So…why is the Metra train passing Rochelle?

December 23rd, 2015

So…why is the Metra train passing Rochelle? Well, while doing research for new industries in Rochelle (S. Caron Road to be exact), I found this company…Nippon Sharyo…who have a manufacturing plant in Rochelle for…Metra (Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation), VRE (Virginia Railway Express) and NICTD (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District) bi-Level Passenger Cars and EMU’s…! So, the perfect excuse for a lovely Kato Metra set (well, might get another 3-car set for the factory as well)…watch this space for more info!

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