LaGrange Railfanning (BNSF Racetrack)

LaGrange Railfanning

Recorded on 8/1/17

A-Train4014 Productions returns to the BNSF Racetrack with our friend, Alex Ertmann. It’s been way too long since we’ve been out on the BNSF Aurora Sub so this was the perfect time to do it. Instead of taking the time to drive to the BNSF Aurora Sub, we decided to take the train instead. We took the very first inbound train to Chicago on the North Central Service and then took an additional train to the BNSF Racetrack. Instead of going to Hinsdale, we went to LaGrange station. However, due to an accidental incident at Chicago Union Station, our video footage may be a bit slanted or crooked as the tripod mount has broke and resulted it to be out of shape. But the show must go on. With a simple pair of pliers and duct tape, we were good to go. Once we got our camera equipment set up, the action was ready. We caught many BNSF freight trains as well as the occasional Amtrak Carl Sandburg train and the many inbound and outbound Metra trains. Overall, it was a great trip out to the Racetrack. A big shoutout and thanks to Alex Ertmann for inviting us and making this trip possible. We will definitely head back to the BNSF Aurora Sub very soon!

1. BNSF Manifest*
2. Amtrak Illinois Zephyr
3. Inbound Metra
4. BNSF Empty Piggyback
5. BNSF Manifest
6. Outbound Metra
7. Inbound Metra
8. BNSF Autorack
9. BNSF Manifest
10. BNSF Intermodal-Piggyback
11. BNSF Manifest*
12. Outbound Metra
13. Inbound Metra
14. Outbound Metra
15. BNSF Manifest
16. Amtrak California Zephyr**
17. BNSF Coal Train
18. Inbound Metra
19. Outbound Metra
20. Amtrak Southwest Chief
21. Outbound Metra (Express)*
22. Norfolk Southern Manifest*
23. Outbound Metra
24. BNSF Intermodal-Piggyback*
25. Inbound Metra*
26. Outbound Metra (Express)*
27. Outbound Metra*
28. Inbound Metra

Highlight of the Day:

16. Amtrak California Zephyr**

*Hornshow