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The Chicago Sun-Times has a great write-up on Metra’s America250 locomotive, EMD SD70MAC-H #525 and the designer of its paint scheme, Felicia Woods. The 525 is part of a group of former Kansas City Southern SD70MACs that are being rebuilt with flared radiators and 480V HEP capabilities for use onRead More →

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June 1st saw the beginning of the end of the Regional Transportation Authority, long the umbrella entity for Chicago’s Metra commuter rail, the Chicago Transit Authority–which provides subway and bus service, as well as suburban bus operator, Pace. The RTA is being replaced by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, whichRead More →