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Posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 08:47:04 2019 In Part 2 of my 2018 trip to Chicago I will be exploring the METRA Union Pacific (formerly Chicago Northwestern) Northwest line that runs between the old CNW station and Harvard, IL about 60 miles away. Similar to the old PRR Main Line out of Philly or the former Erie Railroad lines in New Jersey, the UP Northwest line is a pretty impressive chunk of infrastructure that stops dead at the end of the commuting zone because it has become largely irreverent in today's modern freight network. While UP still owns and operates the route, there are only about two through freight trains on the line per day. However the passenger density is sufficient to support a three track main line all the way to the intermediate terminal of Barrington.I was able to cover the UP-Northwest in two phases. The first was a mid-day outbound run to Park Ridge where I could take photos out the back. The second was a morning run from Jefferson Park to Barrington, followed by an express run to Clybourn for video purposes. You can find the gallery of still photos here (mirror). We begin with METRA F40PH-2 #165 blocking my view of LAKE ST tower upon departure of the CNW Station.  Passing under a classic CNW signal bridge on the 4-track trunk line between the UP-North line junction at Clybourn. Note how the former CNW used the left handed or European style of traffic flow. Also note the Automatic Train Stop inductor shoes as both the North and Northwest lines are ATS equipped.  CY tower at Clybourn still controls the split between the UP-North and Northwest lines as well as several interlockings on the UP-Northwest line.  The UP-Northwest Line crosses the METRA Milwaukee North line at grade at MAYFAIR interlocking. The tower here closed in the 1990's with control being passed to CY tower.  Here we see METRA F40PH-3 #149 passing under UP-NW line automatic signal bridge 120. the 3-track line operates under a 2+1 configuration between MAYFAIR and BARRINGTON with only the center track signaled for movements in both directions. While many of the signal bridges are original, the notable horizontal CNW signals have all been replaced with modern Darth Vader types.  Signal blocks are at 1 mile intervals until one gets past Des Plains.  METRA gallery cab car #8428 at Forest Park. Stations on the line take the form of a side platform and station building on the inbound local track (so that passengers can keep warm while waiting) and a island platform serving the express track and outbound local track.  To ride the express runs, one has to get up early. CTA Blue Line 2600-series #2652 departing Jefferson Park.  Jefferson Park station from the parking lot. Why the hell are all the towns near Chicago named "Park" when the areas all around them look urban?  Shortly after arriving at Jefferson Park I caught inbound METRA train with F40PH-2 #154 and gallery cab car #8470. Once on the outbound local I was able to catch inbound trains from the rear facing railfan window like METRA F40PH-2 #161 here with an inbound train at Forest Park.  Lightning painted METRA F40PH-3 #177 with an inbound train on the express track near Dee Road.  METRA F40PH-2 #172 with an inbound train also near Dee Road.  The morning sun makes its first appearance at Des Plains. In the winter months the morning sunrise aligns perfectly with the line.  Crossing the twin diamonds of the Iron Triangle at DEVAL interlocking. The single track is the former SOO/Wisconsin Central line now used by Canadian National to access the Chicago market from the north. The double track is the former CNW "New Line" that allows Wisconsin traffic to bypass downtown Chicago and access Proviso Yard directly. The interlocking plant was Locally controlled by a tower until 2005 when the tower was damaged by a fire. Control was passed to CY with DEVAL tower being ultimately demolished.   METRA F40PH-2 #160 on the inbound local track near Cumberland. Gallery cars with the narrow windows are older Budds and Pullmans, while the larger window cars are MK or Nippon Sharyo.  My ride for the outbound trip, METRA cab car #8452 seen here departing Barrington.  Some carbon steel Pullman coaches are still in service! METRA #7869 at Barrington along with F40PH-3 #144.   Barrington is at the north end of the 3-track raceway.  Don't be fooled by early arriving locals. Always wait for the express. METRA cab car #8463 with F40PH-2 #168 at Barrington.   Note the crowds lined up for METRA cab car #8467 and its attendant express train.  I used a GoPro to shoot video in two parts. One from Barrington to Des Plains and one from Des Plains to Clybourn. Due to the extreme cold tempatures I ran into some battery issues so please excuse the occasional jump cut. METRA F40PH-3 departing Clybourn on the express track.  The Clybourn station has two sets of platforms for the UP-NW and UP-N lines.   The morning action is pretty much non-stop. Here we see another inbound UP-NW express train with METRA gallery cab car #8426.  CY interlocking, tower and METRA F40PH-2 #162 with a UP North Line train.  F40PH-3 #133 pushing its train under the southbound CY interlocking signal bridge while outbound #162 appears on an outbound UP-N train in the background.  Two more METRA gallery cab cars, #8472 and #8463, platform on opposite tracks.   F40PH-2 #168 with the UP-NW CY signals.  Clybourn is located at the east end of the Chicago High Line knockoff "606 trail" and the area is experiencing rapid gentrification.  I used the 606 trail to walk from the Clybourn METRA station to the Blue line stop at Damien.  To cap things off here is a photo of 3200-series car #3378 on the Orange Line at Lake St.  Well that's it for my 2018 Chicago trip. Next week it's time to hit up New York City for another adventure on the Nostalgia train. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Fri Nov 8 09:25:21 2019, in response to PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 08:47:04 2019. Thanks, Jersey Mike |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Nov 8 14:22:54 2019, in response to PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 08:47:04 2019. Awesome pics. One slight correction. It's spelled Damen. |
