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Title: |
Operating Wood "L" Cars |
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Photo Date: |
7/7/2012 Upload Date: 7/12/2012 11:43:47 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) |
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220 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268 |
Description: |
Quality restoration work by Tim Peters of the Illinois Railway Museum. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2012 Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:29:33 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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225 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Motorman's Compartment |
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Photo Date: |
9/16/2012 Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:31:00 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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223 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Wooden "L" Cars |
Description: |
The first time in many years the IRM has had a pair in operation for the public. Kudos to Tim Peters. |
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9/16/2012 Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:44:46 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) |
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260 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Rapid Transit |
Description: |
"L" cars arrive after another successful mainline trip. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2012 Upload Date: 9/17/2012 8:45:51 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) |
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234 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Interior of #1268 |
Description: |
Chicago Rapid Transit trailer restored in its as built configuration. |
Photo Date: |
7/6/2013 Upload Date: 7/7/2013 5:16:29 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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132 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1268 |
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Photo Date: |
10/13/2013 Upload Date: 10/17/2013 4:57:05 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) |
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290 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit Wood Cars |
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Photo Date: |
9/18/2016 Upload Date: 9/29/2016 3:55:05 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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278 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Wood 'L' Cars in Service. |
Description: |
Preparing to make a mainline trip. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2017 Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:06:15 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
Station,Transit |
Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) |
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287 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Wood 'L' Train |
Description: |
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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.) |
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302 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Wood & Steel |
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Photo Date: |
9/16/2017 Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:37:27 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
SLSF 1630(2-10-0) CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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96 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
M.C.B Cast Side Frame Trailer Truck |
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Photo Date: |
10/8/2017 Upload Date: 10/9/2017 12:11:52 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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159 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
10/8/2017 Upload Date: 10/9/2017 12:12:52 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) |
Views: |
191 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
7/1/2018 Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:48:55 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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163 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/15/2018 Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:40:44 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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181 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1268 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/27/2019 3:29:39 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit Wood Train |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/28/2022 Upload Date: 6/4/2022 5:26:19 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1797(Electric M.U.) CRT 1268(Electric M.U.) |
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52 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra Highliner #1630 |
Description: |
Built 1971 by St Louis Car Company (Job 1F); Illinois Central Gulf car 1501–1630. |
Photo Date: |
7/11/2015 Upload Date: 7/19/2015 3:04:11 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1630(Electric M.U.) |
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861 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra Highliners |
Description: |
Having just completed their first IRM service runs the day before, these cars spent Sunday resting on the Schmidt cutoff. |
Photo Date: |
9/18/2016 Upload Date: 9/29/2016 3:36:36 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1630(Electric M.U.) METX 1637(Electric M.U.) |
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659 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Other 1630 |
Description: |
Having just completed their first IRM service runs the day before, these cars spent Sunday resting on the Schmidt cutoff. |
Photo Date: |
9/18/2016 Upload Date: 9/29/2016 3:37:28 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1630(Electric M.U.) METX 1637(Electric M.U.) |
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367 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IRM's other 1630 |
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Photo Date: |
6/3/2021 Upload Date: 6/6/2021 4:35:14 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1630(Electric M.U.) |
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59 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IRM's other 1630 |
Description: |
Highliners at Union. |
Photo Date: |
6/3/2021 Upload Date: 6/6/2021 4:36:35 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1630(Electric M.U.) |
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63 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IRM's other 1630 |
Description: |
Highliners at Union. |
Photo Date: |
6/3/2021 Upload Date: 6/6/2021 4:37:46 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1630(Electric M.U.) |
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56 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra Highliner #1637 |
Description: |
Built 1978-79 by Bombardier; Illinois Central Gulf cars 1631–1666. |
Photo Date: |
7/11/2015 Upload Date: 7/19/2015 3:01:33 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1637(Electric M.U.) |
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278 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra Highliner #1637 |
Description: |
Built 1978-79 by Bombardier; Illinois Central Gulf cars 1631–1666. |
Photo Date: |
7/11/2015 Upload Date: 7/19/2015 3:02:10 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1637(Electric M.U.) |
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267 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra Highliner #1637 |
Description: |
Built 1978-79 by Bombardier; Illinois Central Gulf cars 1631–1666. |
Photo Date: |
7/11/2015 Upload Date: 7/19/2015 3:02:51 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1637(Electric M.U.) |
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264 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra Highliner #1645 |
Description: |
Built 1978-79 by Bombardier; Illinois Central Gulf cars 1631–1666. |
Photo Date: |
7/11/2015 Upload Date: 7/19/2015 3:03:30 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1645(Electric M.U.) |
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569 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra #1645 |
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Photo Date: |
9/18/2016 Upload Date: 9/29/2016 3:51:52 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1645(Electric M.U.) |
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262 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra #1645 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/18/2016 Upload Date: 9/29/2016 3:52:37 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1645(Electric M.U.) |
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582 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Metra #1645 |
Description: |
Out in Yard 15. |
Photo Date: |
10/30/2016 Upload Date: 10/30/2016 9:56:07 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
METX 1645(Electric M.U.) |
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364 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit Co. #1754 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
7/17/2004 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 3:55:41 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1754(Electric M.U.) |
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320 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/20/2017 Upload Date: 5/23/2017 6:46:41 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1754(Electric M.U.) |
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279 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
211 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
201 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
187 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
201 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1754(Electric M.U.) |
Views: |
283 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754 at 50th Ave |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/27/2019 3:21:17 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1754(Electric M.U.) |
Views: |
140 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Rapid Transit #1754 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/14/2019 Upload Date: 9/27/2019 3:22:12 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Tim Fennell |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CRT 1754(Electric M.U.) |
Views: |
242 Comments: 0 |
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