Metra's fiery switch heaters at Tower A-2 in 0 ℉ temperatures

[@sargentrowell81]

That's one hell of a site.

[@joshuaparker8498]

Ikr

[@JonesDrones]

Makes for some impressive shots! Great video thanks!

[@sdrailproductions]

Nice to see the EMD F59PHI’S getting used to the snow

[@wilfstor3078]

Thats got to be the most effective anti tresspasser system ive ever seen. (jk I know their real purpose we use similar equipment minus the flames in Toronto)

[@Oat_meal_YT]

Lol

[@KandiKlover]

It's for the hobos to cook their food. The rails are really providing great amenities these days.

[@michaelmontgomerymountainm2635]

Looks good for Christmas lol

[@amtrak_121]

@@KandiKlover Great amenities? Jury's still out on that one.

[@AlfTrains]

Great vídeo

[@kylescraplan4974]

Sad to see the old Surfliner units on Metra lines now :(

[@michaelmontgomerymountainm2635]

Why have them on for so long? I would assume there's a snow sensor(s) to determine heavy snow from a light drizzle.

[@jerseyrailbuff4147]

It's the passenger car at 0:56 rare?

[@RailroadVideos]

I'd say somewhat. On Metra, those Pullman Gallery cars are the oldest in the fleet, and would be the first to be replaced whenever new cars come. They aren't used on all lines and only appear in longer consists where extra capacity is needed. I personally don't like how worn they are inside, some of the windows are fogged up so much you can barely see out of them. Metra has already sold many of them to other railroads, like VRE, MARC, and Nashville's Music City Star service, but then actually bought some back in the last couple years because they were short on cars.

[@planeflight1202]

@@RailroadVideos ya. at least the ones from marc have the new led interior lights and cleaner windows (I rode on 7869 69 lol btw to crystal lake a few saturdays ago.)

[@planeflight1202]

whats with all the amazing consists the f59phi pulling the Pullman the f59phi doubleheading with a f59ph and the union pacific engine on the passenger train

[@amtrak_121]

What about collateral damage to the ties?

[@guillerminacordova8441]

Whats the name of the bell on Metra 100 and 134?

[@nathanbrosh4589]

Why was their fire on the tracks?

[@amtrak_121]

They're on the switches. They purposely light them on fire to keep switches from freezing up.

[@Ferrocarril_Chicago]

I've been wanting to go up to the North Side to see that for myself. What is the warmest (I know not warm at all, LOL) that they usually set the flames to the switches?

[@WindyCityExpeditionist]

Around hm, 130 degrees I assume.

[@WildWildWeasel]

Some locomotives have like…rotating headlights? Not switching like some others but they spin, the topmost one.

[@TrainTrackTrav]

Yep, it's called a Gyralight. It's just another type a visual warning light for safety.

[@davidng2336]

I can see that Metra F40PH 100 is back to normal.

[@planeflight1202]

was a long time ago they took of this wrap a few months ago

[@rebaleasure9304]

@4:20 break time. Perfect timing😂

[@WindyCityExpeditionist]

Da first 2 consists looks foamy.