The BNSF has decided to close the McClure Rd crossing at the Eola yard. This really isn't a huge surprise, as it was frequently blocked by yard switching traffic. It also allows more control of people access at the west end of the yard. With the large number of METRA trains, and increased rail interchange traffic with the EJ&E, now Canadian Northern, fewer grade crossings are a good thing. For rail fans, it takes away a quick cut-through that provided a great place to view trains. We just have to be more picky about our vantage points.
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Suprised you could drive accross active rail yard before? Park there and view or long drive now to other side.
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