chicagocubs6323 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 4:44 PM, John7 said: Looks like metra will be upgrading the f59's to meet the EPA's tier 3 standards Ahh so you're the guy who keeps reacting angry to CTA's posts on Facebook lmaoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, chicagocubs6323 said: Ahh so you're the guy who keeps reacting angry to CTA's posts on Facebook lmaoo Explanation for those not in the loop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John7 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, chicagocubs6323 said: Ahh so you're the guy who keeps reacting angry to CTA's posts on Facebook lmaoo I would rather not talk about it. Mostly because id like to keep it to myself but also because this isn't the right place to talk about cta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 34 minutes ago, John7 said: I would rather not talk about it. Mostly because id like to keep it to myself but also because this isn't the right place to talk about cta My bad man. But yeah I don't mean it in a bad way I just found it funny to see you're actually a transit fan. I'll pm you in the forum messages so this page doesn't continue off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocubs6323 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 So to clarify... the F59PHIs Metra received from Amtrak are being rebuilt? I thought they already were rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pace831 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/15/2019 at 2:11 PM, NewFlyerMCI said: Why is the station called Oak Lawn Patriot and how long has it been named this way? https://metrarail.com/sites/default/files/metra_79898_fm80_manhattan_tt_proofsws.pdf The link posted by @Smolensk explained the meaning behind the name. Although the name change seems to have taken effect in 2012, Metra timetables were not updated until Oak Lawn requested the change in January 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 12 hours ago, chicagocubs6323 said: So to clarify... the F59PHIs Metra received from Amtrak are being rebuilt? I thought they already were rebuilt. I thought they were already at level three tier. When Metra got them they had been rebuilt over the last five years or so, if memory serves me right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-tsa-metra-bomb-scanner-testing-20191015-jb5eb5twtrg33igvt3gvt2jmiy-story.html#targetText=Metra testing scanners designed to detect guns and explosives in crowds,-By Marie Fazio&targetText=Those who bothered looking up,only a test%2C for now. https://www.masstransitmag.com/safety-security/news/21110532/il-metra-testing-scanners-designed-to-detect-guns-and-explosives-in-crowds (Non-paywall) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 These are the best Metra seats.. you can sink into them.... very plush.. Anyone else ever ran into these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pace831 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, richii0909 said: These are the best Metra seats.. you can sink into them.... very plush.. Anyone else ever ran into these? Here I must disagree; I find those seats less comfortable because they are too low to the floor. I do sort of like the retro fake wood paneling, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictures Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 hours ago, richii0909 said: These are the best Metra seats.. you can sink into them.... very plush.. Anyone else ever ran into these? They look like the ex-C&NW seats from the painted coaches, which are at least 60 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Pace831 said: Here I must disagree; I find those seats less comfortable because they are too low to the floor. I do sort of like the retro fake wood paneling, though. True they are low but cozy I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerMCI Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Pace831 said: Here I must disagree; I find those seats less comfortable because they are too low to the floor. I do sort of like the retro fake wood paneling, though. This. I'm already pressed for leg space sitting up there and I'm only 5'8". Maybe it has something to do with my posture, but I feel like my knees come up above my waist, instead of at a 90 degree angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 hours ago, richii0909 said: These are the best Metra seats.. you can sink into them.... very plush.. Anyone else ever ran into these? What type of cars are these on? I always sit in the newer 6000s or 8500s unless there’s an open Pullman in the train. If it’s an all stop train, sitting in the seats from Ogilvie to Woodstock can get a bit on the achy side, and I’ve stood up once or twice to stretch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 56 minutes ago, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: What type of cars are these on? I always sit in the newer 6000s or 8500s unless there’s an open Pullman in the train. If it’s an all stop train, sitting in the seats from Ogilvie to Woodstock can get a bit on the achy side, and I’ve stood up once or twice to stretch out. Someone said it’s the old cnw cars. It’s rare to get one of these. I like how the seats hug you and sink in. Also they are good on isolation so it’s a nice ride. You can locate these by there square top seats. It’s like an old Cadillac type of seat pretty cushy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pace831 Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 53 minutes ago, MTRSP1900-CTA3200 said: What type of cars are these on? I always sit in the newer 6000s or 8500s unless there’s an open Pullman in the train. If it’s an all stop train, sitting in the seats from Ogilvie to Woodstock can get a bit on the achy side, and I’ve stood up once or twice to stretch out. The 7200s/8200s, which are ex-Milwaukee Road cars. Most of them remain on the Milwaukee district. Some have been rehabbed with newer blue seats. 2 hours ago, strictures said: They look like the ex-C&NW seats from the painted coaches, which are at least 60 years old. As noted above, this is a Milwaukee car. Some of the C&NW cars have seats with a metal backing that have to be lifted and turned over to change direction. See the picture below (seat back shown at upper right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 14 hours ago, Pace831 said: The 7200s/8200s, which are ex-Milwaukee Road cars. Most of them remain on the Milwaukee district. Some have been rehabbed with newer blue seats. As noted above, this is a Milwaukee car. Some of the C&NW cars have seats with a metal backing that have to be lifted and turned over to change direction. See the picture below (seat back shown at upper right). These are the carbon steel cars, that require painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 20 hours ago, Pace831 said: The 7200s/8200s, which are ex-Milwaukee Road cars. Most of them remain on the Milwaukee district. Some have been rehabbed with newer blue seats. As noted above, this is a Milwaukee car. Some of the C&NW cars have seats with a metal backing that have to be lifted and turned over to change direction. See the picture below (seat back shown at upper right). Thanks! I thought it might have been them, but I appreciate you confirming it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.NewFlyer1051 Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Metra UP-NW at Jefferson park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John7 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Is there proof that METX 91 actually caught fire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCR Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 6 hours ago, John7 said: Is there proof that METX 91 actually caught fire? Where did you hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planefan001 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Anyone know what METX 408 is doing south of Union Station by the BNSF maintenance building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John7 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 21 hours ago, WCR said: Where did you hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richii0909 Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 On BNSF in bound to city pull up to Union station just to back up all the way to the curve.. what is going on this is crazy! I feel lost lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John7 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 I never knew that 467 (now metx 90) derailed in 2017. Saw a picture on Instagram of 467 damaged being delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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