Metra's last 3 EMD model E-8 passenger locomotives performing a photo runby. Richfield Illinois USA. October 1989.

I took this photo on a very overcast Saturday, October 28th 1989 afternoon. We are in far northwest Richfield Illinois near the small city of Harvard in Mc Henry County. This was the last run farewell fantrip for Metra's last three 1950's era EMD model E-8 passenger diesel locomotives. These former Chicago & NorthWestern Railroad locomotives, originally hauled pre Amtrak passenger trains, and worked their final decades in Chicago commuter train service. Railfans are gathered lineside with their cameras and video equipment, to capture this historic event. Three photo runbys were performed at this photo location in Richfield Illinois.