Sure, before they changed the name to Illinois Railway Museum, it was called Illinois Electric Railway Museum. They have at least 2 maybe 3 barns of just electric equipment. On days when they are running equipment, they are always running electric equipment.
I had no idea the IRM had NYC subway cars, and redbirds at that! It's nice to see subway and El cars getting a new lease on life, and some time in the spotlight. If you squint hard enough, the trolley poles disappear from sight. Great video!
Thank you so much for this great video I was a Brakeman for the Illinois Terminal in 1977 it was a wonderful experience based out of Decatur Iran 202 / 3 and illiopolis turn and very switching jobs it was a great experience in my life thank you again
Was a member for years at Buckingham valley trolley association. Worked on trolleys and loved it. Now that I'm old,I enjoy the memories of those days. Thanks for the video. It's great. Enjoyed every minute.
Lots of memorable shots. I lived near the CA&E route thru Oak Park as a kid in the 40s and 50s. It’d add a lot to the video if you could put a crawler at the bottom identifying the equipment, years in use, etc. as they roll by.
Many of these videos are uploaded directly from my IPhone, and the auto correct feature isn't perfect. What I wrote was 'elapsed', but for some reason it was changed. Thanks for pointing that out.
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Since they're from before my time, I don't know much about trolleys. It seems amazing that these were all able to run on the same gauge track and the same voltage. If voltage was standardized, what was it?
Museums have to re-gauge any cars that don't fit, along with modifying power systems if needed. Some cars that used 3rd-rail pickups will have poles added - or occasionally restored, depending on prior mods. Carbodies themselves may be altered as well; e.g. some ex-P&W cars have been retrofitted with low-level doors because they were originally high-level only.
+Poisson Volant most of these had poles originally, with the exception of the CTA units, which ran with 3rd rail only, because they were elevated, and the Chicago Aurora and Elgin, which had poles and 3rd rail, which was rare for an interurban railway
+Jacob Fischer To explain, I was speaking generally about museum practices. There were a number of lines that used dual power pickups, and a lot of equipment like the CTA's has been retrofitted for museum operation. A few I'm familiar with: The Electroliners, of course, originally had shoes as well as poles because they accessed the Chicago "L". When the Red Arrow acquired them for the P&W the poles were removed because that line is 3rd-rail only, and after the Liners were retired their poles were once again restored. Lehigh Valley Transit also used both, as the cars operated over the P&W's tracks south of Norristown, PA. The P&W's cars had shoes only, but the survivors have been retrofitted with poles for museum use. In the Philadelphia suburbs PSTC's earliest cars had poles but included an option for shoes in anticipation of joint running on the Market Street Elevated. That service never materialized so later cars were pole-only. Pittsburgh's PAT didn't use 3rd rails, but some PCCs were equipped with pans instead of poles. SEPTA's N-5 cars are 3rd rail but have an option to add pans, although at this writing it looks like any expansion will also be 3rd rail. I'm sure there's a ton more !
+Poisson Volant ok, I was just saying I remember reading somewhere that the Chicago Aurora and Elgin was unusual because it ran with 3rd rail at ground level, which was dangerous, and it also had poles for sections of track without 3rd rail
+Jacob Fischer The ex-P&W (now SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line) is one of the last surviving quasi-interurban lines. It's about 13 miles, all ground level and third rail. Many other modern metro-type operations have also gone with third rails as well but AFAIK the P&W is the only trolley-type line still using that form of power collection. The P&W third rail is overrunning and in the old days had wood cover boards. There were some horrible accidents when people tried to cross the tracks (DUMB!) and stepped on the board (DUMBER!) at a weak spot. About 15 years ago the old boards were replaced with high-strength plastic and fiberglass covers which so far has eliminated any further accidents.
Seems odd nobody is riding them. That's encouraged in museums over here. Perhaps they're afraid that all those corpulent fans might cause too much strain on the old motors?
LOL....It does seem to be a good day for the rotund, doesn't it? I know this post is 2 years old but let me just explain that they bring out every piece that's operable for the parade. AFTER the pageant they'll put everything back except the equipment that was designated for the day. On holidays such as this one they'll probably have several streetcars running on the loop and maybe two or three multiple unit electrics on the main line PLUS a steam train and a diesel train. Hope this makes it more clear for MarmiteCrumpets.
I love your videos. However, you might take the time to learn how to use apostrophes and learn the meaning of the word eclipse. Not trying to be nasty, just spend a little time on your grammar to make your presentations look a little more professional.
I had no idea that the IRM had such a vast collection of electrics! Thank You!
Sure, before they changed the name to Illinois Railway Museum, it was called Illinois Electric Railway Museum. They have at least 2 maybe 3 barns of just electric equipment. On days when they are running equipment, they are always running electric equipment.
I had no idea the IRM had NYC subway cars, and redbirds at that! It's nice to see subway and El cars getting a new lease on life, and some time in the spotlight. If you squint hard enough, the trolley poles disappear from sight. Great video!
Thank you so much for this great video I was a Brakeman for the Illinois Terminal in 1977 it was a wonderful experience based out of Decatur Iran 202 / 3 and illiopolis turn and very switching jobs it was a great experience in my life thank you again
This is so cool! I think I found an appreciation for old light rail equipment.
Was a member for years at Buckingham valley trolley association. Worked on trolleys and loved it. Now that I'm old,I enjoy the memories of those days. Thanks for the video. It's great. Enjoyed every minute.
