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The Wood 'L' Train
Title:  The Wood 'L' Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:19:36 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  616   Comments: 0
86-Years of Elevated History
Title:  86-Years of Elevated History
Description:  Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 ran rapid transit service from 1907 to 1955. Chicago Transit Authority 2153 ran in “L” service from 1964 to 1993. Both were operating during the 2017 Showcase Weekend.
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:26:22 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CTA 2153(ACMU)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
Wood & Steel
Title:  Wood & Steel
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:37:27 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SLSF 1630(2-10-0) CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
CRT 1268
Title:  CRT 1268
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 12:53:23 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jamie Joyce
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  386   Comments: 0
M.C.B Cast Side Frame Trailer Truck
Title:  M.C.B Cast Side Frame Trailer Truck
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2017  Upload Date: 10/9/2017 12:11:52 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1268
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2017  Upload Date: 10/9/2017 12:12:52 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
Wood Chicago L Train
Title:  Wood Chicago L Train
Description:  Trailer 1268 and motor 1797 in mainline service during Traction Weekend.
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:22:52 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  512   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1268
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:48:55 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1268
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:40:44 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  438   Comments: 0
CRT 1268
Title:  CRT 1268
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/3/2021  Upload Date: 10/18/2021 1:04:24 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Transit,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Wood Train
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Wood Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 6/4/2022 5:26:19 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
CRT Trailer Coach 1268
Title:  CRT Trailer Coach 1268
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2022  Upload Date: 6/24/2022 11:26:17 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Wil Hata
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
Wood "L" cars
Title:  Wood "L" cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2022  Upload Date: 8/22/2022 1:52:53 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) CRT 1268(Electric M.U.)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1754
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/17/2004  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 3:55:41 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  573   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/23/2017 6:46:41 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  498   Comments: 0
Barn 4
Title:  Barn 4
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2017  Upload Date: 9/4/2017 3:50:41 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  USAX 8537(45Tonner) IRYM 19(Trolley) CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  499   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Description:  The #1754 is on display as an example of the pre-restoration condition L car. Northwestern #24 (further up the track) is in post-restoration condition. A stark example of what can be accomplished with a little volunteer elbow grease.
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:00:10 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Description:  A restoration in progress.
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:17:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
A Work in Progress
Title:  A Work in Progress
Description:  Departing 50th Ave
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:29:39 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  467   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Description:  Heading back to the restoration shop.
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:30:22 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Description:  Restoration progress
Photo Date:  9/2/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 11:22:55 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  541   Comments: 0
Barn 4
Title:  Barn 4
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 3:00:03 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNSM 801(Trolley) CRT 1754(Electric M.U.) IRYM 19(Trolley)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
CRT Coach 1754
Title:  CRT Coach 1754
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2022  Upload Date: 6/24/2022 9:59:45 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Wil Hata
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2022  Upload Date: 9/26/2022 11:55:55 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2022  Upload Date: 9/27/2022 12:13:26 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
CRT 1754
Title:  CRT 1754
Description:  Chicago Rapid Transit MU car and trailer.
Photo Date:  10/1/2022  Upload Date: 10/4/2022 3:58:27 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1754
Description:  In the shop.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 6:24:47 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Rapid Transit Shops
Title:  Rapid Transit Shops
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2023  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 1:57:23 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1808(Electric M.U.) CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1754
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1754
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2024  Upload Date: 9/25/2024 2:29:49 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1754(Electric M.U.)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Description:  Old photo scan: Before the unit was restored to operation, #1797 sits on static display in Barn #8.
Photo Date:  7/15/2001  Upload Date: 10/23/2012 6:35:21 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/17/2010  Upload Date: 7/25/2010 4:51:07 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  498   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/17/2010  Upload Date: 7/25/2010 4:52:19 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Description:  Restoration work in Barn 4.
Photo Date:  9/19/2010  Upload Date: 11/18/2010 9:46:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Description:  This car is being restored to operated with CRT #1268.
Photo Date:  5/19/2012  Upload Date: 6/14/2012 1:15:05 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:20:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  435   Comments: 0
Rapid Transit #1797
Title:  Rapid Transit #1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:30:18 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Description:  Parade Entry #12 - Wooden rapid tranist coach built by American Car & Foundry in 1907.
Photo Date:  7/6/2013  Upload Date: 7/7/2013 4:07:33 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  387   Comments: 0
The "L" News
Title:  The "L" News
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2013  Upload Date: 7/7/2013 5:15:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
Interior of #1797
Title:  Interior of #1797
Description:  Chicago Rapid Transit motor coach rebuilt from trailer and modernized.
Photo Date:  7/6/2013  Upload Date: 7/7/2013 5:17:08 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2013  Upload Date: 9/30/2013 9:20:19 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
CRT 1797, UP 1848, CNW 6847 & CTA 4391
Title:  CRT 1797, UP 1848, CNW 6847 & CTA 4391
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2014  Upload Date: 3/13/2015 9:38:57 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) CNW 6847(SD40-2) UP 1848(B40-8) CTA 4391(PCC)
Views:  881   Comments: 0
CRT 1797
Title:  CRT 1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/2015  Upload Date: 7/6/2015 6:35:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jamie Joyce
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
CRT 1797
Title:  CRT 1797
Description:  Wooden MU cars built by ACF in 1908 during Showcase Weekend at IRM.
Photo Date:  9/17/2016  Upload Date: 9/18/2016 6:18:44 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
Heading to the 50th Ave Station
Title:  Heading to the 50th Ave Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:20:13 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  503   Comments: 0
'L' cars at 50th Ave Platform
Title:  'L' cars at 50th Ave Platform
Description:  Passenger service was offered from the hi-level platform all day.
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:25:47 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives:  CTA 2153(ACMU) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  629   Comments: 0
CRT 1797
Title:  CRT 1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2017  Upload Date: 9/17/2017 12:53:20 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jamie Joyce
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Title:  Chicago Rapid Transit #1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2017  Upload Date: 10/9/2017 12:03:27 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
Hedley Motor Truck
Title:  Hedley Motor Truck
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2017  Upload Date: 10/9/2017 12:03:59 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
CRT 1797
Title:  CRT 1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/3/2021  Upload Date: 10/18/2021 2:02:19 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Transit,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
CRT Coach 1797
Title:  CRT Coach 1797
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2022  Upload Date: 6/24/2022 11:25:32 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Wil Hata
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRT 1797(Electric M.U.)
Views:  243   Comments: 0


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