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Posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 17:22:03 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Nov 8 14:22:54 2019. That's not a word. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Fri Nov 8 17:50:02 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 17:22:03 2019. But it IS a street name. And the other one is Des Plaines.If spell check doesn't agree they can... |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Nov 8 18:17:12 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 17:22:03 2019. "I used the 606 trail to walk from the Clybourn METRA station to the Blue line stop at Damien."Damen Avenue Blue Line L stop. |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Nov 8 18:20:23 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 17:22:03 2019. I hope you're not being condescending. You said you got off the Damien L stop. It's spelled Damen. I should know I live here. |
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Posted by https://salaamallah.com/ on Fri Nov 8 19:18:55 2019, in response to PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Fri Nov 8 08:47:04 2019. GREAT PHOTOSGOOD VIDEOS |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Sat Nov 9 00:41:48 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Nov 8 18:20:23 2019. Yeah, and hillbillies prefer to be called “sons of the soil.” It ain’t gonna happen. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Nov 9 08:01:44 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Fri Nov 8 17:50:02 2019. Map of CTADAMEN |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Sat Nov 9 10:13:07 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Spider-Pig on Sat Nov 9 00:41:48 2019. You do not pronounce the S in Illinois. |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Sat Nov 9 10:14:49 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Nov 9 08:01:44 2019. Good job Chuck. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sat Nov 9 15:08:47 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by TransitChuckG on Sat Nov 9 08:01:44 2019. and, transfer available to the Damen bus route. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Sat Nov 9 15:09:13 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Sat Nov 9 10:13:07 2019. Russians pronounce it. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sat Nov 9 15:16:55 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Sat Nov 9 10:13:07 2019. so. Texans live in hewston. |
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Posted by randyo on Sat Nov 9 16:56:58 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sat Nov 9 15:08:47 2019. If I recall from my CTA history, isn’t Damen the station where the Humboldt Pk branch diverted from the Logan Sq Line? |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sat Nov 9 17:24:05 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by randyo on Sat Nov 9 16:56:58 2019. correct. but also, the once and future station on the Lake St (Green Line) Branchhttp://www.chicago-l.org/stations/damen-lake.html Damen had once been named Robey Street which was the name of the B&O/B&OCT engine terminal and coach yard supporting Grand Central Station. CTA has had anugly,IMHO, habit of erasing L stations in deteriorating/bulldozed neighborhoods aswell as pruning low ridershipbranches. In the past decade the 22nd St/CermakRdstation has been restored,now Damen. If they had brains rebuilding the Humboldt Park Branch would be a winner as the 'hood is booming. |
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Posted by Jersey Mike on Mon Nov 11 14:45:43 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Nov 8 18:17:12 2019. It's not my fault is Chicago misspelled a street name. |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 11 22:36:31 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Mon Nov 11 14:45:43 2019. Perhaps you think Damen Shipyards misspelled their corporate name? |
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Posted by Orange Blossom Special on Tue Nov 12 09:09:09 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Mon Nov 11 22:36:31 2019. The dude is an expert at all things. |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Tue Nov 12 13:43:04 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Mon Nov 11 14:45:43 2019. Damen Ave. is spelled correctly. And I don't appreciate your condescension. |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Tue Nov 12 13:48:29 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Mon Nov 11 14:45:43 2019. Father Arnold J. Damen. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Tue Nov 12 13:56:59 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Tue Nov 12 13:48:29 2019. Interesting.Thank you! |
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Posted by Jersey Mike on Wed Nov 13 01:05:12 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Tue Nov 12 13:43:04 2019. I'm not being serious. Just pointing out that the name causes a parsing/autocorrect error. You're making me explain the joke. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Wed Nov 13 09:06:58 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Wed Nov 13 01:05:12 2019. 
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Wed Nov 13 10:28:39 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jersey Mike on Wed Nov 13 01:05:12 2019. What Jersey Mike should have said. "I apologize. As a result of auto correct, Damen Avenue was miss spelled As Damien Avenue. You live in Chicago you should know. I stand corrected." |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Wed Nov 13 10:32:43 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sat Nov 9 15:08:47 2019. 
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Posted by TerrApin Station on Wed Nov 13 21:13:25 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Wed Nov 13 10:28:39 2019. Nope. |
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Posted by chicagomotorman on Wed Nov 13 23:24:48 2019, in response to Re: PHOTOS: CHICAGO LINE NORTHWEST - Part 2, posted by TerrApin Station on Wed Nov 13 21:13:25 2019. X |
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