Chicago Metra Trains

[Anonymous]

I am trying to build a basement layout (HO) which incorporates several Metra trains. As best as I can tell, the majority of their locos are F40's. I can not find replica engines in color, but at least I have found Bachmann has some F40's in undercoat, so I may be able to work them up from there. If anyone has any suggestions about the Metra engines, let me know! Also, recently, late at night, I found an article somewhere about their different cars-of course, now I can't find it again...Can anyone provide me with some info or direction about the cars???

Anxiously awaiting!
Your Friend,
John Lardino
Woodstock, Il.

[Anonymous]

Yousto (?),use the NW line when it was CNW.
Metra retained the CNW double deck rolling stock
bought specifically for comuter service. I think they are still using same. I'm not sure who the Mfr. was. Try any CNW site they might help. Hope this helps you.

[Anonymous]

P.S. Hay John,try www.spikesys.com,click
"InterchangeYard", click "Transit Rails",scroll to
"Transit Fan Pages" click "Chicago transit railfan site" This might answer some of your questions.

P.P.S. Sure do miss Rolling Meadows !!!!






"Transit Fan P

[Anonymous]

David L.,
Thanks for the suggestions! I am off to try the sites you suggest...

Best wishes,
Your Friend,
John Lardino

[Anonymous]

Wow!!! Thanks! Found a TON of reference material there! Thanks, again!!

Your Friend,
John Lardino

[Anonymous]

You're quite welcome. Glad I could help. Write again anytime.



David L. White
Dallas Tx.
GO BEARS!!!

[Anonymous]

John~ Thhe CNW Gallery bi-levels were built by St Louis Car Mnfr. THREES BROTHERS MANUFACTURING has models of these cars. CBQ cars are great as well. I grew up in La Grange watching the BN Queen Es rolling out their last miles. e-MAIL ME AT [e-mail] the bn9900 is in ref to the class E that was running by the way. I have lots of info for you if you want it just E-mail me. Take care and have a good one

[Anonymous]

Metra ran right through my backyard (literally) when I was growing up in Hometown, Illinois. Metra runs on the NS line from Joliet (possibly expanding further south to Manhattan, IL) all the way to Union Station. Its a double track mainline that seldom sees freight traffic now a days. THe line also crosses the old Grand Trunk (now CN) at Pulaski Rd. and 83rd St. The trains are stored at the Orland Park station on sidings. But, its been a long time since I have seen them in action as I am in the Air Force and no longer live there. But, Im happy to say that I own a Walthers Metra F40PH with Village of Worth printed under the side windows!!! (Worth is right by my old house). ALso, being that Im stationed in Southern Illinois, I also get to see my favorite railroad, the Norfolk Southern!! Thats all I have. Hopefully this was of some help to you.

Matt