Metra is sending some of the F40PHs off for a rebuild, so they are using the two remaining F40Cs to fill in the power gap. 611 led a train down the MD-N yesterday and was spotted today leading as well. 614 is supposed to be coming back into service as well.
FWIW, this morning around 8:30 I spotted an F40C with a consist at the north leads to Union Station. It was paired up with an F40PH. I understand that Metra uses F40C's as backup power, and also that they used an F40C to honor the retirement of an engineer on 12/31/08. Nice to see these old guys! Anyone else seen them operating lately?
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