Such a good example of a minor project that will have a major impact (plus its always cool seeing new infra juxtaposed on the old stuff), great video!
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! For sure. It would be nice if their commuter rail network had more of these types of projects advancing. CREATE is an amazing program, it just needs the proper funding.
@dangelohartley5977
3 жыл бұрын
Yo what's good Reece?
@jtsholtod.79
3 жыл бұрын
I live in this neighborhood and used this route daily for years. This is a great project, but I also know people who were forced to accept the City's low-ball real estate acquisition "offer" to tear down their condo to make room for it, and were told by legal counsel that they had no recourse. Then the city decided they didn't need the now-vacated land and sold it at a profit to a new developer. It seems Chicago still does Chicago things.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that’s unfortunate. Certainly nothing new in Chicago, however...
@amfm889
3 жыл бұрын
At 5:34, looking up the main line you see where the tracks jog slightly to the right. That lot was cleared, and the final building will be moved so that the jog is removed and the tracks straightened. Over the years many such jogs have been eliminated.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting to hear. Thanks for pointing that out!
@Sven_Okas1967
3 жыл бұрын
these are only small measures, but they have a great impact on the stability of the overall network. a great video is that. greetings from Berlin / Germany. Sven
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! New lines are nice, but sometimes upgrading existing infrastructure can have huge impacts!
@denkuehner
2 жыл бұрын
Small measures, over time, can indeed lead to big improvements.
@josephlalock8378
3 жыл бұрын
when i hear chicago+belmont, i immediately think "cheesies" YUM
@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife
3 жыл бұрын
Omg... I'm going to have to go take an L ride for a cheesies now. Like. RIGHT now. 🤣
@josephlalock8378
3 жыл бұрын
@@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife the tenderizer is the friggin bomb!
@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife
3 жыл бұрын
@@josephlalock8378 hopping on the blue line as we speak! Then to the red, and then, cheesies at last. I wish they had a sampler where they had little bits of all th different grill cheeses though!
@josephlalock8378
3 жыл бұрын
@@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife i've only been there once but it made an impression! i'll be going back next time i'm in chicago but i tend to stay out of the city as much as i can. i live near peoria. my girl had the jalapeno something grilled cheese and it was not good. the fried mac n cheese was good. they were slinging pizzas too but i didnt get a slice. the tenderizer is such a good sandwich, occassionally, i'll spend the $30 to make a couple at home. lol
@ramanshah7627
3 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to be visiting Chicago soon in my first significant travel since COVID came down. Chicago is where I cut my teeth as an adult. Now that I know there are cool upgrades in progress to my beloved CTA, I'm feeling even more anticipation :D
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
For sure! I’m originally from Chicago as well, and while I can never really see myself living there again, I do love to get back whenever I can! I know that until they can up the frequency on the North Central Metra line, it’s not going to be used as much as it should, but I’m looking forward to riding the new O’hare people mover trains to Metra Transfer station someday!
@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot that people mover is weird. I don't like those rubber tire based airport rapid transit systems. Tampa international has those too. Using rubber tires on trains negates any efficiency of using a train in the first place and you still have to use guide rails so you're not even saving any money.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and almost every system is different, but obviously I’m much more partial to steel wheeled trains.
@ellisjackson336
9 ай бұрын
@@TheFourFootnice I’m from the suburbs
@CortanaBabe
3 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed how small a footprint the El takes up. Looks like half the width of those streets?
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Sure does lol
@froztytrainfilms9148
3 жыл бұрын
Seems like it, less space yet more capacity. Same principles apply to all railway projects compared to building more roads and airports
@MetroShadow1
3 жыл бұрын
These are really old tracks to start with.
@weenisw
3 жыл бұрын
The alley El had to fit into those narrow alleys 😉
@TysonIke
3 жыл бұрын
The CTA/L has some of the shortest train cars of any subway in the US. They are designed like that so they can navigate the tight turns in the yards and downtown
@chrisnewman9292
3 жыл бұрын
You need to do a video on the South shore line especially with the (2) major projects they are working on.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Expect a video on it later this year. I wasn’t planning to pass through Chicago, but I was reminded that the project was going to be complete by the end of the year, so I decided I had to shoot this at least!
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video catch.
@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot what projects are happening on the SSL?
@iAmBrothaDee
3 жыл бұрын
I have been able to travel many public transportations in different cities and states and I am pleased to say that chicago has the best
@oicfas4523
Жыл бұрын
That's my station! I love seeing the new infrastructure, and the flyover should really help. They are also building temporary tracks up the stretch so they can work on the main tracks in the future. I was I itially confused because the support for those temporary tracks aren't the most permanent- or aesthetic-looking.
