.12.24

Two #canadianpacific engines leading a westbound #bnsfmanifest 01.12.24

WB #BNSF Z-CHCPTL3 with a 25th anniversary DPU passes a stopped #Metra at the #downersgrove station

WB #BNSF Z-CHCPTL3 with a 25th anniversary DPU passes a stopped #Metra at the #downersgrove station

Late evening #Amtrak #southwestchief 4

Late evening #Amtrak #southwestchief 4

Several DPU’ed trains, two SD70ACe leads, a BNSF 25th anniversary engine, two WB Amtraks - 1/13/24

Several DPU’ed trains, two SD70ACe leads, a BNSF 25th anniversary engine, two WB Amtraks - 1/13/24

#Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 glides through the snow

#Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 glides through the snow

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

From onboard the rear of a WB #metra train. EB express at #lagrange road #illinois

From onboard the rear of a WB #metra train. EB express at #lagrange road #illinois

EB #amtrak #southwestchief 4 plows through a small wet snow bank

EB #amtrak #southwestchief 4 plows through a small wet snow bank

Metra, BNSF, and Amtrak snow day compilation - 1/12/24

Metra, BNSF, and Amtrak snow day compilation - 1/12/24

First EB Metra/BNSF express train of the morning in snow - 1/12/24

First EB Metra/BNSF express train of the morning in snow - 1/12/24

The best BNSF Chicago Subdivision moments of 2023

The best BNSF Chicago Subdivision moments of 2023

#OperationLifesaver engine 203 leading the 12.22.23 #amtrak #southwestchief 3

#OperationLifesaver engine 203 leading the 12.22.23 #amtrak #southwestchief 3

Late evening #amtrak #southwestchief 4 with #operationlifesaver 203 leading 12.21.23 #downersgrove

Late evening #amtrak #southwestchief 4 with #operationlifesaver 203 leading 12.21.23 #downersgrove

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 emerges from the fog 12.23.23 #napervilleil

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 emerges from the fog 12.23.23 #napervilleil

Metra “Burlington Route” 211 in the rain on BNSF train 1233 on 12.22.23 #shorts #reels

Metra “Burlington Route” 211 in the rain on BNSF train 1233 on 12.22.23 #shorts #reels

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 departs Naperville with a horn salute and waving engineer 12.23.23

#Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 departs Naperville with a horn salute and waving engineer 12.23.23

A #bnsfmanifest with a #norfolksouthern DPU #bnsf

A #bnsfmanifest with a #norfolksouthern DPU #bnsf

Foggy day trains two days before Christmas - 12/23/23

Foggy day trains two days before Christmas - 12/23/23

Westbound #Metra meets #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380 12/23/23

Westbound #Metra meets #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 380 12/23/23

A short BNSF manifest, Amtrak 383 & SW Chief 4, and the Metra holiday train - Evening of 12/22/23

A short BNSF manifest, Amtrak 383 & SW Chief 4, and the Metra holiday train - Evening of 12/22/23

A rainy Friday afternoon BNSF intermodal frenzy. Also three LD Amtrak trains - Afternoon of 12/22/23

A rainy Friday afternoon BNSF intermodal frenzy. Also three LD Amtrak trains - Afternoon of 12/22/23

Final morning rush hour before Christmas on the BNSF - 12/22/23

Final morning rush hour before Christmas on the BNSF - 12/22/23

Late evening eastbound Amtrak trains - 12/21/23

Late evening eastbound Amtrak trains - 12/21/23

EB #bnsfintermodal accelerates towards a crossover on a rainy Saturday evening 12.16.23 #bnsf

EB #bnsfintermodal accelerates towards a crossover on a rainy Saturday evening 12.16.23 #bnsf

EB coal train meets a WB manifest at Route 59 #bnsf #bnsfmanifest #auroraillinois #napervilleil

EB coal train meets a WB manifest at Route 59 #bnsf #bnsfmanifest #auroraillinois #napervilleil

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 takes the 1-2 switch at Berwyn, IL & knocks down the green signal 12.17.23

#Amtrak #southwestchief 3 takes the 1-2 switch at Berwyn, IL & knocks down the green signal 12.17.23

BNSF, Amtrak, and Metra at Route 59, Naperville, and Downers Grove - 12/16/23

BNSF, Amtrak, and Metra at Route 59, Naperville, and Downers Grove - 12/16/23

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 meets #californiazephyr 5 and a waving engineer #napervilleil #railfanning

#Amtrak #southwestchief 4 meets #californiazephyr 5 and a waving engineer #napervilleil #railfanning

This westbound #BNSF Z train splits the middle between two #Metra trains #downersgrove

