CTA Skokie Car Shops

Wayne E. Bretl
September 11, 1999

Waiting for the Train - Electrical Tower

End of Line Switchback

Swift Sign

All Aboard

Classic Conductor

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Multi-Level Train Yard

On Board

Switching into the Shops

Modern Train in Classic Colors

Old Graffiti

Disembarking at the Shops

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Two-Car Unit on Lift

Side View of Cars on Lift

Lift Close-up

Applying Insulating Greasepaint

Front of Truck

Controller Box - Motor-Driven Camshaft and Contacts

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Control Electronics

Lift Control

Wheel/Axle Unit and Turntable for Maneuvering

Wheel Truing

Remotely Controlled Tractor for Cars at Truing Station

Remotely Controlled Tractor

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Fire Cart

Old Shop - About to be Torn Down

Inside the Old Shop

Wheels and Axles

Sorted by Diameter

Motors

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Rotors

Dynamometer and Elvis Shrine

Motor Alternator Tester

Potting Compund Vat

Rotors

Rewinding Motors

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Cleaning Booths

Enclosed Degreaser

Cleaning Booth

E- Mail Me If You'd Like to Know What These Are

Third Rail Shoe Parts ID

Cam Controller Repair

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Control Repair

Power Supplies

Electronics Test

Welding Third Rail Shoes

Wheel Press

Wheel Grinding

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Wheels and Axles

Car Hoisted off Trucks

Third Rail Segment of Trip

Trolley Line Segment of Trip

   

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