Jun 11, 2012 · The Burlington Northern sold 25 E units to the West Suburban Mass Transit District (WSMTD) who then leased them back to Metra for use on the BN Line. The first set of …

The EMD E8 is a 2,250-horsepower (1,678 kW), A1A-A1A passenger-train locomotive built by General Motors ' Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of La Grange, Illinois. A total of 450 cab …

2 days ago · METRA E8 Locos usd for LIRR Bi-Level Tests Discussion of the past and present operations of the Long Island Rail Road.

Feb 5, 2025 · With twin motors to ensure reliability and six-wheel trucks that rode like a Cadillac, the E8 was an engineer's dream. For hoggers who had not long ago worked in steam …

For 14 years, a small fleet of Chicago & North Western E8 series of passenger locomotives served on the Chicago area commuter rail system now known as Metra. The author, who …

Metra E8 #516 Morris Park, New York March 1991 (On lease to Long Island Railroad when photographed)

The only Chicago commuter line entirely discontinued in recent years was the old Pennsylvania Railroad line to Valparaiso, IN. During most of the years GP7's and GP9's were used. But …

Dec 6, 2021 · IRM is pleased to announce that it has acquired an historic ex-Chicago & North Western E8A passenger engine for preservation.

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Billed as the “End of an Era” recognizing operation of the last of the former C&NW E8s in Chicago suburban service, the consist included locomotives 518, 515 and 521. Photo stops and run …