@Richard-od7yd
Жыл бұрын
As a boy born in Brooklyn , the CTA is way better than the MTA ever was !!
@imeechie8917
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a red line operator, I hate waiting for the brown line to clear the interlocking. When that NB brown line crosses the interlocking a NB & SB purple and redline train have to stand until it clears that’s 4 trains have to wait for one to cross. There’s a more simple cost effective solution to this problem let’s the 4 trains moves together through the interlocking first while the brown line wait
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I can imagine it gets old! One question I have for you, are the signals for the interlocking given to trains automatically? I know there’s a tower there, but I got that impression from the way trains were creeping up to it. Sure what you propose would work, but before too long, no trains will have to wait.....or something lol
@imeechie8917
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot there is a tower man on duty there 24/7 the Sb redline creeps up to the signal because there is a slight curve before the signal you have to pass through three switches govern by three signals the first signal is obstructed by a reverse signal so sometimes we ease up to get a better view. I’ve worked Clark tower before you can control the switches from Addison interlocking all the way to armitage interlocking all four tracks
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks for the info! The railroad I work still doesn’t use LED signals, but at interlockings controlled by the other big railroad around here, the signals are LED’s and super easy to see. Good times. One more question, what is the flagger position on the CTA?
@pianistprodigy1072
3 жыл бұрын
As brown line operator I also hate waiting at Clark junction for signal and their be no red line operators in sight going back to kimball they just seem to not like us brown line operators just let us sit as if it’s train in the circuit
@MrDgon23
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot the flagger is for construction projects, they hold trains or slow them down if necessary when going through a construction zone protecting the workers
@jvenda17
3 жыл бұрын
This Channel will deservedly blow up soon. Quality of video and descriptions paired with a great delivery makes for great educational content.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I’m cautiously optimistic lol. Even with the number of subscribers I currently have (it’s really easy to become obsessed with numbers) I have to remind myself that a year ago, I had probably 200 subs. Several of my videos have done very well, so I know even if people are subscribed to me, I know there’s a desire out there to see the videos I make, and that makes me happy!
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot And you will feel great, better than good.
@anonymous3738
3 ай бұрын
They replaced this level junction with a flying junction and yet, they don’t have any plans to do the same to both junctions on the loop, despite high ridership in the city. If those junctions are replaced by flying junctions, not only can more trains run but lines that currently terminate at the loop can fuse together and run via part of the loop in both directions as the Green Line currently does.
@Jackyliu009
3 жыл бұрын
After the flyover ramp is finished they will rebuild the four mainline tracks between Belmont and Cornelia Avenues to straighten tight curves.
@kevinweaver4285
3 жыл бұрын
awesome video! I had a friend who went to Northwestern and I would take the purple line up to visit him all the time. I'd always wondered if they named the line after the school colors, I should probably get around to looking that up...
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I hadn’t heard that, but it wouldn’t surprise me. Metro has a thing for keeping the traditional colors alive!
@denkuehner
2 жыл бұрын
Great documentary! The aerial views give us context we otherwise would not had at grade level.
@TestTubeBabySpy
3 жыл бұрын
That's funny, i havent had to take the train in a while. i had no idea this was going on.
@Misslele1123
3 жыл бұрын
Wow they finally started the work they have been talking about this for years
@china-trip
Жыл бұрын
Wow, My best friend, Wonderful video dear. I enjoyed watching. Hope to see you soon...
@ChinaAl
3 жыл бұрын
This is really cool. Love the drone shots. I see a lot has changed since I was a motorman there. Sure miss the old 4000 plushies on the Evanston and the 4000 baldies on the Ravenswood. OOPS I'm showing my age ha ha.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Nice lol. As an uninitiated person, what do the words plushies and baldies mean? Glad you liked it!
@ChinaAl
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot Check out this video. CTA 4000 Series Cars mCirca 1973 and earlier.
@ayindestevens6152
3 жыл бұрын
Wow 3 years ago I did some railfaning up there and you couldn’t tell if the project was ongoing or not on and wow they’ve made up ground.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
I’m originally from Chicago and I love the city, but I went to a Midwest HSR alliance meeting in 2014, and hearing the local politicians speak about the state of funding/local affairs in Illinois at the time seriously bummed me out. As you said, it’s good to see progress being made in the city!
@ayindestevens6152
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot agreed now if a certain transit authority in my neck of the woods would stop futzing around and fix a certain flat junction in idk a place called Brooklyn, I’d be a happy man.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure they’ve got their work cut out for them there, whoever they may be lol
@snoopyloopy
3 жыл бұрын
certainly a welcome change from when i used to take it to visit north park.
@warrenwilson4818
2 жыл бұрын
Always interesting and informative uploads. Sorry, no money, but keep the videos coming. Narrations are really good. Nov. 2, 2021, St. Joseph, MO
@danielkelly2210
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Please keep producing more of this type of content. The drone stuff is incredible!
