Progress on the CTA ...

Your are doing a fine job and as allways I look forward to your progress, now if we can get a few MTH 4000 we would be set.  Love the sounds of the 4000's back in the day (early 1960's.)  Thanks, Bruce

Just shows what nice modeling you can do, elevated, now that there are CTA cars. Despite the steamers and diesels I own, it's the CTA that I was closer to growing up in the Chicago area than all the others.

Great work! Your structure is spot on, right down to the rust on the girders. Please continue to keep us updated!

CTA Fan,

Excellent work and great progress on your layout!  All those neighborhood details really bring it all to life.  Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Nice work CTA, sadly we are not getting any new subways this year. Are you going to build a loop on the other end of the layout?

Very cool looking and thanks for sharing.

Some great memories.  My father and I would get on in Cicero and take the Douglas to Jackson and switch over to the Howard Dan Ryan to catch Cubs games at Wrigley. Traveling through the Rush University medical center was so cool to me. 

I do like the MTH model shown in the pics, but I wish the "horn" was a little more accurate. I remember it as a "whoop whoop" sound lol.

Thanks all for the comments!

Yes, I think MTH didn't do that great of a job on the sounds ... especially the air brake sounds since these cars didn't have air brakes. But, since there isn't much else available, oh well.

On the other end of the layout: I am going to try to finish this part first. Then, I am going to make a 90 degree turn past a bunch of obstructions (fuse box, window, water softener). I hope to come back around to an area in the center of the room (approx 4 x 5) where I will build a terminal and a yard. I don't think I'll have enough room for a return loop, but who knows. Maybe something removable.

I made a video of some "rainfan" shots (not too sure how to imbed a Youtube video)

Or, the link at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiGBQICk_zo&list=UUhUBjGZwEGF4ci0SqdyMnog&index=1&feature=plcp

Thanks ... CTA Fan

CTA, Looking GOOD especially for such a tight spot you have to work with. I hate the re-sizing of the pictures this ne forum does. Really a bummer.

All you need is an Electroliner..

Electroliner:

Great photo! My guess would pulling into Loyola? But, a little confused with the hole in the middle of the embankment. Not too sure of the pre-renovation Loyola station .. way before my time. Guessing Loyola as Albion (Albion Shores Hotel) is just a couple of blocks north of the station. My old stomping grounds and where I grew an appreciation for the CTA ... as I am a Loyola University alum.

CTA Fan

Nice to see your progress on the EL. QCAR had 4000 bodies which ere very nice.You might still find some on EBay.If you found the bodies your problem would be to find three rail trucks to power them.Never rode on the El . From 51st Street used the IC Electric to get downtown.

Great modeling CTA Fan!  I have enjoyed watching your progress and the video above really captures the feeling of being there...thanks!

Alan