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Day 1 @ Fairview

            Amtrak 301, the "Day 1" ALC-42 heritage unit, was assigned to the 381 / 382 turn today to test new shunting technologies that Amtrak is considering to eliminate the need for extra cars on some trains to trigger grade crossings (e.g., along CN's Chicago Sub).

The locomotive's paint scheme was applied to an E8 when Amtrak was newly born in 1971, but it never became an "official" company look. The train itself is passing the Fairview Ave Metra station in Downers Grove, IL, an old CB&Q depot that was originally built in 1917.

Taken in: United States / Illinois / Downers Grove Township / Westmont (show map)

Taken on: May 1, 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T6i, f/3.5, 1/250 sec, 18mm, ISO 1600 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Lens:	EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Aperture:	f/3.5
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	18mm
ISO:	1600
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Partial
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 7.2 (Windows)
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