Passenger Trains > Best places and chances to see Metra SD70s?

I'm going to the open house in Silvis next month and since I will be somewhat close to Chicago, what would be the best places to see the Metra SD70s? Maybe even catch a train into Chicago and back. I think Aurora would be the closest location to Silvis but that's all I really know. 

See my posts from yesterday and the 12th for more info.  It seems like they stick to mostly the Milw. lines.  I had a fantastic interlude at Western Ave.

Andy

SantaFeCF7 Wrote:
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> I'm going to the open house in Silvis next month
> and since I will be somewhat close to Chicago,
> what would be the best places to see the Metra
> SD70s? Maybe even catch a train into Chicago and
> back. I think Aurora would be the closest location
> to Silvis but that's all I really know. 

When I was there the other week, the 70’s were on services to Big Timber, Antioch and Fox Lake.

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Generally based out of Western Ave. coach yard (ex-MILW) and operating from the North Concourse of Union Station to Fox Lake, Elgin/Big Timber, and Antioch.  Elgin is about two hours from Silvis via Interstates 88, 39, and 90.

On weekends, Milwaukee District West trains originate/terminate at the downtown Elgin station at 109 W Chicago Street. Check the Metra website for weekend schedules.

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Thank you everyone for the information & replies

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