CTA 'L' - 30 Minutes of CTA's Grade Crossings (Vol. 2)

Welcome back to another video! The Chicago 'L' is famous for its elevated railways in downtown Chicago. This is known as the Loop 'L'. But did you know our transit system also features grade crossings? Enjoy this half hour compilation of one of CTA's most unique features on the Yellow, Purple, Pink, and Brown Lines!
This video was made possible by clips from videos already filmed back in 2021 and 2022. Enjoy a good mixture of CTA's fleet, from the 2400s and 6000s all the way to the 7000s!
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[@ralphp224]

The first clip with the 2400s at the brown line grade crossing fits well since it was one of the first lines they were assigned to when they were first delivered. Same thing with the second clip with the 6000s and how they have the accurate destination signs.

[@akis3556]

I absolutely love our street level sections. It's as much of a Chicago thing as our "L."

[@javy.airlines]

Nice Job On The Trains👍👌🚞🚇🚉!

[@eduardoandr787]

Nice video

[@travroot]

Hey, maybe you know the answer to this Q I've had for years-- what's the "luggage rack"-looking thing on some of the older rail cars, like at 2:31 ish?

[@ChicagolandTransit]

Those used to be on the Yellow Line when the line used to have overhead wire instead of third rail. The roof boards on those 3200 series cars used to have pantographs on them. The Yellow Line was converted to third rail in 2004.

[@travroot]

@@ChicagolandTransit yooooo no way I didn't know there used to be L trains with pantographs!! Whew feels good to finally know the answer to this lol. Thanks!!

[@TonyP9279]

@@travroot Many of the CTA routes used to belong to regional or independent rail service. The Yellow line used to be (I think) The North Shore Line and used trains that were powered by overhead lines; in fact, many of the overhead trusses are still there.

[@galen.g126]

Thought they only used the 7000 series on blue line, or are they not in service?

[@ChicagolandTransit]

In 2021 the 7000s were brand new and testing on all lines in service. They are now in service full time on the Blue Line.

[@slightlyvoid]

Its giving me melbourne metro vibes

[@ATM015]

9:40 🤘🫡 👆💪✌