dmouse Posted January 22, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 22, 2011 Hi, This railfan was talking to me about Redbirds the other day and brought up something I never heard before. He told me something about the CTA (Chicago Transpirtation Authority) was interested in the redbirds and wanted to buy them, but the said no. Is this true? If so any more info on it? I've tried a few google searches but came up blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted January 22, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 22, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
105th St KK QJ JJ J Posted January 22, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 22, 2011 why the heck would the CTA want 40 year old second hand cars? Cause they're Awesome !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 22, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 22, 2011 I doubt Chicago wanted the redbirds. If CTA wants redbirds they can just order or paint some of their trains in the red, and black scheme of the redbirds though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted January 22, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 22, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted January 23, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 23, 2011 Hi, This railfan was talking to me about Redbirds the other day and brought up something I never heard before. He told me something about the CTA (Chicago Transpirtation Authority) was interested in the redbirds and wanted to buy them, but the said no. Is this true? If so any more info on it? I've tried a few google searches but came up blank. The bolded, italic, and underlined term should indicate that what you heard is merely speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EE Broadway Local Posted January 23, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 23, 2011 Interesting. The CTA uses railcars that are 48 feet 0 inches long (96 feet 0 inches long as a married pair). A 51 foot long Redbird might be able to run on the Red or the Blue Lines (State Street and Dearborn Street subways) but maybe not on any of the Loop L Lines: Brown; Orange; Pink; Purple or Green Lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 23, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 23, 2011 Well this is the fate of the Redbirds. This is car 9577 in the Redbird Reef off the coast of Deleware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted January 23, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 23, 2011 That railfan must be smoking that good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted January 23, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 23, 2011 Makes loads of sense to me. Why wouldn't they want to buy 40 year old structurally questionable cars that DO NOT FIT IN THEIR SYSTEM. Makes TOTAL sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted January 23, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 23, 2011 I don't use, but I'd love to know what "railfan" who told you this was on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 23, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 23, 2011 It might have been FtrainFoamer lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted January 23, 2011 Share #14 Posted January 23, 2011 It might have been FtrainFoamer lol. He's not even mentioned in this thread....Does it really give you jollies to rip on a LITTLE KID?? Wow you must feel really great and proud about yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 23, 2011 Share #15 Posted January 23, 2011 I was just assuming. I guess I shouldn't then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceya Posted January 23, 2011 Share #16 Posted January 23, 2011 I wish I can buy one or a married set. S/F< CEYA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted January 23, 2011 Share #17 Posted January 23, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmouse Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted January 23, 2011 I don't use, but I'd love to know what "railfan" who told you this was on.... Some of the good stuff! Thats it im not staying around Euclid anymore after 3. from now on I have met - A Foamer that goes beyond what that means -A "Special" kid who keeps going, "Did you know?" - A junior that pretends to be an expert - another Foamer, that seems really mentally unstable - the cukoo Railfan who told me this (hes cukoo because I dont believe this that much) Ive only met 2 "SANE" Railfans But baack on topic I thought it was interesting but seemed kinda far not true, seeing how short their trains are, (well 3-4ft shorter) than a redbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted January 24, 2011 Share #19 Posted January 24, 2011 1. Who was the railfan that told you this? 2. Does he work for the ? 3. If no then you have to be careful where and who you get your information from. Put it this way if sounds to good to be true then it's not legit. Sometimes even railfans who work for the TA can't be considered reliable. Hey it is what it is, I'm just stating facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted January 24, 2011 Share #20 Posted January 24, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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