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Rapid Transit Car

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An elevated view of a silver CTA train running in the highway median next to cars from the 1980s, with a clear blue sky above. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit train, number 2228, travels along the median of the Kennedy Expressway, bound for O'Hare, amidst 1980s traffic. August 20, 1984 · O'Hare and Natoma, Chicago, IL A silver CTA subway car with red and blue stripes, number 2669, stopped at a station platform in a tunnel, with the route number 1136 displayed on its front sign. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit car, numbered 2669, is shown at a subway station platform with passengers aboard and on the platform. September 17, 1984 · Ohare B Dearborn, Chicago, IL A tan and gray Chicago Transit Authority train with the number 3203 and destination 'O'Hare' is on an elevated snowy track, with a highway and a Pan Am billboard nearby. Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit car 3203, bound for O'Hare, on an elevated track in winter, with a Pan Am billboard in the background. February 9, 1985 A four-car train of stainless steel rapid transit cars with a tan front, numbered 2203, runs on elevated tracks next to a snowy highway under an overcast sky. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit train, number 2203, travels on an elevated structure alongside a snow-covered highway. February 9, 1985 Two white Chicago 'L' cars travel on snow-dusted tracks next to a highway with cars driving on it; the lead car's number 2226 and route 22 are visible. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit car, number 2226, operates on tracks in an expressway median during winter. February 9, 1985 An elevated view of a two-car train of silver Chicago 'L' cars, number 2226 leading, marked for O'Hare, traveling on snow-dusted tracks in the median of a multi-lane highway. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit car, number 2226, heads toward O'Hare Airport along the Kennedy Expressway median on a winter day. February 9, 1985 The empty interior of a CTA 'L' car, looking down the aisle toward the far end, with seats on both sides and vertical poles for standing passengers. Interior view of a Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, showing its characteristic wood-grain paneling and seating. March 10, 1985 A silver CTA rapid transit train with the number 2260 travels on tracks next to a multi-lane highway, with cars and a truck on an overpass above. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit car, number 2260, travels on a private right-of-way beside a highway, with an elevated overpass carrying traffic overhead. April 19, 1985 · Kennedy and Cicero, Chicago, IL A silver and blue Chicago 'L' train, car number 2202, runs on tracks in the median of a busy expressway, with cars and a Greyhound bus visible on the road. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit car, number 2202, travels through an expressway median with a destination sign for O'Hare Hamlin, surrounded by 1980s traffic. August 12, 1986 · O'Hare Hamlin 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. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, number 2558, travels on an elevated structure near Lake and Balbo Street. August 17, 1986 · Lake and Balbo, Chicago, IL A silver Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit car with red and blue stripes, numbered 3124, sits on a flat railcar for transport on a sunny day. A Chicago Transit Authority 3000-series rapid transit car, number 3124, is transported on a Trailer Train flatcar, MTTX 95344, under a clear summer sky. September 1, 1986 · Elston and North Av., Chicago, IL A stainless steel Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit car with fleet number 3123 is loaded on a flatcar, with other freight cars visible in the background in a sunny rail yard. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit car, number 3123, is shown being transported on a Trailer Train flatcar in a rail yard. September 1, 1986 · Elston North Ay. A silver CTA train with red and blue stripes, car number 2081, stopped at an elevated station platform with a sign that reads Addison; the background shows city buildings under an overcast sky. A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit car, number 2081, at the Addison station on an elevated structure. April 19, 1987 · Howard/Addison, Chicago, IL A red, white, and blue Chicago 'L' train marked '2585' travels on an elevated track between buildings, with a platform visible on the left. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit car, numbered 2585, heads toward the Lake-Dan Ryan line on an elevated structure in Chicago. May 17, 1987 · Lake and Dan Ryan, Chicago, IL A high-angle view of a Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit train, car number 2594, stopped at an elevated station with a rusty roof. The destination sign reads 'LAKE + DAN RYAN'. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit car, number 2594, is shown at an elevated station platform. May 17, 1987 · Lake and Dan Ryan, Chicago, IL An elevated train with the number 2468 on its front, stopped at a station with a rusty roof, in a city setting. A Chicago Transit Authority 2400-series rapid transit car, number 2468, at an elevated station platform in Chicago. May 17, 1987 · Wabash and Adams, Chicago, IL A silver train with red and blue stripes travels on an elevated track with the Chicago skyline behind it on a clear day. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit train approaches on an elevated structure with the Chicago skyline in the background. June 7, 1988 · Lake and Dan Ryan, Chicago, IL A white and black CTA 2200-series rapid transit car, numbered 2203, is parked indoors in a dimly lit shop with its destination sign reading 'O'Hare Doubles'. CTA 2203, a 2200-series rapid transit car, is shown in a maintenance shop at night. October 7, 1989 · Brooklyn, NY A silver CTA 2000-series subway train, number 2019, with red and blue window trim, is at an elevated station platform with snow on the ground and a large brick building beside the tracks. A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit car, number 2019, is shown at an elevated station in winter. December 27, 1989 · Fullerton Av., Chicago, IL A silver CTA rapid transit train with red and blue stripes, numbered 2038, travels on elevated tracks beside a station platform under a clear sky. A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit car, number 2038, approaches a station platform on an elevated structure. April 23, 1990 · Howard Wellington, Chicago, IL A black and red Southern Pacific locomotive numbered 8013 pulls a freight train on one set of tracks, while a white and red rapid transit car runs on electrified tracks nearby, under an overcast sky. A Southern Pacific GP9 locomotive pulls a freight train past an electrified rapid transit line in Los Angeles, with a Blue Line car visible on the adjacent track. December 18, 1991 · Nr Florence, L.A. A silver and blue CTA train with the number 2926 on its front is moving along elevated tracks next to a station platform under a clear sky in winter. A CTA 2600 series rapid transit train, number 2926, marked for the Englewood-Howard route, travels on an elevated structure in winter. February 29, 1992 · Englewood Howard A silver CTA 2000-series rapid transit train with the number 3203 is stopped at an elevated station platform, with the destination sign reading 'Ravenswood' and the route number 408 displayed. CTA 2000-series rapid transit car 3203 at an elevated station on the Ravenswood line, likely Montrose Avenue, in the winter. March 28, 1992 · Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL A silver Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit train with red and blue stripes is stopped at an elevated station, with the front showing the number 2702 and destination sign reading 'HARWOOD All stops'. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, number 2702, on an elevated line, showing its distinctive silver livery with red, white, and blue stripes. March 28, 1992 A silver rapid transit train with the number 3204 is stopped at an elevated station platform with a sign reading 'Rush hour stop'. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, number 3204, at the Ravenswood stop on an elevated line in winter. March 29, 1992 · Addison and Lincoln, Ravenswood, IL Interior view of a Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit car, number 3204, showing rows of seats, poles, and a door at the far end; through the windows, a station platform and a sign reading QUINC are visible. The interior of Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit car 3204, showing its olive green and beige livery and longitudinal seating, photographed from inside the car looking toward the front door. June 6, 1992 A silver, red, and blue rapid transit train with the number 2552 is stopped at an elevated station platform. The station has wooden decking and steel trusses, with tall buildings in the background. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, number 2552, at the Adams/Wabash station on a sunny day. June 6, 1992 · Adams Wabash Sta A dark brown and cream Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit train, number 1892, is stopped at a station on an elevated track in a city, with a conductor visible in the front window and tall buildings in the background. A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit car, number 1892, is shown on an elevated structure, likely at the Wabash-Madison station, with a 'Chartered' destination sign. June 6, 1992 · Wabash Madison Sta A silver Chicago Transit Authority train with red and blue stripes, number 2204, moves on elevated tracks beside a multi-lane highway with cars, under a clear sky. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit car, number 2204, travels on an elevated structure alongside a highway in Chicago. September 12, 1992 · Aisle Kennedy, Chicago, IL A white and blue CTA train is stopped at an outdoor elevated station with a sign that reads 'Rush hour stop'. A CTA 2000 Series rapid transit car, number 3297, on the Evanston Express, pulls into an elevated station platform marked for rush hour service. May 26, 1993 · North and Sedgwick, Evanston, IL A silver Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit car with red, white, and blue stripes, number 2425, is positioned on tracks in a yard, with another car, number 514, visible in the background. A Chicago Transit Authority 2400-series rapid transit car, number 2425, is shown in a yard with its destination sign reading 'Howard Dan Ryan'. July 3, 1993 · Howard, Chicago, IL A silver and red train with the number 2691 on the front is moving on elevated tracks toward a platform with a person standing on it. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car numbered 2691 approaches a station on an elevated structure. July 4, 1993 · Dan Ryan and Addison, Chicago, IL A silver CTA 2600 series train, number 2542, is stopped at an elevated station platform under a modern canopy, with 'Howard' and 'Dan Ryan' shown on the destination sign. