Metra Train Rescue: Saving a Broken Down Commuter Train

On July 12th, 2023, a Metra outbound MDN train ran into some mechanical problems on the Fox Lake Sub, resulting in the train being put into the siding at Libertyville. NIRC 11, a former Norfolk & Western GP40, which is now a rebuilt GP23ECO, was called to the task of taking the stranded commuter train back to the Western Avenue Coach Yard near downtown. I was able to catch this unique rescue move in between regularly scheduled Metra trains at Libertyville!
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[@luchoa621]

Great catch! I loved the scenes filmed with the drone, a very picturesque landscape. Greetings from Argentina

[@Pensyfan19]

Great catch! Not too common to see a set tow on Metra given their entire roster consists of reliable EMDs.

[@thedesigner00]

And some MP36s but just look at 215! (I was there for that ones death)

[@TetraTimboman]

No taking no stupid music just amazing angles and sounds from the scene. Sooooo good!

[@Haya_archive1]

Im been trying to find that GP23ECO around METX yards and no sign of it

[@jefferymarker3486]

EXTREMELY WELL DONE! You earned MY subscription!!!

[@thomasmackowiak]

Nice video of this rescue of a disabled Metra commuter train at the Libertyville, Illinois Metra station. The drone footage of the GP23ECO pulling the train back to Western Avenue Yard for repairs. That was a long round-trip for the GP23ECO to perform this rescue.

[@FerroviaMinasRio]

Belo vídeo, novo inscrito

[@SamLovesTrains]

¡gracias!

[@mikehudsonrocks9585]

Outstanding catch! Much appreciated!

[@xray606]

Wow, didn't even know they had that.

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches and nice video

[@Steven_Williams]

Great catch !!

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Nice catches!

[@GMCGUY-]

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[@trashrabbit69]

Those MPIs are getting on towards 20 years old at this point. I wouldn't be surprised to see major rebuilds within the next couple years or so.