Another in John's series of views showing the CTA Lake St. line during construction of the elevated adjacent to the CNW. An 'A' train moves through a flagman protected crossing east of Harlem Ave... (more)
While construction had begun to elevate the Lake St. EL to the same level as the CNW, seen on the left, the line was still at grade level in this view of a CTA 'B' train at Forest St, just east of... (more)
This photo was taken prior to the elevation of the Lake St. El through Oak Park, alongside the CNW right of way, seen above. Construction of the elevated was underway at the time.
CTA fan trip utilizing 4000-series cars painted in Chicago Rapid Transit Co. colors heads southbound passing a northbound Ravenswood train using refurbished 6000-series EMU's. The 6000's utilized ... (more)