Calling all Chicagoians

Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 12, 2003 1:26 PM

Hey my Chicagonites. On Columbus day 2003 (this year) will Metra have their holiday schedule in effect? Im asking because I was going to go out to LaGrange to trainwatch for the day. Also will freight trains usually operates in the normal "time frame"? In a related question could someone throw some "train titles or names" of the BNSF trains that run on the Aurora Line, ex. C-CHIDEN.

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JoeKoh

Member since
April 2003
From: Defiance Ohio
13,319 posts

Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, October 12, 2003 5:11 PM

trains will probably operate near the normal time.I presume you are still in school and get the day off.Find a good safe spot and enjoy.
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

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zardoz

Member since
January 2003
From: Kenosha, WI
6,567 posts

Posted by zardoz on Sunday, October 12, 2003 7:27 PM

Metra will be operating with their normal schedule, and freight operations will not be affected, as Columbus Day is not treated as a holiday by the trade crafts.

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Wdlgln005

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April 2002
From: Nashville TN
1,306 posts

Posted by Wdlgln005 on Sunday, October 12, 2003 7:53 PM

No matter where you go the Racetrack will be in operation. Every railfan has their favorite location from Brookfield west to Aurora. Downtown LaGrange is not a bad site since you can take breaks in one of the fast food places nearby. Along with all the commuter & freight action there will be 3 Amtrak trains but the Illinois Zephyr will be the only one that stops in LaGrange.

Be careful & be safe. Be careful with any parking restrictions so you don't have to pay any tickets.

Glenn Woodle

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kschmidt

Member since
April 2001
From: US
590 posts

Posted by kschmidt on Monday, October 13, 2003 6:48 PM

La Grange Road is nice and convienent with places to eat. But I found that Highlands is also very nice. There is a long approach and signals in both directions. Also there are no parking meters and less people to deal with. Just a suggestion.

Keith Schmidt

Keith Schmidt KC9LHK You don’t bring nothin with you here and you can’t nothin back, I ain’t never seen a hearse with a luggage rack. George Strait Check out Flickr Train Photo Page

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