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I love visiting Chicago just to see the Chicago Transit Authority’s “L” passenger trains. There is so much history in that transit system which you can actually touch and ride in. All of the different cultures of Chicago come together at the CTA “L” passenger stations to wait for the next train, which normally shows up within minutes. Taking the Red Line down underground is like an amusement part ride as it quickly picks up speed and drops below the surface of the city. The light from outside fades quickly as dim fluorescent lights cast a greenish glow outside the cars and in. As the cars violently shake back and forth the smell of arcing electricity and hot brakes start to fill the cars as they come to a quick stop at the next station. People rush on and off the cars and get back to their lives as I just sit back and take it all in. Before you know it we’re on the move again as the train quickly accelerate out of the underground subway station back into a dark tube. At the next station I will get off and board the next train heading back towards the loop downtown. Once back in the loop above ground, the cars gently click and rock as the towering buildings jut straight up over me. Once you are off at an elevated station, you feel as if you are greatly separated from the noise and hustle of the city streets below as buses and taxis speed beneath you. The people and how they are dressed at the stations and on the trains change like the seasons, as the hours go by from morning to night. It is an experience I have enjoyed many times and hopefully many more. I hope you enjoy my images of Chicago’s CTA “L”.
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Harvey Kahler
Many excellent photos – thanks for sharing.
Michael Bess
Thanks for sharing Travis, really enjoy your photos. Was in Chicago 2 times and enjoyed the time spent.
Temp Namechange
All I can say is WOW!
Michael Payne
You are a very good Photographer, and I especially liked the Metra Electric District images.
Please check out my CTA Gray Line Project: http://bit.ly/GrayLineInfo.
Sharon Wylee Scheel
Yep, looks like Obama. The costumes were fun, I love a good costume. Went a little dizzy looking up at buildings. Personal fav: Ashland 63.
Cindy Dewitz
Enjoyed these photos!
Cindy Dewitz
Enjoyed these photos.
Chris Smith
Lots of great photos in here. I found it difficult to look through all of them and enjoy them in this format, but you got some good stuff for sure. Great idea for a project!
Travis Dewitz
Thank you Chris.