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Berwyn, IL
60402 (population, 56,758)
GPS: N 41.83567, W 87.78332 Google map
Scanner: BNSF 161.100 [66], 161.160 [70]; CN* 160.755 [43], 161.190 [72] *Railfans Welcome
Railroad: BNSF Chicago Division, Chicago Sub
Description: Lavergne Metra stop in Berwyn, IL is one of the first easy access Metra stations on the eastern end of
the triple track BNSF Racetrack. BNSF Cicero Yards is immediately to the east. Of special interest to railfans at this
location is the CN Flyover just east and at the western edge of Cicero Yard.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: Weekdays there are 100 trains + (mostly Metra); with less on weekends.; The
CN Flyover handles about 14 trains* per 24 hours, with most during daylight. * FRA
Nearby RR stuff: Other Metra stops on the ‘racetrack’. and as mentioned, Cicero Yards
Local Food: Connie's Family Restaurant, 3271 Harlem Ave, 41.831532, -87.803022
Pub,no Grub: James Joyce Irish Pub, 7138 Windsor Ave, 41.831076, -87.802425 (Classic Irish Pub)
GPS: N 41.83567, W 87.78332 Google map
Scanner: BNSF 161.100 [66], 161.160 [70]; CN* 160.755 [43], 161.190 [72] *Railfans Welcome
Railroad: BNSF Chicago Division, Chicago Sub
Description: Lavergne Metra stop in Berwyn, IL is one of the first easy access Metra stations on the eastern end of
the triple track BNSF Racetrack. BNSF Cicero Yards is immediately to the east. Of special interest to railfans at this
location is the CN Flyover just east and at the western edge of Cicero Yard.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: Weekdays there are 100 trains + (mostly Metra); with less on weekends.; The
CN Flyover handles about 14 trains* per 24 hours, with most during daylight. * FRA
Nearby RR stuff: Other Metra stops on the ‘racetrack’. and as mentioned, Cicero Yards
Local Food: Connie's Family Restaurant, 3271 Harlem Ave, 41.831532, -87.803022
Pub,no Grub: James Joyce Irish Pub, 7138 Windsor Ave, 41.831076, -87.802425 (Classic Irish Pub)
Annotated Google Map of Berwyn, IL
Links
Trains at Lavergne Metra Station, Chicago 2011 by Rory Lushman
Railfanning LaVergne Station 6/20/14 : Metra by trainmodeler
Picture
The CN Flyover also looking east
