2400-series - Updates (Retired)

[MTRSP1900-CTA3200]

I just received word that 8 #2600's are now at midway yard. #2609-10, #2635-36, #2661-62 and #2799-2800.

Rush hour may be interesting soon.

[BusHunter]

I just received word that 8 #2600's are now at midway yard. #2609-10, #2635-36, #2661-62 and #2799-2800.

So far they are not letting Midway crews use the 8 #2600's, maybe they still have to change rollsigns for the Orange line and Brown as these will take the place of the #2400's duties. They have put #2433-34 on hold though. Rumor has it those may be the cars IRM is selecting because it's getting close to that time. (about 2 months)

[BusHunter]

Someone just spotted #2527 going down the edens I guess to it's final doom.

[teck22]

I just saw four 2400s work cars in Howard yard sporting the Ashland/63rd Red line sign. I didn't catch the numbers tho...

[garmon757]

Someone just spotted #2527 going down the edens I guess to it's final doom.

I'll go get my orange funeral sticker LOL

[peterpyterek]

What are 2401-04 doing on the Purple Line?

I thought the Purple Line's 2400's were all retired.

[Busjack]

What are 2401-04 doing on the Purple Line?

I thought the Purple Line's 2400's were all retired.

Those are among the work motors, and the work motors are presumably not retired.

[BusHunter]

What are 2401-04 doing on the Purple Line?

I thought the Purple Line's 2400's were all retired.

Technically they are all retired from the Purple line. just think of these as extra cars. If they need them they are there.

[chgofan78]

What are 2401-04 doing on the Purple Line?

I thought the Purple Line's 2400's were all retired.

They also have 2407-2410 stored in the yard at Howard as well for the past week.

[BusHunter]

I found on facebook a picture of #2594 going away on the flatbed.

[MTRSP1900-CTA3200]

I found on facebook a picture of #2594 going away on the flatbed.

cta 2594.jpg

The L car takes a ride instead of giving a ride.

[Mr.cta85]

I found on facebook a picture of #2594 going away on the flatbed.

cta 2594.jpg

That 2400 was like "Hey!!! These aren't train tracks what's going on??" I'm really gonna miss those cars they were great and had great seats. The only series to not get hopper windows well besides the 2000's lol.

[BusHunter]

I wonder when IRM gets their chosen #2400 pair will they put there #2400 train in it's original livery? It sure does look good!!

[MTRSP1900-CTA3200]

That 2400 was like "Hey!!! These aren't train tracks what's going on??" I'm really gonna miss those cars they were great and had great seats. The only series to not get hopper windows well besides the 2000's lol.

The best seats in the house were up front. I love the 2400s too.

[TripleTransit1]

The best seats in the house were up front. I love the 2400s too.

I know, right? It'll probably be another 20-30 years before there might be another set of rail cars to have that type of seat layout.

[andrethebusman]

Changes to 2400's since 4/14:

2401-04, 2407-08 Green to non-revenue work motors

2405-06, 2411-20, 2423-2424 Orange to non-revenue work motors

2421-22 Purple to non-revenue work motors

(this seems to indicate they are now out of passenger service, work only)

2427-28, 2433-34, 2533-34, 2549-50, 2563-64 retired from Orange

2477-78 retired from Purple

2495-96, 2565-66 retired from Green

2473-74, 2505-06, 2531/2482, 2539-40, 2561-62, 2571-72, 2581-82 Purple to Orange

Orange has 54 cars

[Busjack]

Changes to 2400's since 4/14:

2401-04, 2407-08 Green to non-revenue work motors

2405-06, 2411-20, 2423-2424 Orange to non-revenue work motors

2421-22 Purple to non-revenue work motors

(this seems to indicate they are now out of passenger service, work only)

...

Which explains why those who thought they were retired shouldn't have freaked.

[BusHunter]

Changes to 2400's since 4/14:

2401-04, 2407-08 Green to non-revenue work motors

2405-06, 2411-20, 2423-2424 Orange to non-revenue work motors

2421-22 Purple to non-revenue work motors

(this seems to indicate they are now out of passenger service, work only)

2427-28, 2433-34, 2533-34, 2549-50, 2563-64 retired from Orange

2477-78 retired from Purple

2495-96, 2565-66 retired from Green

2473-74, 2505-06, 2531/2482, 2539-40, 2561-62, 2571-72, 2581-82 Purple to Orange

Orange has 54 cars

So then I wonder why #2401-04 was out on the purple line the first week they had them. Maybe someone is a railfan at Howard yard? I don't know I count 58 cars left.

[CHICAGO D40LF]

Will the cta have a farewell trip for the 2400s

[BusHunter]

#2549-50 went to skokie shops yesterday from midway yard so we can scratch another 2 #2400's off the roster. My rail contact tells me they will stop inspecting #2400's Oct. 1st so I guess they'll all be gone by then.

[GreenHornet]

Can anyone confirm how many 2400s may be operating in the AM rush period on the Orange Line as of July 29, 2014? It is reported that no 2400s are being used in the PM rush period on the Orange Line.

[Juniorz]

The real questions are how many are left & will the workcars stay or retire. The number is low now & alotta answers should be answered soon

[BusHunter]

The real questions are how many are left & will the workcars stay or retire. The number is low now & alotta answers should be answered soon

There's still plenty at midway yard about 4-5 strings at least of 8 car trains. The question I have is why hasn't the Orange line got more #2600's than it has? Unless the #3200's are going to be the future Brownages. The way the #5000's are setting up looks like the Red line's going to get the #5500's and the Orange line will get #5600's on up. I'll see if I can take in the Brownages one day next week and I'll count what's running for #2400's and take a look at Midway yard.

[Chicagos_D]

There's still plenty at midway yard about 4-5 strings at least of 8 car trains. The question I have is why hasn't the Orange line got more #2600's than it has? Unless the #3200's are going to be the future Brownages. The way the #5000's are setting up looks like the Red line's going to get the #5500's and the Orange line will get #5600's on up. I'll see if I can take in the Brownages one day next week and I'll count what's running for #2400's and take a look at Midway yard.

I agree with you BusHunter and wonder the same thing. I think there are between 4-5 possibly 6 of full 8 car trains that are used in the am peak period. I saw this morning a set of 4, couldn't see the numbers, going into their repair shop. I'm not for sure what that part of the yard is called, I wondered why are they going in there? There are sporadic married sets but I couldn't get a read on their numbers, that have a blue 'C' in the front cab window and wheel blocks placing them 'on hold' I'm guessing.

[sw4400]

There's still plenty at midway yard about 4-5 strings at least of 8 car trains. The question I have is why hasn't the Orange line got more #2600's than it has? Unless the #3200's are going to be the future Brownages. The way the #5000's are setting up looks like the Red line's going to get the #5500's and the Orange line will get #5600's on up. I'll see if I can take in the Brownages one day next week and I'll count what's running for #2400's and take a look at Midway yard.

Current and future Brownages. Yes, I've seen 2400's as Brownages before, but I've also seen 3200's below 3287 on the Brown Line in the early a.m(3201-3286). But the way I figure it, any railcar series on the Orange Line can be Brownages, even any 5000's that may be assigned there. So long as it gets you from Kimball to Midway, does it matter? The Brownages are operated by Orange Line Rail Operators, so there's no questioning that they wouldn't be able to operate the trains. All the tower operators need to see is the marker lights and switch tracks accordingly for the trains.