Guest ctafan630 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 The one that comes to mind is at Clark & Lake. The stop used to be Lake Transfer. The announcement used to be: this is Lake Transfer. Change here for Ravenswood, Lake/Dan Ryan, Howard, Englewood,& Jackson Park Trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 ..... Graham (as the conductor) was walking around asking people for tickets, which was great. He should have known that was not authentic. All the conductor did was stick his head out the window while operating the door control, and mumble in the microphone something incomprehensible, such as "mumble mumble jacksmumble transfer mumble Howard. " And, of course, since the conductors' positions were removed about 2000, can't do either. Maybe the conductor collected quarters when the agents were not in the stations. The one that comes to mind is at Clark & Lake. The stop used to be Lake Transfer. The announcement used to be: this is Lake Transfer. Change here for Ravenswood, Lake/Dan Ryan, Howard, Englewood,& Jackson Park Trains. The last 3 wouldn't be there, as the transfer point would be (if it were a WNW train) at Washington and Dearborn. You are correct about Lake Transfer. Of course, in the rush hour, also Evanston Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmorris Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 The one that comes to mind is at Clark & Lake. The stop used to be Lake Transfer. The announcement used to be: this is Lake Transfer. Change here for Ravenswood, Lake/Dan Ryan, Howard, Englewood,& Jackson Park Trains. Ah, I see. The announcements were mostly the same as what's used today. Maybe to avoid confusing riders at the platforms. But there were a few announcements about a station not existing during the time the 2200s were built, and other small bits of history. It was also really great to see CTA staff handing out flyers to riders and explaining the last run. Many were very excited to stumble on the special trip and started taking photos with their phones. One other nice touch: they unlocked the back cab (but not driver compartment) so we could get a great view of the stations. It was a great vantage point to see the skyline as we approached Damen toward O'Hare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmorris Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 He should have known that was not authentic. All the conductor did was stick his head out the window while operating the door control, and mumble in the microphone something incomprehensible, such as "mumble mumble fullermumble transfer mumble Ravenswood. " And, of course, since the conductors' positions were removed about 2000, can't do either. It obviously wasn't meant to be authentic, he was just joking with riders who said they didn't have enough money. Just getting people to smile and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Maybe back to the topic and Graham, he has a disposition list of 2200s under the 2200 Roster. I suppose that BusHunter and he can sync up. Also, as far as 2013 dispositions, it indicates only Belson, including 2344, which rjl captured on the way in the direction toward Aurora. In the Chicago Heights Processing gallery, you can see pictures of 2200s in the jaws to the demolition crane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Selected photos from yesterday's event: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Maybe back to the topic and Graham, he has a disposition list of 2200s under the 2200 Roster. I suppose that BusHunter and he can sync up. Also, as far as 2013 dispositions, it indicates only Belson, including 2344, which rjl captured on the way in the direction toward Aurora. In the Chicago Heights Processing gallery, you can see pictures of 2200s in the jaws to the demolition crane. Yeah, he has the better contacts with the disposition of the cars from Skokie. (My weakness) But he has been using my information as far as what cars are going where in the system. (My strength.) So it's a healthy relationship. I know I'm running ahead on the rosters because I'm reflecting live changes and rosters don't come out every day. I'll update the first page. If someone wants to upload yesterday's flyer, I'm sure the people not attending yesterday's farewell will appreciate it, or I can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctafan630 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks busjack for the correction. I did forget the Howard Englewood Jackson Park trains connected at Washington and Jackson. He should have known that was not authentic. All the conductor did was stick his head out the window while operating the door control, and mumble in the microphone something incomprehensible, such as "mumble mumble jacksmumble transfer mumble Howard. " And, of course, since the conductors' positions were removed about 2000, can't do either. Maybe the conductor collected quarters when the agents were not in the stations. The last 3 wouldn't be there, as the transfer point would be (if it were a WNW train) at Washington and Dearborn. You are correct about Lake Transfer. Of course, in the rush hour, also Evanston Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Here's the flyer's they passed out if you missed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyyou82 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 They referred to the UIC Stop as "University of Illinois, Circle Campus" and Forest Park as Des Plaines. But yes, lots of regular passengers were very confused, so they would continually announce it was a regular, but