@G-Fi-High
2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea for a channel!
@Luke_Starkenburg
3 жыл бұрын
I love your video, and the incredible drone shots! This video is very professional!
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Coming from you, that means a lot! Thanks!
@phillipgrey
2 жыл бұрын
Toronto only has subways but your system is older than ours .
@andyoliver7511
3 жыл бұрын
My dads company is working on this project I’ve been on site, it’s a very cool project
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@johnnicpon5783
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think they should get rid of the "redundant" tracks. They are already in place and not difficult to maintain. Redundancy is great to have for unanticipated problems. It allows for options.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
For sure, I doubt they will, for that reason.
@chicago-l9125
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing. It would be very short-sighted to remove them.
@brandonpittman4778
3 жыл бұрын
I saw the fly over the other day and man it’s big
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@edwardlorence
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the ride! Ed
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Anytime!
@iman2341
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Grade separations are never a bad thing! What are the new support structures to the east of Belview just south of where the new flyover will join the station? It looks like it’s for another platform but I could be wrong.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll let you know in a few months when I go back lol. I’m not exactly sure...thanks though!
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
I am from New York and I am impressed that the Belmont Flyover is being constructed. It will be built to last longer than those steel trestles. I hope that they will be removed.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah with the track replacement between Argyle and Bryn Mawr I believe that they are basically replacing the viaduct...at least in some sections...
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot Thank you for writing to me.
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot It will take some time, and time it will need to get the whole job done.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot Just take it one day at a time.
@LQC2556
3 жыл бұрын
With such an old transit system, it's super interesting to see the stark contrast between the older and newer infrastructure. I wonder if they're ever going to rebuild entire sections of the old track, since it does look quite outdated.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
The contrast is even more bizarre at the stations in the Loop that have been rebuilt. They are going to full replace the track north of Belmont between Argyle and Bryn Mawr.
@marywallace1400
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the video! Haven't been down there in a while so it's good to see the progress!
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I’m glad you liked it! I know it’s not a huge project, but as I hadn’t been following it very closely, I was quite surprised to see it so far along!
@billyhartford6542
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid !!
@YeOldeGeezer
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty steep incline from station to flyover
@SandBoxJohn
3 жыл бұрын
Based on the layout of the existing interlocking, my guess is they won't remove junction crossing and track as it presently allows train movements the can't be made with just the flyover.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I highly doubt they’d remove it either
@artransitmemories9640
3 жыл бұрын
An important station like Addison should have been rebuilt with dual platforms serving all 4 tracks. That would allowed Purple Express trains to serve Wrigley field events.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is a bit of a shame.
@maritzaagosto1793
2 жыл бұрын
Let purple line have the flyover .
@carrocesta
3 жыл бұрын
great job dude!
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@Conellossus
3 жыл бұрын
Watching these videos makes me feel like I'm playing Cities: Skylines.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
The drone makes it easy to see the big picture!
@jackskellington6cs
3 жыл бұрын
What's even more odd is that I've used the same two soundtracks used in this video back to back in one of my Cities: Skylines First Person Drives.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Lol nice
@JoeyLovesTrains
3 жыл бұрын
ngl, i thought this project was canceled, or was years behind schedule. did not know it was mostly complete
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
NGL, I kinda thought the same thing. I was planning on filming it when I went back to Chicago this year and someone reminded me it was going to be done by the end of the year, so I knew I had to film it sooner rather than later!
@briansivley2001
3 жыл бұрын
It just took awhile to get it off the ground. Stuff like this doesn't happen overnight it takes time.
@JoeyLovesTrains
3 жыл бұрын
@@briansivley2001 this one feels like it happened overnight, ngl
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
In fairness, the steel superstructure of the flyover goes up very fast. Those girders went up earlier this year, and the decking is already almost done.
@JoeyLovesTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Quick question, will you open up a Discord server dedicated to future transit projects? Maybe have chat rooms where we could talk about each project or submit pictures or videos?
@FreeJaffa92
3 жыл бұрын
How did you get permission to shoot this? It’s some pretty good shots. It must have been a pain to get permission, I would’ve expected the local to have a hissy fit.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Ha, I can’t say that I remember asking anyone for permission...The FAA has jurisdiction over drones, and the software basically won’t let you fly where you’re not allowed to, like restricted airspace.
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFourFoot That is right.
@dtinsley83
3 жыл бұрын
Cool video, but your software is incorrect. What you did is actually illegal by 14 CFR Parts 11, 21, 43, and 107. You cannot fly a drone over a moving vehicle (including trains) unless you have made people in the vehicle aware or are on a closed, restricted access site. Further Chicago law prohibits it without express permission.
