Chicagos_D Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Are there still a total of 56 active cars on the Orange line? I counted a total 48, with 6 on the sideline in the yard, this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briman94 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Can somebody explain what the difference is between the "work motor" 2400s and the normal service trains? There was a pair of 2400s behind my house the other night near Armitage with a freight car in front of it rocking back and forth. It sounded like it had more conventional air brakes like a truck or a locomotive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Can somebody explain what the difference is between the "work motor" 2400s and the normal service trains? There was a pair of 2400s behind my house the other night near Armitage with a freight car in front of it rocking back and forth. It sounded like it had more conventional air brakes like a truck or a locomotive. At a minimum, they have jumpers between the cars and ways to connect to flatcars. Other modifications are explained on the chicago-l.org 2400s page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Can somebody explain what the difference is between the "work motor" 2400s and the normal service trains? There was a pair of 2400s behind my house the other night near Armitage with a freight car in front of it rocking back and forth. It sounded like it had more conventional air brakes like a truck or a locomotive. Well, they're staying on property rather than being scrapped. Also, since the flat cars most likely use air brakes instead of dynamic brakes, there must be a source of air for them somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopcclcar Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Well, they're staying on property rather than being scrapped. Also, since the flat cars most likely use air brakes instead of dynamic brakes, there must be a source of air for them somewhere. The flat car has a air compressor. One end uses its electrial connection for power. The RTO would pause in neutral giving time for the brakes to release before moving to power. On the Holiday Train you can hear the brakes release under the Santa car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well this was unexpected. I don't know what that stuff was but one of the guys told me that they came from the lower yard on 63rd not Midway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well this was unexpected. I don't know what that stuff was but one of the guys told me that they came from the lower yard on 63rd not Midway. Looks like sacks of sand, preparing for the winter I just mentioned. The material yard has traditionally been at 63rd, because it has a connection with the freight railroad there (along the Skyway). I don't think there is any connection between the Midway yard and the one track freight railroad next to it. Also interesting that the derrick car was part of the train, apparently to unload it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Looks like sacks of sand, preparing for the winter I just mentioned. The material yard has traditionally been at 63rd, because it has a connection with the freight railroad there (along the Skyway). I don't think there is any connection between the Midway yard and the one track freight railroad next to it. Also interesting that the derrick car was part of the train, apparently to unload it.I think they unloaded it in the yard because after I took that shot and talked to them, they quickly departed from the station. You're absolutely right that there's no connection between Midway Yard and the adjacent railroads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hopefully I will be going to IRM this weekend, camera and video camera in tow. If I make it to IRM, and the 2400s are out and about, I'll do my best to get some shots of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethebusman Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Looks like sacks of sand, preparing for the winter I just mentioned. The material yard has traditionally been at 63rd, because it has a connection with the freight railroad there (along the Skyway). I don't think there is any connection between the Midway yard and the one track freight railroad next to it. Also interesting that the derrick car was part of the train, apparently to unload it. The track connection between Lower 63rd and NS (once NYC) has been impassable for close to 20 years. Not sure if it even still exists after the last round of improvements NS made to the intermodal terminal last year. For years there was a double-stacked row of old containers forming the boundary between CTA and railroad property, they have been replaced by a high fence, and there is no sign of a gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 2433-2434 are safe and sound at IRM at the platform with the 2000s. Not really news, but more of a checkup. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Nice shots!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Nice shots!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 2433-2434 are safe and sound at IRM at the platform with the 2000s. Not really news, but more of a checkup. Looks like I taught you very well how to utilize your shots!!! J/K :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Looks like I taught you very well how to utilize your shots!!! J/K Haha! I didn't use my phone this time though! But yeah, I think I stole some of your techniques for shooting at an angle. Oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Haha! I didn't use my phone this time though! But yeah, I think I stole some of your techniques for shooting at an angle. Oops. HA!!! I KNEW IT!!! It's all good mate! Keep up the good work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Any updates on the 2400-series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8itall4u Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Any updates on the 2400-series? 6 workmotors were parked in 98th yard this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicagos_D Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yesterday I saw 2 full sets in the pm peak, plus the usual 6 car parked south of Roosevelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 The action has started at Midway yard. Thursday night/Friday morning overnight they shipped out 8 #2400's to Skokie Shops for 8 #2600's from Howard Yard. Now last night they did it again, so we have a 16 car transfer so far. There might be another one tonight. Last nights #2400's to go to Skokie were: #2455-56, #2561-62, #2571-72, #2587-88. Right now there should be 32 #2400 cars at midway yard, but tonight that may change. So this might be close to it for the #2400's barring work cars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicagos_D Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 The action has started at Midway yard. Thursday night/Friday morning overnight they shipped out 8 #2400's to Skokie Shops for 8 #2600's from Howard Yard. Now last night they did it again, so we have a 16 car transfer so far. There might be another one tonight. Last nights #2400's to go to Skokie were: #2455-56, #2561-62, #2571-72, #2587-88. Right now there should be 32 #2400 cars at midway yard, but tonight that may change. So this might be close to it for the #2400's barring work cars. Wow! That was quick and unexpected, I counted 5 full sets yesterday am peak and by the pm return to Midway I only saw 3 or 4 full sets, I thought they were hidden somewhere in the yard. Now, I take back my mean words about this series especially since I get to ride out to the end, I think I'll actually miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter.pyterek Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 How many 2400's are still in the Midway Yard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopcclcar Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ever see a Boeing 2400 CTA car series under catenary. The Philadelphia factory where the cars were produced did not have third rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ever see a Boeing 2400 CTA car series under catenary. The Philadelphia factory where the cars were produced did not have third rail. There was a picture like this somewhere else on the internet, but what is interesting to me is that the livery doesn't include the red white and blue stripes on the side, just the dark around the windows. Reminds me of some of the 2000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ok this is what they have left at Midway for #2400's: #2429-30, #2435-36, #2441-42, #2449-50, #2459-60, #2467-68, #2473-74, #2505 -08, #2511-12, #2515-16, #2519-20, #2537-38, #2543-44, #2547-48, #2555-56. That's 32 cars and there was two I couldn't see so they have 34 really. New #2600 arrivals at Midway include: #2883-84, #2887-88, #2917-18, #2935-36 from the Red line. There were some more by the shop I couldn't see (you might be able to see them from the Midway airport pedestrian bridge to the terminals) Maybe I'll go back over there if I'm not that busy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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