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A green and cream trolleybus with the number S287 and destination sign reading 'NORTH LIMITED NORTH-GRAND' is parked on a paved street next to trees, with overhead wires above.
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September 1970 · North 72 Clark

A Chicago Surface Lines trolleybus, S287, on the North Grand route, parked on a sunny day with overhead wires visible.

Date
September 1970
Location
North 72 Clark
Vehicle
Trolleybus
Operator
Chicago Surface Lines
Equipment
GM
Fleet numbers
Chicago Surface Lines S287
Tags
1970s Autumn

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