@glaxxico907
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think a circle line will come in the next 10-20 years?
@LSM_Lover
3 жыл бұрын
Cool video
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@295g295
3 жыл бұрын
5:25 People in this building will get much closer views of the train on the new *fly-over*, and vise-versa.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. The minimum clearance between the ROW and buildings along the section that will be built north of Belmont is 2’ 7”, which isn’t a lot lol
@jordanplays-transitandgame1690
3 жыл бұрын
Me: Yes I get to visit my old main station Berwyn since I'm traveling to Chicago! CTA: Nah kid it's closed till 2024 :)
@davidhinckley9488
3 жыл бұрын
If we are watching this we know Chicago is in Illinois.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, you might be surprised...
@chicagodaddy1
3 жыл бұрын
When is this thing scheduled to be completed ?
@AVeryRandomPerson
2 жыл бұрын
It's now open
@banksrail
3 жыл бұрын
Are they going to keep the existing second track or are they going to remove it when the new flyover opens? I think it would be a good idea, just for redundancy if something goes wrong. Nice video!
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
For sure. I would imagine they will keep it for that reason, but I don’t know.
@Mergatroid
3 жыл бұрын
Chicagoan here: they won’t be getting rid of any existing track because Purple Line Express trains need to use that outer track and follow along with the inner tracks all the way to Howard, where the Red Line ends. The flyover is so Kimball-bound Brown Line trains don’t have to cross all the other tracks, blocking Red and Purple line trains as they branch off onto their own line.
@mgk920
3 жыл бұрын
I would expect the diamonds to go bye-bye, they're expensive as all get-go to maintain.
@MrDgon23
3 жыл бұрын
There’s talk of adding a storage track there at Clark Junction. It would make sense to keep the old NB brown line track as a backup to the brown line branch, but CTA doesn’t make sense so we shall see…
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting lol
@oldman1734
3 жыл бұрын
Why not underground? Probably more expensive but much better for the general appearance and environment.
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
You’re right about the cost. They considered an underground alternative in the EIR, but due to the cost, and the space required to transition between elevated and subway, the flyover was chosen as it was clearly the best alternative.
@timothysworld1028
3 жыл бұрын
❤
@imwade3
3 жыл бұрын
Why doesn’t the train start on the left side to begin with??
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Because brown and purple line trains use the same tracks to access the loop and purple line trains run express service during rush hours.
@dangelohartley5977
3 жыл бұрын
Brown and Purple Lines mainly uses the outer tracks while Red Line uses the center tracks
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@dangelohartley5977 That is the way it is in Chicago. On the New York City subway system, local trains are usually on the side tracks, and the express trains on the middle tracks.
@dangelohartley5977
3 жыл бұрын
@@captainkeyboard1007 I am from Chicago by the way
@captainkeyboard1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@dangelohartley5977 I hope that you will be safe, healthy and well in Chicago.
@jonathanlanglois2742
3 жыл бұрын
3:25 I've got to say, they renovated that station, but they have those horrible turnstiles.
@cushmanproductions
3 жыл бұрын
That side is just an auxiliary entrance / exit. The main station is on the other side of the street; it has standard turnstiles, as well as accessible ones.
@jonathanlanglois2742
3 жыл бұрын
@@cushmanproductions That still does not make it alright as far as I'm concerned. We've got only one of those in Montreal and let me tell you that it is absolutely hated. We want it gone.
@gucciguilty5848
3 жыл бұрын
What is your favorite light rail system in the USA?
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Legacy: MBTA Green line Modern: LACMTA Blue Line No logic involved with those choices, it’s purely emotional lol.
@thedona.r.kbnoah7334
3 жыл бұрын
CTA tryna be like Metra 🤔
@TheFourFoot
3 жыл бұрын
Basically lol
@blakemcnamara9105
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sad though to see the archaic qualities of the el structure lost.
@smenor1234
3 жыл бұрын
The flyover is cool but at the same time I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal. These lines have been operating for over 120 years without any problems and there is probably half the traffic running on these lines than ran on them in the early 1900’s. Seems like a waste of money.
@alpapillon4642
3 жыл бұрын
Actually ridership has exploded on the Brown Line - all stations north of Belmont have had their platforms lengthened to accommodate 8 car trains instead of the historic 6 car sets. Red Line has experienced similar growth. Well, all that growth was prior to the pandemic .
@ralphwalton2657
3 жыл бұрын
According to Chicago-L.org, what is now the Brown line had approximately 10,000 riders when the line was opened. The Brown Line Wikipedia page states in 2019 it had more than 63,000 daily riders.
@jerrykwerve8660
3 жыл бұрын
They need to clean and upgrade the actual red line trains. They smell like homeless and the seats are dirty
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