Said Matthew Viglione (mviglione@...) at Wed, Mar 27, 2002 at 12:40:25PM -0600: ; Any new construction should also be grounded in reality... Not to be...
Bill
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Apr 2, 2002 2:44 am
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How does this sound; the MBTA is ordering new cars for their Blue Line and the cars they're replacing just happen to be 48'6" in length and 9'4" in width. The...
... On the north lakefront, there's a tradeoff between construction costs and location. It's the difference between a double-loaded corridor with patrons...
Dennis McClendon
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Apr 2, 2002 4:59 am
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Hi i just found this site while surfing yahoo.I too am a big cta fan and pace fan and mostly love cta and pace buses.I also have a small collection of the...
Daily Herald: Suburban Chicago's Information Source Railroad safety reason for new barriers in Mt. Prospect Daily Herald Reports Posted on April 01, 2002 Q. A...
Hi, I just listed a sign from the Chicago L elevated train on ebay item #1089920855. I am trying to find groups of people who might be interested in such a...
Chicago Tribune: Man chased by cops dies on `L' tracks http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/tribwest/chi-0204020001apr02.story From the Chicago Tribune Man...
Attached is a scan of a CSL map that I bought last week... mainly bought it cause, being a graphic designer, I loved the cover. But, it was made for a ...
Sean, a few thoughts on this matter: (1) The cars are not compatible with CTA equipment. One of the major advantages of current CTA rolling stock is that all...
This was not just "a" congress. Thousands came from around the world to attend the services which culminated with a Mass at St Mary's Seminary at Mundelein on...
Daily Herald: Suburban Chicago's Information Source Pace to triple routes, buses under new 20-year proposal By Teresa Mask Daily Herald Staff Writer Posted on...
Daily Herald: Suburban Chicago's Information Source Prairie Crossing on track to become transport hub By Bob Susnjara Daily Herald Staff Writer Posted on April...
Chicago Tribune: Pace proposes an overhaul http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0204030261apr03.story?coll=chi% 2Dnewslocal%2Dhed From the Chicago...
I don't recall the CSL ever prining maps. The main map was always the Chicago Rapid Transit System map which showed all of the streetcar and bus lines in the...
CTA cars are pretty peppy powered. 4 - 100 hp motors per car. Governor speed 55 mph. Balancing speed would be about 70. Maybe more if shunted. Acceleration...
RELAYED FROM OTHER LISTS. Day by day, in many a way, I find out more and more about what the Yahooligans are up to! From another list: On the web site you will...
... With the major exception of the rolling stock in New York City, most modern rapid transit equipment today is all-electric. (Please, don't everyone jump in...
I have a CSL map issued during the Century of Progress. The cover features a Twin model 40 and a Sedan (Peter Witt) with a Fair structure in between them. It...
Mike, I think quite the opposite is true. Most modern systems have air on the cars, primarly for the air suspension. I believe that the CTA is one of the few...
Mike, Coundn't find the Blue Line car report just now but did find the Orange Line car comissioning report (they are very siomilar vehicles). The test...
Chicago Tribune: CTA OKs express buses on Irving Park, Garfield http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0204040231apr04.story From the Chicago...
Chicago Tribune: Pace out to convert car lovers http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0204040248apr04.story From the Chicago Tribune Pace out to convert...
I hate to beat this topic to death but the earlier discussion prompted me to dig into things a bit more and I was really surprised at what I found. Of the...
TRAINS news wire — Thursday April 4, 2002 TRAINS news wire — Thursday April 4, 2002 Updated every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday by Bill Stephens Illinois...
Save and Expand Train Travel---April 5, 2002---Urgent There is talk in Congress that our national rail passenger servic emay be shut down. In other parts of...
Hi was wondering what is the current status of the 1600 series and 9000 series flyer 20 year old buses arent these supose to be scrapped.I have heard the the...
In a message dated 4/5/02 3:58:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... The CSL, CRT and CMC (also CTA as well as other cities & systems) printed many maps, guides &...
Daily Herald: Suburban Chicago's Information Source No Headline Daily Herald Reports Posted on April 07, 2002 Light commuter rail is feasible with this plan We...
Chicago Tribune: CTA lines reopen after shutdown http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-020409cta.story?coll=chi%2Dnews%2Dhed From the Chicago Tribune CTA...
