Thomas Kaufman wrote:
>
> --- JACK5008@w... wrote:
> > Metra is the operating arm of RTA in Chicago and its suburbs.
> >
> > My understanding is that Metra operates the former RI and IC routes by
> > itself. It is also my understanding that BNSF (former CB&Q) and UP
> > (former C&NW) operate the suburban routes with their own employees. The
> > services are under contract to Metra.
> >
> > I was very surprised to see a BNSF herald on bilevel car #700 in the
> > issue of the Zephyr.
> >
> > Do any of the Metra locomotives have BNSF or UP heralds or markings on
> > them?
> >
> > Jack Grasso
> >
> > Jack:
> If I remember correctly, when the Rock Island went belly-up, the powers
> that be asked the CNW passenger managers who were in control of the
> suburban service, to step in and tenatively operate the service when ythe
> main portion of the railroad quit running. This was mainly to reassure the
> CHicagoland commuters that the service would continue to operate during
> this period. The former MILW service was in control of a subsidiary
> operating authority. I think it was called the Northwest Suburban Transit
> District with trains run by the MILW. Now with the MILW folded into the
> Canadian Pacific, I also believe that Metra controlls their routes now.
> Also don't forget the Wisconsin and Southern and the Wisconsin Central
> routes. They also may be run by Metra. Tom Kaufman
>
Tom:
The old Wabash service is operated by Metra but the NS continues to
conduct freight operations between Landers and the IHB connection at
Chicago Ridge. I do not know who owns the trackage Southwest of
Chicago Ridge.
Russ
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