This westbound #BNSF Z train splits the middle between two #Metra trains #downersgrove

Endless rail traffic 10 days before Christmas - 12/15/23

Endless rail traffic 10 days before Christmas - 12/15/23

WB BNSF train 1303 - the holiday decorated consist

WB BNSF train 1303 - the holiday decorated consist

The westbound #metra holiday consist is passed by the #amtrak #southwestchief 3

The westbound #metra holiday consist is passed by the #amtrak #southwestchief 3

A “quiet” bell-free arrival and departure of the #Amtrak #southwestchief 4 at #napervilleil 11.25.23

A “quiet” bell-free arrival and departure of the #Amtrak #southwestchief 4 at #napervilleil 11.25.23

#Amtrak Phase I 50th anniversary engine 161 departing #napervilleil on the #southwestchief 3 112523

#Amtrak Phase I 50th anniversary engine 161 departing #napervilleil on the #southwestchief 3 112523

#BNSF 6887 with an #ATSF sticker on the side of the Z-CHCPTL

#BNSF 6887 with an #ATSF sticker on the side of the Z-CHCPTL

The engineer of the WB #Amtrak #CaliforniaZephyr 5 gives a horn salute and a wave

The engineer of the WB #Amtrak #CaliforniaZephyr 5 gives a horn salute and a wave

#CSX and #NorfolkSouthern on an eastbound manifest passing through Naperville, IL #bnsf

#CSX and #NorfolkSouthern on an eastbound manifest passing through Naperville, IL #bnsf

Three LD Amtraks and a Metra within 20 minutes at Naperville - 12/3/23

Three LD Amtraks and a Metra within 20 minutes at Naperville - 12/3/23

#Amtrak #operationlifesaver locomotive 203 leads the EB #southwestchief 4 past Lisle, IL

#Amtrak #operationlifesaver locomotive 203 leads the EB #southwestchief 4 past Lisle, IL

“Tiz” the season for Z trains. Also a short manifest and a late Amtrak CZ #6 - 12/2/2023

“Tiz” the season for Z trains. Also a short manifest and a late Amtrak CZ #6 - 12/2/2023

BNSF, Amtrak, and Metra through Lisle and Hinsdale, IL - 12/2/2023

BNSF, Amtrak, and Metra through Lisle and Hinsdale, IL - 12/2/2023

BNSF line Holiday Train - 12/2/2023

BNSF line Holiday Train - 12/2/2023

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 passes through Lisle, IL headed for Quincy, IL

#Amtrak Carl Sandburg 381 passes through Lisle, IL headed for Quincy, IL

First Friday of the first day of December 2023 railfanning

First Friday of the first day of December 2023 railfanning

BNSF “Golden Swoosh” 7695 leads the westbound Z-CHCPTL3

BNSF “Golden Swoosh” 7695 leads the westbound Z-CHCPTL3

Snow day trains - 11/26/23

Snow day trains - 11/26/23

3 lead/2 DPU westbound #bnsf Z train knocks down the signal in Downers Grove #bnsfintermodal

3 lead/2 DPU westbound #bnsf Z train knocks down the signal in Downers Grove #bnsfintermodal

Three Amtraks and one Metra within five minutes - 11/27/23

Three Amtraks and one Metra within five minutes - 11/27/23

Switch heater hard at work keeping the crossover from freezing #bnsf #metra #berwyn

Switch heater hard at work keeping the crossover from freezing #bnsf #metra #berwyn

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

WB Amtrak California Zephyr # 5

WB Amtrak California Zephyr # 5

“Black Friday” The day after Thanksgiving - 11/24/23

“Black Friday” The day after Thanksgiving - 11/24/23

A fast 3 minutes of evening railfanning in Downers Grove

A fast 3 minutes of evening railfanning in Downers Grove

A quick video from McClure Rd at Eola, IL - 11/12/23

A quick video from McClure Rd at Eola, IL - 11/12/23

Amtrak Southwest Chief trains passing through Downers Grove - 11/12/23

Amtrak Southwest Chief trains passing through Downers Grove - 11/12/23

Amtrak California Zephyr 5 - 11/12/23

Amtrak California Zephyr 5 - 11/12/23

Veterans Day along the BNSF Chicago Subdivision - 11/11/23

Veterans Day along the BNSF Chicago Subdivision - 11/11/23

#Metra heritage engine 211, honoring the CB&Q Burlington Route. Departing with its eastbound train

#Metra heritage engine 211, honoring the CB&Q Burlington Route. Departing with its eastbound train

Up close and personal with #Metra heritage engine 211, honoring the CB&Q Burlington Route

