David:
You are correct on the Heritage Corridor train servicing. All three of them! I
rode them for years! They replaced the single commuter train GM&O “Plug”,
heavyweight consist of 3/4 cars pulled by chicken wire F-3! A rail fans delight!
Dennis Popish
> On Dec 12, 2022, at 11:38 AM, trains@davidstreeter.net wrote:
>
> SWS trains are serviced at the BNSF/Metra shop/yard, a.k.a. the Zephyr Pit.
>
> (OTOH, Heritage Corridor (GM&O) trains run through Union Station to be
> serviced at the ex-Milwaukee Western Ave. yard.)
>
> --
> David Streeter
>
>> On 12/12/2022 10:37 AM, Dennis Popish via groups.io wrote:
>> Gentlemen:
>>
>> Are we aware that the former CB&Q bi-level cars that were refurbished by
>> Metra and are still bring utilized in commuter service were assigned and
>> still are running not only on the BNSF commuter line but also the Southwest
>> Service (ex-Wabash, N&W and NS trackage purchased by Metra) running between
>> Manhattan/Orland Park and CUS in Chicago?
>>
>> These were assigned to the SWS several years ago perhaps in 2016 and still
>> in service today.
>>
>> Thanks- Dennis Popish
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