special train, and would be making all normal Blue Line stops, and that everybody was invited to ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Here's the flyer's they passed out if you missed it. You will note that the illustrations of the cars on the Dan Ryan Line have the bar codes on the doors. Also, they explained why (IMO) they messed up the interiors in the 1990s. They referred to the UIC Stop as "University of Illinois, Circle Campus" and Forest Park as Des Plaines. But yes, lots of regular passengers were very confused, so they would continually announce it was a regular, but special train, and would be making all normal Blue Line stops, and that everybody was invited to ride! Not sure about UIC, but referring to Forest Park as Des Plaines was historically correct, as that station was called Des Plaines (after Des Plaines Ave.) until the mid-90s, when train terminals were standardized when put on the roll signs, instead of the route description (A Congress Douglas, as reflected on the roll sign on the commemorative train). About that time, Dempster became Skokie, although later renamed Dempster-Skokie. The maps in the pictures also refer to Cicero-Berwyn, which was the name of 54th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrunswickBowler Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Addtional Notes:..... P.S. I forgot to note that the IRM board member says the museum does have enough seats stockpiled to deconvert the seating in their 2200s. P.S. No. 2....Thursday's "Good Bye Old Friends" was the last "in service-revenue ride".....That wasn't the "last" ride altogether though. Stay alert. So wait... They are technically still in service? Where did you hear this? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmorris Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Selected photos from yesterday's event: [...] Those are some great photos Kevin! Nice to meet you yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nflyer22 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Here are my pictures from yesterday's event. Since it was my first time on a "special" L ride, I was camera shy and only took few pictures. I was fortunate enough to have 2339 all to myself on the short-run trip. It was a shame I didn't get to meet any other fellow board members but hopefully in the near future I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Addtional Notes:..... P.S. I forgot to note that the IRM board member says the museum does have enough seats stockpiled to deconvert the seating in their 2200s. P.S. No. 2....Thursday's "Good Bye Old Friends" was the last "in service-revenue ride".....That wasn't the "last" ride altogether though. Stay alert. Not even for one car? How many seats are in #1892-#1992? They should be compatible with the #2200's. Edit: My mistake, I read they didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Tea Eh Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 At the salvage bid, IRM won the cars, but said then that they were only interested in the cars for spare parts....the CTA had changed too much to m ake them worth while for the museum to consider adding them to their collection.But...changing stuff to make them one-off would make them unique, and museums love unique cars, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Think seeing Them Leaving O'Hare to Retirement was the best feature of the day. The Fanfare @ Forest Park was crazy!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 I have one last flyby video of the cars at Rosemont before entering the yard. That was probably the last time all those cars will be together at once. (can you upload videos here or do you have to put them on youtube? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200fan Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 I have 3 short videos. 1 is arriving at Cumberland outbound. http://youtu.be/YzcKorPUO2I 2 is going through the Rosemont yard. http://youtu.be/zJGetyFDHhE 3 is leaving O'hare the last time. http://youtu.be/F09iatzrFbY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200fan Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 I had to use youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 CTA web on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctaweb/with/9469665734/ has some more photos of the #2200's including some of our members. There's also a few pictures of the ventra bus with it's retractable awning and some pictures of the ventra machines with their operators screens on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 CTA web on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctaweb/with/9469665734/ has some more photos of the #2200's including some of our members.Including a photo of the back of my head and jcmorris with his camera. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Including a photo of the back of my head and jcmorris with his camera. I only took the photo as "proof that CTA messed with the cabs." Which I knew already. At last better from when they had the patrol boy tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratjeev Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I only took the photo as "proof that CTA messed with the cabs." Which I knew already. At last better from when they had the patrol boy tape. Where they did operate left side doors and make announcements from being the front cab wasn't full width? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Where were you BusJack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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