Ex-Chicago Surface Lines 2843 was built by Jewett in 1906 as South Chicago City Railway 323. Used in passenger service on the South Side through World War II, the car was later converted to salt spreading service and retired in 1958.

Traction Around North America in the Early-2000s

Illinois Railway Museum
Union IL

Ex-Chicago Surface Lines 2843 was built by Jewett in 1906 as South Chicago City Railway 323. Used in passenger service on the South Side through World War II, the car was later converted to salt spreading service and retired in 1958. Acquired by the Electric Railway Historical Society, 2843 was transferred to the Illinois Railway Museum in 1973 and it is seen here on March 13 2004

Frank Hicks photo

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