Up close and personal with #Metra heritage engine 211, honoring the CB&Q Burlington Route

Early running EB #Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 passing through Eola, IL, between Aurora & Naperville

Early running EB #Amtrak #californiazephyr 6 passing through Eola, IL, between Aurora & Naperville

Busy Friday evening of rail traffic at Downers Grove - 11/10/23

Busy Friday evening of rail traffic at Downers Grove - 11/10/23

Following the BNSF out of Berwyn into the west suburbs- 11/10/23

Following the BNSF out of Berwyn into the west suburbs- 11/10/23

WB #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 with two Superliners #shorts #reels #taylorswift

WB #Amtrak Illinois Zephyr 383 with two Superliners #shorts #reels #taylorswift

Three way meet - Amtrak SW Chief 3&4 and a WB Metra - *disclaimer below*

Three way meet - Amtrak SW Chief 3&4 and a WB Metra - disclaimer below

Westbound #Metra race #rushhour #bnsf #shorts #reels

Westbound #Metra race #rushhour #bnsf #shorts #reels

WB Amtrak California Zephyr # 5

WB Amtrak California Zephyr # 5

National Rail Safety Week Sept 18-24, 2023 - Second trains

National Rail Safety Week Sept 18-24, 2023 - Second trains

Busy Monday afternoon of rail traffic - 9/11/23

Busy Monday afternoon of rail traffic - 9/11/23

WB BNSF Z train meets an EB light power move - 9/9/23

WB BNSF Z train meets an EB light power move - 9/9/23

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

WB Amtrak California Zephyr # 5

WB Amtrak California Zephyr # 5

BNSF manifests going to & departing Cicero yard. Amtrak IL Zephyr 380 & a light power move - 9/10/23

BNSF manifests going to & departing Cicero yard. Amtrak IL Zephyr 380 & a light power move - 9/10/23

BNSF intermodal trains and Amtrak Carl Sandburg 382 on a Saturday evening - 9/9/23

BNSF intermodal trains and Amtrak Carl Sandburg 382 on a Saturday evening - 9/9/23

Two different Metra and LD Amtrak meets at Naperville within 10 minutes - 9/9/23

Two different Metra and LD Amtrak meets at Naperville within 10 minutes - 9/9/23

BNSF, Metra, and Amtrak all eastbounds only - Downers Grove - night of 9/8/23

BNSF, Metra, and Amtrak all eastbounds only - Downers Grove - night of 9/8/23

Railfanning in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, IL - dayside 9/8/23

Railfanning in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, IL - dayside 9/8/23

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

WB Amtrak Southwest Chief # 3

Four trains in 15 minutes - WB Metra, Amtrak SW Chief # 4, BNSF manifest, Amtrak CA Zephyr # 5

Four trains in 15 minutes - WB Metra, Amtrak SW Chief # 4, BNSF manifest, Amtrak CA Zephyr # 5

Train horn use in quiet zones

Train horn use in quiet zones

BNSF freight trains through Aurora, Downers Grove, and Hinsdale - 8/6/23

BNSF freight trains through Aurora, Downers Grove, and Hinsdale - 8/6/23

BNSF freight trains through Naperville, Lisle, and Downers Grove - 8/5/23

BNSF freight trains through Naperville, Lisle, and Downers Grove - 8/5/23

The engineer of #Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 cleaning the window & talking to railfans #napervilleil

The engineer of #Amtrak #californiazephyr 5 cleaning the window & talking to railfans #napervilleil

BNSF line Lollapalooza service - Sunday afternoon 8/6/23

BNSF line Lollapalooza service - Sunday afternoon 8/6/23

WB Amtrak SW Chief # 3 followed by CA Zephyr # 5

WB Amtrak SW Chief # 3 followed by CA Zephyr # 5

Waiting on Amtrak trains 3 and 5

Waiting on Amtrak trains 3 and 5

BNSF line Lollapalooza service - late evening 8/5/23. Plus a couple of manifest trains

BNSF line Lollapalooza service - late evening 8/5/23. Plus a couple of manifest trains

BNSF line Lollapalooza service - Saturday afternoon 8/5/23

BNSF line Lollapalooza service - Saturday afternoon 8/5/23

Amtrak Illinois Zephyr # 380

Amtrak Illinois Zephyr # 380

Waiting on a post Lollapalooza extra train

Waiting on a post Lollapalooza extra train

Four trains in 15 minutes - BNSF manifest, Amtrak IL Zephyr 383 & Metra meet, and Amtrak CA Zephyr 6

Four trains in 15 minutes - BNSF manifest, Amtrak IL Zephyr 383 & Metra meet, and Amtrak CA Zephyr 6