Metra 187 is not done for the day, heading back to the western suburbs with a off-rush-hour dinky. Metra 194 is done, pulling through the wash racks, and then off to the coach yard.

The Cicadas were sure in action today. Below "Metra", one can be seen, as well as off to the right of the photo. This photo doesn't give you an idea of how ear deafening they were, though!

There are actually 3 Metra trains visible in this picture. Aside from the obvious, one is about to emerge from the wash housing, and another is preparing to leave CUS for the coach yard.

Metra 197 exits the wash racks and heads toward the coach yard.

An after-rush hour express to Main Street comes to stop by a near-blooming tree and a reminder of Monday's terrible shooting. This photo is dedicated to those who lost their lives, and those who l... (more)

Metra F40PH 204 awaits time Chicago LaSalle street before being pressed into service for the PM rush hour.

Metra 190 switches off a Chicago Union Station line onto a yard lead, as it heads into the Metra yard for between-rush servicing.

Metra 196 awaits another train for its turn to switch off a Chicago Union Station line onto a yard lead, as it heads into the Metra yard for between-rush servicing.

Metra trains done with their morning chores queue to head to the coach yard and diesel service (on the left and far left back), while late comers push into Chicago Union Station under the power of... (more)

The 8th-to-last westbound Metra train arrives at the Clyde depot. After more than 124 years of service, the station closed April 1st due to lack of ridership - only 23 commuters regularly use the ... (more)

Santa Fe Bluebonnet GP50 3192 prepares to head back into the yard with its cut of cars. Meanwhile, Metra 189 leads its outbound towards the Aurora Transportation Center.

Holding out west on a nice Sunday eve.