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Viewing Album:  Weekend Trip to Chicago
 
By:J.R. Valderas
Dates:3/5/2010 - 3/7/2010
Album Info:While driving to and from Chicago to attend the Amtrak/TRAINS Magazine Town Hall meeting on March 6th, I stopped at various locations along the way in hope of some railroad action. Locations visited in Michigan include St. Joseph and New Buffalo. Locations visited in Indiana include Michigan City, Ogden Dunes, Gary (Pine Jct.), and Whiting. Locations visited in Illinois include Chicago (Roosevelt Road), Western Springs, Villa Park, West Chicago and Aurora (Route 59).
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P371
Title:  P371
Description:  Amtrak trainP371, the Pere Marquette, arriving to Silver Beach Pizza at St. Joseph, Michigan.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:29:57 PM
Location:  Saint Joseph, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 128(P42DC)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
Passengers
Title:  Passengers
Description:  Passengers board Amtrak train P371, the Pere Marquette.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:30:51 PM
Location:  Saint Joseph, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  288   Comments: 0
P371
Title:  P371
Description:  Amtrak train P371, the Pere Marquette, departing St. Joseph, Michigan for Chicago.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:31:32 PM
Location:  Saint Joseph, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 37(P42DC)
Views:  351   Comments: 1
351
Title:  351
Description:  Amtrak Wolverine train 351 passing along the new Amtrak station in New Buffalo, Michigan.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:32:08 PM
Location:  New Buffalo, MI
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 35(P42DC)
Views:  393   Comments: 1
116
Title:  116
Description:  South Shore train 116 in the distance boarding passengers at the 11th Street station in Michigan City, Indiana.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:32:55 PM
Location:  Michigan City, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  376   Comments: 1
116
Title:  116
Description:  South Shore train 116 street running down 11th Street in Michigan City, Indiana.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:33:31 PM
Location:  Michigan City, IN
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  347   Comments: 0
35
Title:  35
Description:  Metra train 35 arrives to the West Chicago Metra station.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:34:21 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  METX 144(F40PH)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
52
Title:  52
Description:  Metra train 52 arrives to the West Chicago Metra station.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:34:55 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  312   Comments: 0
52
Title:  52
Description:  Metra train 52 departs West Chicago for the Windy City.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:35:24 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  METX 156(F40PH)
Views:  523   Comments: 1
C&NW signals
Title:  C&NW signals
Description:  The classic C&NW eastbound signal bridge (CP Y019 Turner) as UP 5194 passes through the interlocking.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:35:56 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  UP 5194(SD70M)
Views:  683   Comments: 0
UP 5194
Title:  UP 5194
Description:  A Union Pacific westbound freight passing through CP Y029 Turner interlocking.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:36:23 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  UP 5194(SD70M)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
UP 4122
Title:  UP 4122
Description:  Passing along the Metra station in West Chicago, Illinois.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:37:20 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  UP 4122(SD70M)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
UP 5882
Title:  UP 5882
Description:  An empty UP coal train passing through West Chicago, Illinois.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:38:26 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  UP 5882(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
UP 6217
Title:  UP 6217
Description:  An empty UP coal train passing through West Chicago, Illinois.
