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A vintage black and white photo of a 4000-series 'L' car, numbered 2900, at a station with its destination sign 'LOOP' visible. — Download original ↓

1946 · Canal St. Union Sta., Chicago, IL

A Chicago Rapid Transit Company 4000-series rapid transit car, number 2900, is pictured at a station platform with its destination sign reading 'LOOP.'

Date: 1946
Location: Canal St. Union Sta., Chicago, ILApproximate location, placed at the center of the town.
Vehicle: Rapid transit car
Operator: Chicago Rapid Transit Company
Equipment: Pullman 4000-series
Fleet numbers: Chicago Rapid Transit Company 2900

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