BADASS New Metra Locomotives

The newest members of Metra's fleet are huge, former freight locomotives. In this video, we're taking a closer look at what will soon be hauling commuter trains in Chicago.
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[@erict5234]

The red beacon light is for the Layover alarm system. Metra locomotives have a layover system, (battery charger, water immersion heater, and engine lube oil heater) that they use in the winter when the locomotive is shut down. If the layover system fails, the red light (amber beacon on f40ph) flashes to alert mechanical staff.

[@kylerbriskey372]

I'm a conductor for CSX and I frequently go to Chicago. I saw METX 502 in CSX's Barr Yard (Riverdale, IL - within Chicago limits) a couple days ago. Pretty neat to hear it coming from the south, then seeing it in person. Very shiny.

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Can't lie that new paint livery makes those SD70 look pretty modern and clean. Far from my favorite livery but better than a lot out there. Has the interior been updated or just cosmetics on the outside?

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

I can already hear Cowl Unit Productions saying,"Mandated passenger variant" RN.

[@NotDaender]

A Chicago trip could be worth it, especially if you visit the Illinois Railway Museum and the preserved Burlington Zephyr in the Museum of Science and Industry. On the topic of Metra, I believe there are two surviving EMD F40C units left in Metra's Western Avenue rail yard, but they might be scrapped now that these SD70MACHs slowly being delivered.

[@Arg312]

Don’t swear if you’re gonna earn money on YT.

[@Athenstrainman]

I work for Caterpillar and one day I want to go work at Progress Rail. I love MACS and I loved this video

[@policeinterceptor7599]

It’s the return of the Mac!

[@Steven_Williams]

I live in Chicago and railfan Metra quite a bit. Can't wait to see these on the rails here. You gotta make a trip here.

[@wesoree]

That horn is a Nathan Airchime K5LLAR1. These horns are actually common for newer SD70s as I railfan in Canada where we get not only GEVO locomotives but also sometimes the occasional SD70AC leading a train. The K5LLA is very easy to identify as the longest bell which is in the middle of horn is facing backwards instead of all bells facing forwards as seen in the more common K5LA.

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

Another amazing video.

[@kevinhoward9593]

They did a fantastic job. The paint scheme looks amazing on it.

[@n0jy]

Yes, Chicago definitely worth the trip. And consider going up to the observation floor of the "former Sears Tower" which I have no idea the new name. Go up there especially Standard Time so basically winter months, at the evening rush hour. You can watch dozens of Metra and CTA trains making their way out of Chicago, and for quite some distance!

[@copper7136]

So close to 50K!!! You've well earned it Charlie. Thanks for all the quality content!

[@larrysbk]

Metra 502 was on CSX train M350 Cincinatti Queensgate Yard to BRC Clearing Yard this morning. Passed westbound through Deshler OH at 7:50am.

[@trainman264]

Wow that intro is incredible! I love that you document the railroads of this beautiful city we live in V12

[@superbaddy4]

Another thing they did was replace the bell. Pretty much all of these units were originally built with EMD Steel Mechanical Bells, but if you look closely, you can see that on the SD70MACHs, they replaced them with Graham White E-Bells.

[@michaelnotigan7796]

Very detailed look of the MACH, well done! With the enhanced cooling upgrade as indicative of the flared radiators, I wonder how much interest the Class 1's will have in these upgraded tier 3 Macs as freight haulers.

[@csxfan1972]

Hey man, cool video, I was actually in Patterson, GA (or for reference the town Progress Rail's shop is in) when 502 came thru on one of the locals, I thought it looked so clean, I like the old RTA livery. (Edit: As of 11/28/22, I've counted atleast 5-6 EX-KCS EMD SD70 Like locomotives behind the shops as well as a Primer unit sitting in the shop with similar headlights as 500 and 502.

[@Rob-tr1st]

Got to see this beauty of a beast in east Knoxville yesterday!! Very nice looking loco