Lots of memorable shots. I lived near the CA&E route thru Oak Park as a kid in the 40s and 50s. It’d add a lot to the video if you could put a crawler at the bottom identifying the equipment, years in use, etc. as they roll by.
As a train fan, I totally enjoyed this. It'll hold me until next summer. Who in the world are the nine grouches who gave it a thumbs down!?
rails to trails and quiet zone suporrters
Also people who think it isn’t European enough (though to be clear I like European trains too).
Old traction & trolleys still running it's a dream !
Great video of a great collection. Must visit here some day. Thanks
Trolleys are always super cute.
Owen Meschter same
I think trolleys are cute too
Love those ariel electric units !!
The old boxcabs are definitely my favorite
Going there in a few weeks and SUPER PSYCHED for it!
Gotta love the IT interurbans!
Many of these videos are uploaded directly from my IPhone, and the auto correct feature isn't perfect. What I wrote was 'elapsed', but for some reason it was changed. Thanks for pointing that out.
if I was there I'd be holding up my W sign hehe
great video many thanks
really beautiful trams!!!
It would be really nice to have some comment either spoken or written on what we are seeing. what kind of car, who built, and lines it served.
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New York City subway Red Birds at an Illinois museum.... ?!?!?! Interesting.
What day was that held last year? I wish I was there to at least see the CTA 2000s in action. Good to see them operable for the first time.
Timothy J. Harrington , yes I Love the 2000, I remember when the 2000 were the Lake Dan Ryan Trains.
Cool man real cool
real nice
IRM is bare fare the best museum hands down
Great footage! Check out the Halton radial streetcar museum in Ontario Canada
Locomotives range from a few thousand to over $100,000
Where's the Electroliner?
Since they're from before my time, I don't know much about trolleys. It seems amazing that these were all able to run on the same gauge track and the same voltage. If voltage was standardized, what was it?
Museums have to re-gauge any cars that don't fit, along with modifying power systems if needed. Some cars that used 3rd-rail pickups will have poles added - or occasionally restored, depending on prior mods. Carbodies themselves may be altered as well; e.g. some ex-P&W cars have been retrofitted with low-level doors because they were originally high-level only.
+Poisson Volant most of these had poles originally, with the exception of the CTA units, which ran with 3rd rail only, because they were elevated, and the Chicago Aurora and Elgin, which had poles and 3rd rail, which was rare for an interurban railway
+Jacob Fischer To explain, I was speaking generally about museum practices. There were a number of lines that used dual power pickups, and a lot of equipment like the CTA's has been retrofitted for museum operation. A few I'm familiar with:
The Electroliners, of course, originally had shoes as well as poles because they accessed the Chicago "L". When the Red Arrow acquired them for the P&W the poles were removed because that line is 3rd-rail only, and after the Liners were retired their poles were once again restored.
Lehigh Valley Transit also used both, as the cars operated over the P&W's tracks south of Norristown, PA. The P&W's cars had shoes only, but the survivors have been retrofitted with poles for museum use.
In the Philadelphia suburbs PSTC's earliest cars had poles but included an option for shoes in anticipation of joint running on the Market Street Elevated. That service never materialized so later cars were pole-only.
Pittsburgh's PAT didn't use 3rd rails, but some PCCs were equipped with pans instead of poles.
SEPTA's N-5 cars are 3rd rail but have an option to add pans, although at this writing it looks like any expansion will also be 3rd rail.
I'm sure there's a ton more !
+Poisson Volant ok, I was just saying I remember reading somewhere that the Chicago Aurora and Elgin was unusual because it ran with 3rd rail at ground level, which was dangerous, and it also had poles for sections of track without 3rd rail
+Jacob Fischer The ex-P&W (now SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line) is one of the last surviving quasi-interurban lines. It's about 13 miles, all ground level and third rail. Many other modern metro-type operations have also gone with third rails as well but AFAIK the P&W is the only trolley-type line still using that form of power collection.
The P&W third rail is overrunning and in the old days had wood cover boards. There were some horrible accidents when people tried to cross the tracks (DUMB!) and stepped on the board (DUMBER!) at a weak spot. About 15 years ago the old boards were replaced with high-strength plastic and fiberglass covers which so far has eliminated any further accidents.
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Its weird seeing both Trams and Trains on the same track.
Welcome to the bygone world of the Interurban railroad!
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How did you upload it in HD?
Is it just me or does car 19 look like the mr rogers trolley?
Fred Rogers was a lifelong trolley fan, and based his show's toys on real equipment.
I see the Redbirds couldn't run under their own power.
Seems odd nobody is riding them. That's encouraged in museums over here. Perhaps they're afraid that all those corpulent fans might cause too much strain on the old motors?
Probably the high volume of trains running meant less people per train
no a parade is for view that's why I've rode those before at the irm in Union il
LOL....It does seem to be a good day for the rotund, doesn't it? I know this post is 2 years old but let me just explain that they bring out every piece that's operable for the parade. AFTER the pageant they'll put everything back except the equipment that was designated for the day. On holidays such as this one they'll probably have several streetcars running on the loop and maybe two or three multiple unit electrics on the main line PLUS a steam train and a diesel train. Hope this makes it more clear for MarmiteCrumpets.
WICH COUNTRY ???? & WICH GAUGE ????
jamaaluddinas1 jamaaluddinas1 um, first, its standard gauge, and second, its in the US, specifically the Illinois Railroad Museum in Union, Illinois.
I love your videos. However, you might take the time to learn how to use apostrophes and learn the meaning of the word eclipse. Not trying to be nasty, just spend a little time on your grammar to make your presentations look a little more professional.
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