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit car, number 2542, at Howard station, showing its destination as Howard and Dan Ryan. July 4, 1993 · Howard and Addison, Chicago, IL A silver CTA rapid transit train with red and blue stripes travels on an elevated structure above a street with storefronts, including one for Addison Liquors. A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit car, number 304, on the elevated tracks at the Howard Addison station on an overcast day. July 4, 1993 · Howard Addison, Chicago, IL A silver CTA 2000-series rapid transit car, numbered 4117, is shown from a three-quarter front view inside a spacious carbarn, with another car, 3206, visible behind it. CTA 2000-series rapid transit car 4117, with destination sign reading 'Englewood Loop', is parked in a carbarn next to car 3206. July 11, 1993 · Kostner, Chicago, IL A stainless steel Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit car, number 3205, is parked inside a maintenance shop with a sign above the windshield reading 'Englewood Loop'. A CTA 2000-series rapid transit car, number 3205, is shown in a shop with its destination sign reading 'Englewood Loop'. July 11, 1993 · Cermak and Kostner, Chicago, IL A silver CTA rapid transit car is parked inside a large shop with its front number 3205 and destination sign visible. A Chicago Transit Authority 3200-series rapid transit car, number 3205, on display in a shop with its destination sign reading 'Englewood Loop'. July 11, 1993 A silver rapid transit car with red and blue stripes is raised on yellow lifts inside a large industrial shop with high ceilings and windows. A Chicago Transit Authority 2400-series rapid transit car is elevated on a lift inside a maintenance shop. July 11, 1993 · Hawthorn A silver CTA 2000-series subway car with red, white, and blue stripes is lifted on yellow hydraulic jacks inside a workshop with high windows and exposed ceiling beams. A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit car elevated on maintenance jacks inside a shop. July 11, 1993 A silver CTA rapid transit train, number 594, with a 'Skokie' sign on the front, is stopped at a station platform. Three people wait on the platform under a shelter. The scene is overcast, with overhead electric wires visible. A CTA 2000-series rapid transit car, number 594, is pictured at a station platform with a 'Skokie' destination sign, likely at the Dempster station in Skokie, Illinois. November 2, 1993 · Dempster, Skokie, IL A gray Chicago 'L' train with the number 3255 on its front and a 'Midway' destination sign is moving on an elevated track under an overcast sky. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit car, number 3255, travels on an elevated track with a 'Midway' destination sign. November 5, 1993 · 49th and Kedzie, Chicago, IL A silver Chicago Transit Authority train, number 701, on an elevated track with snow on the ground, traveling toward the Midway destination, with buildings and a city skyline in the background. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, number 701, on the elevated Orange Line, with the Chicago skyline in the distance on a clear winter day. November 8, 1993 · Midway Archer (Leavitt) A silver Chicago 'L' train, number 704, travels on an elevated track with tall buildings and a blue sky in the background. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200-series rapid transit car, number 704, runs on an elevated track against the city skyline on a clear summer day. November 8, 1993 · Midway and 9th, Chicago, IL A silver Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit train, numbered 702, travels along a curved track in winter, with snow on the ground and an elevated highway and a water tower in the background. A Chicago Transit Authority 2000-series rapid transit train, car 702, on the Midway line in winter, running on a private right-of-way with an elevated highway in the background. November 8, 1993 · Archer and Halsted, Chicago, IL A silver Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit train is parked on an elevated track in winter, with snow on the ground and its destination sign lit for Midway. A CTA 2000-series rapid transit car, numbered 701, on an elevated line in winter, with its destination sign reading 'Midway'. December 29, 1993 · Midway Western, Chicago, IL A silver CTA train with the number 3202 and a Midway destination sign is on elevated tracks with snow on the ground and an overpass in the background. A Chicago Transit Authority 2200 series rapid transit car, number 3202, approaches on an elevated structure during a snowstorm, bound for Midway. December 29, 1993 · Archer and Ashland, Chicago, IL A two-car train of Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit cars, with car 3445 in the lead, is stopped at an elevated station platform in winter, with snow on the ground and tracks. A Chicago Transit Authority 2600-series rapid transit car, number 3445, is shown at the Skokie station in winter, with its destination sign reading 'Skokie'. January 3, 1994 · Dempster, Skokie, IL Side view of a stainless steel Chicago Transit Authority train at an elevated station platform in winter, with another train visible on an adjacent track and a sign above reading 'Rush hour stop'. Two Chicago Transit Authority 2600 series rapid transit cars, 3428 and 3390, at the elevated Merchandise Mart Station during a winter rush hour. January 28, 1994 · Merchandise Mart Station, Chicago, IL