cta2222b.jpg (174k) This striking view of a westbound train -- the Pink Line is the only route that the CTA® refers to as operating east- and westbound; as in standard railroad parlance, all other routes are referred as being north- and southbound regardless of actual cardinal direction -- shows car 2222 bringing up the rear of a Pink Line consist that is about to turn from the Lake branch onto the Paulina Connector through Paulina Junction on July 3, 2006. (Photo by Graham Garfield)

cta2217.jpg (183k) Car 2217, a 1969-vintage unit, is at the lead of a Pink Line train stopping at Library station on July 3, 2006 as the operator makes manual station announcements and checks for passengers before closing his doors. The 2200-series cars, which make up half of the 44 cars assigned to the Pink Line, are only used when 4-car service is operated on the route. Otherwise, only 2600-series cars are used. (Photo by Graham Garfield)