Metra 173 leads an outbound UP North train into downtown Evanston on a cold February afternoon.

After returning home from The National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood, MO, CTA 6711 & 6712 have been restored to service and are seen here giving rides during the CTA Employee Jamboree.

An F40 leads an outbound along the Kenosha Sub in Downtown Evanston.

A CTA Purple Line train departs Davis with the hustle and bustle of downtown Evanston surrounding, all under a vibrant sunset.

Metra 133 leads an outbound into Central Street.

METX 169 leads an outbound through Wilmette.

The end of the line at the CTA Howard station and yard. A true challenge to all the modelers out there.

CTA 2400 series cars make a quick stop at Dempster Street on the Purple line. While I am not a huge fan of these cars, their original paint scheme from the 1970's sure looks sharp.

Note the Sears Tower under the signal bridge and the two parlor cars behind the locomotive.

Headed for the Chicago Loop.

The 2400 Farewell Charter stops at Dempster St. on the Purple Line for a photo stop. Cars 2401-2420 are designated as work motors which feature the red and white strips making them the most colorf... (more)

Southbound CTA historical cars make a photo stop at Main Street in Evanston.

Southbound CTA historical cars make a photo stop at Main Street in Evanston.

A full house on a weekend at the CTA Howard yard with the Purple Line in the top right, the Yellow Line to the top left, and the Red Line and the Howard Station at the bottom and the Metra UP Nort... (more)