I especially miss the 4000's, with their distinctive hum, and the smell of hot grease. It all came back when the CTA had their 75th Anniversary celebration and brought the 4000's out for a run around the Loop elevated.
Looks like you skipped a couple of stations: (Fullerton, Diversey), I guess for the sake of time. Otherwise, cool video! Loved seeing the patches of snow on the tracks.
Have always loved the many sounds of the L
I especially miss the 4000's, with their distinctive hum, and the smell of hot grease. It all came back when the CTA had their 75th Anniversary celebration and brought the 4000's out for a run around the Loop elevated.
It looks like the Red Line is running a lot faster than one year ago. Nice video! Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Even with Red and Purple Line Express trains sharing the same tracks, the CTA's done a great job of keeping things going!
I have enjoyed your photographs, and commentary, on flickr, for years.
Thanks! It's a labor of love.
Wellington station will be renovated again soon.
With Illinois Masonic Hospital right beside it, the Wellington station should have an above-ground passageway to the hospital.
Looks like you skipped a couple of stations: (Fullerton, Diversey), I guess for the sake of time. Otherwise, cool video! Loved seeing the patches of snow on the tracks.