Duesenberg or Jitterbug? Chicago Transit Authority Car 5001 was 1 of 2 constructed by Pullman Standard Car Company in 1947 (2 similar were built by St. Louis Car Company) that incorporated ... (more)
A pair of Illinois Central "Deathstar" SD70s make a rare appearance leading CN M337 on this 4th of July holiday, seen here crossing the Fox River in South Elgin, IL. The track in the low... (more)
As twilight blankets the town of Elgin, CNs Iowa Division manifest hi-tails over the Fox River with a pair of matched Illinois Central SD70s. Just like old times!
Saved Twice. Chicago, Aurora & Elgin car 458 is one of the newest arrivals at at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Built in 1946 by the St. Louis Car Company, it was the last order that the CA&... (more)
Like A Passing On The Loop. Looking out from the cab of former Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) "L" car 4451 (Cincinnati Car Co., 1924) while holding at Coleman Yard at the Fox Riv... (more)
Long Train. For the first time in many years, the Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, Illinois held a “Photographer’s Day” on October 2, 2022. The event was held in the early mor... (more)
CTA Under The CN. During a busy afternoon at the museum, former Chicago Transit Authority "L" car 4451 crosses under under the Canadian National Railroad bridge at the Fox River i... (more)
Freight Under Wire. Aurora, Elgin & Fox River Electric #5 (45T, GE, 1946) is one of 2 pieces of equipment at the Fox River Trolley Museum that is original to the line itself. This engine li... (more)
Relics of the CTA... Cars 6102-6101 and a 1-50 series car sleep away at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Its been almost 20 years since 6102-6101 were officially retired.
