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A silver Chicago 'L' train with red and blue stripes, numbered 2558, travels on an elevated track against a backdrop of city buildings on an overcast day.
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August 17, 1986 · Lake and Balbo, Chicago, IL

A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, number 2558, travels on an elevated structure near Lake and Balbo Street.

Date
August 17, 1986
Location
Lake and Balbo, Chicago, ILApproximate location, placed at the center of the town.
Vehicle
Rapid transit car
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Equipment
2600-series
Fleet numbers
Chicago Transit Authority 2558
Tags
1980s Summer Chicago

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