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Posted by ChicagoPCCLCars on Sun Nov 1 20:39:22 2009 Most here will agree that there's no place like Chicago, and there's no transit system like the CTA's "L" either. Here's four more for your enjoyment....numbers 53 through 56. A southbound Green line train roars past east 37th ST on the original "Alley L", which was two track when it opened in 1892. Look close and note that the supports under the far right hand track are different. That track was added in 1907 as a "third track." The track was built directly over the adjoining alley and was sometimes on the east side; sometimes on the west side of the original two tracks, giving the Green line its back and forth swings experienced today.  From the rear of an inbound Orange line train we catch an outbound one. This flyover interlocking was built in the late 60s providing access for the Dan Ryan "L" to reach the elevated to the Loop and avoiding interference with the Howard Jackson Park/Englewood that used the middle tracks to reach the State ST subway. Flyover juctions are rare in Chicago, the only other one between Harrison and Racine interlockings on the Blue line is not used in regular service.  The first two test cars of the 5000 series from Bombardier rest next to the Bryn Marw Red line station. Don't know if they've made the 70 MPH mark in testing yet.  This northbound Green line train slowly treads its way across the bascule bridge carrying the "L" and the street, Lake Street below. Then both the "L" and the street cross the entrance to Union Station used by Metra and Amtrak. David Harrison |
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