A Gorgeous Sunday on the BNSF Racetrack. Lots of Trains and Beautiful Station Depots

While the train density along the BNSF Racetrack is not nearly as great on a Sunday as it is during the week, there is still a good variety of freight and passenger train action. However, in addition to the actual railroad action, the station depots along this line are truly beautiful works of architecture and deserve attention in their own right. These structures, many of which date back to the early 20th century, are given the spotlight in this video. Scenes are from Hinsdale, Western Springs, Riverside, and Berwyn which are arguably the prettiest/most architecturally impressive depots on the line. Two other beautiful stations, at Stone Avenue and Highlands, were not visited as they do not receive weekend service and are deserving of a visit upon a future trip out to Chicagoland.

[@paulmatulavich7321]

Awesome presentation. Excellent titles and descriptions. Makes anyone who watches want to go there. Well done!

[@paulmatulavich7321]

In a few weeks I am driving from Ohio to spend several days railfanning at these locations. I REALLY appreciate your excellent written description and share your love of architecture. Stations form a backdrop for the trains and enhance the visual enjoyment. Any tips or advice when filming there? I plan on spending six or more hours per day at each location. Thanks again!

[@massbytrainmpw]

Six hours at each station might be a little excessive, but my only real advice would to always be alert and always pay attention... during the rush hours expresses can sneak up on you seemingly out of nowhere and freight trains usually don't trigger the platform warning systems. Also just be aware that during the week ridership is extremely high so I'd recommend shooting from the opposite platform from where the train is arriving if possible, otherwise you will likely have a herd of humanity obstructing your shots (and some people are kinder/nicer about being videotaped up close than others)

[@paulmatulavich7321]

@@massbytrainmpw Thank you for your reply.