Photo Date:  3/5/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 2:39:02 PM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  UP 6217(AC44CW)
Views:  512   Comments: 0
500
Title:  500
Description:  Commuters gather at the crossing to board Metra train 500 for the Windy City.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:49:47 PM
Location:  Villa Park, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  154   Comments: 0
Amtrak/TRAINS Magazine Town Hall Meeting
Title:  Amtrak/TRAINS Magazine Town Hall Meeting
Description:  The Amtrak/TRAINS Magazine Town Hall meeting at the Merchandise Mart. Sitting in center is Amtrak President/CEO "BIG" Joe Boardman.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:51:06 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  166   Comments: 0
AMTK 32112
Title:  AMTK 32112
Description:  Refurbished Sleeper Car on display at Union Station following Amtrak/TRAINS Town Hall meeting.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:51:52 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  312   Comments: 0
AMTK 32112
Title:  AMTK 32112
Description:  Attendies of the Amtrak/TRAINS Magazine Town Hall meeting gather at Union Station to view refurbished passenger rail equipment following the meeting.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:52:28 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  286   Comments: 0
AMTK 832
Title:  AMTK 832
Description:  Inside the locomotive body of refurbished Amtrak P40DC No. 832 on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:53:03 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 832(P40DC)
Views:  788   Comments: 0
AMTK 832
Title:  AMTK 832
Description:  Inside the locomotive body of refurbished Amtrak P40DC No. 832 on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:54:32 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 832(P40DC)
Views:  720   Comments: 0
AMTK 832
Title:  AMTK 832
Description:  Refurbished Amtrak P40DC No. 832 on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:55:22 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 832(P40DC)
Views:  1705   Comments: 0
AMTK 39023
Title:  AMTK 39023
Description:  A poster advertising for The City of New Orleans in a refurbished sleeping car on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:55:59 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  265   Comments: 0
AMTK 39023
Title:  AMTK 39023
Description:  View inside upper level of refurbished Amtrak Sleeping Car No. 39023 on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:56:32 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  331   Comments: 0
AMTK 39023
Title:  AMTK 39023
Description:  View of one of the rooms in refurbished Amtrak Sleeping Car No. 39023 on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:57:05 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  263   Comments: 0
AMTK 38031
Title:  AMTK 38031
Description:  View in refurbished Amtrak Dining Car No. 38031 on display at Union Station. In background in black coat is the Amtrak Superintendent of Beech Grove Shops talking with TRAINS Magazine Bob Johnston. Man in hat (on right) is Amtrak President/CEO "BIG" Joe Boardman.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:57:37 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  400   Comments: 0
AMTK 38031
Title:  AMTK 38031
Description:  View in kitchen (refrigerators and sink) in refurbished Amtrak Dining Car No. 38031 on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:58:12 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  325   Comments: 1
AMTK 32112
Title:  AMTK 32112
Description:  USDOT "TIGER" sticker on refurbished Sleeping Car No. 32112 on display at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:58:47 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  334   Comments: 0
AMTK 32112
Title:  AMTK 32112
Description:  Refurbished Amtrak equipment on display at Union Station following the Amtrak/TRAINS Magazine Town Hall meeting.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 6:59:20 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  350   Comments: 0
METX 8515
Title:  METX 8515
Description:  A Metra commuter train at Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:01:05 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  174   Comments: 0
Union Station
Title:  Union Station
Description:  Union Station in Chicago, Illinois.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:01:49 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  156   Comments: 0
Union Station
Title:  Union Station
Description:  Union Station in Chicago, Illinois.Union Station in Chicago, Illinois.
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:02:32 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
300
Title:  300
Description:  Amtrak Lincoln Service train 300 approaches CP Roosevelt while passing along Metra's 14th Street Yard
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:38:12 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 90225(NPCU)
Views:  306   Comments: 1
14th Street Car Shop
Title:  14th Street Car Shop
Description:  Amtrak's 14th Street Car Shop as seen from Roosevelt Road
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:38:40 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  191   Comments: 0
AMTK 47
Title:  AMTK 47
Description:  Amtrak P42DC No. 47 pushes an odd consist of passenger rail equipment towards Union Station while knocking down the signal at CP Taylor. The Superliners at right are being backed towards Union Station too.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:40:30 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 47(P42DC)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
AMTK 77
Title:  AMTK 77
Description:  An Amtrak P42 and Pepsi Can push Superliners (possibly Texas Eagle train 21) towards Union Station.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:41:06 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 77(P42DC) AMTK 515(B32-8WH)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
49
Title:  49
Description:  A pair of P42DC's push train 49, the Lake Shore Limited, towards Union Station while arriving to the Windy City of Chicago.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:41:43 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 153(P42DC)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
AMTK 77
Title:  AMTK 77
Description:  A P42DC and Pepsi Can make their way back to the yard after delivering a consist of Superliners to Union Station (possibly for Texas Eagle train 21). The train at upper left is Lake Shore Limited train 49 backing into the station.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:42:23 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  AMTK 77(P42DC) AMTK 515(B32-8WH)
Views:  417   Comments: 0
1305
Title:  1305
Description:  A "Baby Whale" leads Metra train 1305 out of the Windy City of Chicago for the suburbs along BNSF's Racetrack.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:42:59 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Locomotives:  METX 404(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
AMTK 33021
Title:  AMTK 33021
Description:  View of Amtrak's Chicago Yard from Roosevelt Road.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:43:42 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  249   Comments: 0
City of Angels
Title:  City of Angels
Description:  An unknown private passenger car (lettered for Southern Pacific "City of Angels") at Amtrak's Chicago Yard.
Photo Date:  3/7/2010  Upload Date: 3/15/2010 7:44:10 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  J.R. Valderas
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Views:  1183   Comments: 1

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