The Racetrack: Aurora - Chicago (BNSF + Metra)

[evafan002]

Yeah, this is wandering way off topic. Better watch it or I'll post that low-angle platform shot again!

ohh a perfect aim point for my squadron of P47s....

[Antwerp]

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[ES44AH]

How long does it take to run the route from end to end?

[ColoradoRailfan]

Awesome!

[buzz456]

How long does it take to run the route from end to end?

That depends on how fast you go and how many stops you make.

[ricksan]

Running scheduled trains on the Racetrack can be a challenging experience. For a change of pace, try the West Chicago Branch. Its original name was the Aurora Branch Railroad and it was the first railroad to be built in this area. Shown here winding through Batavia, IL, the branch has loads of industrial sidings and spurs, yet it still has a relaxed, short-line feel to it.

[ErikGorbiHamilton]

that looks AMAZING!

[ES44AH]

Will the signals look like how they were on Stevens Pass? And will there be defect detectors?

[Metrarailfan]

Will the signals look like how they were on Stevens Pass? And will there be defect detectors?

Crossing signals or the other kind?

[SD70MAC]

Will the signals look like how they were on Stevens Pass? And will there be defect detectors?

Crossing signals or the other kind?

I believe he means the wayside signals.

[ES44AH]

I mean the Safetran signals. How they were bright from a distance, then dimmed as you passed them.

[Metrarailfan]

I believe he means the wayside signals.

Yep, silly me

[eiceman]

Route looks great. I'm really looking forward to using it when it comes out.

[dr1980]

That branch line will be the icing on the cake. Slowly picking your way along an urban branch line with a local train is a nice contrast to high speed commuter ops. Really looking forward to this one!

[dejoh]

Quote. Shown here winding through Batavia, IL,
As a somewhat local, I've had work to do in Batavia. The downtown area in the 70's had a small three track yard and a few industrial sidings, Most industry has left, you can still see the old roadbed in many places. Single track now remains.