Search Results for: Pullman
Chicago Transit Authority 2154
Chicago Transit Authority 2154 is an aluminum-bodied ‘L’ car that was among the first of the so-called “high performance” cars that were built for the CTA between the 1960s and 1990s. This type, known as 2000s, were the first air-conditioned ‘L’ cars in Chicago and were fitted with distinctively formed
Chicago Rapid Transit 2872
Chicago Rapid Transit 2872 is a wood-bodied ‘L’ car built for the Metropolitan-West Side Elevated, a predecessor to CRT. It is one of only two cars from the “Met” preserved and is an example of the most modern cars that the MWSE operated. FUN FACT: This car would have carried
Boston & Maine 3285
B&M 3285 is a wood-bodied dining car built for service on the B&M railroad in New England. Dining cars like this were used on long-distance passenger trains to provide meals to riders. The car is designed with a built-in kitchen where full meals were cooked and prepared while moving. This
Illinois Central 3996
Illinois Central 3996 is an all-steel heavyweight dining car. Dining cars like this were used on long-distance passenger trains to provide meals to riders. The car is designed with a built-in kitchen where full meals were cooked and prepared while moving. It was modernized in 1934 with air conditioning. Around
Grand Trunk Western 5316
Grand Trunk Western 5316 is an all-steel heavyweight coach used on the GTW system between Chicago and points in Michigan. It is known as a “day coach” to denote its configuration for longer-distance transportation, with more comfortable seating than a short-haul commuter coach. It was originally built by Pullman as
Chicago Burlington & Quincy 6166
Burlington 6166 is an all-steel heavyweight commuter coach built for carrying passengers between Chicago and the western suburbs. After it was retired, it was converted into a “camp car” for housing maintenance-of-way crews. Builder: Pullman/Pullman-Standard Year Built: 1927 Seats: 84 Length: 79ft 2in Width: 8ft 5in Height: 14ft 2in Weight:
Pennsylvania Railroad 8089
Pennsylvania Railroad 8089 “Cascade Knoll” is a streamlined sleeping car. It is designed for long-distance accommodation and features private rooms that can be converted from daytime seating into nighttime bunks. It has a mix of 10 roomettes, small compartments intended for two occupants, and five double bedrooms, larger compartments that
Chicago & North Western 8202
C&NW 8202 is a streamlined Railway Post Office/express/baggage car. Cars like this were hauled in passenger trains and were used for carrying passengers’ luggage, express freight, and other less-than-car-load (LCL) shipments. This car was also fitted with an RPO section for carrying mail. It was built for the Flambeau 400,
Chicago & North Western 8609
C&NW 8609 is an all-steel heavyweight baggage/RPO (Railway Post Office) car. Cars like this were hauled in passenger trains and were used for carrying passengers’ luggage, express freight, and other less-than-car-load (LCL) shipments. This car was also fitted with an RPO section for carrying mail. Builder: Pullman Year Built: 1910
Elgin Joliet & Eastern 8726
EJ&E 8726 is an Army troop sleeper designed to haul soldiers during World War II. The U.S. Office of Defense Transportation ordered a total of 2,400 cars of this design as quick, basic transportation for the country’s armed forces. This car was built by Pullman at its Michigan City, Indiana,