Comments on: Mystery Rail Yard #3 – Guess The Location

By: Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:21:45 +0000

Gerry, I gave the answer above, and several other readers were on the money!

By: Gerry

Gerry — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:19:58 +0000

So, are you going to post the correct answer???

By: Bill Poehlman

Bill Poehlman — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:05:57 +0000

This is just a guess. The third rail and the color remind me of the streetcars in Washington DC, post WW .II.

By: Stephan

Stephan — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:06:57 +0000

In reply to Robert.

Just what I needed. To be reminded as to how ancient I have become.

I grew up in Chicago (1955-1975). Rode just about all CTA rail lines.

For those interested, the Illinois Railway museum https://www.irm.org/ has several pieces of CTA rolling stock. Great source for modelers and rail fans.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:56:16 +0000

Where was this photo taken?

The Logan Square railway station served the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as the terminal of the Milwaukee Ave. “L” up until 1 February in 1970. That was when the Kennedy Extension to Jefferson Park, and since then to O’Hare, opened. However, in May 1966 a new “all-electric” interlocking came into service at the Logan Square tower.

By: Jim R.

Jim R. — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:01:51 +0000

Definitely a Chicago CTA terminal yard with possibly Congress St. and Lake St. ‘L’s (judging by the red and green route signs in the front cars).

By: steven attias

steven attias — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:58:04 +0000

Does look like a CTA train on the right

By: Sheldon Clark

Sheldon Clark — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:29:21 +0000

I’m interested to see that at least some of the cars have tumblehome rather than straight, vertical sides; nor what I associate with US rail vehicles – more a UK/Ireland thing.

By: Joe Beringer

Joe Beringer — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:26:24 +0000

The cars on the left remind me of the CTA cars I rode to high school in the early 60’s. (CTA-Chicago Transit Authority.) I wonder if the sign on the building in the background refers to Hollander Moving and Storage?

By: John

John — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:08:06 +0000

CTA in Chicago

By: Brian Dubin

Brian Dubin — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:13:10 +0000

CTA, Chicago Transit Authority, either Howard Street terminal or 63rd street

By: Fred T.

Fred T. — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:56:35 +0000

Toronto