Metra SD70MAC-H’s in service - Franklin Park, Illinois
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 2:21 am
https://youtu.be/WxW94mT3B9c?si=RC39VcYHHqDE4N6V
The foam was VERY heavy at Franklin Park on May 5th. Lots of railfans turned out for CP 2816 (which makes a brief appearance in this video, the 2816 videos will have their own separate video), but also for these things. Metra’s new SD70MAC-H’s. Which are modified SD70MAC’s converted to haul Metra’s commuter trains, and believe it or not, from all I’ve heard, this has been a smashing success! Crews love them, the railroad loves them and they do an excellent job.
Metra expects to have 25 units on property by the end of 2024. If I remember correctly, these units are of KCS descent and are rebuilt by Progress Rail in either Mayfield, KY or somewhere in Alabama.
The foam was VERY heavy at Franklin Park on May 5th. Lots of railfans turned out for CP 2816 (which makes a brief appearance in this video, the 2816 videos will have their own separate video), but also for these things. Metra’s new SD70MAC-H’s. Which are modified SD70MAC’s converted to haul Metra’s commuter trains, and believe it or not, from all I’ve heard, this has been a smashing success! Crews love them, the railroad loves them and they do an excellent job.
Metra expects to have 25 units on property by the end of 2024. If I remember correctly, these units are of KCS descent and are rebuilt by Progress Rail in either Mayfield, KY or somewhere in Alabama.