A discussion list for individuals interested in the history of the defunct Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad, Aurora Elgin & Fox River Electric and similar traction related operations in the Fox Valley area.
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Home Page Photo - Chicago Aurora & Elgin line car #11, makes it way north at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 11/28/09, the first time in roughly 25 years the car has felt both live electricity and sunlight ! And yes, she is operating on her own.
Just returned home from an exciting day at FRTM. News on both the AE&FRE and (finally) CA&E fronts. FRTM did some major re-arranging of their fleet this
Hi this is on U-tube. It's a song about the CA&E along with some nice Garfield park photos. Below is the link, Tom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsQxIwpC40k
The LSE collection is thinning rapidly as the cars make their way to new homes. Really just a monumental undertaking by all involved when you sit back and
Would anyone happen to have Malcolm McCarter's photo catalog handy? I know I've got one, but can't find it anywhere. All I need is the CA&E section. Let me
Finally able to get out to FRTM this morning (Sun, 11/8) and see the Fox River car back on home rails. Pretty frustrating to have to wait so long since FRTM is