cta5011l.jpg (149k) The subtle differences between the 5000-series (right) and 3200-series (left) cars can be seen in this side-by-side view at Kimball on November 9, 2009: car 5011's LED destination sign and run number box and orange electric coupler cover are the most visible outward features. Note that the front LED destination sign used all-capital letters, while the side and interior signs use capital and lower-case letters, like their mylar roller curtain predecessors, seen on the 3200-series cars. Since the 5000s had to run with normal in-service destination signs to test that feature of the cars, they often ran with an Instruction Train sign on the front and back chains to alert customers that the train was not, in fact, ins service. (Photo by Graham Garfield)
	cta3200s_snow.jpg (112k) In the blowing snow of the blizzard conditions, an Orange Line train makes its way though the Loop on the morning of February 2, 2011. Although there were few people to transport with most people staying home from work or other activities (either voluntarily or due to snow drifts), the "L" maintained service throughout most of the system. This train of 3200-series cars is passing Monroe Street on its way into Adams/Wabash. (Photo by Graham Garfield)
	tower18q.jpg (215k) The new Tower 18 is nearly ready for use as a Brown Line train approaches on its way into the Loop, looking northwest on May 1, 2010. The building is so new, the manufacturer's decals are still on the window glass. Although some work was still yet to be done, the new tower would be controlling the interlocking again about two weeks later. (Photo by Graham Garfield)