BusHunter Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I think these trains are going to be overcrowded, there's only 2 not 8 like in the #2200's charter. For that reason I'll be there a little later on in the festivities. I have until 2PM right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICAGO D40LF Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Have pictures of the old rail car from today's event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200fan Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Got here at 1:40, saw train Leaving. Thought I missed the last one. An employee said they've running till 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibebobo Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I will be there around 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200fan Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I took the next train, it left around 2:15. It stopped at Oakton (both ways) and at Howard. At Howard they let people board. After it left Howard, they announced it would be the last trip and the train would go to Skokie shops only after Dempster. I have a video from Howard back to Dempster I will post later if there's interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Juniorz Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 What was handed during the ceremony #SkokieSwift50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Had a great time out there today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Yeah I enjoyed myself too. I missed the first trip but took the next three. It was a little crowded at first but then by the last rides you could stretch out and really seize the moment. Got lots of video and flybys and #5433-34 which were showcased in howard yard. I'll start uploading later tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrunswickBowler Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Here is some of the pictures I took today. I have some videos coming soon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneking7320 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I like that North Shore ad card. "Every hour on the hour every day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoNova Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Here are a few pics I took of the Historic Train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200fan Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq64Xx7mcII Howard to Oakton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ngM-AaqXw Oakton to Dempster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICAGO D40LF Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Ride on CTA HISTORIC Cars: http://youtu.be/lJ1sAiv_SsY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrunswickBowler Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttj25zULhsk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-j0GDIFJ1k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nheulKVcVak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG5JTFJNf-0 Here are some videos I took yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I will try to post pics later. I rode on 4271, I was on the very first train that departed Oakton. I rode to Dempster, we even went on the stub track, Then we were the lead car to Howard where I got off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 This is what I have for yesterday's festivities. First some pictures. And here's some of the video footage I got. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zquSeHgPkdI&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200fan Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I was on the same train as thebrunswickbowler.. He or she was on 4271. I am referring to the 2nd video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoNova Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I was on the same train as thebrunswickbowler.. He or she was on 4271. I am referring to the 2nd video. I was also on 4271. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 We're not going to forget about those 5000s that celebrated the festivities too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorz Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 For attendees that couldn't make it to the ceremony, here's the special Skokie Swift Brochure that was handed to attendees at the ceremony. The CTA has really been respecting its past while moving forward. With events such as the Red Line south reenactment of Howard-Englewood A Trains; the 2200-series farewell & the #SkokieSwift50 ceremony, commuters have been getting a $2.25 History lesson.#SkokieSwift50 Brochure.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Got some good pics! Got to ride to Howard and back and received the brochure and Skokie Swift buttons they handed out. My good friend Lou was handing out buttons on the train. It was a great event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibebobo Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Here's a few more. I did get to meet Graham Garfield on the last run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Great shots and videos guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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