Trains in the Woods: Amtrak, Metra & BNSF Action at Hitchcock Woods Preserve!

Experience the thrill of real train action at Hitchcock Woods Forest Preserve, located right next to the busy BNSF Railway line in the western suburbs of Chicago. This railfan video captures the Illinois Zephyr Amtrak train in motion, along with several Metra commuter trains serving the Chicago area and three powerful BNSF freight trains hauling goods across the region. Shot from a scenic forest setting, this video showcases the nonstop energy of one of the nation's most active rail corridors. Whether you're a longtime railfan or just enjoy the sights and sounds of trains in motion, this video delivers a front-row seat to modern railroading in Chicagoland.